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'Leave Israel today': US ambassador advises immediate departure for embassy staff as Iran tensions rise
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee urges embassy staff in Israel to depart under authorised status as Iran nuclear talks continue and tensions persist.
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Iran offers to 'facilitate dialogue' as Pakistan declares 'open war' on Afghanistan
Iran has offered to mediate after Pakistan declared “open war” on Afghanistan following cross-border strikes, highlighting sharp military imbalances and raising fears of wider regional instability along the volatile Durand Line.
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'We can’t loosen Claude safeguards by Friday': Anthropic draws a hard line with Pentagon
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei drew a sharp red line 24 hours before the deadline, declaring his company “cannot in good conscience accede” to the Pentagon’s final demand to allow unrestricted use of its technology.
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Afghanistan readying suicide battalion as Pakistan declares ‘open war’ after airstrikes on Kabul
Casualty figures released by both sides underscore the scale of the fighting. Pakistan claimed 133 Afghan Taliban fighters were killed and more than 200 injured, with 27 posts destroyed and nine captured.
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Indian students drifting away from US? Enrollment in American colleges see 45% dip, 25% rise in domestic B-schools
A GMAC white paper reports a 45% fall in Indian enrolments at US universities in 2025, driven by visa concerns and affordability issues, even as applications to Indian management programmes surge 25%.
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Polls show more Americans questioning Trump’s mental sharpness
New surveys suggest concern about the president’s acuity is rising — including among a slice of his own supporters.
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Why Anthropic walked away from the Pentagon’s AI demands
The company behind Claude says it would rather lose defence work than weaken its ban on autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance.
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How a former Epstein associate rebuilt influence in Japan — and why it’s now backfiring
Joichi Ito’s return to prominence was powered by political backing and public money. New disclosures about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein are putting that second act at risk.
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Allies to adversaries in 5 years: Three reasons why Pakistan and Afghanistan are on the brink of full-blown war
Pakistan’s long-standing strategy of using militant proxies and political manipulation in Afghanistan has unravelled. Under Asim Munir’s watch, coercion appears to have replaced diplomacy.
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Why Trump is talking transition in Cuba instead of immediate regime change
After years of demanding Havana’s communist leadership fall, the administration now appears open to gradual reform — wary of chaos, migration and instability 90 miles from Florida.
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Pakistan declares 'open war' with Afghanistan. Here’s how their militaries stack up
Islamabad says it is now in 'open war' with its neighbour after cross-border strikes. On paper, Pakistan’s forces dwarf the Taliban’s. On the ground, the equation is more complex.
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Trump and Iran: The three paths in front of the White House
With US warships massed near Iran, the president is weighing diplomacy, limited force, or a much bigger gamble.
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Is Asim Munir playing Bagram card to please Trump? Speculations grow over Pakistan’s motives in Afghan escalation
Is this escalation merely about border security, or is it linked to Pakistan’s alleged attempt to regain strategic relevance by dangling access to Afghanistan’s Bagram airbase before US President Donald Trump?
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Who is Asif Merchant? Pak national on trial over alleged plot to assassinate US politician, possibly Trump
A Pakistani national, Asif Merchant, has gone on trial in New York over an alleged FBI-sting plot to assassinate US political figures, including possibly Donald Trump, ahead of the 2024 election.
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Piyush Goyal says ‘deal will be rebalanced’ if circumstances change after US Supreme Court ruling
Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said India is closely watching developments after the US Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs, calling the situation “evolving” and signalling that trade terms could be rebalanced if needed.
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Britain’s Green Party wins Gorton and Denton seat in major setback for PM Keir Starmer
The Greens captured a historic fifth Commons seat in Gorton and Denton, pushing Labour into third place and deepening pressure on Prime Minister Keir Starmer amid mounting party unrest.
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Trump administration faces first major court deadline today in tariff refund battle
The Justice Department must respond by February 27 as companies push to fast-track refunds that could total $175 billion after the Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs.
