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Large oil slick detected near Iran's Kharg Island: Report

Washington DC | May 10, 2026 10:54:47 AM IST

A large oil slick has been detected in the Persian Gulf near Kharg Island, Iran's main crude oil export hub, raising fresh concerns over the condition of the country's oil infrastructure amid mounting regional tensions and shipping disruptions, according ... read..

EAM Jaishankar concludes Trinidad and Tobago visit with diaspora outreach

Port of Spain | May 10, 2026 10:25:18 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) concluded his visit to Trinidad and Tobago with an interaction with the Indian community, highlighting the enduring cultural and historical bonds shared between the two countries. ... read..

"OCI applications growing": EAM Jaishankar assures easier access for Trinidad and Tobago's Indian-origin community

Port of Spain | May 10, 2026 10:25:09 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) highlighted India's deepening engagement with the Indian-origin community in Trinidad and Tobago, recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's announcement extending Overseas Citizenship of India ... read..

Taiwan detects 12 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 5 vessels, 1 ship around its territory

Taipei | May 10, 2026 9:55:01 AM IST

Twelve sorties of Chinese military aircraft, five vessels and one official ship operating around Taiwan's territorial waters were detected on Sunday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said. ... read..

Australia, India deepen strategic defence partnership at 10th Defence Policy Talks

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 8:55:19 AM IST

The 10th Australia-India Defence Policy Talks were held in New Delhi on May 8, underscoring the growing strategic convergence and defence cooperation between Australia and India amid an evolving Indo-Pacific security environment, according to the Ministry ... read..

Rubio, Witkoff meet Qatari PM in Miami to expedite deal with Iran, reports Axios

Miami | May 10, 2026 7:54:36 AM IST

As the United States optimistically waits for Iran's response linked to ongoing negotiations over the West Asia conflict, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff held a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreig ... read..

"Can meet in third country": Putin expresses openness to meet Zelenskyy outside Russia for first time

Moscow | May 10, 2026 7:25:22 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) expressed openness to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in order to achieve a complete solution to end the ongoing war in a third country for the first time, signalling a potential sh ... read..

Iran's IRGC warns US assets against strikes on its vessels in Persian Gulf, says missiles "locked" onto targets

Tehran | May 10, 2026 6:55:01 AM IST

Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Saturday issued a strong warning to US assets in the Persian Gulf, stating that any further aggression against Iranian oil tankers or commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz would trigger a "heavy assa ... read..

Three including one Pakistani charged with attempting to smuggle 89 firearms from US to Canada

New York | May 10, 2026 6:54:59 AM IST

Three individuals, including a Pakistani national, have been arrested and charged with attempting to smuggle 89 firearms, including at least 17 reported stolen, from the United States to Canada. ... read..

US-Iran war "very difficult conflict": Putin says no evidence of Tehran "striving for nuclear weapons"

Moscow | May 10, 2026 5:55:24 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) described the ongoing hostilities between the United States and Iran pertaining to the West Asia region as a "very difficult conflict" while asserting that there is no evidence suggesting Tehran is ... read..

Jaishankar inaugurates agro-processing facility, launches permanent Prosthetics Centre in Trinidad and Tobago

Port of Spain | May 10, 2026 5:25:19 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) jointly handed over an agro-processing facility and inaugurated a permanent Prosthetics Centre in Trinidad and Tobago during his official visit to the Caribbean twin-island nation. ... read..

US: Trespasser killed after being hit by Frontier plane, 17 injured at Denver Airport

Denver | May 10, 2026 5:25:17 AM IST

A trespasser, who jumped the perimeter fence and ran onto the runway at the Denver International Airport (DEN), was killed after being struck by a Frontier Airlines plane during takeoff late Friday night. ... read..

Putin says presented war update to India, China, US, paving way for three-day Ukraine ceasefire

Moscow | May 10, 2026 4:24:54 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) stated that he presented a situational update on the Ukraine conflict to India, China, and the United States, paving the way for a three-day ceasefire with Kyiv, as Russia commemorates Victory Day, ... read..

