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BLA claims 27 attacks across Balochistan, alleges heavy losses to Pakistani forces

Balochistan | April 27, 2026 12:23:16 PM IST

The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has taken responsibility for carrying out 27 operations across various districts of Balochistan between April 15 and April 25, as stated in a release by its spokesperson, Jeeyand Baloch, and reported by The Balochistan Pos ... read..

EAM extends King's Day greetings to Netherlands counterpart

New Delhi | April 27, 2026 12:23:00 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday extended his wishes to Netherlands Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen on the occasion of King's Day. ... read..

3 killed in strike on alleged drug-trafficking vessel in Pacific Ocean, says US military

Florida | April 27, 2026 11:52:53 AM IST

The US military has carried out a strike in the Eastern Pacific Ocean on a vessel allegedly carrying drugs, killing three people, the US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said on Monday. ... read..

Rajnath Singh to attend SCO Defence Ministers' Meeting in Kyrgyzstan; to pitch for "zero tolerance" for terrorism

New Delhi | April 27, 2026 11:22:55 AM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is scheduled to visit Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, to participate in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers' Meeting tomorrow. The visit highlights India's active engagement with the regional bloc as member st ... read..

"I didn't rape anybody," says Trump in response to shooter's message

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 11:22:51 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said he was not a rapist or a pedophile. ... read..

Iran FM Araghchi says Islamabad talks reviewed "specific conditions" to resume Iran-US negotiations

St Petersburg | April 27, 2026 10:53:01 AM IST

Upon his arrival in St Petersburg, the Iranian Foreign Minister provided insights into his recent diplomatic missions to Pakistan and Oman. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster, IRNA news agency, Abbas Araghchi described his journey to Islamab ... read..

Contradictory voices from Tehran on Hormuz make peace process tough, Iranian lawmaker calls for tolls in Strait

Tehran | April 27, 2026 10:22:56 AM IST

Even as Iran's foreign Minister Syed Araghchi arrived in Mosco for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to find a solution to the West Asia Crisis, contradictory signals have emerged from Tehran on the critical issue of vessel passage ... read..

Elon Musk vs Sam Altman: High-stakes "billionaires versus billionaires" trial over OpenAI's "betrayal" begins in California

California | April 27, 2026 10:22:51 AM IST

A federal courtroom in California is set to host a legal confrontation so extraordinary that, according to a report by NBC News, "not even artificial intelligence could make it up." Jury selection commences this Monday in a civil trial featuring Tesla CEO ... read..

Iran too holds key 'cards', says Iran's Parliament Speaker Ghalibaf

Tehran | April 27, 2026 9:52:42 AM IST

Iran's Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf on Monday said in a cryptic message that although US President Donald Trump claims he has all the cards, Iran, too holds quite a leverage. ... read..

"Light at the end of the tunnel": Encouraging signs emerge in indirect US-Iran peace talks, reports Pak media

Islamabad | April 27, 2026 9:52:38 AM IST

As regional mediation efforts intensify to resolve the West Asian conflict, reports have emerged indicating a significant breakthrough in the diplomatic stalemate between Washington and Tehran. The progress follows the facilitation of indirect communicati ... read..

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Russia for talks with Putin amid regional peace push

St Petersburg | April 27, 2026 9:22:51 AM IST

In a continued diplomatic push to navigate the regional crisis, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in St Petersburg for high-level discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin. According to the Iranian state media broadcaster IRNA, t ... read..

Taiwan detects 7 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 9 vessels around itself

Taipei | April 27, 2026 8:53:07 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of seven sorties of Chinese military aircraft and nine vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday. ... read..

Iran offers "new proposal" via Pakistan to end war, reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report

Washington, DC | April 27, 2026 8:53:03 AM IST

In a significant diplomatic manoeuvre aimed at de-escalating regional tensions, Tehran has reportedly submitted a "new proposal" to Washington through Pakistani intermediaries. According to a report by news outlet Axios, the Iranian offer outlines a frame ... read..

