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Indian Express – World · India
- **U.S. limits military drills with South Korea**, citing cost and avoiding a "hostile signal" to North Korea, sparking alarm over regional security tensions.…
The Hindu – World · India
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has pleaded for countries to send more Patriot interceptors, but international stockpiles are low amid the Iran war and…
The Hindu – World · India
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is leading a ministerial delegation to participate in the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) on August 19-20
The Hindu – World · India
The statement further highlighted that the “irresponsible statement” by the U.S. ambassador “negated the long-standing and well-documented position of the Unit…
The Hindu – World · India
- Indian national Rajiv Acharya died in Israel; suspect arrested, investigation ongoing. - Embassy confirmed death, expressed condolences to family, offering…
The New York Times – World · US
The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.
Indian Express – World · India
- Trump announced "most crushing economic operation" against Iran, warning severe consequences for countries trading with Tehran. - He framed the move as an …
Indian Express – World · India
- **Control dispute intensifies**: US claims control of Hormuz, but shipping remains below pre-war levels, with only six vessels crossing on Tuesday, per Kpler…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Five countries border the Caspian Sea, but none owns a fixed share. A 2018 convention established rules for navigation, security and fishing while leaving some…
Indian Express – World · India
- UAE suspends trade/financial ties with Iran amid accusations of missile attacks, citing regional security threats. - UAE claims Iran launched missiles targ…
Indian Express – World · India
- US-Iran ceasefire failed to end war within 60 days; both sides accused of violating terms, leading to renewed clashes. - Agreement brokered by Pakistan/Gul…
Times of India – World · India
- Iranian Army chief Amir Hatami offers $30,000 bounty for killing or capturing a US soldier in the Middle East. - Bounty doubles to $60,000 if the US soldie…
Times of India – World · India
- US President Trump endorsed Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan's new Mecca Joint Defence Agreement. - The pact aims to strengthen regional security coopera…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
The African Union is seeking progress in Sudan, but must overcome deep battlefield and diplomatic divisions.
Times of India – World · India
- US President Trump orders Pentagon to "substantially" cut joint military exercises with South Korea. - Citing his "very good" assessment of North Korea's s…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Japan is looking beyond the United States to enhance its defence capabilities, as mounting doubt over American munitions supplies pushes Tokyo to seek deeper i…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese says Israel bears responsibility and is outsourcing coercion to settlers.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Welcome to Open Dialogue, a series from the South China Morning Post where we bring together leading voices to discuss the stories and subjects occupying inter…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim joins Sreenivasan Jain on justice, trade, and a middle power holding superpowers to account.
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Both sides accused the other of violating the June agreement shortly after it was signed.
BBC News – World · Europe
Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.
South China Morning Post – World · China
US negotiator and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner held a rare meeting with the Hamas chief on Sunday in a new diplomatic effort to make progr…
The New York Times – World · US
The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
The statement came as US envoy Jared Kushner and Gaza peace envoy Nickolay Mladenov held ceasefire and implementation talks with regional mediators and Hamas i…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Since mid-July, Ukraine has been targeting warehouses of Russia's largest online retailer Wildberries almost every day. Ukraine says it's disrupting front-line…
Indian Express – World · India
- Ukraine launched hundreds of drones, killing six in Russia; Russia retaliated, damaging an Indian steel plant and striking Kyiv’s infrastructure. - Wildber…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Russia carried out a wave of air strikes on Ukraine overnight, killing two people at a steel plant, and Kyiv launched a heavy drone attack on the Moscow region…
South China Morning Post – World · China
More than 700 trucks carrying international humanitarian aid arrived in Afghanistan via Pakistan despite a near-total closure of the land border between the tw…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Intelligence agencies report that North Korea is preparing to send up to 50,000 troops to Russia. But military experts doubt this will make a fundamental diffe…
The Hindu – World · India
Javad Salehi, Abdolmajid Dashtian and Omran Behraveshian have been held by Qatari forces for six months, said General Mohammad Bagherzadeh of the Iranian armed…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
African governments have kept a low profile on the international stage during the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. But that doesn't mean they haven't been engag…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Romania's Defence Ministry didn't specify origin of the drone but has previously blamed Russia for similar incidents.
Times of India – World · India
India and France have elevated their partnership to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. This collaboration focuses on deeper technological and defense coo…
The Hindu – World · India
Ivan Noskov, head of the region's capital, Samara, said air defence forces had repelled a “massive” missile attack, with “localised damage” to the city's indus…
Indian Express – World · India
- Gulf nations (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain) express frustration over US inability to end the US-Iran war, questioning the value of hosting US mi…
Times of India – World · India
Qatar denied Iran's claims about holding three captured military pilots. Iranian jets allegedly violated Qatari airspace during a March operation. Qatar stat…
Deutsche Welle (DW) – World · Europe
Tehran said the three pilots "were captured alive" by Qatari forces after their fighter jets were shot down in the early days of the US-Israel war with Iran. Q…
Times of India – World · India
- Iranian President greets India on 80th Independence Day, emphasizing deep ties. - Highlights mutual respect and strengthened bilateral relations. - Marks…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Israel kills 11 in deadliest attacks on Lebanon since June truce as Iran and Oman continue talks on Hormuz.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Colombia’s new President Abelardo de la Espriella on Saturday called on his US counterpart Donald Trump to suspend tariffs currently targeting the South Americ…
Indian Express – World · India
- US Admiral Cooper visits USS Abraham Lincoln amid crew mental health concerns from prolonged deployment. - Ukraine launches major drone attack on Russia, d…
Al Jazeera – News · Middle East
Iran claims Qatar is holding three pilots who were shot down in March. Doha decries 'misleading statements'.
The New York Times – World · US
Iran said the airmen have been held since March 2 when their fighter jets were shot down. The Qatari government denies detaining any Iranian pilots.
South China Morning Post – World · China
Iranian authorities revealed on Saturday that three of Tehran’s pilots who went down early in the Middle East war were still being held in Qatar, calling on th…
South China Morning Post – World · China
Israeli air strikes on southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people on Saturday, in the deadliest attacks since a truce between Israel and Hezbollah went into ef…
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