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US forces strike ‘narco-trafficking’ vessel in Pacific, 4 killed

US forces on Wednesday carried out a strike on a vessel it said was engaged in drug trafficking in the

Trump highlights victories amid sinking approval ratings

In a rare evening address from the White House, US President Donald Trump boasted on Wednesday of his accomplishments and

UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk from Israel impediments

The United Nations and aid groups warned on Wednesday that humanitarian operations in the Palestinian territories, particularly Gaza, were at

Trump orders blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to Venezuela

President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered what he described as a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving

Putin warns Russia will expand gains in Ukraine if peace talks fail

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday that Moscow would seek to extend its territorial gains in Ukraine if Kyiv

India will not remain silent over Bangladesh’s repeated threats: CM Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that India would not stay silent on Bangladesh’s repeated threats of merging

Modi claims Dec 16 as India’s ‘Vijay Diwas’

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi claimed that December 16 as India’s ‘Vijay Diwas’ (victory day), which sparked criticism, with observers

Trump vows retaliation after ISIL attack in Syria kills 3 US citizens

United States President Donald Trump has pledged to pursue “serious retaliation” against the armed group ISIL (ISIS) after an ambush

UN condemns over death of 6 Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Sudan

UN chief Antonio Guterres condemned Saturday’s “horrific” drone attack on Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Sudan, a strike that killed six people

Israel claims killing of top Hamas commander in Gaza

Israel on Saturday said it killed a top Hamas commander in Gaza after an explosive device detonated and wounded two

‘IS ambush’ kills 2 American troops during joint US-Syrian patrol

Two American troops and a civilian interpreter were killed in central Syria on Saturday after an alleged member of the

Police detain organiser of Messi visit after Indian fans rip up seats

Lionel Messi’s tour of India kicked off chaotically on Saturday as fans threw objects, ripped up seats and invaded the

Israeli settlements in West Bank growing at highest level since 2017: UN

The expansion of Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank is at its highest level since at least 2017, when

High demand for 2026 World Cup tickets despite fans slamming prices

FIFA received five million requests for World Cup 2026 tickets in the first 24 hours of the latest sales phase,

Iran seizes oil tanker in Gulf of Oman

Iran has seized an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman, Iranian media said overnight Friday to Saturday, adding that

Imran Khan’s solitary confinement and inhumane detention conditions must end, UN expert says

The UN Special Rapporteur on torture, Alice Jill Edwards, Friday urged the Government of Pakistan to take immediate and effective

Iran arrests Nobel-prize winning activist

Iranian security forces on Friday “violently” arrested the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi at a memorial ceremony for

Hay fifty on debut helps put New Zealand on top in West Indies Test

Mitch Hay scored an aggressive half-century on his Test debut to help New Zealand to a 41-run lead over the

Poland to exchange Soviet-era fighter jets for Ukrainian drones

Poland plans to give its remaining Soviet-designed MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine in exchange for drone technology, the defence minister

The president with the Trump Gold Card

President Donald Trump has launched a scheme offering fast-tracked US visas to wealthy foreigners who can pay at least $1m

New York Catholic Church agrees to mediation for 1,300 sexual abuse claims

The Roman Catholic Church in New York and more than 1,300 accusers on Monday announced they have agreed to mediation

Six Pakistani soldiers killed in militant attack, police and security sources say

Six Pakistani soldiers were killed in a militant attack on a security post in the country’s northwest, three police and

Pakistani Taliban kill 6 soldiers in checkpoint attack

Pakistani Taliban militants stormed a security checkpoint in Pakistan’s northwestern border area with Afghanistan, killing six soldiers and wounding four

Magnitude 7.6 quake strikes off Japan, triggering tsunami warning

A major earthquake rocked Japan’s northern coast on Monday, with the country’s meteorological agency recording two 40-centimetre tsunami waves and

Saudi Arabia, Qatar sign high-speed rail deal to link capitals

Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Monday signed a deal to construct a high-speed rail connecting the Gulf countries’ capitals, marking

Messi’s double assist inspires Inter Miami to maiden MLS Cup title

Inter Miami secured their first MLS Cup crown on Saturday, beating the Vancouver Whitecaps 3–1 at Chase Stadium as Rodrigo

US envoy Kellogg says Ukraine peace deal is really close

US President Donald Trump’s outgoing Ukraine envoy said a deal to end the Ukraine war was “really close” and now

‘She has to make up her mind’: Jaishankar on Hasina’s India stay

Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday said that former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina’s stay in India is

Foundation stone for ‘Babri Masjid-style’ mosque laid in Murshidabad

Suspended TMC MLA Humayun Kabir laid foundation stone for ”Babri Masjid-style” mosque in Murshidabad district of India’s West Bengal on

Mexico to kick off 2026 World Cup against South Africa, US get dream draw

The 2026 World Cup will kick off on June 11 with joint-hosts Mexico playing South Africa at the Azteca Stadium