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120 rescued as floods submerge Peshawar's Sardar Colony, exposing Pakistan's civic failure
Peshawar | August 2, 2026 3:28:19 AM IST
Highlighting the chronic infrastructural vulnerabilities and poor disaster management in Pakistan, heavy rainfall on Friday submerged major residential pockets of Peshawar, forcing emergency evacuations as surging floodwaters from the Budhni nullah inunda ... read..


US advises citizens to 'consider leaving Middle East' as Trump vows to hit Iran 'very hard'
Washington, DC | August 2, 2026 2:27:13 AM IST
The US Department of State has advised American citizens to consider departing the Middle East or prepare to leave if the security situation deteriorates, following US President Donald Trump's vow to hit Iran "very hard" amid escalating regional hostiliti ... read..


"Facts not opinions": Spain says over 48,000 migrants returned back to Morocco in less than 48 hours
Ceuta | August 2, 2026 1:57:52 AM IST
Spain on Saturday clarified that of the approximately 50,000 people who crossed irregularly into Ceuta on July 30, more than 48,000 have already been returned to Morocco in less than 48 hours. ... read..


'Trump wants talks secretly but publicly threatens war': Iran accuses US of mixed signals
Tehran | August 2, 2026 1:57:45 AM IST
Tehran has asserted that Washington is discreetly pursuing talks while publicly threatening an escalation of hostilities, as tensions escalate over potential new American strikes targeting Iranian sites. ... read..


"I disagree 100%": Trump rejects his own Justice Department's findings on Lincoln pool damage
Washington | August 2, 2026 1:57:43 AM IST
US President Donald Trump stated on Saturday that he disagrees with findings by his own Department of Justice attributing the peeling lining of the newly refurbished Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, to faulty installation rather than ac ... read..


Iran names Saudi, UAE, Qatar and Israeli energy sites as targets if Trump orders new strikes
Tehran | August 2, 2026 1:57:41 AM IST
Iran has issued a threat of retaliation following reports indicating that US President Donald Trump is considering launching attacks against Iranian energy infrastructure, according to Iran's state-affiliated Tasnim News Agency. ... read..


US to intensify push for Russia-Ukraine peace talks, 'bring red lines closer': Rubio
Washington | August 2, 2026 1:57:36 AM IST
The United States will intensify diplomatic initiatives in the coming weeks aimed at reviving peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated, while conceding that Moscow and Kyiv remain significantly divided on core issue ... read..


France brings its biggest forest fire under control since 1949
Europe | August 1, 2026 11:27:04 PM IST
Paris [France], August 1 (ANI/WAM): French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced today that the largest forest fire in France since 1949 has been brought under control, more than a week after it broke out in a pine forest near the city of Bordeaux in ... read..


From Special Forces to legend: Tragic final ascent of Nirmal Purja, Broad Peak "was never the plan"
By Binod Prasad Adhikari

Kathmandu | August 1, 2026 10:57:30 PM IST
What started as a focused mission for Gasherbrum II (G2) quickly shifted when "Nimsdai" crunched the numbers before heading to Pakistan. ... read..


"Humanity over religious honour": Taslima Nasreen thanks Bengal Govt for her return to Kolkata
Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 1, 2026 10:57:24 PM IST
Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen has returned to Kolkata after nearly two decades, marking her first public visit to the city since she was forced to leave in 2007 amid intense protests over her memoirs. ... read..


"Should be approached on humanitarian grounds": Rauff Hakeem calls for amicable resolution to India-Sri Lanka fishermen dispute
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | August 1, 2026 9:27:49 PM IST
Emphasising the humanitarian dimensions of cross-border maritime livelihoods, Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader and Member of Parliament for Kandy, Rauff Hakeem, called for a permanent and amicable solution to the long-standing fishermen's dispute b ... read..