Chilean Foreign Minister Mackenna arrives in India for 7-day official visit to strengthen bilateral ties

New Delhi | May 10, 2026 3:24:33 AM IST

Chilean Foreign Affairs Minister Francisco Perez Mackenna arrived in India as part of his seven-day official visit to the country, aimed at bolstering relations between the two nations and exploring new areas of cooperation. ... read..

Indian man among 12 to be denaturalised for committing fraud in US

Washington DC | May 10, 2026 3:24:31 AM IST

The United States has initiated action in district courts to revoke the naturalised citizenship of 12 individuals, including an Indian man accused of fraud prior to his naturalisation, as per a statement by the US Department of Justice. ... read..

Putin believes conflict with Ukraine "coming to an end", blames "globalist wing of Western elites" for its start

Moscow | May 10, 2026 2:54:27 AM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday (local time) claimed that the conflict with Ukraine is "coming to an end" and blamed the "globalist wing of Western elites" for provoking the war in the first place. ... read..

"Grotesque absurdity that they claim to seek peace and prevent a nuclear crisis": Iran slams US

Tehran | May 10, 2026 1:54:56 AM IST

Iran on Saturday termed the US' claims of seeking peace and simultaneously issuing threats of a nuclear attack, "grotesque absurdity". ... read..

New Delhi gears up for mega India-Africa Summit after a decade; spotlight on defence, energy, capacity building

By By Ayushi Agarwal New Delhi | May 10, 2026 1:54:53 AM IST

India is set to host the fourth edition of the India-Africa Forum Summit (IAFS-IV) from May 28 to May 31, reviving the flagship engagement platform between India and African nations after a gap of more than a decade. ... read..

Putin's stance on meeting Zelenskyy unchanged: Putin's aide Yury Ushakov

Moscow | May 9, 2026 11:55:40 PM IST

Russian President Vladimir Putin's aide Yury Ushakov told reporters on Saturday that Russian President Vladimir Putin's position regarding his readiness to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for talks remains unchanged, as per Tass. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar visits Nelson Island, marks arrival of first Girmitiyas in Trinidad and Tobago

Port of Spain | May 9, 2026 11:25:03 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday visited Nelson Island, the historic site where the first Girmitiyas arrived in Trinidad and Tobago. ... read..

Doubles of Flavour: EAM enjoys "true taste" of Trinidad & Tobago with PM Persad-Bissessar

Port of Spain | May 9, 2026 11:24:52 PM IST

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar got a taste of Trinidad and Tobago's famous street food, doubles, alongside Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar on Saturday, celebrating both culinary delight and cultural connection. ... read..

"Europe Day reception celebrates deeper ties, shared values": EU Ambassador to India

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 9:25:07 PM IST

Ambassador of the Delegation of the European Union to India, Herve Delphin, on Saturday said that the Europe Day reception was a celebration of deeper ties and shared values between the European Union and India. ... read..

CO of INS Sunayana holds talks on issues of mutual interest with Officiating Chairman of Chattogram Port Authority

Chattogram | May 9, 2026 9:25:05 PM IST

Commanding Officer of INS Sunayna, Commander Siddharth Chaudhary on Saturday called on Commodore Ahamed Amin Abdullah BSP, PSC, Officiating Chairman Chattogram Port Authority. ... read..

No ships have passed through Strait of Hormuz in past 24h: Report

Tehran | May 9, 2026 8:24:48 PM IST

No ships have passed through the Strait of Hormuz in the past 24 hours, RT reported, quoting data by the Marine Traffic. ... read..

India's e-Migrate platform enhancing safe migration governance: Kirti Vardhan Singh at UN

New York | May 9, 2026 7:55:04 PM IST

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Saturday highlighted the importance of global mobility and stressed the need for "safe, orderly and regular migration," while underscoring India's digital initiatives in migration governa ... read..