"Urgent humanitarian need to free seafarers": Omani FM discusses Strait of Hormuz crisis with Iran's Araghchi

Muscat | April 27, 2026 8:53:02 AM IST

In a major diplomatic push to resolve the maritime deadlock in West Asia, Omani Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi held extensive talks with Iran's Abbas Araghchi on Monday to address the volatile situation in the Strait of Hormuz. The meeting in ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Afghanistan

Kabul | April 27, 2026 8:52:55 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 struck Afghanistan on Monday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Naftali Bennett, Yair Lapid announce new 'together, led by Bennett' party to challenge PM Netanyahu

Tel Aviv | April 27, 2026 7:22:34 AM IST

Former Israeli Prime Ministers Naftali Bennett and Yair Lapid on Sunday announced the merger of their political parties into a new unified formation titled "Together, Led by Bennett," in a move aimed at unseating Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the u ... read..

Trump calls WH dinner shooter 'radicalised', 'sick'; praises US Secret Service agents immediate response

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 6:52:56 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Monday described the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting suspect as a "radicalised" and "sick" individual, while lauding the swift and professional response of the United States Secret Service in containing the attack. ... read..

Zelenskyy thanks European Bank for support, discusses Chornobyl Restoration with Odile Renaud-Basso

Kyiv | April 27, 2026 6:52:54 AM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday thanked the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for its continued support to Ukraine's recovery efforts, particularly in strengthening nuclear safety and rebuilding energy infrastructure amid ... read..

Trump blasts "sick" gunman after shooting rocks White House Correspondents' Dinner

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 6:22:50 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday strongly rejected allegations contained in a manifesto written by the suspect of the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, labelling the attacker a "sick person" and distancing himself from claims linking his adm ... read..

Donald Trump downplays fear amid White House Correspondents shooting, says Melania realised 'it was a bullet'

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 6:22:48 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has described the tense moments during the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, recalling that First Lady Melania Trump quickly grasped the seriousness of the situation as gunfire erupted at the venue on Saturday evening. ... read..

'Religious thing': Trump claims 'anti-Christian' bias behind White House Correspondents' dinner shooting

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 5:22:28 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday described the suspect involved in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting as driven by "strongly anti-Christian" motives, citing early assessments and the individual's alleged manifesto. ... read..

Violence has no place in democracy: Barack Obama condemns White House Correspondents' dinner shooting

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 5:22:26 AM IST

Former US President Barack Obama on Sunday condemned the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, stressing that violence has no place in a democratic society and praising the courage of security personnel. ... read..

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi, Oman's Sultan discuss safe transit, regional stability in Muscat

Muscat | April 27, 2026 4:52:35 AM IST

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held high-level talks with Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq in Muscat, focusing on cooperation among Hormuz littoral states to ensure safe maritime transit amid the ongoing war with the US and Israel. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 hits Japan's Hokkaido

Tokyo | April 27, 2026 3:52:53 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Japan's Hokkaido region in the early hours of Monday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said in a post on X. ... read..

Donald Trump signals US-Iran conflict may end soon, says "They're in really bad shape"

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 3:52:49 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has indicated that the ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran could be nearing an end, asserting that mounting military and economic pressure has placed Tehran in a weakened position and may push it towards a resolut ... read..

India hands over personal watercraft to Sri Lanka

Mirissa | April 27, 2026 1:53:04 AM IST

India handed over to Sri Lanka two personal watercraft (PWC) to further enhance the Sri Lankan Coast Guard's capabilities in near shore Search and Rescue, the Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said on Sunday. ... read..

WHCA President Weijia Jiang calls White House Correspondents' dinner shooting 'harrowing', praises US Secret Service response

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 1:53:02 AM IST

White House Correspondents' Association President Weijia Jiang issued a statement on Saturday following the shooting incident at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner, describing the episode as a "harrowing moment" while praising the swift respons ... read..

"Nerd prom" under fire: WHCA to overhaul security after shooting disrupts gala

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 1:52:57 AM IST

What was supposed to be a night of satire and celebration of the First Amendment turned into a scene of tactical urgency and fear on Friday night, as gunfire erupted inside the Washington Hilton during the annual White House Correspondents' Association (W ... read..