Brazil's Lula govt plans over 50% cut in industrial natural gas prices: Report
So Paulo | August 1, 2026 9:27:43 PM IST
The Brazilian government has announced a major policy shift aimed at reducing natural gas prices for domestic industry by over 50 per cent, driving a wave of re-industrialisation across key commercial sectors. ... read..


"Courage that challenges human limits": Nepal PM Balendra Shah pays tribute to Nirmal Purja, expedition team after Broad Peak avalanche
Kathmandu | August 1, 2026 6:28:21 PM IST
Nepalese Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Saturday expressed profound grief and paid emotional tributes to renowned Nepali-British mountaineer Nirmal Purja ("Nims Dai") and members of his expedition team who tragically lost their lives following an avalanc ... read..


Renowned mountaineer Nirmal Purja passes away after Broad Peak avalanche: Nimsdai Foundation
London | August 1, 2026 5:58:26 PM IST
Famed Nepalese-origin mountaineer Nirmal Purja tragically lost his life following the avalanche on Broad Peak, Nimsdai Foundation announced on Saturday. ... read..


India reaffirms strengthening ties during Benin National Day celebrations
New Delhi | August 1, 2026 5:28:34 PM IST
India reaffirmed its commitment to further strengthening its partnership and advancing ties in cooperation across several areas of mutual interest during the National Day celebrations of Benin. ... read..


Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemns crackdown in PoJK
Quetta | August 1, 2026 5:28:25 PM IST
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has strongly condemned the atrocities by Pakistani authorities against the ongoing public movement in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), noting that the crackdown reflects a broader pattern of suppressing polit ... read..


"Unacceptable": Araghchi issues stern warning to UK over military base access to US
Tehran | August 1, 2026 3:58:08 PM IST
Iran has warned the UK against allowing the United States to use British military bases for attacks against Iran, stating that it constitutes an act of aggression that entitles Tehran to resort to "self-defence." ... read..


Iranian resident Sardar Lajpal Singh Anand expresses gratitude to PM Modi for safe return to India
New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:28:26 PM IST
Sardar Lajpal Singh Anand, a lifelong resident of Iran, has expressed profound gratitude to India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP National Spokesperson Jaiveer Shergill for facilitating the safe evacuation and return of the Sikh Sangat to India ami ... read..


JAAC issues cyber alert amid PoJK protests, crackdown concerns
Muzaffarabad | August 1, 2026 2:58:27 PM IST
Amid ongoing unrest, protests and reports of violence in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) has issued a public warning to its supporters over alleged suspicious calls and online links. ... read..


Search, rescue operation resumes for missing climbers on Broad Peak following avalanche
Islamabad | August 1, 2026 2:58:26 PM IST
Search and rescue operations for climbers still missing after a powerful avalanche struck Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, in Pakistan resumed on Saturday morning. ... read..


CTA profiles Tibetan political prisoner Lhamo Dorjee, raises concerns over detention
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 2:27:54 PM IST
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has highlighted the case of Tibetan political prisoner Lhamo Dorjee as part of its ongoing campaign to profile individuals it describes as victims of political repression in Tibet. ... read..


9 dead in overnight Russian strike in Kyiv, says Zelenskyy; reiterates call for air defence support
Kyiv | August 1, 2026 2:27:48 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that a massive overnight aerial assault by Russian forces struck ordinary residential areas across seven districts in Kyiv, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured. ... read..


Deadly roads, missing safety: Pakistan's Punjab faces infrastructure failure
Lahore | August 1, 2026 1:58:09 PM IST
Pakistan's Punjab province is witnessing a worsening road safety crisis, with rising traffic accidents highlighting serious concerns over urban planning, infrastructure management and traffic enforcement. ... read..


WUC accuses China of expanding Uyghur repression beyond borders
Munich | August 1, 2026 1:58:02 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has intensified its criticism of China, alleging that Beijing's policies targeting Uyghurs and other Turkic communities are extending beyond East Turkistan and influencing actions taken in other countries. ... read..


