World News

News

Ex-Pakistani PM Imran Khan's sisters criticise Tehreek-e-Insaf leadership for 'silence' on his legal cases

Islamabad | February 25, 2026 4:21:04 PM IST

The sisters of former Pakistani Prime Minister and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Imran Khan, on Wednesday strongly criticised the party's leadership for what they described as "complete silence" and lack of action regarding Khan's ongoing leg ... read..

Three earthquakes strike Myanmar

Naypyidaw | February 25, 2026 4:21:00 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Myanmar on Wednesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Tibet

Asia | February 25, 2026 4:20:59 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 struck on Wednesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Ukraine's Zelenskyy appeals to Trump to 'stay on our side' as war enters fifth year

Kyiv | February 25, 2026 3:21:40 PM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a high-stakes appeal this week to US President Donald Trump, calling on him to keep the United States firmly aligned with Ukraine as its war against Russia stretches into its fifth year and the Russian invasion' ... read..

Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter Sunday attacks

Colombo | February 25, 2026 3:21:29 PM IST

Sri Lanka's former State Intelligence Services (SIS) Chief, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, The Daily Mirror Online reported. ... read..

Security agencies say Nepal fully prepared for March 5 polls

Kathmandu | February 25, 2026 3:21:12 PM IST

The security agencies in Nepal have said the country is fully prepared to ensure a free and peaceful House of Representatives election on March 5, with over 3 lakh personnel deployed nationwide, The Kathmandu Post reported on Wednesday. ... read..

Indian diaspora in Israel gears up to welcome PM Modi to the country

Tel Aviv | February 25, 2026 3:21:05 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be arriving in Israel shortly on a two-day visit to the country and the Indian diaspora is excited to welcome him. ... read..

Sambhali Trust calls for deeper human rights integration at 61st UNHRC session

Geneva | February 25, 2026 2:50:48 PM IST

At the 61st Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Sambhali Trust addressed the Annual High-Level Panel Discussion on Human Rights Mainstreaming, stressing the importance of embedding human dignity, equality, and justice across govern ... read..

UK Parliament raises alarm over alleged enforced disappearances of BNM Chairman's relatives in Balochistan

London | February 25, 2026 2:50:45 PM IST

In a cross-party motion, Members of the Parliament of the United Kingdom have voiced serious concern regarding the enforced disappearance of three retired government officials and relatives of the chairman of the Baloch National Movement (BNM) in Balochis ... read..

CM Yogi signs MoU with delegation of Minda Corporation in Tokyo

Tokyo | February 25, 2026 2:50:34 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the delegation of Minda Corporation, including Executive Director Aakash Minda, Executive Director along with its Japanese joint venture partners. ... read..

"Fight against terrorism must be intensified": Putin at Federal Security Service Meeting

Moscow | February 25, 2026 2:20:47 PM IST

President Vladimir Putin addressed the annual board meeting of the Federal Security Service (FSB) in Moscow. ... read..

The Indian flag adorns Jerusalem's streets as Israel gets ready to welcome PM Modi on his state visit

By Sahil Pandey

Jerusalem | February 25, 2026 2:20:43 PM IST

The roads of Jeruslaem are adorned with the flags of Israel and India as the country gears up to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his two-day state visit. ... read..

Indian diaspora beams with pride as PM Modi's Israel visit rekindles memories, calls it 'auspicious moment' for ties

By Sahil Pandey

Jerusalem | February 25, 2026 2:20:30 PM IST

The streets of Jerusalem on Wednesday carry a familiar buzz with tricolours tucked into shopfronts, community leaders coordinating welcome gatherings, and conversations in Hindi echoing through neighbourhoods where the Indian community forms a visible pre ... read..

Iran FM says deal with US within reach if diplomacy given priority

Tehran | February 25, 2026 1:50:57 PM IST

Iran's Foreign Minister said on Wednesday that a potential agreement with the United States aimed at averting conflict "is within reach, but only if diplomacy is given priority." ... read..

"Visit to further deepen, widen India-Israel practical ties": Expert on PM Modi's state visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:50:47 PM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day state visit to Israel, Foreign Affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Wednesday highlighted the significance of the visit, stating that it will further strengthen and deepen the "practical and functional" ties b ... read..

"Israel, its people look forward to welcoming you": President Herzog on PM Modi's state visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:21:11 PM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on two day Israel visit on Wednesday, Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday expressed his eagerness, saying that the country and its people look forward to welcoming him. ... read..

FATF warns of rising cyber-enabled fraud and widening money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing risks

Paris | February 25, 2026 1:21:08 PM IST

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has published a major new paper that highlights the growing threat of cyber-enabled fraud and its increasing intersections with money laundering (ML), terrorist financing (TF), and proliferation financing (PF), urgin ... read..

"Visit is important contextually in regional and global ways": Foreign Expert Mahesh Sachdev on PM Modi Israel visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:50:53 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel on Wednesday comes at a "very important context" marked by regional flux and evolving geopolitical equations, foreign affairs expert Mahesh Sachdev said. ... read..