Trump voices disappointment with NATO amid WHCA dinner shooting, says "they weren't there"

Washington DC | April 27, 2026 1:52:48 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday expressed disappointment with NATO, accusing the alliance of not showing support over the White House Correspondents' Dinner despite significant American financial support. ... read..

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi departs for Russia after brief visit to Pakistan

Islamabad | April 27, 2026 1:52:43 AM IST

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi departed for Russia late on Sunday after concluding his engagements in Pakistan amid Islamabad's efforts to broker a peace deal between the United States and Tehran. ... read..

'Depraved crazy person sought to assassinate President, kill many top officials': Press Sec Leavitt

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 11:22:46 PM IST

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Sunday gave a call for political violence to end and thanked law enforcement for keeping all safe after a shooting incident took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where US President Donald Tru ... read..

"Violence has no place in democracy," says Macron on WH shooting incident; NATO, EU chiefs condemn incident

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 10:52:51 PM IST

A shooting incident late last night at the White House Correspondents' Dinner prompted swift condemnation from world leaders. ... read..

Saudi Arabia: Indian Ambassador reviews Haj arrangements in Makkah

Makkah | April 26, 2026 10:52:41 PM IST

India's Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Suhel Khan, visited Makkah to review preparations for Indian Haj pilgrims and personally received the first group arriving from Madinah via train. ... read..

"He got off a couple shots": US Acting AG on suspect involved in WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 10:23:01 PM IST

US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday informed that the suspected gunman involved in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident fired "a couple shots" before being swiftly subdued by security personnel. ... read..

Trump rules out long-travel for talks; reiterates Iran "cannot have nuclear weapon"

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 10:22:58 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said the American delegation would not be travelling to hold truce talks and that Tehran can dial over to Washington if they want to talk. ... read..

India steps up outreach as it tracks safety of nationals in Gulf and West Asia

New Delhi | April 26, 2026 9:53:25 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has intensified its monitoring of the evolving situation across the Gulf and West Asia, prioritising the safety, security and welfare of Indian nationals in the region. Indian missions are maintaining round-the-clock ... read..

Shooting would never have happened with "Militarily Top Secret Ballroom": Trump

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 9:53:15 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) again pushed for the demand to construct a safe and secure Ballroom on the grounds of the White House, after a shooting incident had occurred during the White House Correspondents' Dinner. ... read..

Jain Acharya Lokesh launches 'We Support Peace' global campaign in Greece with Indian Ambassador, spiritual leaders

New Delhi | April 26, 2026 9:23:10 PM IST

Founder of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti and the World Peace Center, Jain Acharya Lokesh, along with the Indian Ambassador to Greece and interfaith spiritual leaders, officially launched the global campaign 'We Support Peace' in Athens, the capital of Greece. ... read..

Trump, Starmer call for "urgent need" to restore flow of vessels through Strait of Hormuz

London | April 26, 2026 9:23:03 PM IST

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump on Sunday underscored the "urgent need" to restore maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz amid concerns over disruptions affecting global trade and energy supply chains due to the ongoing ... read..

Suspect was targeting members of Trump's administration: US Acting AG Blanche on WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 8:52:57 PM IST

US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Sunday said that the suspect involved in the shooting incident and the attempted security breach during the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel appeared to be targeting members of th ... read..

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi returns to Islamabad after diplomatic engagements in Oman

Islamabad | April 26, 2026 8:23:10 PM IST

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday evening returned to Islamabad following his recent diplomatic engagements in Oman, according to Iran's state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB). ... read..

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi arrives in Islamabad after diplomatic engagements in Oman

Islamabad | April 26, 2026 8:23:05 PM IST

Naftali Bennet, Yair Lapid to announce united run for 2026 elections: Report

Tel Aviv | April 26, 2026 8:23:03 PM IST

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid are set to officially announce the merger of their two parties under Bennett's leadership later this evening, according to a report by the Times of Israel. ... read..

Netanyahu claims Hezbollah "disintegrating" ceasefire in Lebanon, says IDF "acting with force"

Tel Aviv | April 26, 2026 7:52:59 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday asserted that the ceasefire arrangement in Lebanon is being undermined by Hezbollah, warning that Israel will continue to respond with force to ensure security along its northern border of the Jewish sta ... read..