Ceuta migrant influx: 57 dead, majority returned to Morocco as PM Sanchez defends migration record
Ceuta | August 1, 2026 12:57:55 PM IST
At least 57 people have died in the massive migration surge at the border between Morocco and the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. ... read..


Authorities engage in dialogue with communities to settle tense situation in Southern plains of Nepal
Janakpur | August 1, 2026 11:58:22 AM IST
Local authorities have engaged in dialogue with the communities to settle the tense situation in the districts along the Southern plains of Nepal following the eruption of communal violence, which started on Sunday. ... read..


Curfews partly lifted in areas of Nepal's Southern plains; harmony rallies organised calling for calm
Janakpur | August 1, 2026 11:58:20 AM IST
The local administrations in various districts of Nepal in the Southern plains have started easing the curfew, as an attempt to ease life after nearly a week following the tension that started from Dewangunj and Kaptangunj in Sunsari district. ... read..


US probes possible Iranian role in 7-state water system cyberattack as Minnesota infrastructure hit: Report
Washington, DC | August 1, 2026 11:28:11 AM IST
Malicious cyber activity has disrupted technology at water and wastewater facilities in at least seven states, forcing affected utilities to revert to manual operations while state and federal investigators work to identify the perpetrators. ... read..


Paank raises concern over alleged disappearance of three Baloch individuals in Pakistan
Quetta | August 1, 2026 11:28:00 AM IST
Enforced disappearances continue to remain a major human rights concern in Pakistan, with rights groups repeatedly raising concerns over the alleged detention of individuals without due process. ... read..


US Special Envoy Sergio Gor meets Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahman, discusses bilateral ties, trade, regional cooperation
Asia | August 1, 2026 11:27:57 AM IST
Visiting US Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs Sergio Gor paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman. ... read..


"Neither of two sides will attack": Former Ukrainian envoy Vidya Bhushan Soni pitches for commercial safety zones
New Delhi | August 1, 2026 10:58:19 AM IST
Amid ongoing discussions over regional security and maritime trade threats, former Indian Ambassador to Ukraine Vidya Bhushan Soni has called for the urgent establishment of protected maritime corridors, asserting that civilian cargo vessels must be shiel ... read..


Arab nations welcome Trump's Gaza roadmap; urge full Israeli withdrawal and statehood path
Riyadh | August 1, 2026 10:58:12 AM IST
Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Qatar have issued official statements welcoming progress on the implementation of the comprehensive peace plan for the Gaza Strip announced by US President Donald Trump, while underscoring that lasting peace hinges on the full wi ... read..


"Blatant violation of ceasefire": Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam condemns recent Israeli attacks
Beirut | August 1, 2026 10:58:04 AM IST
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam on Friday sharply condemned recent military actions by Israeli forces in southern Lebanon, describing them as a direct breach of international law and existing truce commitments and a threat to UNESCO sites ... read..


Tibetan advocacy group raises concerns over China's Ethnic Unity Law in Australia
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 10:57:55 AM IST
Concerns have been raised by Tibetan advocacy groups in Australia over the reported impact of the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law on Tibetan Australians, including fears related to increased scrutiny, surveillance, and alleged transnational repression. ... read..


US probes possible Iranian role in 7-state water system cyberattack as Minnesota infrastructure hit
Washington, DC | August 1, 2026 9:57:37 AM IST
Malicious cyber activity has disrupted technology at water and wastewater facilities in at least seven states, forcing affected utilities to revert to manual operations while state and federal investigators work to identify the perpetrators. ... read..


Macron thanks Australia, Lithuania for aid in combating wildfire in France
Paris | August 1, 2026 9:28:08 AM IST
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday thanked Australia and Lithuania for deploying military aircraft and firefighting teams to aid the European nation against devastating wildfires. ... read..


Russia shares intel with Iran amid prolonged US conflict, claims Report
Moscow | August 1, 2026 8:58:03 AM IST
Russia is supplying Iran with electronic intelligence, including satellite surveillance and signals intelligence, that could assist Tehran in bolstering its air defences and enhancing the operational accuracy of its military forces, NBC News reported. ... read..


