India Expands Maritime Reach Amid Rising Indian Ocean Turbulence: Report

New Delhi — As strategic currents shift across the Indo-Pacific and tensions grow in the Indian Ocean, India is steadily expanding its maritime footprint, according to a report by India Narrative.

The report, authored by Colonel B.P.…

India’s Sacred Buddha Relics Draw 50,000 Devotees in Russia’s Kalmykia

Kalmykia (Russia) – Over 50,000 devotees, some standing in queues stretching nearly one kilometre, have paid homage to India’s Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha at a monastery in Kalmykia, Russia, officials said on Saturday.

The exposition,…

Egypt Keen to Establish Indian Industrial Zone Alongside Suez Project: FM Abdelatty

New Delhi — Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has expressed Egypt’s interest in creating an Indian industrial zone alongside the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE), highlighting it as a major investment opportunity for Indian companies.

Trump Turns to ‘Good Friend’ Modi in Renewed Bid to Bring Putin to Negotiating Table

New Delhi — US President Donald Trump, following a failed push for a ceasefire in Ukraine, is now pursuing a broader strategy aimed at tightening economic pressure on Moscow — this time by targeting Russia’s energy exports.

Central…

Taliban Reports 12 Civilians Killed, Over 100 Injured in Pakistani Military Strike on Afghanistan

Kabul — At least 12 civilians were killed and more than 100 others injured in a Pakistani military strike on Spin Boldak district in southern Kandahar province on Wednesday, the Taliban reported.

Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid…

Pakistani Airstrikes in Balochistan Kill Six Civilians, Injure Three: Rights Groups

Quetta – At least six Baloch civilians, including four children, were killed and three others critically injured in an aerial strike by the Pakistani Army in Zehri, Balochistan, a leading human rights organisation reported on Tuesday.

The…

Seven Israeli Hostages Released by Hamas After Over Two Years in Captivity

Jerusalem — Seven Israeli hostages have been handed over to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and are now en route home after more than two years in Hamas captivity.

The released hostages include Gali and Ziv Berman, Matan Angrest, Alon…

Gunfights Erupt Between Afghan and Pakistani Forces Along the Border

Kabul — Tensions escalated sharply along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border as intense armed clashes broke out between Taliban forces and Pakistani security personnel, following accusations by the Taliban that Pakistan carried out airstrikes…

19 Dead or Missing After Massive Explosion at Tennessee Military Explosives Plant

New York – At least 19 people are dead or missing following a powerful explosion that destroyed a building at a military explosives manufacturing facility in the US state of Tennessee, local officials confirmed on Friday.

Humphreys County…

Pakistan’s Suspected Airstrikes Rock Kabul, Heighten Tensions with Afghanistan

Kabul – Relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan reached a flashpoint on Friday after a series of powerful explosions shook Kabul, with early reports pointing to possible cross-border airstrikes.

Residents in several neighbourhoods…