Taiwan detects 8 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 2 ships

Taipei | May 9, 2026 5:25:26 PM IST

Eight sorties of Chinese military aircraft, six vessels and two official ships operating around Taiwan's territorial waters were detected on Saturday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said. ... read..

Taiwan, Japan eye joint push against China's gray zone expansion in Indo-Pacific

Taipei | May 9, 2026 5:25:08 PM IST

Taiwan is considering deeper strategic coordination with Japan on a range of security issues linked to China's growing regional assertiveness, according to statements made by Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) Director-General Tsai Ming-yen. The deve ... read..

Xi's military purge deepens as China hands former defence ministers suspended death sentences

Beijing | May 9, 2026 4:55:45 PM IST

China has sentenced former defence ministers, Li Shangfu and Wei Fenghe, to suspended death sentences on corruption charges, in what analysts describe as one of the harshest punishments imposed on senior military officials under President Xi Jinping's ong ... read..

Bangladesh Awami League congratulates Suvendu Adhikari on becoming West Bengal CM

Dhaka | May 9, 2026 4:25:25 PM IST

The Bangladesh Awami League on Saturday congratulated BJP's Legislative Party leader Suvendu Adhikari on his electoral victory in the West Bengal Legislative Assembly elections and his assumption of office as the Chief Minister of West Bengal. ... read..

Pakistan indulging in Diplomatic Theatre with UN move on Indus Treaty: Analysis

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 3:55:48 PM IST

An analysis by Saviours Magazine, written by ex-IAS officer KBS Sidhu, argued that Pakistan's decision to raise the suspension of the Indus Water Treaty at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is aimed more at shaping international opinion than secu ... read..

"1 Indian national dead, 4 injured", says Govt source after dhow catches fire near Strait of Hormuz

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 3:24:54 PM IST

A wooden dhow carrying general cargo with 18 Indian crew members capsized near the Strait of Hormuz after catching fire, leaving one Indian national dead and four receiving burn injuries, said a Government source. ... read..

"Delusional tweets no longer hold any sway": Iran hits out at Trump

Tehran | May 9, 2026 2:54:45 PM IST

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei sharply criticised "whimsical adventurism and roguish behaviour" of the US, saying recent developments had exposed the consequences of "lawless irresponsibility". ... read..

Pakistan's wheat policy backfires as procurement system faces collapse

Lahore | May 9, 2026 2:24:32 PM IST

Pakistan's Punjab province's government's newly introduced wheat procurement model has run into serious trouble, with private companies failing to purchase wheat amid pricing disputes, banking complications, and growing resistance from farmers, as reporte ... read..

BYC accused Pakistani authorities of using enforced disappearances to silence Baloch activists

Balochistan | May 9, 2026 1:55:07 PM IST

A member of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Fauzia Baloch, has accused Pakistani authorities of attempting to coerce her into leaving the organisation by linking the alleged disappearance of her brother to her political activism, as reported by The B ... read..

Domestic workers in Pakistan still trapped in exploitation despite labour law promises

Lahore | May 9, 2026 1:54:58 PM IST

Despite observing International Domestic Workers Day every June, Pakistan continues to fail millions of domestic workers, particularly in Punjab province, where legal protections remain largely absent years after the passage of the Domestic Workers Act 20 ... read..

New US sanctions target Iran's military procurement networks under Trump's "Economic Fury" campaign

Washington DC | May 9, 2026 1:54:53 PM IST

The US Treasury Department on Friday (Local Time) announced sweeping new sanctions targeting individuals and companies accused of helping Iran procure weapons, UAV components and missile-related materials as part of the US President Donald Trump administr ... read..

Iran reviewing US proposal at 'own pace' as Trump awaits response: Report

Tehran | May 9, 2026 1:24:36 PM IST

Iran on Saturday said it was still reviewing the United States' proposal linked to ongoing negotiations over the West Asia conflict and would respond "at the appropriate time", according to a report by Al Jazeera. ... read..