China's global crackdown shadows Uyghur activism, rights advocacy

Munich | April 26, 2026 7:23:03 PM IST

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of international engagements aimed at exposing what it describes as China's ongoing repression of Uyghurs, intensifying global attention on China's policies in East Turki ... read..

IAEA signs deal with Ukraine on energy reconstruction on Chornobyl anniversary

Kyiv | April 26, 2026 6:52:58 PM IST

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday signed an agreement with Ukraine's Ministry of Energy to support the country's energy sector reconstruction, which has sustained heavy damage due to Russia's aggression following its invasion of the ... read..

Iran foreign minister Araghchi meets Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman; discusses regional developments

Muscat | April 26, 2026 6:52:53 PM IST

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman and held discussions on the latest regional developments, ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at resolving the regional crises, along with holding talks on bilateral ties, Press TV ... read..

Iran's FM Araghchi heads back to Islamabad after engagements with Oman

Muscat | April 26, 2026 6:52:46 PM IST

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is set to head back to Islamabad on Sunday following his high-level meetings and diplomatic engagements in Oman's Muscat, CNN reported. ... read..

UAE sends 100 tonnes of food supplies to Gaza under Humaid Air Bridge under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3

Middle East | April 26, 2026 6:23:26 PM IST

Al Arish [Egypt], April 26 (ANI/WAM): A new UAE aid aircraft arrived in the Egyptian city of Al Arish carrying 100 tonnes of food supplies, as part of the ongoing "Humaid Air Bridge" operated by the UAE under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in support of t ... read..

UAE strongly condemns shooting targeting US President Donald Trump

Middle East | April 26, 2026 6:23:23 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], April 26 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the shooting which targeted US President Donald Trump, and strongly denounced this deplorable crime. ... read..

Israel destroys 800-Meter Gaza Tunnel used by Palestinian Islamic Jihad

Middle East | April 26, 2026 6:23:21 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], April 26 (ANI/TPS): Soldiers in southern Gaza destroyed an offensive tunnel east of the Yellow Line, the Israel Defence Forces said. ... read..

China accused of weaponising airspace to block Taiwan president's Africa visit

Taipei | April 26, 2026 6:23:17 PM IST

Several European lawmakers have sharply criticised China after Taiwan President William Lai was forced to cancel a planned diplomatic trip to Eswatini, allegedly due to China's pressure on countries along his flight route, as reported by The Taipei Times. ... read..

'Violence has no place in democracy': German Chancellor condemns WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident

Berlin | April 26, 2026 5:53:14 PM IST

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday condemned the "assassination attempt" after a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. ... read..

"Only a matter of time": FBI Director Kash Patel on line for next high-level departure from Trump administration, reports Politico

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 5:23:01 PM IST

Amid mounting speculation over his position within the Trump administration, FBI Director Kash Patel reportedly could be the next senior official to exit Trump's cabinet in recent times, according to a Politico report. ... read..

Iran executes man convicted for attacking security forces: Report

Tehran | April 26, 2026 4:53:05 PM IST

Iran has executed a man who was convicted of being a member of Jaish al-Adl, a Sunni armed group, Iranian state media Press TV reported on Sunday, citing the country's judiciary. ... read..

Global support, condemnation of political violence pour in after WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 3:53:24 PM IST

Global support and messages of condemnation of political violence poured in from world leaders on Sunday following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC, where US President Donald Trump, First Lady Melania Trump ... read..

China intensifies livestock slaughter push in Tibet, raises concerns over nomadic displacement

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | April 26, 2026 3:53:16 PM IST

A recent report highlights growing concerns over Chinese government campaigns in Tibetan regions that allegedly pressure nomadic communities to sell livestock to slaughterhouses, a move critics say threatens traditional livelihoods and cultural practices, ... read..

Exercise DUSTLIK 2026 culminates, showcasing India-Uzbekistan joint operational synergy

Namangan | April 26, 2026 3:53:11 PM IST

Exercise DUSTLIK 2026, the 7th edition of the India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise, culminated successfully at the Gurumsaray Field Training Area, Namangan, Uzbekistan, after two weeks of intensive joint training from April 12 to 25. ... read..

