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"How do you explain Pakistan's friendship with US, China?": Ex-envoy hits out at Pak military's "Kaafirs" remark
New Delhi | August 4, 2026 11:27:31 AM IST
Former Indian Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava questioned Pakistan's military over its recent remarks invoking religious references while commenting on India-Afghanistan ties, asking how Islamabad explains its long-standing partnerships with the Uni ... read..


Envoy Kwatra deepens India-US ties through talks on trade, education, investment in Georgia
Atlanta | August 4, 2026 10:57:18 AM IST
India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held a series of high-level engagements in the US state of Georgia, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, logistics, innovation and education, as India and the US con ... read..


US: 25 states sue Trump administration over new 'forced-labour' tariffs on EU, 60 countries call probe unlawful
Washington DC | August 4, 2026 10:27:36 AM IST
A coalition of 25 US states has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, challenging its latest round of tariffs on imports from the European Union and nearly 60 other countries to prohibit imports produced with "forced labour", arguing that the ... read..


Iran attacks against US military base in Kuwait amid Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations
Tehran | August 4, 2026 9:57:42 AM IST
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Tuesday carried out an attack on a US military base in Kuwait. ... read..


Political troubles in Iran as Khamenei issues "final ultimatum" to Pezeshkian, backs IRGC commander: Reports
Tehran | August 4, 2026 9:57:41 AM IST
Amid heightened tensions over the regional conflict and ongoing diplomatic engagements with the US on West Asia, Iran is witnessing fresh political troubles after Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly issued a "final ultimatum" to its Presiden ... read..


Amnesty condemns crackdown in PoJK as CPJ raises alarm over journalist disappearances, communications blackout
Rawalkot | August 4, 2026 8:57:52 AM IST
Global human rights and press freedom watchdogs, including Amnesty International and the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ Asia), have issued urgent statements condemning escalating state violence, press restrictions, and media suppression surrounding ... read..


Xi attempts to restore order in the PLA
Asia | August 4, 2026 8:27:53 AM IST
Chairman Xi Jinping continues to repair the upper echelons of China's military - the People's Liberation Army (PLA) - as key figures arrive and depart in disgrace in regular succession. ... read..


"Pakistani mediators compromised, favour Iran at expense of US": Defence analyst General Jack Keane
Washington DC | August 4, 2026 8:27:49 AM IST
Following US President Donald Trump's decision to halt plans for a massive stike on Iran to reopen diplomatic engagement for a deal with Tehran, retired US General Jack Keane, a prominent defence analyst and supporter of Trump, has criticised the role of ... read..


'Unknown projectile' strikes cargo vessel off Oman's Al Khasab, Probe On: UKMTO
Al Khasab | August 4, 2026 7:27:19 AM IST
A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile approximately 20 nautical miles northeast of Al Khasab, Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday. ... read..


Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra meets UPS CEO Carol Tome, says "Indian economy offers exciting opportunities for global business partnerships"
Washington DC | August 4, 2026 6:57:41 AM IST
India's Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Monday said the growing India-US economic partnership presents significant opportunities in innovation, manufacturing and global business collaboration following his meeting with UPS Chief Ex ... read..


US weighs closure of five consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Grenada in diplomatic downsizing, sources say
Washington DC | August 4, 2026 6:57:34 AM IST
As part of its effort to downsize America's global diplomatic footprint, the US State Department has notified Congress of plans to close five consulates in Canada, Japan, Indonesia, Cameroon and Grenada. ... read..


India-Uzbekistan undertake review of strategic partnership during visit of Foreign Minister Saidov
New Delhi | August 4, 2026 5:57:55 AM IST
India and Uzbekistan took a comprehensive stock of the strategic partnership, delving into areas such as energy, infrastructure, defence and trade during the visit of Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov to India. ... read..