'They do lie': Trump says he is 'losing faith' in Iran as nuclear talks continue
Washington, DC | August 1, 2026 7:28:22 AM IST
US President Donald Trump stated on Friday that he was "losing faith" in Tehran, alleging that Iranian authorities routinely breach commitments even as bilateral discussions persist between both nations. ... read..


US Marine F-35B crashes near San Diego base, pilot ejects safely
San Diego | August 1, 2026 7:28:19 AM IST
A US Marine Corps F-35 fighter jet crashed near Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Miramar in San Diego on Friday, triggering a brush fire in the vicinity, according to US military officials, while the pilot safely ejected and was recovered. ... read..


"Kind of madness": Iran vows to target US, Israeli energy assets if attacked as Trump weighs fresh strikes
Tehran | August 1, 2026 6:57:34 AM IST
Iran has warned that it stands fully prepared to target key Israeli infrastructure and American energy installations throughout the region should it come under attack, following reports that Washington and Tel Aviv may be coordinating new military operati ... read..


India and Lesotho review entire spectrum of bilateral ties and cooperation
New Delhi | August 1, 2026 6:57:31 AM IST
India and Lesotho undertook a comprehensive review of their bilateral relations, placing special emphasis on development partnership, capacity building, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and mutual coordination at the United Nations (UN) ... read..


US weighs strikes on Iran's energy infrastructure within days, Israel may join: Report
Washington DC | August 1, 2026 5:58:20 AM IST
US President Donald Trump is considering launching air strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure within days in an attempt to compel Tehran to accept Washington's ceasefire terms, according to a report by Axios. ... read..


US, Israel planning to bombard energy-related targets in Iran: Report
Washington DC | August 1, 2026 5:58:18 AM IST
US President Donald Trump is considering launching air strikes against Iran's energy infrastructure within days in an attempt to compel Tehran to accept Washington's ceasefire terms, according to a report by Axios. ... read..


Trump orders Iran strikes as soon as this weekend: WSJ report
Washington, DC | August 1, 2026 5:27:34 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has instructed the military to execute a fresh assault against Iran as early as this weekend, according to a Wall Street Journal report published Friday. ... read..


CENTCOM says '30 commercial vessels' redirected so far during Iran blockade
Florida | August 1, 2026 4:59:11 AM IST
US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that it has "redirected 30 commercial vessels, disabled 2, and boarded 2 to ensure full compliance". ... read..


"Closely monitoring": India on US bill seeking upto 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers
New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:59:04 AM IST
India is keeping a close watch on a US bill that empowers Washington to impose tariffs of up to 100 per cent on nations purchasing Russian oil and gas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday, days after the proposed legislation cleared the ... read..


India's total assistance to Sri Lanka exceeds USD 7.5 billion, boosting growing bilateral ties
Colombo | August 1, 2026 4:28:18 AM IST
India's developmental assistance for projects across Sri Lanka has crossed USD 7.5 billion, spanning all 25 districts of the island nation, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha detailed during a review meeting co-chaired with Sri Lanka's Minister of Labou ... read..


Marco Rubio ups US fight against ICC, warns military members subject to rogue tribunal
Washington | August 1, 2026 3:58:33 AM IST
The US campaign to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC) has gathered momentum as five nations move towards quitting the tribunal, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Friday. ... read..


'To protect our citizens': Italy temporarily suspends Schengen agreement with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Rome | August 1, 2026 3:29:17 AM IST
Italy has temporarily suspended its open-border travel with Spain following a major surge of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa, stating that the decision was taken to safeguard Italian citizens and protect European frontiers. ... read..


Amnesty slams Pakistan over 'forcible disappearance' of Baloch activist
London | August 1, 2026 3:29:13 AM IST
Amnesty International came down heavily on Pakistan over the enforced disappearance of Baloch activist Jiand Baloch and underlined how Baloch people have been historically discriminated against and marginalised in Pakistan. ... read..


