Russia to end 1996 military-technical cooperation agreement with Germany

Russia to end 1996 military-technical cooperation agreement with Germany

Russia announced on Thursday that it plans to withdraw from a 1996 military-technical cooperation agreement with Germany, citing a breakdown in bilateral relations and what it called Berlin’s “hostile” foreign policy. According to a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry, the agreement—signed on

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Netanyahu vows retaliation after Iranian missile hits Israel’s largest hospital

Netanyahu vows retaliation after Iranian missile hits Israel’s largest hospital

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday vowed to exact a “full price” from Iran after a ballistic missile struck Soroka Medical Center in Beersheba, Israel’s largest hospital, injuring multiple patients, doctors, and staff. The direct hit, part of a barrage of around

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North Korea fires rocket launcher shells after trilateral air drills

North Korea fires rocket launcher shells after trilateral air drills

North Korea fired about 10 artillery shells from its 240mm multiple rocket launcher system toward the Yellow Sea on Thursday morning, just a day after South Korea held joint aerial drills with the United States and Japan. According to South Korea’s military, the

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Bangladesh NSA briefs US officials in Washington on election roadmap

Bangladesh NSA briefs US officials in Washington on election roadmap

Bangladesh’s Interim National Security Advisor (NSA) Khalilur Rahman is currently visiting the United States, where he held high-level discussions with US officials, including Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau, regarding the country’s electoral progress and broader regional concerns. During their meeting at the

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PM Modi, Croatian President Milanovic discuss expanding India-Croatia ties

PM Modi, Croatian President Milanovic discuss expanding India-Croatia ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Croatian President Zoran Milanovic in Zagreb on Wednesday and held extensive talks focused on strengthening the India-Croatia relationship across key sectors like commerce, culture, and defence. The two leaders discussed the growing depth of bilateral ties, reaffirming their

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PM Modi hails ‘landmark’ Croatia visit, strengthens bilateral ties

PM Modi hails ‘landmark’ Croatia visit, strengthens bilateral ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called his first-ever visit to Croatia a “landmark” moment, thanking the government and people of Croatia for their warm welcome and strong commitment to strengthening bilateral relations. PM Modi met with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic and President

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PM Modi concludes successful three-nation tour, departs for New Delhi

PM Modi concludes successful three-nation tour, departs for New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for New Delhi on Thursday after concluding a successful three-nation tour, with Croatia marking the final stop of the visit. This was the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to the European country. The tour began in

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Russia ready to hand over 3,000 more Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies: Putin

Russia ready to hand over 3,000 more Ukrainian soldiers’ bodies: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin announced on Thursday that Russia is prepared to return the bodies of 3,000 additional Ukrainian soldiers as part of ongoing humanitarian agreements between Moscow and Kyiv. Speaking at a meeting with international media in St. Petersburg, Putin said, “We

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Putin open to meeting Zelensky in final phase of peace talks

Putin open to meeting Zelensky in final phase of peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—but only during the final phase of peace negotiations—while again raising questions about Zelensky’s legitimacy. Speaking at a press conference with foreign media in St. Petersburg, Putin stated, “I am

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Flight with 110 Indians evacuated from Iran lands safely in Delhi

Flight with 110 Indians evacuated from Iran lands safely in Delhi

The first flight under Operation Sindhu, India’s mission to evacuate its nationals from Iran, landed safely in New Delhi on Thursday. The flight carried 110 Indian citizens, including 90 students from Jammu and Kashmir, who were evacuated amid the escalating conflict in the

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Operation Sindhu: 110 Indians safely evacuated from Iran

Operation Sindhu: 110 Indians safely evacuated from Iran

The first group of 110 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu landed safely in New Delhi early Thursday. The evacuees, mostly students from Urmia Medical University, expressed deep gratitude to the Narendra Modi-led government and Indian embassies in Iran and Armenia

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Trump walks back India-Pakistan war claim

Trump walks back India-Pakistan war claim

In a swift reversal, former US President Donald Trump shifted his stance on having “stopped” a war between India and Pakistan, instead crediting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for defusing tensions that he had earlier claimed to

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UN chief urges de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel-Iran conflict

UN chief urges de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel-Iran conflict

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged immediate de-escalation and a ceasefire in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, warning that continued military actions could destabilize the broader Middle East region. “I remain profoundly alarmed by the ongoing military escalation in the Middle

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US Fed may delay rate cuts until economy shows weakness

US Fed may delay rate cuts until economy shows weakness

The US Federal Reserve is expected to wait for clear signs of economic slowdown—particularly in the labor market—before cutting interest rates, according to economists and industry experts. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently decided to hold the federal funds rate steady at

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UN: Conflict and disease threaten lives of millions of Sudanese children

UN: Conflict and disease threaten lives of millions of Sudanese children

The United Nations has raised serious concerns over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, warning that millions of children are at grave risk due to ongoing conflict and disease outbreaks. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), children

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US resumes student visas with mandatory social media checks

US resumes student visas with mandatory social media checks

The United States has resumed processing student visa applications under the F, M, and J nonimmigrant categories with a new requirement: applicants must make their social media accounts public for government screening. The US Department of State announced that it will conduct “comprehensive

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India-UK FTA to double trade, boost investments: Piyush Goyal

India-UK FTA to double trade, boost investments: Piyush Goyal

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is poised to double bilateral trade over the next five years while opening new avenues for investment. He was speaking at the India Global Forum (IGF) in London, alongside

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Israeli military kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon airstrike

Israeli military kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon airstrike

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday confirmed the killing of Yassin Abdel Menam Ezz al-Din, a top Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, in an airstrike targeting the Barish area in southern Lebanon. Ezz al-Din, described as the commander of Hezbollah’s artillery in the

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Canada acknowledges Khalistani extremism for first time: Amit Malviya

Canada acknowledges Khalistani extremism for first time: Amit Malviya

BJP leader Amit Malviya has described Canada’s official recognition of Khalistani extremism as a key diplomatic achievement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit. Malviya emphasized that this is the first time the Canadian government has formally acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are using

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World leaders gather in Canada for high-stakes G7 Summit

World leaders gather in Canada for high-stakes G7 Summit

World leaders have assembled in the scenic Canadian Rockies for the G7 Summit, taking place amid rising global tensions, especially in the Middle East. The summit, hosted in Kananaskis, focuses on global economic stability and energy security. During a 90-minute session, G7 leaders

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