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OPINION | Leicester riots report’s claims on RSS and Hindutva questioned
RSSFACTS: A UK study links RSS and Hindutva to Leicester unrest. Critics say it misrepresents facts and ignores civilisational context and historical meaning of Hindutva
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Did Afghanistan shoot down Pakistan’s F-16? Kabul shares video, Grok says isn't real
Afghanistan claims it shot down a Pakistani aircraft as both sides trade allegations and casualty figures following Islamabad’s launch of Operation Ghazab lil-Haq.
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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif says can 'crush aggressive ambitions' as clashes with Afghanistan escalate
Cross-border clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan escalated sharply on Friday, with Islamabad declaring "open war" on Kabul
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Mamdani calls meeting with Trump ‘productive,’ discusses major NYC housing project
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he had a “productive” White House meeting with President Trump focused on expanding housing and securing the release of a detained Columbia University student.
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Khawaja Asif accuses Taliban of acting as 'proxy for India' amid border tensions with Afghanistan
Asif alleged that Taliban “turned Afghanistan into a colony of India," gathered militants and began “exporting terrorism."
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Pakistan launches Operation Ghazab lil-Haq: 133 Afghan Taliban operatives killed as airstrikes target Kabul and Kandahar
Pakistan says it killed 133 Taliban operatives in Operation Ghazab lil-Haq after cross-border clashes, as Kabul counters with its own claims of heavy Pakistani losses amid escalating Durand Line tensions.
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Venezuela suspends 19 oil production-sharing contracts signed under Maduro pending review
The oil ministry paused dozens of deals without affecting output as Caracas and Washington review contracts signed under U.S. sanctions.
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Edmond de Rothschild to ‘monitor the situation’ after Epstein files reveal CEO Ariane de Rothschild’s links
The Swiss private bank says it has taken necessary measures to protect clients and staff as documents detail Ariane de Rothschild’s years-long correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Pakistan's Khawaja Asif declares 'open war' with Afghan Taliban: 'Now it will be Dama Dam Mast Qalandar'
The announcement followed strikes by Pakistani forces on what officials claimed were Afghan Taliban defence sites in Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia province
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Hillary Clinton says Epstein deposition took 'unusual' turn with UFO, Pizzagate questions
When asked directly whether she believed her husband knew of Epstein’s abuse of minors, Clinton responded firmly: “I am.”
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Controversy erupts over alleged US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick photo on Epstein Island as DOJ faces questions
Users online claimed that a specific image of Lutnick was taken down from the DOJ’s database, though it reportedly remained accessible through Jmail, a system used to review Epstein’s communications.
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Melania Trump to preside over UN Security Council meeting in a first for FLOTUS
Melania's visit comes as the president spearheads his "Board of Peace" initiative, which some critics have said is a way to circumvent the UN Security Council.
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Netflix walks away from Warner Bros. bid, clearing path for Paramount
The development will likely see the storied Hollywood studio and a group of TV properties that includes CNN fall into the hands of Paramount, reshaping US media.
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US Commerce Secretary makes surprise visit to India, holds 'highly productive' meet with Piyush Goyal
The interaction comes at a sensitive moment for bilateral trade ties following the US Supreme Court’s decision to strike down sweeping tariffs imposed earlier by President Donald Trump.
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Pakistan strikes Kabul, Kandahar after Afghan border offensive escalates tensions
An AFP journalist in Afghanistan's southern city of Kandahar, where Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada is based, said he heard jets overhead.
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Anthropic says won't give US military unconditional AI use: 'Threats do not change our position'
"These threats do not change our position: we cannot in good conscience accede to their request," Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei said in a statement.
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US and Iran make 'significant progress' in Oman-mediated talks
The Oman-mediated discussions follow repeated threats from Donald Trump to strike Iran, with the US president last Thursday giving Tehran 15 days to reach a deal.