Trump repeats claims of "ending" India-Pakistan conflict via tariff threat
Maryland | August 1, 2026 2:59:22 AM IST
US President Donald Trump yet again reiterated the claims of stopping the conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025, saying that he used tariffs to stop the two countries. ... read..


Trump says US must be 'very careful' over granting Ukraine Patriot missile licence
Washington, DC | August 1, 2026 2:27:57 AM IST
United States President Donald Trump on Friday stated that Washington must exercise caution regarding proposals to permit Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles, signalling potential ambiguity over a licence previously indicated for Kyiv to r ... read..


Trump says ICC campaign aimed at defending Netanyahu, not himself
Washington DC | August 1, 2026 2:00:10 AM IST
President Donald Trump stated that a US campaign aimed at dismantling the International Criminal Court (ICC) is meant to shield Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with other officials, from legal prosecution rather than himself. ... read..


Trump blames Minnesota governor, not Iran, for cyberattacks on state's water systems
Washington DC | August 1, 2026 1:29:03 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has dismissed reports attributing a recent cyberattack on Minnesota's water infrastructure to Iran, placing the blame instead on state leadership and Democratic Governor Tim Walz. ... read..


Stopped India-Pakistan war during Operation Sindoor with tariff threat, claims Trump
Washington, DC | August 1, 2026 1:28:57 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday claimed that India and Pakistan were "very angry, and screamed and yelled" when the United States threatened high trade tariffs during Operation Sindoor last year, asserting that American diplomatic pressure brought an ... read..


"Great breakthrough": Trump hails agreement to disarm Hamas under Gaza roadmap
Washington DC | July 31, 2026 11:57:29 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Friday hailed the Board of Peace agreement to disarm Hamas under a new Gaza roadmap as a "great breakthrough," saying the development marks a significant step towards peace and security in West Asia. ... read..


EAM "strongly urged" to avoid attacks on commercial vessels, seafarers during call with Iranian FM
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 11:27:54 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday said he strongly urged that attacks on commercial shipping and seafarers be avoided under any circumstance during a telephonic conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, as the two lea ... read..


Pakistan indicates to invite India for 2027 SCO Summit as host "obligation"
Islamabad | July 31, 2026 11:27:41 PM IST
Pakistan has indicated that it will extend an invitation to India for the 2027 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit, saying it is obligated to invite all member states in its capacity as the host of the summit. ... read..


We verify nationality before facilitating return of deportees: MEA continues cooperation on US deportations
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:52 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday underlined its protocol on handling deportation cases, saying it works closely with foreign governments while ensuring proper verification of nationality. ... read..


MEA 'in touch' with families of two missing Indians seafarers from MV AG N Ragnar
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:33 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that it is in close touch with the family members of the two Indian nationals who remain missing after the vessel MV AG N Ragnar came under attack while leaving Ukraine's Odesa port on July 25. ... read..


India, Bhutan sign two agreements on Line of Credit, health education cooperation: MEA on Misri's Bhutan visit
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:27:43 PM IST
India and Bhutan have signed two agreements during Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Bhutan, including a Line of Credit agreement and a pact between the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) and Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Scienc ... read..


Pakistan: At least 32 killed after coal mine explosion near Quetta
Quetta | July 31, 2026 9:27:17 PM IST
Rescue teams have recovered 32 bodies overnight from two coal mines in the Sorange coalfield near Quetta after a methane gas explosion, while search operations remain underway to find two more miners, according to a report by Dawn citing an official. ... read..


India sends invitation to Russia for BRICS Summit: TASS Report
Moscow | July 31, 2026 9:27:15 PM IST
India, which is holding the BRICS Chairmanship for 2026, has extended an invitation to Russia to attend the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, slated to take place from September 12-13, Russian news agency TASS reported on Friday, citing a government source. ... read..