World's first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin reflects Russia's Arctic ambitions, growing India-Russia NSR cooperation
Murmansk | August 4, 2026 5:27:20 AM IST
The Lenin, the world's first nuclear-powered surface ship, continues to stand as a symbol of Russia's Arctic legacy in the northern port city of Murmansk, where the historic icebreaker has been preserved as a museum after three decades of service along th ... read..


Qatar, Egypt, Turkiye condemn Israel's actions in Gaza as fresh strikes kill two
Gaza | August 4, 2026 5:27:18 AM IST
Qatar, Egypt and Turkiye on Tuesday (local time) condemned what they described as ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly attacks on healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, as two people were killed following fresh Israeli str ... read..


Iranian FM spokesperson Baghaei says "waiting to see" if Ukraine backs claim over Caspian Sea strike
Tehran | August 4, 2026 4:27:18 AM IST
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said on Monday that Iran is "waiting to see" whether Ukraine will take concrete action to support its claim that a drone strike on July 25 on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Caspian Sea was unintent ... read..


Will not allow any unauthorised route through Strait of Hormuz, target US warships if necessary: Senior Advisor of Iran's Supreme Leader Mohsen Rezaee
Tehran | August 4, 2026 4:27:16 AM IST
Senior military adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei, Mohsen Rezaee, on Monday (local time) rejected US President Donald Trump's remarks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz and warned that Iran would not permit any shipping rou ... read..


"This is Iran's last chance": Trump says US paused planned attack after calls from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar
Washington DC | August 4, 2026 2:28:01 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that Iran has been given a "last chance" to reach an agreement, claiming that Washington paused a planned military strike after receiving requests from Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qat ... read..


"Strait of Hormuz could reopen by tomorrow, denuclearisation to be next phase of Iran talks": says President Trump on talks with Iran
Washington DC | August 4, 2026 2:27:58 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) said that there are discussions over "completely" reopening the Strait of Hormuz "by tomorrow" as part of the first phase of ongoing discussions with Iran. President Trump added the next stage of negotiatio ... read..


"Without Trump administration, Oil Industry would be dead!": Trump slams Chevron CEO, demands immediate retail energy price cuts
Washington DC | August 3, 2026 11:27:27 PM IST
US President Donald Trump lashed out at Chevron Chairman and CEO Mike Wirth following Wirth's interview with Fox Business host Maria Bartiromo, accusing the energy executive of failing to give credit to the Trump administration for the oil industry's curr ... read..


EU enforces mandatory labelling of AI-generated content
Europe | August 3, 2026 11:27:25 PM IST
Brussels [Belgium], August 3 (ANI/WAM): The European Union's new artificial intelligence transparency rules have entered into force, requiring companies to clearly label AI-generated content, including deepfakes, to help users distinguish between authenti ... read..


140 new immigrants from France land in Israel on 'Families Flight'
Middle East | August 3, 2026 10:57:10 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 3 (ANI/TPS): 140 new immigrants from France arrived in Israel today, Monday, as part of the "Family Flight" of the Ministry of Immigration and Absorption and the Jewish Agency, in cooperation with the International Christian Emba ... read..


"Nothing will get through unless total surrender accomplished": Trump lambasts Iran
Washington DC | August 3, 2026 10:57:07 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Monday lambasted Iran amid a rapidly evolving situation in West Asia, terming the Iranian leadership "duplicitous", saying that while Tehran seeks negotiations with Washington, it publicly denies that any direct talks were tak ... read..


US Pacific Fleet Commander Steve Koehler to visit Bangladesh
Dhaka | August 3, 2026 10:27:29 PM IST
Admiral Steve Koehler, Commander of the US Pacific Fleet, will arrive in Dhaka on Tuesday for a three-day official visit from August 4 to 6, aimed at boosting security cooperation and strategic partnerships between the United States and Bangladesh. ... read..


Israeli ministers demand changes to Trump's Gaza roadmap, warn of risks
Middle East | August 3, 2026 9:57:30 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 3 (ANI/TPS): Israeli Cabinet Ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Orit Strook warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday that the Peace Council's Gaza roadmap is dangerous for Israel and requires immediate changes. ... read..


