Israel Halts West Bank Annexation Bills Amid U.S. Criticism and Regional Talks in Cairo

Jerusalem — Israel has frozen the legislative process for two controversial bills proposing the annexation of the West Bank and the Maale Adumim settlement, after the measures drew sharp criticism and diplomatic unease during U.S. Vice-President…

EU Welcomes US Sanctions on Russia, Sees It as a ‘Sign of Strength’

Brussels — The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, on Thursday welcomed the latest US sanctions on Russia, describing them as an “important sign of strength” and highlighting…

Bangladesh Gears Up for 'Islamic Revolutionary Army': 8,850 Trainees Enrolled Amid Ghazwa-e-Hind Rhetoric

New Delhi — Bangladesh appears to be in the early stages of setting up an Islamic Revolutionary Army (IRA), with 8,850 individuals undergoing training at seven camps across the country, according to Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, a senior adviser…

Sanae Takaichi Becomes Japan’s First Female Prime Minister

Tokyo — Sanae Takaichi was elected as Japan’s next Prime Minister on Tuesday, making history as the first woman ever to hold the position. Her election followed a runoff vote in Parliament that confirmed her as the successor to former…

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…