UK MPs express concern over reports of live fire on protesters in PoJK, seek diplomatic action
London | July 31, 2026 9:27:13 PM IST
The security situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) remains volatile as widespread protests continue across the region. Demonstrators have alleged that Pakistani security forces resorted to shelling and live firing to disperse protesters, ... read..


PM Modi speaks with UK PM Burnham, says will work "closely to fully harness" trade opportunities under India-UK CETA
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 8:57:46 PM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday spoke with the newly elected Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Andy Burnham and said both countries would work closely to fully harness the trade and investment opportunities presented by the recently operational ... read..


"India has robust legal, regulatory framework on strategic trade controls": MEA on defence export to Israel
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 8:57:33 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said India has a "robust legal and regulatory framework" governing strategic trade controls. ... read..


"Predicated on our national priorities": India reaffirms energy security focus amid US Bill targeting Russian oil buyers
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 8:57:30 PM IST
Reaffirming that national interests and the energy needs of its 1.4 billion citizens remain paramount, India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday addressed concerns surrounding a recently advanced US Senate sanctions bill aimed at penalising maj ... read..


Nepal: Foundation stone laid for construction of Secondary School with Indian financial assistance
Kathmandu | July 31, 2026 8:28:39 PM IST
The foundation stone for the construction of a secondary school being built with Indian financial assistance of approximately 32 million Nepali Rupees in Lumbini was laid on Friday, making it the 8th High Impact Community Development Project in the Banke ... read..


Broad Peak Avalanche: Four bodies recovered; identification awaited after group including top mountaineer Nirmal Purja goes missing
Washington DC | July 31, 2026 8:28:29 PM IST
Four bodies have been recovered by ground teams following an avalanche on Broad Peak, the world's 12th-highest mountain, but their identities are yet to be confirmed, Alpine Club of Pakistan President Irfan Arshad Khan said. ... read..


"Absolute disdain": India slams Pakistan over PoJK crackdown, Pak Defence Minister's "enemies" remark
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 7:27:25 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday slammed Islamabad following reports that Pakistani forces killed over 40 people and injured scores more during recent anti-government demonstrations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). ... read..


UBA, BRG claim separate explosions, clashes targeting Pakistani forces in Balochistan
Balochistan | July 31, 2026 6:58:35 PM IST
Two Baloch armed groups, the United Baloch Army (UBA) and the Baloch Republican Guards (BRG), have claimed responsibility for separate attacks in Balochistan's Kachhi district on Wednesday, while intermittent clashes between Pakistani security forces and ... read..


"Caution against job offers fraught with risk": MEA urges vigilance as India pursues release of remaining citizens reportedly in Russian Army
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 6:28:04 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday issued a stern warning to Indian citizens regarding fraudulent overseas recruitment agencies, revealing that diplomatic efforts have successfully secured the release of 139 Indian nationals from the Russian ... read..


"Correct nomenclature": MEA calls out NYT over "Pakistani Kashmir" headline
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 6:28:06 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday called out The New York Times over its headline describing Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) as "Pakistani Kashmir," urging international stakeholders and media organisations to use proper legal an ... read..


China's mass detention campaign results in Uyghur children separated from detained parents: Report
Washington DC | July 31, 2026 5:27:56 PM IST
A new analysis published by the Xinjiang Victims Database has estimated that at least 143,228, predominantly Uyghur, children across the four southern prefectures of the Uyghur homeland were separated from one or both parents as a result of China's mass d ... read..


"Absolute disdain": India slams Pakistan over PoJK crackdown, Defence Minister Sanaullah's "enemies" Remark
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 5:27:39 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday slammed Islamabad following reports that Pakistani forces killed over 40 people and injured scores more during recent anti-government demonstrations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). ... read..


Singapore takes possession of former PM Lee Kuan Yew's residence to preserve as historic national monument
Singapore City | July 31, 2026 4:57:30 PM IST
The Singapore Government officially completed the acquisition process and took possession of the historic property at 38 Oxley Road on Friday, according to the Singapore Land Authority press release. ... read..