Swami Vigyananand steps up outreach ahead of World Hindu Congress 2026 in Mumbai
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 3, 2026 9:27:57 PM IST
Swami Vigyananand is undertaking a nationwide outreach campaign ahead of the World Hindu Congress (WHC) 2026, scheduled to be held in Mumbai from December 18-20, according to a press release. ... read..


Knesset panel approves first phase of defence export licensing reform
Middle East | August 3, 2026 9:27:53 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], August 3 (ANI/TPS): The Knesset Foreign Affairs and Security Committee on Monday approved the first stage of a Defence Ministry reform aimed at streamlining Israel's defence export licensing process. ... read..


"We want to take it into mining": Jaishankar on India-Uzbekistan targeting critical minerals, expanding trade
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 8:57:58 PM IST
India and Uzbekistan moved to significantly expand their strategic and economic footprint on Monday, with New Delhi highlighting its intent to deepen ties across key sectors, particularly critical rare earth minerals and mining, during high-level talks in ... read..


India conveys support to Uzbekistan for NAM Chairship 2027-29: Jaishankar
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 8:57:53 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed India's support for Uzbekistan's chairship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) for the 2027-29 period, while also appreciating the support by Tashkent as New Delhi hosts the BRICS Summit. He also app ... read..


Bangladesh urges India to prevent Sheikh Hasina from making political speeches from Indian territory
Dhaka | August 3, 2026 8:57:49 PM IST
Bangladesh has urged India to prevent deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina from making political speeches from Indian territory, warning that such statements risk destabilizing bilateral relations, its foreign ministry said on Monday. ... read..


"Feels good": Taslima Nasreen visits Indian Coffee House at Kolkata's College Street
Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 3, 2026 7:57:45 PM IST
Exiled Bangladeshi author and activist Taslima Nasreen on Monday got nostalgic after a visit to the iconic Indian Coffee House at College Street in Kolkata, the popular literary and cultural hub which she had frequented many times during her previous stay ... read..


Human Rights Advocate warns China could use AI deepfakes to coerce Taiwanese youth at exchange camps
Taipei | August 3, 2026 7:57:36 PM IST
A human rights advocate has warned that a youth camp organised by China for Taiwanese students could use artificial intelligence (AI) deepfake technology to blackmail participants into cooperating with Beijing's "united front" activities, according to a r ... read..


Protest erupts in Pakistan's Khyber district over prolonged Torkham border closure
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | August 3, 2026 6:58:19 PM IST
A large protest was organised at Bacha Khan Chowk in Landi Kotal tehsil of Khyber district against the nearly 10-month-long closure of the Torkham border, according to a report by The Express Tribune. ... read..


Satyanjal Pandey assumes charge as India's new Charge d'Affaires in Islamabad
Islamabad | August 3, 2026 6:57:51 PM IST
Dr Satyanjal Pandey assumed charge as the Charge d'Affaires of the High Commission of India in Islamabad on August 1, according to the Indian High Commission in Pakistan. ... read..


"It is becoming like a comedy": Former diplomat Surendra Kumar criticises unpredictable US-Iran decisions amid West Asia crisis
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 6:28:31 PM IST
Senior former diplomat Surendra Kumar on Monday criticised the rapidly shifting military and diplomatic stances between the United States and Iran, remarking that the lack of predictability in decisions carrying global consequences has made the ongoing We ... read..


"If Govt truly wanted to, it could have made things possible": Chinmoy Krishna Das's lawyer blames lack of political will for delayed release
Dhaka | August 3, 2026 6:28:29 PM IST
The legal team representing prominent Bangladeshi Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Brahmachari has voiced deep concern over the deliberate pacing of his release process, suggesting a lack of political will to expedite his freedom. ... read..


