16 terrorists killed in hostage rescue operation after train attack in Pakistan

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistani security forces have killed at least 16 terrorists during an operation to rescue hostages following a train attack in the Kacchi district of the country's southwest Balochistan province, security sources said. 

The…

Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire during talks with US in Saudi Arabia

Jeddah (IANS) Ukraine signaled its readiness to accept a US proposal for an "immediate, interim 30-day ceasefire" following talks with a US delegation in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, according to a joint statement. 

The statement, issued after hours…

Yemen's Houthis say resuming attacks on Israeli ships in Arabian, Red seas

Sanaa (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group announced the resumption of attacks against Israeli ships in the Red Sea, Arabian Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Bab al-Mandab Strait. 

Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea on Tuesday said in a statement aired…

283 Indian nationals repatriated from Myanmar after being lured into cybercrime rackets

New Delhi (IANS) In a significant diplomatic and humanitarian effort, the Government of India successfully secured the release and repatriation of 283 Indian nationals from Myanmar on Monday.  

These individuals had been lured to Southeast…

Saudi Arabia to host talks between US, Ukraine to address conflict with Russia

Riyadh (IANS) Saudi Arabia is set to host high-level talks on Tuesday, bringing together the United States and Ukraine to discuss the ongoing conflict with Russia. 

The talks, scheduled to take place in Jeddah, come after a heated exchange…

Six children raped in B'desh; protests continue against Yunus-led interim govt

Dhaka (IANS) Amid ongoing protest movements in Bangladesh against gender-based violence, another six children were raped in six districts, according to local media reports on Tuesday. At least seven people were arrested on Monday on charges of rape…

Six dead, over 100 taken hostage as armed men attack train in Pakistan's Balochistan

Islamabad (IANS) A passenger train in Pakistan's Balochistan province came under a major attack on Tuesday, forcing the train to derail and allowing enough time for the attackers to take over 100 passengers hostage.

As per latest reports,…

Canada Liberal Party elects Carney to succeed Trudeau, face Trump’s challenge

Ottawa (IANS) Canada’s Liberal Party has elected a financial expert, Mark Carney, to guide the nation through the showdown with US President Donald Trump. 

He received a landslide victory on Sunday in the bid to succeed embattled Prime Minister…

Ukraine 'determined to end war' with Russia for lasting peace: Zelensky

Kyiv (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has shared details of the upcoming meeting between American and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia for negotiating peace talks as the Russia-Ukraine war continues.

In a post on Saturday on…

Trump threatens Russia with sanctions

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened far-reaching sanctions against Russia until a ceasefire and a final settlement is reached with Ukraine. 

“Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the…