JSMM accused Pakistan of turning Sindh jails into 'torture cells'

Frankfurt | May 9, 2026 1:24:34 PM IST

The Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM) has accused Pakistani authorities of carrying out systematic torture and human rights abuses against political activists and ordinary inmates inside prisons across Sindh, warning that the issue will now be raised befo ... read..

US removes highly enriched uranium from Venezuela

Washington DC | May 9, 2026 12:55:18 PM IST

The US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) on Friday (local time) announced the successful removal of all remaining highly enriched uranium from a legacy research reactor in Venezuela, calling the operation a significant ... read..

EAM Jaishankar holds extensive talks with Trinidad and Tobago PM to deepen bilateral ties

Port of Spain | May 9, 2026 12:25:16 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S.Jaishankar on Friday (local time) said that he held extensive discussions with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar and her Cabinet colleagues on strengthening bilateral cooperation between India and Trinid ... read..

"Colonialism will have no place in future world": Iranian President Pezeshkian

Tehran | May 9, 2026 10:24:51 AM IST

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said that Iran remains committed to expanding friendly relations with other nations based on mutual respect and shared interests, while rejecting the policy of "colonialism and exploitation". ... read..

US breach of ceasefire could have "catastrophic consequences": Iran at UN

Tehran | May 9, 2026 9:55:23 AM IST

Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has accused the United States of violating the ceasefire through military actions near the Strait of Hormuz, according to Iran's state broadcaster IRIB. ... read..

US, Iran could resume talks in Islamabad next week: Report

Washington DC | May 9, 2026 9:55:21 AM IST

The United States and Iran could resume negotiations as early as next week in Islamabad, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing people familiar with the matter. ... read..

"Things under very good control": US President Trump says administration "closely monitoring" Hantavirus cases

Washington DC | May 9, 2026 9:55:15 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said his administration is closely monitoring Hantavirus cases but stressed that the situation remains under control and is different from the COVID-19 pandemic. ... read..

Poetic fervour takes centre stage as Indian Embassy in Azerbaijan commemorates birth anniversary of Rabindranath Tagore

Baku | May 9, 2026 8:55:42 AM IST

The Embassy of India in Baku organised a special literary event to commemorate the birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore, the legendary poet, philosopher, and Nobel laureate. The event was attended by distinguished guests, including a represent ... read..

Iran's new Supreme Leader shaping war strategy even as questions swirl over his health: Report

Washington DC | May 9, 2026 8:55:33 AM IST

Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is playing a central role in shaping Tehran's war and negotiation strategy alongside senior Iranian officials, even as uncertainity persists over his health and exact level of authority, according to a CNN repo ... read..

EAM meets Trinidad and Tobago PM Persad-Bissessar, hands over Made-in-India laptops

Port of Spain | May 9, 2026 7:55:29 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) met with Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar during his visit to the Caribbean nation as part of his ongoing three-nation tour and joined her in presenting Made-in-India l ... read..

Trump touts ending nine wars, says would "love to" make Russia-Ukraine the 10th one

Washington DC | May 9, 2026 7:55:26 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) touted his claims of ending multiple global conflicts after he took charge of the White House and expressed hope that the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war could become the next one resolved, saying he would "love ... read..

"Project Freedom plus": Trump hints at revival of initiative to escort vessels in Hormuz if Iran deal not "signed up"

Washington DC | May 9, 2026 7:24:00 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said his administration may consider reviving the now-suspended maritime security initiative, "Project Freedom", aimed at helping the passage of commercial vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz amid escal ... read..

Trump says US "supposedly" expecting Iran's response aimed at ending conflict

Washington DC | May 9, 2026 6:53:39 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his administration is expecting a response from Iran later in the day regarding Washington's proposal aimed at ending the ongoing West Asia conflict. ... read..