"Straws in wind": Shashi Tharoor on secret UNSC straw poll triggering Veto drama for next UN chief
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 4:28:26 PM IST
The secret, closed-door corridors of the UN Security Council have yielded their first intriguing signals in the race for the world's top diplomatic job. ... read..


China supports Russian militarism by stealth
Asia | July 31, 2026 3:57:38 PM IST
With President Donald Trump bogging the USA down in a perhaps unwinnable war against Iran, he has strengthened China's hand. Furthermore, Beijing continues to reinforce its influence on the world stage and to subtly support Russia in its own war with Ukra ... read..


PoJK residents allege excessive force, media restrictions amid ongoing unrest; appeal for international attention
Rawalakot | July 31, 2026 3:28:02 PM IST
Tensions continue to escalate across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), where protests that began over public grievances have intensified into a prolonged movement marked by allegations of excessive use of force, civilian casualties, and restrict ... read..


"I'm feeling very good": Bangladesh author Taslima Nasreen arrives in Kolkata after nearly 19 years
Kolkata (West Bengal) | July 31, 2026 2:58:25 PM IST
Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen arrived at Kolkata airport on Friday after nearly 19 years. ... read..


Spain to deploy military to Ceuta border after massive migrant influx leaves nine dead
Ceuta | July 31, 2026 1:58:33 PM IST
The Spanish military is set to deploy to the border with Morocco in Ceuta to restore order after massive crowds of migrants poured into the small Spanish territory, resulting in at least nine fatalities during the crossings. ... read..


Nepal expresses shock over missing climbers after Broad Peak avalanche; assures coordination with Pakistan
Kathmandu | July 31, 2026 1:58:29 PM IST
Nepal on Friday expressed deep shock over the disappearance of multiple international mountaineers, including world-renowned Nepali climbers, following an avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak (8,047 meters) in the Karakoram Range on Thursday. ... read..


UKPNP urges UN, global powers to intervene over alleged human rights violations in PoJK
Geneva | July 31, 2026 1:58:22 PM IST
The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has called for urgent intervention by the United Nations and the international community over what it described as a worsening human rights situation in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). ... read..


Iranian army says it struck US Air Base in Kuwait in retaliation for Qeshm Island attack
Tehran | July 31, 2026 1:28:11 PM IST
The Iranian army has said that it carried out drone strikes against United States strategic centres at the Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base in Kuwait during the 27th stage of Operation Lightning. ... read..


16 Indians, including 10 seafarers, killed since outbreak of conflict in West Asia: Govt tells Parliament
New Delhi | July 31, 2026 12:58:08 PM IST
Sixteen Indian nationals, including 10 seafarers, have lost their lives in the ongoing crisis in West Asia, since the outbreak of the conflict in West Asia, the Government has informed Parliament. ... read..


IDF claims to dismantle key Hezbollah tunnel network beneath Beaufort Ridge
Tel Aviv | July 31, 2026 12:58:01 PM IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday said that it dismantled several key underground tunnels beneath the Beaufort Ridge in southern Lebanon during a "limited activity" in the area of the security zone, as US-brokered Israel-Lebanon talks are set to r ... read..


India, Bhutan review development cooperation under 13th 5-year plan; 12 new projects worth Rs 332 crore approved
Thimphu | July 31, 2026 12:29:02 PM IST
India and Bhutan have reviewed the progress of bilateral development cooperation under Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan, with 12 new Project Tied Assistance (PTA) projects worth Rs 332 crore approved during the fifth India-Bhutan Development Cooperation Talks ... read..


"They will pay price": Ghalibaf condemns US for "spilling blood of innocent" after strikes on Qeshm island
Tehran | July 31, 2026 11:57:59 AM IST
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf on Thursday (local time) strongly condemned a reported strike on residential areas on Qeshm Island, labelling it a terrorist attack and accusing the United States of deliberately targeting civilians. ... read..