"International pressure on Pakistan should be put": Former diplomat Surendra Kumar on PoJK unrest
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 5:57:35 PM IST
Former senior diplomat Surendra Kumar has called for international pressure on Pakistan over the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), condemning the reported use of force against protestors and urging the global community to be mo ... read..


Hundreds hold candlelight vigil in New York to mark one month since Lobga Rangzen's death; renew call for Tibetan independence
New York | August 3, 2026 5:27:44 PM IST
Hundreds of Tibetans and supporters gathered in New York City on Saturday to commemorate one month since the death of Tibetan independence activist Lobga Rangzen, who self-immolated outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York on July 2, renewing c ... read..


India to focus on seeking cooperation in tracing fugitive offenders in 2nd BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group meeting
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 4:57:59 PM IST
Strengthening informal cooperation for tracing fugitive offenders sought in corruption cases and supporting extradition proceedings is among key discussions India want to raise during the second meeting of the BRICS Anti-Corruption Working Group and the s ... read..


Trump's "final act" begins as he eyes post-midterm power, 2028 influence: Report
Washington DC | August 3, 2026 4:57:55 PM IST
US President Donald Trump, according to a report of Axios, appears largely unconcerned about whether Republicans retain control of the House of Representatives and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, with his advisers telling Axios that he could eme ... read..


Strengthening Silk Road ties: President Droupadi Murmu meets Uzbek Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov at Rashtrapati Bhavan
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 4:57:49 PM IST
In a significant move to deepen bilateral strategic and economic ties, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday. ... read..


Protest movements exposed how Pakistan has treated Kashmiris on its side: Former Iranian envoy Dinkar Srivastava
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 3:57:03 PM IST
Former Indian Ambassador to Iran Dinkar P Srivastava on Monday launched a sharp critique of Pakistan's handling of ongoing civil unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK), condemning Islamabad's military response and changing rhetoric toward lo ... read..


No negotiations with US currently: Iran denies sending or hosting delegations "during these days"
Tehran | August 3, 2026 3:28:03 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday said that his country is not engaged in any direct or indirect negotiations with the United States, firmly dismissing assertions of active bilateral dialogue between Tehran and Washington. ... read..


Tehreek-e-Insaf PoJK leader Khawaja Ijaz Rafique allege protests, boycott disrupted polling in Muzaffarabad division
Muzaffarabad | August 3, 2026 2:57:35 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) leader Khawaja Ijaz Rafique and the party's official X account have alleged that widespread protests, public resistance and a boycott disrupted the electoral process across the Muza ... read..


BLF claims 97 Pakistani military personnel killed in July operations across Balochistan
Balochistan | August 3, 2026 2:27:17 PM IST
The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed that its fighters killed 97 Pakistani military personnel, seriously injured 15 others, and killed five individuals it described as informants during 48 operations conducted across 23 locations in Balochis ... read..


PoJK: JKJAAC claims sit-ins continue in Rawalakot, alleges Kashmiri students detained in Rawalpindi
Rawalakot | August 3, 2026 1:57:36 PM IST
The Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), through a series of posts on X, claimed that protest sit-ins and demonstrations continue across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), with protesters vowing to press ahead with their movement ... read..


Iran executes two individuals convicted of spying for Israel's Mossad during recent conflicts
Tehran | August 3, 2026 1:57:12 PM IST
Iran on Monday executed two individuals convicted of spying for Israel after providing sensitive targeting intelligence to foreign intelligence officers during recent military engagements. ... read..


MEA Joint Secy Vishwesh Negi appointed as next Indian Ambassador to Iran
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 1:27:26 PM IST
Vishwesh Negi has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Islamic Republic of Iran, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). ... read..


Iran-Oman shipping understanding does not mean reopening of Strait of Hormuz: Iran Foreign Ministry
Tehran | August 3, 2026 1:27:08 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday that an understanding reached between Iran and Oman on a new maritime traffic route through the Strait of Hormuz is merely a technical prerequisite to regulate safe vessel passage and do ... read..


