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US confirms military action on vessel that violated Iran port blockadeUnited States forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. The vessel, M/T Marivex, violated a blockade of Iran's ports. US military ...
How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimesUS funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This...
Quad’s 5-step push for Indo-Pacific cooperation unveiled at Delhi meetingThe Quad grouping has launched five new initiatives for enhanced cooperation. These focus on maritime surveillance, port infrastructure, en...
From Kolkata to the Quad, what's on Marco Rubio’s high-stakes India agenda?US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives in Kolkata for a significant visit. This marks the first visit by a US Secretary of State in over...
Belarus eyes deeper BRICS partnership, strengthens India ties for multipolar worldBelarus eyes full BRICS membership, seeking a multipolar world order. The nation is deepening its strong relationship with India. Key areas...
Russia pounds Ukraine in heaviest wartime drone attack over two daysRussia launched its largest aerial assault over a two-day period, striking Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with hundreds of drones and miss...
Safe, unimpeded maritime passage through Strait of Hormuz should be restored at the earliest: India at UNSCIndia has called for immediate restoration of safe maritime passage through the Strait of Hormuz. The nation expressed deep concern over th...
Afghan officials say Pakistani strikes killed 7, wounded 85 in first attacks since peace talksMortars and missiles from Pakistan struck a university and homes in Afghanistan's Kunar Province, killing seven and wounding 85. Pakistan d...
UAE President, NSA Ajit Doval hold talks on regional stability in Abu DhabiIndia's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi. Discussions focused on regi...
India, Russia ink pact to station 3,000 troops, warships and aircraft in each other’s territoryIndia and Russia have entered into a reciprocal logistics agreement allowing up to 3,000 troops, naval ships, and aircraft to be stationed ...
Palestinian killed in West Bank as violence surges during Iran-Israel warViolence escalates in the West Bank as a Palestinian man is killed. This incident occurs amidst a surge in Israeli settlement approvals. Th...
UN lauds efforts by Indian peacekeepers in opening key corridor in South SudanIndian peacekeepers in South Sudan have successfully reopened a crucial supply route in Upper Nile State, previously closed due to last yea...
US to set up 12 regional disaster response hubs as it consolidates emergency humanitarian aidThe State Department is creating twelve regional hubs to manage disaster and emergency aid. This initiative operates under a new Bureau of ...
UN humanitarian chief Martin Griffiths is stepping down for health reasonsU.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised Griffiths "for his tremendous leadership and service to the United Nations and the humanita...
Gaza war inflicts catastrophic damage on infrastructure and economyIsrael's military offensive on the Gaza Strip, which was initiated following a cross-border attack by Hamas on Oct. 7, has resulted in sign...
UN agency says more than 52,000 Palestinians displaced in Gaza, Amnesty wants war crimes investigationLaerke said 132 buildings had been destroyed and 316 had been severely damaged, including six hospitals and nine primary healthcare centres...
- UN faces a cash crunch
International donors response to the UN appeal for more funds has been disappointing and the world body still needs a whopping $ 2.5 billio...