Eight children killed in Louisiana shooting spree, gunman shot dead
Eight children were killed in a shooting spree in the southern US state of Louisiana in what police believe was a case of domestic violence, Al Jazeera reported. Authorities said…
VP Radhakrishnan hands over final tranche of houses under Indian Housing Project in Sri Lanka: Foreign Secy Misri
Highlighting India’s development partnership with Sri Lanka, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Sunday said the final tranche of houses under Phase III of the Indian Housing Project has been completed…
Trump says US takes “full custody” of Iranian ship TOUSKA after interception
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) claimed that American forces have taken full custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, TOUSKA, after it attempted to breach a US naval…
VP Radhakrishnan visits temples in Colombo, highlights civilisational ties
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Sunday visited key religious sites in Colombo during his ongoing visit to Sri Lanka, underlining the deep-rooted cultural and civilisational ties between the two countries,…
CENTCOM confirms interception of Iranian vessel TOUSKA, says US forces fired “several rounds” to disable it
The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Sunday (local time) confirmed that American forces intercepted and disabled an Iranian-flagged cargo vessel, TOUSKA, in the Arabian Sea after it violated a US…
Iran rejects second round of negotiation talks in Islamabad, cites ‘excessive demands’ and ‘ceasefire breach’ by US
Iran has rejected claims that it has agreed to participate in a second round of peace talks, which the United States said were scheduled for tomorrow, Al Jazeera reported. Al…
“Battle of civilisation against barbarism”: Israeli PM Netanyahu on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country, along with the United States, is engaged in a “battle of civilisation against barbarism”, referring to Iran, Al Jazeera reported. Speaking at…
No fresh comment from Trump on Hormuz closure; holds talks with top officials, then heads to golf
US President Donald Trump left the White House to play golf even as tensions escalated following Iran’s re-closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US blockade of…
Nepal’s longest chariot festival begins with ascension of “Red God”
Running over a span of weeks, depending vaguely on astrology, the Rato Macchindranath Chariot festival started in Nepal from Saturday after the “Aajus” or “Priests” carried the “Red God” to…
Iran to prioritise Strait of Hormuz passage for vessels that pay fees
Iran will prioritise vessels that agree to pay fees for crossing the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a senior Iranian official told CNN on Saturday, amid new restrictions imposed by Tehran…
Pope Leo XIV rejects narrative of targeting Trump, says “not in my interest at all”
Pope Leo XIV has dismissed suggestions that his recent remarks were aimed at US President Donald Trump, asserting that he has “no interest at all” in engaging in a political…
“Our relationship with India is very strong”: Representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India on shooting incident in Hormuz
Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, representative of Iran’s Supreme Leader in India, on Sunday emphasised the strength of India-Iran relations following the shooting incident involving two Indian-flagged ships in the…
FATF Ministers reiterate commitment to tackle illicit finance through coordinated action
Ministers from across the globe have reiterated their commitment to tackling illicit finance through coordinated multilateral action under the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), agreeing to focus in particular efforts…
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem sets ceasefire terms, says truce must be mutual, warns of response to ‘violations’
Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem has outlined a series of steps required to achieve peace. He said the ongoing 10-day truce with Israel cannot continue unless it is respected by both…
Marco Rubio, Saudi Foreign Minister discuss Lebanon ceasefire, Strait of Hormuz situation
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held talks with Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan, during which the two discussed the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing efforts…
“We want to see this hold”: Australian PM Anthony Albanese on Strait of Hormuz reopening
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday (local time) welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and cautioned that prolonged conflict in the region could have serious consequences for…
Another Genocide Behind Walls: Palestinian embassy raises concern over prisoners’ situation
The Embassy of the State of Palestine has issued a press statement drawing urgent attention to the situation of Palestinian prisoners on the eve of Prisoners Day, describing it as…
US extends waiver allowing sale of sanctioned Russian oil amid energy market turmoil
The US Treasury Department has issued a fresh temporary waiver permitting the sale and transport of sanctioned Russian oil stranded at sea, in a move aimed at stabilising global energy…
Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping “very happy” about reopening of Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping, is “very happy” about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, despite Iran stating…
US President Trump wishes Taranjit Singh Sandhu success as Delhi Lt Governor, praises role in strengthening India-US ties
US President Donald Trump on Thursday congratulated “seasoned” diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, highlighting his role in strengthening India-US ties. In a…
Netanyahu says Israeli forces will continue to hold their positions in Lebanon during ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (local time) said that Israeli forces will continue to hold their positions in southern Lebanon during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire, stressing that the…
Lebanon must be part of Iran-US peace deal: Iranian Parliament speaker Ghalibaf tells Pakistani mediators
The Iranian Parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, has said that Lebanon must be included in any comprehensive agreement between Iran and the United States, as diplomatic efforts continue following a…
Fireworks, celebratory gunfire light up Beirut as ceasefire comes into force
Celebrations broke out across Beirut as a 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon came into force, with fireworks and celebratory gunfire lighting up the night sky, CNN reported. Local media…
Ceasefire violations reported in Lebanon as Israeli artillery shelling, aerial surveillance continue
Fresh shelling was reported in southern Lebanon shortly after the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect, raising concerns over the fragile truce, Al Jazeera reported. According to Al…
UK PM Starmer, French President Macron to host global meet on reopening Strait of Hormuz
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to host a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and…