At least 8 dead in overnight Ukrainian attack on Russia; Moscow says 635 drone intercepted
Kyiv | August 3, 2026 12:57:53 PM IST
At least eight people have died after Ukraine launched massive overnight drone attacks across numerous military, energy, and civilian infrastructure sites deep within Russia on Sunday. ... read..


At least 8 dead in overnight Ukrainian attack on Russia; Moscow says 635 drones intercepted
Kyiv | August 3, 2026 12:57:51 PM IST
At least eight people have died after Ukraine launched massive overnight drone attacks across numerous military, energy, and civilian infrastructure sites deep within Russia on Sunday. ... read..


Uzbekistan FM Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich calls on President Droupadi Murmu during official visit to New Delhi
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 12:57:28 PM IST
Uzbekistan's Foreign Affairs Minister Saidov Bakhtiyor Odilovich on Monday called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his official visit to New Delhi. ... read..


Nirmal Purja's plan to build house at his birthplace in rural Nepal remains unfulfilled, village in mourning
Myagdi | August 3, 2026 11:57:49 AM IST
Kamala KC has not been able to hold back her tears for the past four days. Ever since she saw the reports on social media platforms that 10 members of a mountaineering team, including her younger brother Nirmal Purja gone missing in Pakistan's Broad Peak, ... read..


"Ballot-box not democratic because it is in a polling station," Analysis points out hollow PoJK elections
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 10:58:38 AM IST
The situation in Pakiston Occupied Jammu Kashmir continues to be on edge after Pakistani forces used violence to stop protestors. According to data updated by the Human Rights Council of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (HRC-PoJK) as of Sunday, a tot ... read..


Digital News outlets restricted in Pakistan following coverage of PoJK tensions: Reports
Islamabad | August 3, 2026 9:27:41 AM IST
Digital censorship measures have been escalated in Pakistan, with access reportedly being restricted to various news websites across Pakistan following widespread media reports and critical coverage of the ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kas ... read..


Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov arrives in New Delhi for four-day visit
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 8:58:04 AM IST
Uzbekistan's Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov has arrived in New Delhi for a high-level official visit to India spanning from August 2 to 5, 2026. ... read..


Pakistan motorway safety crisis deepens after horrific bus crash near Bhera leaves 13 injured
Islamabad | August 3, 2026 7:28:46 AM IST
Highlighting persistent infrastructure flaws, civic mismanagement and rising public safety risks across Pakistan, a series of road mishaps, structural failures and urban flooding incidents have hit Sargodha, as reported by Dawn. ... read..


MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George hosts UN delegation, shares India's vision on multilateralism
New Delhi | August 3, 2026 6:27:49 AM IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George hosted a delegation of United Nations Permanent Representatives who are currently in the country for a week-long familiarisation visit. ... read..


Explosion reported near tanker off Oman coast, crew safe: UKMTO
Muscat | August 3, 2026 5:57:59 AM IST
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an explosion in close proximity to a tanker off the coast of Oman on Sunday. ... read..


Pakistan's civic incompetence exposed as monsoon rains paralyse Hyderabad despite early warnings
Islamabad | August 3, 2026 5:28:08 AM IST
Civic life came to a complete standstill across Hyderabad following intermittent rainfall, laying bare severe infrastructural vulnerabilities and urban mismanagement in Pakistan, Dawn reported. ... read..


Trump says US-Iran talks to begin Monday after shelving planned strike
Washington, DC | August 3, 2026 4:58:07 AM IST
US President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran, expected to take place through intermediaries, are scheduled to commence on Monday. ... read..


Unpredictable, dangerous: US issues Cueta travel advisory amid massive migrant crisis
Washington DC | August 3, 2026 4:27:47 AM IST
The US Department of State on Sunday escalated its travel warning for Ceuta, Spain's North African enclave, to Level 3, almost two days after approximately 60,000 migrants entered the enclave from Morocco in a massive regional border breach. ... read..


