Tensions flared once again between Thailand and Cambodia as Thai forces launched air strikes following a deadly clash on the disputed border, which claimed the life of a Thai soldier. The renewed violence highlights the fragile peace along the centuries-old boundary that has long been a source of dispute between the two nations. According to […]
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In a move that has sparked global conversation, FIFA on Friday awarded former President Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony — an event already rich with anticipation but now infused with a new layer of political and public intrigue. The prize, created to recognize “individuals who have […]
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India has stepped in to control airline fares as chaos continues at major airports, with hundreds of passengers stranded outside Bengaluru and Mumbai terminals after 385 IndiGo flights were cancelled on the fifth straight day of disruption. This week has been turbulent for air travel across the country. Thousands of IndiGo flights have been scrapped […]
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Mediators Egypt, Qatar, and six other Muslim-majority nations have voiced deep concern after Israel announced plans to open the Rafah crossing one-way, allowing only Palestinians to leave Gaza. The move, they warn, risks creating irreversible displacement at a time when the region is already facing immense humanitarian strain. In a joint statement, the foreign ministers […]
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A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at the strategically important Azov Sea port of Temryuk, Russian emergency officials confirmed on Friday. The port, a vital hub for liquefied petroleum gas, oil products, petrochemicals, grain, and other essential bulk commodities, became the latest flashpoint in the ongoing conflict. According to the regional emergencies centre, the […]
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Malaysia is gearing up for a remarkable tourism milestone this year, projecting 1.5 million visitors from India—a surge powered by strong air connectivity and the country’s generous visa-free entry for Indian travellers. According to Malaysian High Commissioner to India Datuk Muzafar Shah Mustafa, India remains one of Malaysia’s most vital tourism markets, currently ranking fifth […]
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Sri Lanka is fighting against time as heavy rains today slowed down an already massive recovery operation, following last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides that have left the nation grieving nearly 500 confirmed deaths. Officials reported that southern Sri Lanka was drenched with up to 132 millimetres of rainfall over a 15-hour period ending last […]
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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi today for a highly watched summit that placed defence cooperation, energy security, and trade relations at the centre of discussions—at a time when India faces mounting pressure from the United States to curb its imports of Russian oil. Putin received a ceremonial […]
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In a strong display of regional unity, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) leaders reaffirmed their commitment to Syria’s sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity at the 46th GCC summit held Wednesday at Sakhir Palace in Manama, Bahrain. The bloc also voiced firm opposition to foreign interference in Syria’s internal affairs, emphasizing the importance of respecting international law […]
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A historic moment unfolded on Thursday as a United Nations Security Council delegation arrived in Syria, marking the first-ever visit by the Council to the country. The visit comes just days ahead of the anniversary of the ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad. According to state news agency SANA, the delegation crossed into Syria via […]
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