"Pleasure to be back": EAM Jaishankar arrives in Trinidad and Tobago for final leg of three-nation tour

Port of Spain | May 9, 2026 6:23:28 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) arrived in Trinidad and Tobago, marking the final leg of his three-nation official tour in the Caribbean, following his engagement in Jamaica and Suriname. ... read..

India reiterates commitment to peaceful, stable Indian Ocean region under MAHASAGAR vision at 10th IOD

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 5:53:22 AM IST

India reiterated its commitment to a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indian Ocean region, guided by its Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions) and Neighbourhood First policy, during the 10th Indian Ocean ... read..

Next round of Israel-Lebanon talks on May 14-15, says US State Dept

Washington | May 9, 2026 5:23:47 AM IST

The US Department of State said that the next round of intensive talks between Israel and Lebanon, aimed at advancing a comprehensive peace and security agreement between the two countries as well as addressing the Hezbollah issue, will take place on May ... read..

From diplomacy to development partnership: Jaishankar reinforces India-Suriname ties during Paramaribo visit

Paramaribo | May 9, 2026 4:53:30 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded his official visit to Suriname from May 6 to 7, during which he reviewed the full spectrum of India-Suriname bilateral relations and agreed to further deepen cooperation across several sectors, including de ... read..

Reform UK makes major gains in England local polls, dealing blow to Labour, Conservatives

London | May 9, 2026 4:53:29 AM IST

Far-right-populist MP Nigel Farage-led Reform UK registered major gains in England's local elections, significantly denting support for both the ruling Labour Party and the opposition Conservatives, CNN reported. ... read..

India, Singapore condemn Pahalgam attack, blast near Red Fort; reaffirm zero tolerance against terrorism at JWG meeting

New Delhi | May 9, 2026 3:53:25 AM IST

India and Singapore strongly condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, during the 5th meeting of the India-Singapore Joint Working Group (JWG) on Combating Terrorism and Transnational Crime held in New Delh ... read..

US naval forces disable 2 more Iranian oil tankers; redirected 57 commercial vessels amid blockade

Florida | May 9, 2026 3:23:25 AM IST

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said that US naval forces disabled two more Iranian-flagged oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman as part of the ongoing US blockade measures against the Islamic Republic, while also redirecting 57 commercial vessels ... read..

Consulate General in Dubai condoles death of Indian crew member in "unfortunate" incident at sea

Dubai | May 9, 2026 2:53:52 AM IST

The Consulate General of India in Dubai on Friday condoled the death of an Indian crew member of a ship, in an "unfortunate" incident at sea. ... read..

Trump announces 3-day ceasefire between Ukraine-Russia, calls it "beginning of end" of war

Washington DC | May 9, 2026 1:53:46 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced a three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, noting that the temporary truce coincides with Russia's Victory Day celebrations commemorating the then-Soviet Union's role in World War II. ... read..

High Commissioner of Canada to India pays courtesy call to Odisha Oppn leader Naveen Patnaik

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | May 8, 2026 11:23:57 PM IST

Christopher Cooter, High Commissioner of Canada to India, paid a courtesy call on Naveen Patnaik, Leader of Opposition in Odisha Assembly on Friday at Naveen Niwas in Bhubaneswar. ... read..

Chile Foreign Affairs Minister to visit India from May 9-15

New Delhi | May 8, 2026 11:23:48 PM IST

Francisco Perez Mackenna, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile will visit India from May 9-15, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..

Healing bonds: Jaishankar, Guyana's Health Minister discuss advancing bilateral medical cooperation

Georgetown | May 8, 2026 10:53:57 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday shared a positive update from his stopover in Guyana, highlighting the growing synergy between India and the Caribbean nation in the healthcare sector. ... read..

"Israel not happy with Pak acting as mediator": Israeli Consul General

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | May 8, 2026 10:53:41 PM IST

Yaniv Revach, Consul General of Israel in Mumbai said that Israel is not happy with the fact that Pakistan is mediating the war between the US and Iran. ... read..