"Trump desperate for a foreign policy success": Expert on US President's claim of ending India-Pak conflict

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 12:50:48 PM IST

Foreign policy expert Mahesh Sachdev on Wednesday said that US President Donald Trump appears "desperate" to succeed in the foreign policies laid down by his administration, noting that declining popularity and mounting domestic and international challeng ... read..

"When world is facing uncertainty, India is busy building bridges of trade": Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | February 25, 2026 12:21:05 PM IST

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said India is strengthening its global economic partnerships at a time of rising international uncertainty, asserting that the country now enjoys preferential trade access to nearly two-thirds o ... read..

No stones left unturned in preparations, says Interim Nepal PM ahead of elections

Kathmandu | February 25, 2026 11:21:11 AM IST

Nepal's Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has called on voters to exercise their rights, claiming the government hasn't left any stone unturned for the smooth conduct of the election slated for next week. ... read..

"Americans are paying the price": Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger criticises Trump's State of the Union address

Virginia | February 25, 2026 11:21:03 AM IST

In a sharply worded response to the President's State of the Union address, Governor of Virginia and Democrat Abigail Spanberger delivered a sweeping critique of the administration's economic, healthcare, immigration, and foreign policy agenda, repeatedly ... read..

US F-22 fighter planes have landed in Israel: Report

Tel Aviv | February 25, 2026 11:20:54 AM IST

Around a dozen US Air Force F-22 fighters have landed in Israel, according to a report on Wednesday in The Times of Israel. This comes amidst heightened tensions between the US and Iran that could potentially erupt in a war and amid an ongoing build-up of ... read..

"Preserving strategic stability remains vital": India at Conference on Disarmament in Geneva

Geneva | February 25, 2026 11:20:48 AM IST

India on Tuesday underscored the urgent need to preserve strategic stability and prevent a renewed arms race, warning of mounting global uncertainties as long-standing arms control arrangements come under strain. ... read..

"Welcome Modi" reads the front page of Israel's Jerusalem Post as PM Modi undertake two day state visit from today

Tel Aviv | February 25, 2026 10:21:10 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi features today on the front page of the Israeli newspaper Jerusalem Post ahead of his Israel visit. ... read..

US President Trump keeps options on Iran open; says, "preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy"

Washington DC | February 25, 2026 10:21:06 AM IST

In his State of the Union Address, Donald Trump accused Iran of resuming efforts to advance its nuclear and missile capabilities, declaring that Tehran is "again pursuing their sinister ambitions." ... read..

"Confident my state visit will further consolidate our enduring bonds": PM Modi ahead of Israel visit

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 10:21:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a State Visit to Israel from February 25-26 at the invitation of his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu, describing the visit as an opportunity to further deepen the two nations' "robust and multifaceted Str ... read..

Invited Mitsui & Co. to explore transformative investment opportunities in UP: CM Yogi

Tokyo | February 25, 2026 10:21:00 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday stated that he as Invited Mitsui & Co. to explore transformative investment opportunities in Uttar Pradesh. ... read..

Trump warns Iran in State of the Union address, says would "never" allow it to develop nuclear weapon

Washington DC | February 25, 2026 10:20:56 AM IST

Amid heightened tensions with Iran and ahead of the next round of talks between Iran and the United States over Tehran's nuclear program, US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) said that US strikes "obliterated Iran's nuclear weapons programme" ... read..

Pak: HRFP urges immediate protection for Christian family facing blasphemy allegation threats in land dispute

Gujranwala | February 25, 2026 10:20:53 AM IST

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed grave concern over what it describes as a false accusation of blasphemy against Sarwar Masih, a Christian resident of Gujranwala, allegedly used as a tool to facilitate unlawful land grabbing. HRFP is urgen ... read..

PM Modi departs for two day visit to Israel, to address Knesset later today

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 9:50:42 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday left New Delhi for Israel where he will embark on a two day visit. ... read..

Trump claims that he ended India-Pak conflict, says Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif told him "35 million people would have died otherwise"

Washington DC | February 25, 2026 9:50:37 AM IST

US President Donald Trump in his state of the Union Address on Tuesday night (local time) once again claimed that he had ended eight wars including the India-Pakistan conflict that arose in the aftermath of the Pahalgam Terror attacks last year. ... read..

"Russia-Ukraine war would've never happened had I been the President," says US President Donald Trump

Washington DC | February 25, 2026 9:50:35 AM IST

In his State of the Union Address, US President Donald Trump referred to the Russia-Ukraine war, making a huge claim that the war would've never happened had he been the President then. ... read..

"All countries want to keep the deal they made," says Trump as he backs trade deals made on the back of Tariffs imposed

Washington DC | February 25, 2026 9:21:03 AM IST

President Donald Trump on Tuesday forcefully defended his sweeping tariff policy, crediting it with driving what he described as a "stunning economic turnaround," while criticising a recent Supreme Court decision that struck down many of the measures. ... read..

"We gave you no tax on tips": Trump hails 'One Big Beautiful Bill' in State of the Union Address

Washington DC | February 25, 2026 9:20:56 AM IST

President Donald Trump on Tuesday praised congressional Republicans for passing what he called was the cornerstone of his second-term agenda, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," while sharply criticising Democrats for opposing the sweeping tax package. ... read..