US: Twin Falls In-N-Out shooting suspect dead by suicide, say police
Idaho | August 3, 2026 4:27:43 AM IST
Three individuals were killed, and seven others suffered injuries after a gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out eatery in Twin Falls, in the US state of Idaho, on Saturday before taking his own life, local officials confirmed, according to CBS News. ... read..


'Fool has run out of steam': Iranian media trolls Trump after he calls off strikes
Tehran | August 3, 2026 3:28:35 AM IST
Iranian media outlets have targeted US President Donald Trump with sharp criticism and mockery after he announced a temporary hold on potential military strikes against Iran. ... read..


Mediators seek to revive US-Iran deal, open Hormuz for 60 days without fees: Israeli media
Tehran | August 3, 2026 3:28:33 AM IST
Mediators are attempting to reactivate a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States to secure the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Israeli media reported on Sunday. ... read..


At least 14 killed in suicide bombing outside Pakistan police station
Peshawar | August 3, 2026 2:28:04 AM IST
A devastating suicide bombing targeted the Kabal police station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Swat district on Sunday, killing at least 14 people, including police personnel, and injuring 18 others, Pakistani daily Dawn reported. ... read..


'There is no agreement': Iran rejects Trump claim of Strait of Hormuz reopening deal
Tehran | August 3, 2026 2:28:00 AM IST
Iran on Sunday refuted reports alleging that it had consented to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz, rejecting US President Donald Trump's assertion that a draft agreement with Tehran encompassed the "immediate, complete, and total" reopening of the cr ... read..


PoJK poll violence: Neelum Valley resident killed in security firing as 2nd phase ends amid unrest
Muzaffarabad | August 3, 2026 1:59:42 AM IST
A resident of Neelum Valley was killed after security forces reportedly opened fire on demonstrators in Athmuqam Tehsil as the second phase of the so-called legislative elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) ended amid widespread violence ... read..


Trump's closest Gulf allies are frustrated with his Iran war strategy: WSJ report
Washington DC | August 3, 2026 1:59:35 AM IST
Growing impatience has mounted across Gulf nations regarding the apparent lack of a coherent US strategy as hostilities with Iran persist, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. ... read..


Iran says talks with Oman on Strait of Hormuz in 'final stages'
Tehran | August 3, 2026 1:59:28 AM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated on Sunday that negotiations between Tehran and Muscat regarding the management of the Strait of Hormuz are "nearing completion." ... read..


'Trump realised danger of going for full-scale war...': Expert Waiel Awwad
New Delhi | August 2, 2026 11:28:08 PM IST
Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad said on Sunday that US President Donald Trump appeared to have realised the dangers of a full-scale war with Iran, as countries in the Gulf region continue urging Washington to avoid further escalation amid concerns over ... read..


Tibetans in exile hold candlelight vigil in Dharamshala, call for "complete independence" of Tibet
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | August 2, 2026 11:28:04 PM IST
More than 1,000 Tibetans in exile, including parliamentarians and senior officials of the Tibetan government-in-exile, held a candlelight march in Dharamshala on Sunday to mark one month since Lobga Rangzen self-immolated in front of the United Nations He ... read..


CENTCOM says it has redirected 35 commercial vessels as US blockade against Iran continues
Washington DC | August 2, 2026 11:27:56 PM IST
US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that its forces have redirected 35 commercial vessels, disabled two and boarded two others as the US blockade against Iran continues. ... read..


"Escalation not in interest of people...": Expert Waiel Awwad weighs in on US-Iran war
New Delhi | August 2, 2026 11:27:52 PM IST
Foreign affairs expert Waiel Awwad said that any further escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran would not be in the interest of either the American people or the wider region. ... read..


IRGC says Hamas disarmament plan "will not go anywhere"
Tehran | August 2, 2026 10:57:40 PM IST
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday said that the US-mediated ceasefire proposed plan for Hamas to disarm is "doomed to fail," as it vowed a "harsh and crushing" response to the assassination of Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniy ... read..