4 bodies recovered after avalanche on Pakistan mountain; Nepal's Nirmal Purja, who led 10-member climbing team among missing
Kathmandu | July 31, 2026 11:57:42 AM IST
Four bodies have been recovered following an avalanche on Broad Peak, an 8,047-metre-high mountain, in Pakistan, with search and rescue teams continuing efforts to locate climbers who remain missing, according to The Kathmandu Post. ... read..


US officials say Hamas agrees to disarm under Gaza roadmap
By Reena Bhardwaj

Washington DC | July 31, 2026 10:58:01 AM IST
Hamas has agreed for the first time to a detailed roadmap to surrender its weapons and give up any governing role in Gaza, according to US officials, who described it as the most significant breakthrough since the ceasefire began. ... read..


"Historic breakthrough": Board of Peace says Hamas agrees to roadmap to "relinquish" weapons
Washington DC | July 31, 2026 9:57:59 AM IST
The Board of Peace and mediators Egypt, Qatar, Turkiye and the US announced on Thursday (local time) that Hamas has agreed to a detailed roadmap for implementing the next phases of the Gaza ceasefire, including a plan for the group to relinquish its weapo ... read..


US lowers travel advisory for Bangladesh to level 2 following Special Envoy Sergio Gor's visit
Dhaka | July 31, 2026 9:57:54 AM IST
The United States on Thursday updated its travel advisory for Bangladesh following the US Special Envoy to South and Central Asia Sergio Gor's first visit to Bangladesh. ... read..


India and Nepal jointly inaugurate operation theatre facility built under HICDP initiative in Kathmandu's Dang
Kathmandu | July 31, 2026 9:57:51 AM IST
The Operation Theatre Building of Rapti Eye Hospital, Tulsipur Sub-Metropolitan City-4, Dang, Lumbini Province, Nepal, built with the Government of India's financial assistance, was jointly inaugurated on Thursday by Gitanjali Brandon, Counsellor, Embassy ... read..


"Replace them with proud American veterans": Trump launches 'Freedom Haulers' initiative against "illegal alien" truck drivers
Washington DC | July 31, 2026 9:27:28 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced a new initiative called 'Freedom Haulers' aimed at recruiting military veterans as truck drivers, as his administration steps up enforcement against immigrant commercial drivers. ... read..


Officials confused about who can ban whom: Telegram CEO Durov hits back after Russia charges him with terrorism
Moscow | July 31, 2026 8:58:04 AM IST
Telegram founder Pavel Durov on Thursday slammed Russia's recent decision to label him a "terrorist" after he refused to comply with state demands for mass censorship and surveillance on his platform. ... read..


World-renowned climber Nirmal Purja among 10 feared missing after avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak
Islamabad | July 31, 2026 7:57:45 AM IST
World-famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja is feared missing following a massive avalanche on Broad Peak in Pakistan, CNN reported, citing a statement from the Alpine Club of Pakistan. ... read..


Italian PM Meloni threatens to suspend Schengen Agreement with Spain over Ceuta migrant crisis
Rome | July 31, 2026 7:27:52 AM IST
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday stated that her administration is prepared to implement extraordinary measures, including potentially suspending the Schengen Area agreement with Spain, following a dramatic surge in migrant arrivals in th ... read..


Zelenskyy claims preliminary data indicates Russia used North Korean ballistic missile to strike Ukraine
Kyiv | July 31, 2026 6:58:04 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday claimed that preliminary findings suggest Russia deployed a North Korean-manufactured ballistic missile during its latest military strike on Ukrainian territory. ... read..


'No approval, no prior knowledge': Iraq says it didn't approve US-Saudi strikes, rejects Trump's claims
Baghdad | July 31, 2026 6:27:18 AM IST
Iraq has refuted claims that it had advance knowledge of or authorised recent joint US-Saudi strikes on its soil that resulted in the deaths of at least 20 members of the Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF). ... read..


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