INS Sunayana Commanding Officer calls on senior dignitaries in Chattogram Naval Area

Chattogram | May 8, 2026 10:24:07 PM IST

The Commanding Officer of Indian Naval Ship (INS) Sunayana on Friday called on senior dignitaries in the Chattogram Naval Area after the ship arrived in Chattogram for a two-day visit as part of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) Sagar deployment. ... read..

'Theatre of the absurd': Foreign Affairs expert Sachdev warns of tactical 'pause' in Iran-US conflict ahead of Trump-Xi summit

New Delhi | May 8, 2026 10:24:05 PM IST

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev has characterised the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran as a "theatre of the absurd," describing a paradoxical state of "Schrodinger's War" where a ceasefire and active combat appear to exist si ... read..

Five new enforced disappearance cases reported in Balochistan as missing persons allegedly return home

Balochistan | May 8, 2026 8:53:42 PM IST

Reports of alleged enforced disappearances and later releases continue to emerge from various areas of Balochistan, with five new cases reported in Quetta and Barkhan, even as five previously missing individuals have reportedly returned home, according to ... read..

Foreign Secretary Misri's planned visit to Nepal postponed

Kathmandu | May 8, 2026 7:24:40 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's planned visit to Nepal due to start from Monday, has been postponed at the last minute, sources confirmed ANI. ... read..

"Important step towards strengthening ties": Brazil President Lula after Trump meet

Sao Paulo | May 8, 2026 7:24:26 PM IST

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday described his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House as an "important step" towards strengthening ties between the two largest democracies in America. ... read..

"India, Israel bound by culture, heritage," says Israeli Envoy to India

New Delhi | May 8, 2026 7:24:19 PM IST

Highlighting how the shared history, culture and values of Israel and India are what bring the two nations together, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Friday celebrated the countries' deep bond and connections by inaugurating a new mural for sing ... read..

Nepal calls for resolution of Lipulekh issue through diplomatic channels as it maintains claim over it

Kathmandu | May 8, 2026 6:25:19 PM IST

Nepal has called for the resolution of the Lipulekh territorial issue through diplomatic channels with India while maintaining claims over it. Nepal's reiteration over the disputed territory comes in wake of the recent opening of the route to the Kailash ... read..

US lawmakers introduce bill to block China, foreign adversaries from buying farmland near sensitive sites

Washington DC | May 8, 2026 6:25:01 PM IST

John Moolenaar, Chairman of the Select Committee on China, has introduced the Protecting US Farmland and Sensitive Sites from Foreign Adversaries Act, according to a press release issued by the SCCCP. ... read..

China-linked app sparks major spyware fears in Taiwan

Taipei | May 8, 2026 6:24:50 PM IST

Taiwan's top security officials have warned that the Chinese navigation application AMap may pose a serious national security threat after an internal probe found that the app continues gathering and transmitting sensitive user information to servers in C ... read..

WUC weekly brief highlights Uyghur youth advocacy, Doppa Day celebrations and global forced labour concerns

Munich | May 8, 2026 6:24:43 PM IST

Uyghur advocacy efforts, cultural initiatives, and international human rights discussions continued this week amid ongoing concerns over repression, forced labour, and the protection of Uyghur identity and heritage, according to the latest weekly brief is ... read..

"Alive and Kicking": GalaxEye CEO rejects "tumbling" rumours, says India's first OptoSAR all-weather imaging 'Drishti' satellite on track

Asia | May 8, 2026 5:53:44 PM IST

Bengaluru (Karnataka)/New Delhi [India], May 8 (ANI) Bengaluru-based startup GalaxEye, which launched Mission Drishti into orbit earlier this week, has said that the world's first OptoSAR satellite is "alive and kicking." ... read..

"Crude pressure tactic? or spoiler duping POTUS into quagmire?": Iranian FM accuses US of foiling truce attempts

Tehran | May 8, 2026 5:53:42 PM IST

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iran on Friday questioned why the US opts for a reckless military adventure each time a solution is placed on the table. ... read..

