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Hillary Clinton’s metaphor of Pakistan harbouring “snakes in the backyard” has proven prophetic. The jihadist networks Islamabad nurtured for decades have shed loyalty, leaving the country exposed.

How Rare Earths became the new battleground in US-China rivalry and where India fits in | Explained

The Centre’s new stockpile plan is a recognition that in the emerging world order, control over rare earths will mean control over technology and security.

Trump hails Egypt’s Sisi for ‘vital role’ in Hamas talks as Gaza summit opens in Sharm El-Sheikh

US President Donald Trump praised Egyptian leader Abdel Fattah al-Sisi for his key role in mediating with Hamas, as both leaders opened the Gaza peace summit attended by over two dozen world leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh.

Taliban shuts door on Pakistan: Kabul denies visas to Khawaja Asif and ISI chief thrice

The repeated rejections mark a sharp deterioration in relations between Kabul and Islamabad, effectively stalling Pakistan’s latest efforts to initiate high-level talks with the Taliban regime amid escalating border tensions.

‘Who cares?’: Trump urges Israel’s President to pardon Netanyahu over ‘cigars and champagne’

During his Knesset address, US President Donald Trump joked that Prime Minister Netanyahu should be pardoned, dismissing his corruption trials as trivial and praising him as one of Israel’s greatest wartime leaders.

Gen Z-led protests escalate as Madagascar military challenges President Rajoelina

An elite military unit joined youth-led protests demanding President Rajoelina step down, amid weeks of deadly unrest and uncertain whereabouts of the president.

Who is Subu Vedam? Indian-origin man wrongfully jailed in US for 43 years walks free, faces immediate deportation

Indian-origin Subu Vedam, wrongfully jailed in the US for 43 years, is freed but faces immediate deportation to a country he barely knows.

Pakistan faces its own monsters: Why Taliban is now turning its guns on Islamabad and why India is watching closely

What began as airstrikes by Pakistan on Afghan territory has spiralled into a full-blown military clash, exposing the collapse of Islamabad’s once-vaunted control over the Taliban.

Five killed in clashes between Pakistani police and hardline Islamist protesters

Clashes erupted during an anti-Israel protest by Tehrik-e-Labaik Pakistan, leaving five dead, including a police officer and , dozens injured as authorities tried to disperse the march.

'My daughter converted': Trump jokes about Ivanka and Kushner during Knesset peace speech | Watch

Trump joked about Ivanka and Jared Kushner’s marriage during his Knesset address, sharing a lighthearted family moment amid discussions on Middle East peace.

Trump's war-stopping spree: What's next on his agenda? He reveals in his Knesset speech

In an unexpected turn during his long speech at the Israeli Parliament, Trump went off the script and suggested the possibility of a peace agreement with Iran.

Trump and Xi trigger another standoff with world economy at risk

Negotiators from both sides are set to meet in the coming weeks in Frankfurt for talks aimed at extending a rolling 90-day truce that’s set to expire in early November.

'That was very efficient': Donald Trump after protesters dragged out of Israeli Parliament during his address | Watch

Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif, the two Israeli lawmakers who displayed a signboard reading 'genocide' to the US President during his speech at the Knesset, were ejected almost immediately from Israel's parliament.

Afghanistan-Pakistan ties unravel: US analyst reveals 'two fundamental truths' behind deadly border clashes

The TTP, which was modelled on the Afghan Taliban, is one of the major reasons behind ongoing tensions

Trump hails 'historic dawn of a new Middle East'; praises 'not easy to deal with' Netanyahu

US President Donald Trump's historic speech in the Israeli Parliament came as the final 20 surviving Israeli hostages returned home following two years in captivity.

Netanyahu hails 'greatest friend' Trump, Israel to nominate him for Nobel Peace Prize next year

Donald Trump's lightning visit to Israel came ahead of a summit in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh co-chaired by the American president, who has declared the war in Gaza "over".