PoJK protests reach Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Islamabad | August 2, 2026 10:57:39 PM IST
Amid rising unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), the protests have now reached Islamabad and Rawalpindi. ... read..


Second phase of PoJK elections hit by chaos and polling delays
Muzaffarabad | August 2, 2026 10:28:17 PM IST
The second phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK) witnessed widespread disruptions, logistical failures and continuing protests on Sunday, casting a shadow over the electoral process and raising fresh questions over its credibility. ... read..


Austria records hottest July temperature as heatwave damage reaches EUR1.4 billion
Europe | August 2, 2026 9:57:17 PM IST
Vienna [Austria], August 2 (ANI/WAM): Austria has recorded a new July temperature record, with the mercury reaching 40.3 degrees Celsius in the town of Wieselburg in Lower Austria, making it the country's highest temperature for the month and surpassing t ... read..


UNAMA documents 399 civilian casualties in Afghanistan from Pakistan cross-border violence in Apr-Jun
Kabul | August 2, 2026 9:27:13 PM IST
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Human Rights Service has documented 399 civilian casualties, including 57 killed and 342 injured, in Afghanistan as a result of cross-border armed violence between April 1 and June 30, 2026, with all casual ... read..


Ukraine claims strikes on key Russian military, energy facilities; calls for tougher sanctions
Kiev | August 2, 2026 8:58:23 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday claimed that Ukrainian forces carried out long-range strikes on key Russian military and energy infrastructure, including the Saratov Oil Refinery and the Engels military airbase, as part of efforts to wea ... read..


Two helicopters collide while battling major wildfire near Athens
Europe | August 2, 2026 8:58:14 PM IST
Athens [Greece], August 2 (ANI/WAM): Greece's Fire Service announced that two helicopters collided while taking part in efforts to extinguish a major wildfire in the Psatha area, about 60 kilometres west of central Athens. ... read..


"Looked like the student movement in Bangladesh," says Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on CJP protest
Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 2, 2026 8:27:57 PM IST
Bangladeshi author and activist Taslima Nasreen on Sunday said that the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest in Delhi reminded her of the student movement in Bangladesh, alleging that "jihadis" were behind the movement in Bangladesh. ... read..


4.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Alaska
US | August 2, 2026 8:27:53 PM IST
Washington DC [US], August 2 (ANI/WAM): A 4.9-magnitude earthquake struck the US state of Alaska on Sunday. ... read..


Rescuers retrieve bodies of four climbers to Camp-I of Broad Peak, including British-Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja
Kathmandu | August 2, 2026 8:27:41 PM IST
Rescuers on Sunday retrieved the body of famed British-Nepalese climber Nirmal Purja alongside other three climbers to Camp-I of the Broad Peak, officials announced. ... read..


"Illegal arrest" of Chinmoy Krishna Das: Taslima Nasreen says he was "uniting the Hindu community" in Bangladesh
Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 2, 2026 7:57:53 PM IST
Bangladeshi author and activist Taslima Nasreen on Sunday said she protested against the "illegal arrest" of Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das, alleging that his efforts to unite the Hindu community in Bangladesh may have been the reason for his arrest. ... read..


Five dead, 41 missing after Indonesian ferry catches fire
Asia | August 2, 2026 7:57:41 PM IST
Jakarta [Indonesia], August 2 (ANI/WAM): At least five people were killed and 41 others remain missing after a ferry caught fire off Indonesia's Madura Island on Sunday, according to the country's search and rescue agency. ... read..


Romania: Team India wins laurels at 23rd International Linguistics Olympiad
Bucharest | August 2, 2026 7:27:40 PM IST
Team India secured 1 Gold, 3 Bronze medals and one honourable mention at the 23rd International Linguistics Olympiad. ... read..


