Delhi Police have launched a sweeping security operation across the national capital ahead of New Year celebrations, resulting in the arrest of more than 500 individuals and the seizure of weapons, vehicles, alcohol, and stolen property. The large-scale drive, known as “Aaghat 3.0,” was carried out to curb organised crime and strengthen public safety. According […]
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Israeli forces have placed the West Bank town of Qabatiya under lockdown as security operations entered a second day following an attack in northern Israel that left two people dead. Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said the army was “operating forcefully against terror hubs in the village of Qabatiya,” adding that the operation includes a […]
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is facing what he describes as a “total war” led by the United States, Israel, and European nations, claiming these powers are working to weaken and pressure Tehran. His remarks were published yesterday on the official website of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, almost six months […]
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Somalia and the African Union reacted sharply on Friday after Israel became the first nation to formally recognise Somaliland as an independent state, escalating tensions across the Horn of Africa and beyond. Somaliland has operated as a self-declared republic since 1991, when it broke away from Somalia following years of civil unrest. Despite having its […]
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Kashmir is likely to experience a gentle change in weather next week, with light rain and snow expected around the New Year period. According to the Meteorological Department, the weather is expected to stay mostly dry until December 28, after which fresh spells of wet weather may make their way into the Valley. Officials said […]
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Plans for a new East Wing ballroom at the White House are moving ahead even as legal and political challenges intensify. A federal planning commission announced that early next month the White House will present additional details on the proposed ballroom during a January 8 hearing. President Donald Trump has previously said the project could […]
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Japan’s weather agency has issued a strong alert ahead of the weekend, warning that powerful winds, blizzards and high waves are likely across western, eastern and north-eastern regions. Authorities also cautioned about the potential for lightning, tornadoes, avalanches and major traffic disruption as severe winter conditions intensify. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, western Japan […]
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Aspiring prime minister Tarique Rahman has returned to Bangladesh after 17 years in self-imposed exile, greeted by a sea of supporters who flooded the streets of Dhaka to welcome him home. Rahman — the influential political figurehead of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and son of former prime minister Khaleda Zia — arrived in the […]
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China has accused the United States of twisting the intent behind its defence policies in order to complicate warming relations between Beijing and New Delhi. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks during a regular press briefing when asked whether China might use the recent easing of tensions with India over disputed border regions […]
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Russian nuclear-capable bombers recently conducted a “scheduled” flight over the Norwegian and Barents Seas, the Russian Defence Ministry confirmed. During parts of the journey, the long-range bombers were escorted by fighter jets from other countries, highlighting ongoing military vigilance in the region. The ministry identified the aircraft as Tu-95MS strategic bombers and missile carriers, emphasizing […]
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