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Former Israeli Ambassador Daniel Carmon says India-Israel ties go beyond leaders ahead of PM Modi’s visit
The visit comes at the invitation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and marks PM Modi’s second trip to Israel.
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UK makes ETA travel permit mandatory for visitors from 85 countries starting February 25
The Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme requires all visitors who do not need a visa to enter Britain to purchase a pre-travel permit online at a cost of 16 pounds ($21.57).
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UN chief António Guterres calls Ukraine war a ‘stain on humanity,’ urges immediate ceasefire
Referring to Russia's invasion, Guterres said: "We have witnessed the cascading consequences of this blatant violation of international law."
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Inside the Mexican country villa that became 'El Mencho's' final refuge
The two-storey residence at No. 39 with stone walls and a red-tiled roof served as a discreet hideout for the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG), who died on Sunday after a military ambush in the woods behind the home.
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US nears stricter H-1B wage rules after federal review clearance
The development is particularly important for Indian professionals. As per USCIS data, Indians accounted for 71% of all approved H-1B applications in fiscal 2024 -- around 2.8 lakh approvals, including extensions.
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US judiciary seeks control of courthouse management amid ‘crisis’
The GSA in a statement said it disagreed with the judiciary's claim that courthouses were in "crisis" due to mismanagement.
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US sets Friday deadline for Anthropic in AI military dispute
At the heart of the conflict is Anthropic's refusal to let its Claude models be used for the mass surveillance of US citizens or in fully autonomous weapons systems.
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French President Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft
Laurence des Cars submitted her resignation letter to President Emmanuel Macron, which was accepted.
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Iran FM Abbas Araghchi says nuclear deal 'within reach' ahead of US talks: 'If diplomacy given priority'
Tehran and Washington are due to hold a third round of nuclear negotiations on Thursday in Geneva, the latest since talks resumed earlier this month.
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Pakistani journalist reveals how his country 'backstabbed' India in 1971
His comments refer to the aftermath of the 1971 conflict, when Pakistan’s defeat led to the creation of Bangladesh and a large number of Pakistani prisoners of war were held by India.
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London Indian restaurant 'Rangrez' to close after 16 years, owner cites Pakistani attacks, costs and safety concerns
The combination of unresolved concerns and ongoing pressures has now culminated in the decision to close Rangrez, bringing an end to its 16-year presence in London.
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Arnault tightens grip on LVMH as his stake crosses the 50% mark
Arnault’s family raised its stake in LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE to 50.01%, up from 49.77% at the end of last year, the company said
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Western countries skip Russia’s UN address on Ukraine war anniversary
Several Western nations stayed away, leaving Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lyubinsky speaking to a bare-looking hall.
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Apple investors approve executive pay, reject China proposal
The iPhone maker shared the results on Tuesday during its annual meeting of shareholders, which was held virtually
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Most Americans say Trump is growing erratic with age: Report
White House spokesman Davis Ingle said the poll results were examples of 'fake and desperate narratives'
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Russia probes Telegram founder Pavel Durov for ‘aiding terrorism’ amid crackdown on messaging apps
Moscow has restricted access to both Telegram and WhatsApp, Russia's two most popular messaging apps, as it tries to shift users onto Max -- a state-backed alternative which critics say lacks privacy -- but so far without much success.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards hold coastal drills as US weighs possible military action
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards conducted military drills along the Gulf coast involving drones and missiles amid rising US tensions over nuclear talks, as Washington boosts naval forces and warns of possible strikes.
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S&P 500 rebounds as Anthropic’s update tempers AI concerns
The S&P 500 Index was up 0.6% at 11:04 a.m. in New York, with seven of 11 sectors in the green, led by consumer discretionary and information-technology stocks
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Sarabjeet Kaur case: Indian husband moves Lahore High Court to nullify her Pakistan marriage, cites Islamic law
The case dates back to November 4 last year, when Sarabjeet Kaur travelled to Pakistan as part of a jatha of over 2,000 Sikh pilgrims to mark Guru Nanak Dev Parkash Purv.
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Trump’s State of Union to address economic worries ahead of midterm vote
President Donald Trump will use his State of the Union speech to defend immigration policies, tariffs and foreign policy actions while arguing the economy is strong ahead of key elections amid criticism.
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PM Modi in Israel for two days: What's on agenda and why the visit matters for India | Explained
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has described the visit as historic and has repeatedly referred to Modi as a “dear friend”, underscoring the personal rapport between the two leaders.
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'Putin has not broken Ukraine': Zelensky marks war anniversary as Russia vows to press on
On the fourth anniversary of Russia’s invasion, Volodymyr Zelensky said “Putin has not broken Ukraine” as Moscow vowed to continue fighting. Both sides remain deadlocked over territory amid heavy battlefield losses.
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Putin says Russia has intel on possible explosion targeting Black Sea gas pipelines, targets ‘anti-peace forces’
Putin said Russian security agencies had received operational information suggesting preparations for an explosion targeting underwater gas infrastructure.
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Imran Khan’s sister Noreen falls into under-construction drain in Rawalpindi
PTI leaders were stopped from meeting jailed former prime minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail, where two women were injured, as medical reports showed improvement in his eyesight following treatment.
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Ukraine war: UK announces largest sanctions package on Russia since 2022 invasion
The UK announced its largest sanctions package against Russia since 2022, targeting oil exports, military suppliers, energy sectors and pro-Russian media, as London marked the Ukraine invasion anniversary.
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Cyclone Horacio becomes world’s first Category 5 storm of 2026: How powerful is it and is India safe?
Horacio is currently active over the remote waters of the South Indian Ocean and is being closely tracked by weather agencies due to the speed at which it intensified.