Hamas urges Trump, mediators to prevent Israel from resuming Gaza operations

Hamas called on US President Trump and international mediators to monitor Israel’s actions and ensure no further military aggression occurs in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu to miss Gaza summit in Egypt: Report 

Under the Gaza ceasefire deal, around 1,950 Palestinian prisoners, including 1,700 from Gaza, have been released, coinciding with the upcoming Sharm El-Sheikh summit attended by Netanyahu and Abbas.

Mokyr, Aghion and Howitt win 2025 Nobel economics prize for work on innovation and growth

The prestigious award, formally known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, is the final prize to be given out this year and is worth 11 million Swedish crowns ($1.2 million)

All 20 surviving Israeli hostages freed by Hamas in Gaza truce as Trump to address Knesset: Who are they?

All 20 surviving Israeli hostages have been freed by Hamas under the Gaza ceasefire deal, reuniting with their families after being handed over to the Red Cross near the Gaza border.

'Bus, man, gun, blood': Malala Yousafzai recalls how smoking weed at Oxford triggered flashbacks of Taliban attack

Malala revealed that her brain had blocked out the memory of the shooting in Pakistan’s Swat Valley, where a Taliban gunman boarded her school bus and shot her in the head for advocating girls’ education.

Violent protests rock Pakistan as forces crack down on Islamist group: All about TLP and its hardliner chief Saad Rizvi

Founded in 2015 by cleric Khadim Hussain Rizvi, TLP is a far-right religious group rooted in the Barelvi school of Sunni Islam.

How China’s sweeping export curbs could reshape global trade

Beijing’s new restrictions on rare earths, motors, and chips go far beyond past limits, threatening supply chains for cars, semiconductors, and even fighter jets.

What the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal means and how the swap will work

The US-brokered agreement paves the way for hostages in Gaza to be exchanged for Palestinian prisoners in Israel, while raising questions about what comes next for the region.

China’s rare-earths shock: What Beijing’s new export curbs mean for global trade

Beijing’s move to tighten control of rare earths signals leverage ahead of Trump-Xi talks, raising risks for chips, autos, and defence industries worldwide.

US shutdown’s ripple effects: How missed pay-cheques and shuttered agencies are starting to hurt Americans

As the federal government enters its third week closed, communities beyond Washington are beginning to feel the financial and social strain.

Trump’s federal layoffs during shutdown: What you need to know

The White House is using mass firings as leverage in a budget standoff, affecting thousands of federal workers across key agencies.

'How good it's that you're coming home': Tears, cheers, and bittersweet reunions as Israelis welcome freed hostages

Hamas, on Monday, started releasing Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, marking a step toward ending two years of conflict that left over 1,200 Israelis and 67,000 Palestinians dead, displaced nearly 90% of Gaza’s population, devastating the region.

AI or inequality tipped for economics Nobel

Last year it went to Turkish-American Daron Acemoglu and British-Americans Simon Johnson and James Robinson for research into wealth inequality between nations.

From 7 October 2023 to hostage release: A timeline of two years of Israel-Gaza war

Hamas began releasing surviving hostages under U.S. President Donald Trump’s peace plan, marking a key breakthrough as Israel frees 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and leaders meet in Egypt to advance a lasting truce.

US President in Israel: Donald Trump gets rousing welcome at Ben Gurion airport | Watch

The US president was welcomed by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his spouse Michal Herzog, as well as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his spouse Sara Netanyahu at the Ben Gurion airport.

Taiwan says 'T-Dome' to better integrate air defence system for higher kill rate

Taiwan's existing surface-to-air defence systems are centred around the U.S.-built Patriot and Taiwan-made Sky Bow missiles, as well as Stinger missiles for low-level intercepts.

Chart of the Day: Alarm bells ring as Buffett indicator hits all-time high for US market

As US stock valuations surge to historic extremes—with the Buffett indicator hitting an unprecedented 217—a growing chorus of financial leaders is warning that the gap between market euphoria and economic reality has become dangerously wide

Is Trump set to receive Israel’s Presidential Medal of Honour for securing hostages and advancing regional peace?