Pakistan: K-P government shuts down offices in rare revolt against federal government

Peshawar | May 8, 2026 4:54:46 PM IST

In an unprecedented move, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government enforced a province-wide pen-down strike, suspending all non-essential official work in protest against what it described as discriminatory policies by the federal government, as reported by The ... read..

Taiwan detects 12 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 2 ships around itself

Taipei | May 8, 2026 4:54:43 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 12 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and two official ships around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Friday. ... read..

India prioritises migrant welfare with "holistic approach" and digital innovation: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh at UN

New York | May 8, 2026 3:24:09 PM IST

India has adopted a "holistic approach" to migration governance, placing the "welfare, protection and empowerment of emigrants at its core," affirmed Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh. ... read..

Trump hails PM Modi's "historic" Bengal win, says India "lucky to have him as its leader"

New Delhi | May 8, 2026 2:54:48 PM IST

In a major diplomatic gesture, US President Donald Trump has extended his congratulations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi following the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) landmark electoral triumph in West Bengal. Describing the outcome as a "historic" and "d ... read..

"Art as the Bedrock": Indian High Commission launches "Sampriti" exhibition in Dhaka to mark Rabindra Jayanti

Dhaka | May 8, 2026 2:54:19 PM IST

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre of the High Commission of India in Bangladesh launched a 10-day art exhibition, titled "Sampriti", at the IGCC premises in Dhaka. ... read..

"Credibility Crisis": 17,000 out-of-school children, Cambridge paper leak rock Pakistan's education sector

Islamabad | May 8, 2026 2:24:33 PM IST

Pakistan's education sector has once again come under intense scrutiny after lawmakers were informed that nearly 17,000 children in Islamabad remain out of school, while the credibility of the Cambridge examination system has also been questioned followin ... read..

MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh holds "productive meeting" with UN Chief Guterres

New York | May 8, 2026 1:54:16 PM IST

In a high-level diplomatic engagement, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh held a "productive meeting" with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres at the UN headquarters. ... read..

BYC accuses Pakistani authorities of custodial killing of missing Baloch youth

Balochistan | May 8, 2026 1:23:33 PM IST

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee has strongly condemned the alleged extrajudicial killing of a young Baloch labourer, accusing Pakistani authorities of continuing a "systematic campaign" of enforced disappearances and custodial killings in Balochistan. ... read..

Trump has "no intention" of invading Cuba, reveals Brazil's President Lula after White House talks

Washington, DC | May 8, 2026 1:23:21 PM IST

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has revealed that US President Donald Trump has no plans to order a military invasion of Cuba. The clarification followed a high-profile meeting between the two leaders at the White House, where the regional s ... read..

"Harmonising national interest with global good": EAM Jaishankar hails India's Vaccine Maitri as model for responsible leadership

Paramaribo | May 8, 2026 11:53:43 AM IST

In a sharp reflection on global ethics during the pandemic, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar contrasted India's humanitarian approach with the self-serving actions of wealthier nations that prioritised vaccine hoarding over global equity. ... read..

"Hopelessly wedged": Iranian mission mocks Trump with AI parody of Strait of Hormuz "chokepoint"

Budapest | May 8, 2026 11:53:33 AM IST

As geopolitical friction continues to mount over the Strait of Hormuz amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict, Iranian diplomatic missions have turned to the digital battlefield, deploying AI-generated memes and parody videos to lampoon US President Donald ... read..

Tariff wall crumbles: US court strikes down President Trump's 10 per cent global levies as illegal

Washington, DC | May 8, 2026 10:54:02 AM IST

The ambitious trade agenda of the Trump administration has encountered a fresh legal hurdle as a federal court on Thursday declared the 10 per cent blanket tariffs unlawful, marking a significant defeat for the President's cornerstone economic strategy, C ... read..