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US stations F-22 Raptors in Israel for first time as Iran crisis deepens
This deployment, reported by The Wall Street Journal, represents a notable shift in long-standing US policy, which had previously limited its military footprint in Israel to avoid escalating regional sensitivities.
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Silicon Valley talent fight: After Rs 1,800 crore Meta package, AI star jumps ship to OpenAI
Before his stint at Meta, Pang led model development at Apple. His decision to leave Apple last year had already drawn attention because of the scale of Meta’s compensation offer.
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EU asks anti-fraud agency to 'look into' Peter Mandelson's Epstein ties
Mandelson, 72, is at the centre of a political storm following the publication of troves of documents detailing his relationship with the convicted sex offender.
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UAE lottery: Indian expat Murugananth Govinthan wins Rs 12 crore on first ticket, to split prize and build dream home
Govinthan, who lives in the UAE with his family in rented accommodation, spoke emotionally about what the win means after years of challenges.
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FTA talks, UPI pact, AI and defence: What PM Modi’s Israel visit achieved and why it matters | Explained
PM Modi’s visit, his second to Israel since 2017, unfolded against a backdrop of regional instability in West Asia and growing global competition in emerging technologies.
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From empire to empty storefront: East India Company closes chapter again
Far removed from the upheaval that marked its historic end, this latest shutdown brings a subdued conclusion to a brand that once shaped the course of Indian and British history.
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India–Israel ties enter bold new phase as New Delhi rejects Palestine drift narrative
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Israel visit underscores deepening strategic ties rooted in technology and trust, while former diplomat Deepak Vohra says India’s Palestine policy has matured rather than shifted away from its principles.
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Hillary Clinton tells lawmakers she knew nothing of Epstein’s crimes, asks panel to question Trump
Appearing in a closed-door deposition on Thursday, Clinton maintained that she had never knowingly crossed paths with Epstein or his associate Ghislaine Maxwell.
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Pakistani forces suffer heavy casualties as Afghanistan launches border offensive in retaliation to airstrikes
The attacks reportedly inflicted heavy casualties on Pakistani forces, with at least nine troops believed to have been seriously wounded.
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CNBC to unify digital and TV news operations, cut nearly a dozen jobs: Report
The cuts are part of an overhaul under Editor-in-Chief David Cho, as CNBC prepares to introduce a paywall on its website
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OpenAI to make London its biggest research hub outside US
The move feeds into Britain's push to cast itself as an 'AI superpower' and a home for cutting-edge research at a time when governments are vying for investment from major model developers
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Warner Bros’ TV decline puts pressure on Netflix deal
Rival Paramount Skydance raised its proposal to buy all of Warner Bros to $110 billion
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PM Modi In Israel: Modi & Netanyahu Seal Big Deals; PM Dedicates Knesset Honour to 140 Crore Indians
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling his government “amazingly efficient” during high-level talks that also saw the signing of multiple agreements between India and Israel.
Addressing PM Modi as “my friend Narendra,” Netanyahu highlighted India’s governance model and the rapid expansion of India–Israel cooperation across sectors such as innovation, agriculture, and technology.
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Hillary Clinton to face ‘a lot of questions’ in US House Committee’s Epstein investigation
Hillary Clinton is set to testify before a Republican-led House committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, as partisan tensions rise over Donald Trump’s alleged ties and the scope of the probe.
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‘Humanity Must Not Suffer’: PM Modi Backs Gaza Peace Plan With Netanyahu at His Side
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong humanitarian message as he voiced India’s support for a Gaza peace plan during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Stressing that “humanity must never become a victim of conflict,” Modi reaffirmed India’s commitment to peace, dialogue, and stability while also underscoring the importance of long-standing India–Israel strategic ties.
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British citizenship applications by US nationals hit record high
A total of 8,790 Americans sought citizenship through either registration or naturalization in 2025, according to Home Office data