Press freedom under siege in Pakistan as PECA jails journalist

Islamabad | April 26, 2026 3:23:02 PM IST

A local court declined the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency's (NCCIA) plea for physical remand of journalist Fakharur Rehman, instead ordering his transfer to jail under judicial remand, as reported by Dawn. ... read..

Final round of polls begin for members of 18th Tibetan parliament in-exile

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | April 26, 2026 3:22:57 PM IST

Over 91,000 registered Tibetan voters from 27 countries across the world are casting their votes on Sunday to elect members of the Tibetan Parliament in-exile. Out of a total 93 candidates contesting, in the final round of elections, a total of 45 members ... read..

Subotnik meets Swachh Bharat: Russian Envoy volunteers to clean Delhi streets

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 2:52:56 PM IST

The Russian Embassy in India on Sunday organised in teh national capital a Volunteer Cleanup Day dedicated to Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. ... read..

Fuel crisis cripples Quetta policing, raises alarming security concerns

Balochistan | April 26, 2026 2:22:51 PM IST

A deepening fuel shortage for police patrol vehicles in Quetta has significantly undermined routine law enforcement operations, heightening fears among citizens about rising crime and slower emergency response times, as reported by The Express Tribune. ... read..

NSA Doval meets UAE President in Abu Dhabi; discusses strengthening strategic partnership, energy security

Abu Dhabi | April 26, 2026 2:22:46 PM IST

National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval met with UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi on Saturday as part of his official visit to the Middle Eastern country. ... read..

Quetta protests escalate as Pakistani authorities face heat over missing student case

Balochistan | April 26, 2026 1:53:00 PM IST

A protest at Bolan Medical College in Quetta entered its third consecutive day, as students continued a sit-in demanding answers over the disappearance of a fellow student, Khadija Baloch. ... read..

Game developer Cole Allen identified as suspect in White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting incident

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 1:52:52 PM IST

A chilling security breach rattled the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday (local time), causing widespread scare and chaos at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. ... read..

Shooter was stopped at first contact: US Secret Service on White House Correspondents Dinner shooting

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 1:23:09 PM IST

Deputy Director Matthew Quinn of the US Secret Service Office of Communications said that the 'coward' shooter was quickly stopped at 'first contact' following the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents Dinner. ... read..

"Responsible coverage," Trump heaps rare praise on media post shooting incident

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 12:52:59 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) heaped rare praise on mediapersons for their responsible coverage of the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner in Washington DC and added that the event will be reschedul ... read..

JSMM chairman accused Pakistan of systematic suppression and resource plunder in Sindh

Frankfurt | April 26, 2026 12:52:58 PM IST

On the anniversary of veteran Sindhi nationalist GM Syed, Shafi Burfat, chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), issued a strong message asserting Sindh's distinct identity and criticising Pakistan's political structure. ... read..

WH Correspondents' Dinner shooting: "Investigation is ongoing," says US Acting Attorney General

New Delhi | April 26, 2026 12:52:56 PM IST

US Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche on Saturday (local time) said that charges against the shooter involved in the White House Correspondents' Dinner incident in Washington DC will be filed shortly, while confirming that the investigation is currently ... read..

Swiss airplane catches fire during takeoff, Delhi airport declares emergency; 4 injured say sources

New Delhi | April 26, 2026 11:52:54 AM IST

A major aviation emergency unfolded late Sunday night at Terminal 3 of Delhi's IGI Airport. According to reports, smoke was observed emanating from the left wheel of Swiss Air Flight LX147 (Delhi-Zurich) during takeoff, following which the flight was imme ... read..

Iran won't negotiate under pressure, says President Pezeshkian

Tehran | April 26, 2026 10:52:53 AM IST

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran will not enter into negotiations under pressure, threats, and siege, Mehr News Agency reported on Sunday. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Myanmar

Naypyidaw | April 26, 2026 10:23:03 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.2 struck Myanmar on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

"Violence has no place in democracy": PM Modi 'unequivocally' condemns shooting at Washington DC Correspondents' dinner

New Delhi | April 26, 2026 10:23:00 AM IST

Emphasising that 'Violence has no place in a democracy', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday unequivocally condemned the shooting that took place at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC. ... read..