Israeli President Isaac Herzog will present U.S. President Donald Trump with the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor for his role in securing Gaza hostages’ release and advancing regional peace.

Emotions run high as Hamas releases first batch of seven hostages as part of Gaza peace deal

The International Committee of the Red Cross has begun “a multi-phase operation” to oversee the release of hostages and prisoners under the Gaza ceasefire, according to several international publication.

Hamas releases all hostages today: How the operation unfolds and its impact on Israel-Hamas relations

After two years of captivity, 20 living Israeli hostages and 28 deceased are set to return from Gaza under Trump’s peace plan, marking a crucial step in Israel-Hamas ceasefire and recovery.

Hamas release list of 20 living Israeli hostages ahead of ceasefire exchange

Hamas released a list of 20 living Israeli hostages and over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, while Trump arrived to oversee humanitarian aid and postwar discussions.

'Do they want to have Tomahawks?': Trump warns Russia, urges Putin to end Ukraine war

President Donald Trump warned Russia he may supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled, calling the weapon “incredible” and emphasising potential escalation amid ongoing conflict.

Pakistan disowns Taliban, calls it ‘non-legitimate’: How Islamabad’s policy U-turn exposes its loss of control

The reversal exposes the collapse of Islamabad’s long-standing strategy of using Afghanistan as a buffer against India and highlights its growing loss of control over the very militants it once nurtured.

Hostage release to begin in Gaza at 8 am, Israeli media report

The war in Gaza has ended and the Middle East is going to "normalize," US President Donald Trump said on Sunday as he flew to Israel

Malaysian tycoon Vinod Sekhar attacked in London, wife fights off assailants 'like the lioness'

Malaysian businessman Vinod Sekhar was attacked by two assailants in London outside his daughter’s apartment. His wife intervened, scaring off the attackers, while Sekhar emerged with minor injuries and reflected on safety.

China's exports to US plunge nearly 30% as trade truce unravels amid fears of higher tariffs

Customs figures released Monday showed that China’s worldwide exports were 8.3% higher than a year earlier, at $328.5 billion, surpassing economists’ estimates.

Bengaluru: Police bust China-Pakistan linked call centre, arrest 16 in cyber fraud

Bengaluru police raided Cybits Solution in HSR Layout, arresting 16 for running a ‘digital arrest’ scam linked to an international syndicate. Victims were coerced into transferring funds under threat of fake charges.

Taliban backs India’s sovereignty over Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan cries foul

New Delhi noted that the statement reflects the geographic reality that India and Afghanistan share contiguous borders, including the 106-km border with Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Gaza Peace Summit: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh arrives in Cairo as India’s special representative for truce talks

Leaders from over 20 countries, including Spain, Japan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Hungary, El Salvador, Cyprus, Greece, Bahrain, Kuwait, Canada, India, Pakistan, Iran, are likely to attend, while Israel will not participate.

Afghan foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s Agra visit cancelled without explanation, says administration

Before his planned Agra trip, Muttaqi visited Darul Uloom Deoband in Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur on Saturday, one of the largest Islamic seminaries in South Asia.

Texas: Plane crash near Hicks Airfield kills two, triggers fiery wreck

At least two people were killed when a small plane crashed near Hicks Airfield in Tarrant County, Texas, colliding with trucks and trailers before igniting a massive fire, authorities said.

‘Quintessentially Portland’: Protesters cycle naked against Trump’s National Guard plans

Portland protesters staged an “emergency” World Naked Bike Ride against President Donald Trump, cycling nearly nude through the city to oppose National Guard deployment, with organizers calling joy and togetherness a form of protest.

Did espionage precede Maria Corina Machado’s Nobel win?

The Nobel Institute suggested espionage may have caused a sudden spike in betting odds before Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Peace Prize, prompting an investigation and tighter security measures.

'Didn’t do it for Nobel': Trump repeats tariff claim on India-Pak war, calls Gaza truce his 8th win

New Delhi has, however, categorically denied that the U.S. played any role in mediating the India-Pakistan ceasefire following Operation Sindoor in May.