President Xi Jinping directs PLA to speed up modernisationPresident Xi Jinping has urged the People's Liberation Army to accelerate its modernization to achieve world-class standards by 2027, aimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
US de-lists four Indian companies from Russia-linked sanctionsIn a significant development, the United States has removed four Indian firms from its sanctions list. These companies, previously accused ...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
USS Juneau's final mission: After serving in Vietnam, the Gulf War and disaster relief, a Japanese torpedo sends this piece of history to the Pacific seabedThe USS Juneau, a veteran amphibious transport dock with a distinguished 40-year career, has been deliberately sunk in the Pacific Ocean du...
01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 AM IST
‘Microsoft powered genocide for 994 days’: Employee quits in dramatic resignation email, sends 'unhappy email' to thousands of company's employees. Here's what he wroteA Microsoft employee in Italy has resigned, alleging the tech giant fuels Israel's military actions in Gaza. His farewell email claims Micr...
30 Jun, 2026, 04.54 PM IST
Venezuelans search more earthquake ruins as attention turns to humanitarian crisisVenezuelans are desperately searching for survivors after powerful earthquakes, with hopes fading as days pass. The cash-strapped governmen...
30 Jun, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
Iran and US agree to halt attacks and renew talks, U.S. official saysTensions ease in the Gulf as Iran and the US agree to halt recent hostilities and resume talks on the Strait of Hormuz. This de-escalation ...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.14 AM IST
Why are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices gain after renewed US-Iran strikes and Strait of Hormuz disruptionWhy are oil prices rising today, and will Brent crude futures and US WTI prices continue to go up? Oil prices increased after renewed attac...
29 Jun, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz open or close, Iran-US deal to collapse anytime? Tehran strikes against vital American bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, U. S attack multiple Iranian military targetsStrait of Hormuz: Iran has been insisting on controlling passage through the vital strait, through which a fifth of the world's oil and liq...
28 Jun, 2026, 10.27 PM IST
Israel damaged heritage sites across south Lebanon, minister saysAncient heritage sites across southern Lebanon have suffered significant damage during Israel's nearly four-month campaign against Hezbolla...
28 Jun, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Iran war latest ground report: Interim deal imperilled further as both sides go ballistic againIran war: Escalating tensions saw the U.S. launch airstrikes against Iran following attacks on Bahrain and Kuwait. President Trump warned o...
28 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Strait of Hormuz to be closed again? Why are U. S, Iran launching strikes after signing interim peace deal?Iran has accused the United States of failing to uphold the interim agreement, in particular by failing to sustain a promised ceasefire in ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
Ukraine, Russia airstrikes kill 5, wound dozensUkraine reported Russian strikes killed two and injured over 20, with significant damage to civilian infrastructure. In retaliation, Ukrain...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
China strips generals, ex-financial regulator, politburo member of lawmaker postsChina's top legislative body has removed six military lawmakers, including a key figure in the space program, and a former financial regula...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Ukraine unleashes one of its heaviest drone bombardments of RussiaUkraine unleashed a massive drone assault across a dozen Russian regions and Crimea, reportedly targeting oil facilities and naval vessels....
26 Jun, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
Venezuela earthquake: Overseas aid arrives after tremors kill at least 235Venezuela earthquake news: Country grapples with devastating aftershocks as the death toll from twin earthquakes tragically climbs to at le...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.51 PM IST
World sends rescuers, aid as Venezuela reels from quakesOffers of rescue support, aid and condolences poured into Venezuela on Thursday after two powerful earthquakes left at least 164 dead and h...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.47 PM IST
Afghanistan's Taliban government imposes smartphone ban on government officialsAfghanistan's Taliban government has banned civil servants from using smartphones in government institutions, effective June 16. Violators ...
25 Jun, 2026, 06.15 PM IST