"Not first attack on our republic," Trump says after WH shooting scare; calls incident 'unexpected'

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 9:53:07 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) heaped praise on security officers for their swift response during the shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, while also recalling past assassination attempts on him in Pennsylvania ... read..

Trump releases security breach footage, shooter's photos after WH Correspondents' Dinner chaos

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 9:22:43 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) shared a video of CCTV footage showing the entry of the shooter at the venue of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, along with images of the detained suspect. ... read..

Taiwan detects 28 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels around its territory

Taipei | April 26, 2026 8:52:49 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of 28 sorties of Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels around its territorial waters as of 6 AM (local time) on Sunday. ... read..

Trump to brief media after shooting scare at WH Correspondents' Dinner; VP, First Lady, Cabinet safe

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 8:52:46 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said he will address the press shortly after leaving the venue of the White House Correspondents' Dinner, following acquiescence to the Law Enforcement Officers' request to immediately evacuate the ballro ... read..

Trump praises Secret Service after shooter apprehended at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 8:22:55 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) praised the swift response of the Secret Service and law enforcement agencies following a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, stating that the suspect has been apprehended. ... read..

UAE President, NSA Ajit Doval hold talks on regional stability in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi | April 26, 2026 7:52:49 AM IST

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. ... read..

Chaos at the Hilton: Trump and first lady evacuated from Correspondents' Dinner after gunshots heard in lobby

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 7:22:43 AM IST

Chaos broke out on Saturday evening after suspected gunshots were reportedly fired in the lobby of the Washington Hilton, leading to the evacuation of US President Donald Trump and other senior officials from the White House Correspondents' Dinner. ... read..

Colombia bomb blast: 7 killed, over 20 injured after bus explodes in Cauca

Cajibio | April 26, 2026 6:22:46 AM IST

At least seven people were killed, and more than 20 people sustained serious injuries after a bomb exploded on a bus in Colombia's Cauca, in what the governor described as a deadly attack targeting civilians. ... read..

"Shadow fleet" intercepted: US Navy forces sanctioned tanker Sevan to retreat toward Iran

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 6:22:44 AM IST

In the ongoing naval blockade, the US Navy intercepted the merchant vessel M/V Sevan in the Arabian Sea on Saturday. The ship, identified as part of Iran's "shadow fleet," was forced to abandon its course and is currently being escorted back to Iranian wa ... read..

No talks under shadow of blockades and threats: Iran's President Pezeshkian to Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif

Tehran | April 26, 2026 5:22:50 AM IST

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has delivered a firm "no" to direct negotiations with the United States as long as the current naval blockade remains in place. ... read..

Israel launches new strike in Lebanon's Khiam, Yohmor al-Shaqif amid ceasefire extension

Beirut | April 26, 2026 4:53:23 AM IST

Israeli forces on Saturday launched fresh attacks on Khiam and Yohmor al-Shaqif in Lebanon, signalling renewed escalation along the volatile southern border despite an ongoing ceasefire extension between Israel and Lebanon. ... read..

Iranian FM Araghchi likely to revisit Pakistan after Oman trip

Islamabad | April 26, 2026 3:52:56 AM IST

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is expected to return to Pakistan for a second stopover following his current discussions in Oman and prior to his scheduled visit to Russia, according to Iranian media. ... read..

Offered a lot but not enough: Trump defends canceling envoys trip to Pakistan for peace talks with Iran

Washington DC | April 26, 2026 3:22:59 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday defended his decision to cancel the planned visit of US envoys to Pakistan for talks with Iran, asserting that Tehran's proposal fell short of expectations. ... read..

Iran's FM presents framework to "permanently end" war with US, outlines position to Pakistan

Islamabad | April 26, 2026 1:53:13 AM IST

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday said that Tehran has shared a framework aimed at "permanently ending" the ongoing conflict with the United States in West Asia, outlining its position during discussions with the Pakistani leadership here ... read..