"I have been fighting for UCC for 40 years": Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen backs Uniform Civil Code
Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 2, 2026 6:57:07 PM IST
Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen, who returned to Kolkata after nearly two decades, on Sunday backed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), saying she has been advocating for it for the past 40 years and calling it necessary in any "civilised countr ... read..


"Current govt of India believes in freedom of speech": Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on welcome in Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 2, 2026 6:27:45 PM IST
Bangladeshi author and activist Taslima Nasreen, who returned to Kolkata after nearly two decades, on Sunday said that she believes the BJP-led government in India supports freedom of speech, while contrasting her experience under successive governments i ... read..


US expands Uyghur forced labour entity list; CFU welcomes move, calls for greater global action
Washington DC | August 2, 2026 5:57:44 PM IST
The Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) has welcomed the United States Department of Homeland Security's decision to expand the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) Entity List by adding more than 43 entities allegedly connected to forced labour in East Turk ... read..


Iran's Defence Minister calls every threat to country as "real and significant"
Tehran | August 2, 2026 5:57:40 PM IST
Iran's Acting Minister of Defence and Armed Forces Support, Brigadier General Seyyed Majid Ibn al-Reza, has said that Tehran will treat every threat from its "adversaries" seriously and use such threats to increase military preparedness and strengthen its ... read..


Bangladesh High Court grants bail to Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases
Asia | August 2, 2026 5:27:36 PM IST
A Bangladesh High Court on Sunday granted bail to Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases, a lawyer said. ... read..


"Worst kind of mockery": Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf PoJK calls elections "mockery", urges complete boycott amid protest violence
Muzaffarabad | August 2, 2026 3:57:49 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) PoJK has called for a complete boycott of the ongoing legislative assembly elections in Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir, alleging that the electoral process lacks transparency and was conducted amid violence against pr ... read..


Ground rescuers reach Nirmal Purja at 5,700m on Broad Peak; bodies to be brought down to Japanese camp
Kathmandu | August 2, 2026 3:27:44 PM IST
The ground rescue team deployed on Broad Peak has reached the location of renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja aka "Nims Dai" at an altitude of about 5,700 meters. ... read..


Washington state declares state of emergency as wildfires scorch thousands of acres in Spokane
Washington | August 2, 2026 3:27:40 PM IST
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson declared a statewide state of emergency and burn ban Saturday morning as an unprecedented wildfire crisis gripped the region, with active blazes scorching nearly 3,000 acres. ... read..


UKPNP delegation urges UN to intervene over alleged human rights violations in PoJK, seeks immediate international action
New York | August 2, 2026 3:27:38 PM IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has urged the United Nations and the international community to take immediate action over the alleged deteriorating human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), calling for an en ... read..


WHO: Ebola outbreak in DR Congo spiralling out of control, risk of transmission escalating
Europe | August 2, 2026 3:27:34 PM IST
Geneva [Switzerland], August 2 (ANI/WAM): The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains out of control, with the epidemiological situation continuing to deteriorate and the risk of c ... read..


"Extremely difficult for our country": Greek PM defends state preparations amid raging wildfires
Athens | August 2, 2026 3:27:24 PM IST
Addressing the outbreak of the ongoing wildfires, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined the severe operational obstacles posed by extreme weather, while offering a full defence of state preparations and expressing profound appreciation for fro ... read..


Pakistani forces continue to unleash force against civilians in PoJK, people protest in Muzaffarabad following clashes
Muzaffarabad | August 2, 2026 2:58:04 PM IST
The Pakistani establishment continues to unleash force against peaceful civilians in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), with residents of Muzaffarabad expressing concern over fresh violence in the region. ... read..


PPP flags polling delays, code violations during PoJK assembly elections
Muzaffarabad | August 2, 2026 2:27:15 PM IST
Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) election cell incharge Sardar Abdul Shakoor alleged delays in polling and reported electoral irregularities across several constituencies during voting for the PoJK Legislative Assemb ... read..


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