Trump in his State of the Union address announces data centres energy deal

Washington DC | February 25, 2026 9:20:54 AM IST

In a move aimed at balancing the rapid expansion of Artificial Intelligence infrastructure with consumer energy costs, President Donald Trump in his State of the Union Address, announced a new agreement with major technology companies to allow the constru ... read..

"This is the Golden age of America," says Trump in State of Union Address, claims "zero illegal aliens" entered US in his tenure

Washington DC | February 25, 2026 8:51:02 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday night (local time) presented his state of the Union Address saying that "America is respected again, perhaps like never before." ... read..

Who is the 'Designated Survivor'? Inside the tradition as Trump addresses Congress

Washington DC | February 25, 2026 8:50:55 AM IST

As President Trump delivered his State of the Union Address to a joint session of Congress Tuesday night (local time), one official was notably absent, the designated survivor. ... read..

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese vessels operating around its territory

Taipei | February 25, 2026 7:20:33 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Wednesday said it detected five Chinese vessels operating near its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time). ... read..

Maqsoud Kruse appointed Chairman of International Steering Board for Hedayah

Middle East | February 25, 2026 6:50:30 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], February 25 (ANI/WAM): Hedayah, the International Centre of Excellence for Countering Extremism and Violent Extremism, which is based in Abu Dhabi, has announced the appointment of Maqsoud Kruse, Envoy of the Minister of Foreign Affairs f ... read..

Japan: Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Tokyo

Tokyo | February 25, 2026 6:50:28 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Tokyo on Wednesday for an official visit to Japan aimed at strengthening the state's investment opportunities and industrial growth. ... read..

Uttarakhand: India-Japan Joint Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' commences in Chaubattia

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 6:20:43 AM IST

The 7th edition of the annual Joint Military Exercise 'Dharma Guardian' between the Indian Army and the Japan Ground Self-Defence Force (JGSDF) commenced on Tuesday at the Foreign Training Node, Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. ... read..

"India's attitude toward FTAs changed": Former Israeli Ambassador Carmon on India-Israel FTA negotiations

Tel Aviv | February 25, 2026 6:20:41 AM IST

Former Israeli Ambassador to India, Daniel Carmon, expressed confidence in the ongoing India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. ... read..

"India-Israel relations have deepened unprecedentedly": Former Israeli Ambassador ahead of PM Modi's visit

Tel Aviv | February 25, 2026 5:50:51 AM IST

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to Israel, Former Israeli Ambassador to India Daniel Carmon on Tuesday (local time) emphasised that the bond between the nations extends beyond leadership, with shared values and interests. ... read..

Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to responsible AI and deepens bilateral engagements at AI Impact Summit 2026 in India

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 4:20:49 AM IST

Participating in the India AI Impact Summit 2026 held in New Delhi from February 17-20 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Disanayaka reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to responsible, inclusive and human-ce ... read..

India abstains from UN resolution vote calling for ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine

Kyiv | February 25, 2026 4:20:51 AM IST

India on Tuesday abstained from voting on a United Nations General Assembly draft resolution that called for an immediate, complete, and unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. ... read..

10th India-Israel Joint Working Group Meeting on counter terrorism held in New Delhi

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 3:20:26 AM IST

The 10th meeting of the India-Israel Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT) was held on Tuesday in New Delhi. ... read..

"Relationship between Israel and India is bond of deep friendship": Israeli opposition leader ahead of PM Modi's visit

Tel Aviv | February 25, 2026 2:51:01 AM IST

Ahead of PM Modi's upcoming visit, the leader of the Opposition in Israel, Yair Lapid, on Tuesday (local time), emphasised that the India-Israel relationship goes beyond strategy, describing it as a deep bond of friendship between the two nations. ... read..

"PM Modi and Trump set goal of increasing overall bilateral trade flows to 500 bn dollars": US Under Secy of State Jacob Helberg

Washington, DC | February 25, 2026 2:20:42 AM IST

US Under Secretary of State for Economic Affairs, Jacob Helberg, on Tuesday (local time) said that Prime Minister Modi and US President Donald Trump set a goal to increase trade between the US and India to 500 billion dollars. ... read..

'Strategic shift': Bar-Ilan University researcher Dagan Amos hails PM Modi's Israel visit as catalyst for economic breakthroughs

By Sahil Pandey

Tel Aviv | February 25, 2026 1:51:09 AM IST

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi prepares for his upcoming visit to Israel, Lauren Dagan Amos, a prominent researcher in foreign and security policy at Bar-Ilan University, has described the visit as a "very important" milestone that will open up new econo ... read..

India-US joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar to take place in Himachal from Feb 24 to March 16

New Delhi | February 25, 2026 1:51:04 AM IST

The US Army contingent has arrived in India to participate in the 16th edition of the India-US Joint Special Forces Exercise Vajra Prahar, scheduled to be conducted at the Special Forces Training School, Bakloh, Himachal Pradesh, from February 24 to March ... read..

More Stories: [1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6]