Pacific Outreach: India strengthens ties with Vanuatu and Tuvalu through health, tech, and climate partnerships

Port Vila | April 26, 2026 1:53:05 AM IST

In a significant expansion of India's "Act East" policy, Union Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles, Pabitra Margherita, concluded a four-day diplomatic mission to the Pacific Island nations of Vanuatu and Tuvalu this week. ... read..

"Haven't thought about it yet": Trump downplays war speculation after cancelling delegation's visit to Islamabad, reports Axios

Washington DC | April 25, 2026 11:54:14 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday downplayed speculation about a possible resumption of conflict with Iran after he cancelled the scheduled visit of the US delegation, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser and his son-in-law Jared Kush ... read..

Trump cancels his representatives' visit to Islamabad for talks, cites "tremendous infighting, confusion" within Iranian leadership

Washington DC | April 25, 2026 11:23:32 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he had cancelled the scheduled trip of Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser Jared Kushner to Islamabad due to "tremendous infighting and confusion" within Iran's leadership. ... read..

"You're not making an 18 hour flight": Trump cancels US delegation trip to Islamabad for talks with Iran

Washington DC | April 25, 2026 10:23:32 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday said he has cancelled the scheduled visit of the US delegation, led by Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Senior Adviser and his son-in-law Jared Kushner, to Islamabad for talks with Iran for the second round of peace ta ... read..

Iranian delegation exits Islamabad; derails Pakistan's bid to host US-Iran 2nd round of dialogue

Islamabad | April 25, 2026 9:22:54 PM IST

The Iranian delegation, led by Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, departed Islamabad on Saturday evening after a day of high-level meetings with the Pakistan leadership, leaving Pakistan's ambitious claims of brokering a US-Iran peace deal as part of ... read..

Isfahan and Tabas will be repeated in Persian Gulf waters if US does not end naval blockade: Iran Judiciary Chief

Tehran | April 25, 2026 8:53:43 PM IST

Iran's Head of Judiciary Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Eje'i on Saturday warned the United States that incidents similar to "Isfahan and Tabas" would be repeated in the waters of the Persian Gulf if Washington does not end its naval blockade on Iran. ... read..

Shipping body calls US-Iran ship seizures in Gulf violation of international law, demands release of crews

Doha | April 25, 2026 8:23:40 PM IST

A prominent global shipping body has criticised the US and Iran over their recent seizures of commercial vessels in the Gulf region, particularly at the Strait of Hormuz, over each other's virtual control on the global energy transit, saying such actions ... read..

China's ethnic unity law sparks alarm in Europe over cultural erasure, transnational reach

Brussels | April 25, 2026 8:23:34 PM IST

Following Beijing's adoption of a controversial "ethnic unity" law on 12 March 2026, the Office of Tibet in Brussels has ramped up its outreach to European policymakers, warning of sweeping consequences that extend beyond China's borders. The legislation ... read..

Tibetans-in-Exile mark 37th birthday of 11th Panchen Lama in Shimla, renew call for his release

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | April 25, 2026 7:23:15 PM IST

Tibetans-in-exile in Shimla on Saturday celebrated and observed the 37th birthday of the 11th Panchen Lama, Gendhun Choekyi Nyima, with prayers and offerings, expressing hope of celebrating his next birthday in his presence. ... read..

Taiwan's MAC opposes China's bullying diplomacy after president's trip cancellation

Taipei | April 25, 2026 6:53:28 PM IST

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has strongly criticised Beijing after Chinese officials dismissed the existence of the Republic of China (ROC) presidency, escalating tensions following the cancellation of President William Lai's planned trip to Af ... read..

Islamabad: Pak's Sharif holds talks with Iranian FM Araghchi as Pakistan's bid to host 2nd US-Iran dialogue crumbles

Islamabad | April 25, 2026 6:53:15 PM IST

In a frantic attempt to project regional relevance, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a high-level meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday, even as the highly anticipated second round of US-Iran peace talks in the capita ... read..

Iran vows "decisive response" if US continues its "blockade, piracy, maritime robbery" in Gulf

Tehran | April 25, 2026 6:23:12 PM IST

Iran on Saturday issued a strong warning to the United States, vowing a "decisive response" if Washington continues what it described as "blockade, piracy, and maritime robbery" in the Gulf region, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian State Med ... read..

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