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Indian-origin Sikh kidnapped, killed in California in suspected mistaken identity case
Avtar Singh, a 57-year-old Sikh man in California, was kidnapped outside a gurdwara and later found dead near Lake Berryessa in a suspected case of mistaken identity, police said.
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‘Complete intelligence failure’: How Pakistan airstrikes in Afghanistan missed TTP targets, killed civilians
The strikes did not eliminate any senior TTP commander or key militant leader, despite Pakistan’s stated objective of targeting terrorist infrastructure operating from Afghan territory.
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese evacuated from official residence after security threat
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra after a reported security incident, though police later said no suspicious items were found and there was no ongoing threat.
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At Ukraine war anniversary, Johnson urges Europe to match Trump’s pressure on India over Russian oil
At a Kyiv forum marking four years of war, Boris Johnson backed Donald Trump’s push to curb India’s Russian oil purchases, as Europe debated stronger measures against Vladimir Putin.
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PM Modi's Israel visit: What is ‘Hexagon of Alliances’ and why Israel wants India on board | Explained
Netanyahu has proposed what he calls a "Hexagon of Alliances," a six-nation strategic framework designed to link countries in and around West Asia through security, diplomatic and economic cooperation.
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Why is US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur visiting Bangladesh — and why does it matter?
US Assistant Secretary Paul Kapur’s March visit to Bangladesh signals deepening ties, focusing on trade, defence agreements, Rohingya repatriation and strategic engagement following the formation of the new government.
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From summons to standoff: Why France is blocking the US Ambassador until he responds | Explained
The controversy centres on Charles Kushner, the US ambassador to France and the father of Charles Kushner, who is the son-in-law and adviser of US President Donald Trump.
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Jailed former PM Imran Khan receives eye treatment as aide demands access for personal doctor
Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan received eye treatment in Islamabad, as aides demanded access to his personal doctor and family amid claims of worsening vision and alleged medical neglect.
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AMD clinches second mega chip supply deal worth $60 billion, this time with Meta
AMD shares rose more than 10% in premarket trading after closing at $196.60 in the previous session
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'Visa waiver does not guarantee entry': India issues travel advisory for Jeju Island after influencer Sachin Awasthi's detention
The advisory comes days after Indian social media influencer Sachin Awasthi alleged that he and his wife were detained and denied entry during a recent holiday trip to Jeju.
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‘Don’t want Australia turning into India’: Neo-Nazi activist Thomas Sewell’s racist remark sparks outrage
Australian extremist Thomas Sewell sparked outrage after anti-India remarks outside a Melbourne court, where he faces 25 charges linked to alleged assaults at an Indigenous protest site.
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Trump’s new 15% tariff kicks in today: Why India holds the advantage this time | Explained
Even as Trump doubled down on his tariff-first trade strategy, developments following the court ruling have unexpectedly tilted the balance in favour of India.
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Russia now controls about one-fifth of Ukraine. Here’s what four years of war have really changed
The frontlines have barely moved in a year, but the map of occupation tells a deeper story about exhaustion, attrition and stalled ambitions.
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From IEEPA to Trade Act: Why Trump’s new 15% global tariffs could again be struck down | Explained
The tariffs began taking effect at midnight on Tuesday, shortly after collections under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act were halted following the Supreme Court ruling.
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Kim Jong Un’s sister Kim Yo Jong elevated in party shake-up amid succession speculation
Kim Yo Jong has been promoted to full department director at North Korea’s rare party congress, where Kim Jong Un was re-elected, fuelling renewed speculation over the country’s future leadership.
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'Under house arrest for 18 months': Bangladesh President accuses Yunus of turning presidency into a captive office
Shahabuddin lamented that he was barred from attending the National Eidgah Maidan to participate in Eid-ul-Fitr and Eid-ul-Azha prayers, which he said had been a national tradition since Bangladesh’s independence.
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‘I’m not a predator, just a lover’: Deepak Chopra’s ‘cute girls’ messages in Epstein files raise fresh questions
The records show that Deepak Chopra Chopra and Jeffrey Epstein exchanged hundreds of emails and text messages between 2016 and 2019, including the period leading up to Epstein’s arrest in July 2019.
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Underground arsenal: Inside Iran’s secretive missile cities and strategy challenging its adversaries
Iran has built an extensive underground missile network combining advancing technology with mobile tunnel-based launch systems, strengthening its regional deterrence and complicating enemy targeting despite lagging behind major global powers.
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A $2.4 trillion war, nearly Russia’s GDP, and over 5 lakh soldiers dead: Analysing the cost of four years of war
As the conflict enters its fifth year, the war’s costs are no longer abstract projections but lived realities etched into lost lives, shattered infrastructure and permanently altered geopolitics.
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US sailors grapple with emotional toll of record-long Iran deployment: 'Missing birthdays, funerals, Disney trips'
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the largest warship in the US Navy, has been at sea since last June, with its deployment now stretching up to 11 months, the longest continuous mission in Navy history.
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Old audio resurfaces showing El Mencho threatening police years before his death
A leaked 2016 recording sheds light on how cartel power, money and fear blurred the line between criminals and the state in parts of Mexico.
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After El Mencho, Mexico’s cartels face a dangerous leadership vacuum
Removing CJNG’s leader does not end violence. It removes the person who was holding it together.
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Pahalgam mastermind Saifullah Kasuri threatens 26/11-style attack on India: ‘Will dominate the sea in 2026’
The warning comes amid heightened tensions following India’s counter-terror operations and reflects a familiar pattern of escalation whenever Pakistan-backed terror networks are under pressure.
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Binance and Iran: What the $1.7 billion trail actually shows
Internal compliance teams traced Iran-linked crypto flows long after Binance said it had cleaned up its act, raising uncomfortable questions about what changed after its 2023 guilty plea and what did not.