"We help to de-risk the international economy": EAM Jaishankar highlights India's 17 per cent contribution to global growth

Paramaribo | May 8, 2026 10:53:46 AM IST

Emphasising India's burgeoning role as a pillar of global economic stability, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the nation's significant contribution to international prosperity during an address to representatives from various sections o ... read..

UAE's Ministry of Defence says air defence systems "actively engaging" with missiles, UAV threats

Abu Dhabi | May 8, 2026 10:23:53 AM IST

The United Arab Emirates has alerted the public to active defence measures following reports of disturbances, clarifying that current aerial activity is linked to the interception of hostile projectiles. ... read..

WHO confirms five hantavirus cases on Atlantic cruise ship; warns risk to public remains "low"

Geneva | May 8, 2026 10:23:41 AM IST

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed five instances of hantavirus linked to fatalities on a cruise vessel currently navigating the Atlantic Ocean. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar pledges to partner Suriname's growth and "jointly write the next chapter" of bilateral story

Paramaribo | May 8, 2026 9:53:41 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the theme 'Partnership for Progress' in the Surinamese capital on Friday, where he emphasised India's burgeoning role on the world stage and the necessity of collaborative efforts for global advancement. ... read..

Trump claims ceasefire with Iran holds despite clashes, warns of "one big glow" if truce ends

Washington, DC | May 8, 2026 9:23:25 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has asserted that the ceasefire with Iran is still operational, notwithstanding recent military engagements in the vicinity of the Strait of Hormuz, while cautioning that any termination of the truce would be unmistakably apparen ... read..

EU Ambassador urges investment liberalisation in India-EU FTA, calls for early conclusion of investment protection pact

New Delhi | May 8, 2026 9:23:15 AM IST

In a significant push for deeper economic integration, the European Union's Ambassador to India, Herve Delphin, advocated for the inclusion of an investment liberalisation chapter within the landmark free trade agreement (FTA) between the two powers. Delp ... read..

Iran will soon celebrate "great victory" in war against US and Israel, says VP Aref

Tehran | May 8, 2026 8:53:15 AM IST

Iranian First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has claimed that the Islamic Republic will soon be marking a "great victory" in its ongoing confrontation with the United States and Israel, as reported by the state-run Press TV. ... read..

Trump says US proposal to Iran "more than a one-page offer", claims Tehran agreed to hand over "nuclear dust"

Washington, DC | May 8, 2026 8:53:07 AM IST

A significant US proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff with Iran is considerably more detailed than a simple "one-page offer." ... read..

India, UAE identify new initiatives to deepen Comprehensive Strategic Partnership during FS Misri's visit

Abu Dhabi | May 8, 2026 8:23:10 AM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, along with UAE'S Minister of State and Special Envoy for India Reem Al Hashimy, identified new initiatives to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between the two countries as they conducted a detailed rev ... read..

Handed Trump 2010 Brazil-Turkey Iran nuclear agreement during Washington meeting: Brazilian Prez Lula

Washington DC | May 8, 2026 8:23:09 AM IST

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday (local time) said he once again presented US President Donald Trump with the 2010 nuclear agreement brokered by Brazil and Turkey with Iran, arguing that the deal had demonstrated a viable diplomat ... read..

Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami presents credentials to Chinese Foreign Ministry official in Beijing

Beijing | May 8, 2026 8:23:07 AM IST

The newly appointed Indian Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, presented a copy of his credentials to Assistant Foreign Minister and Director-General of the Protocol Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Hong Lei. ... read..

Strikes against Iran "just a love tap": Trump says 'ceasefire going on' despite exchange of fire

Washington DC | May 8, 2026 7:23:09 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) described the recent US action against Iranian targets as a "love tap" while insisting that a ceasefire remains in effect despite the recent military exchanges between the two sides in the region. ... read..

Trump holds call with EU chief; both sides "united" on Iran not possessing nuclear weapons

Washington DC | May 8, 2026 7:23:06 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he held a "great call" with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during which both leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed that Iran "can never have a nucle ... read..

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