WHO chief heads to Congo as Ebola outbreak strains responseHealth authorities in Congo and neighbouring countries are scrambling to contain the latest outbreak of the rare Bundibugyo strain, for whi...
28 May, 2026, 07.34 PM IST
Iran war complicates plans for yet-to-materialise international force in GazaAn international force for Gaza, announced with fanfare, faces significant delays. Key contributor Indonesia has put its troop pledge on ho...
28 May, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Two Indian peacekeepers to be honoured posthumously on International Peacekeepers DayTwo Indian peacekeepers will be honored posthumously by the UN for their ultimate sacrifice. Major Abhilasha Barak of India will receive th...
28 May, 2026, 10.17 AM IST
How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and angerEbola treatment centers in eastern Congo are being attacked. This violence stems from deep-seated issues like rebel conflict and displaceme...
24 May, 2026, 11.23 PM IST
India won't tolerate any form of nuclear blackmail: Rajnath Singh in SeoulThe pacts were firmed up following Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's wide-ranging talks in Seoul with his South Korean counterpart Ahn Gyu-b...
20 May, 2026, 09.06 PM IST
India, South Korea sign pact in key areas of defence cooperationIndia and South Korea have strengthened their defence ties. MoUs were signed in key areas like defence cyber, training, and UN peacekeeping...
20 May, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
Israel hammers Lebanon with strikes, killing 22Israeli airstrikes hit Lebanon hard, killing 22 people including children. These deadly raids occurred just before crucial talks between Le...
14 May, 2026, 09.01 AM IST
Armies of India, Cambodia to conduct 2-week military exerciseThe Indian and Cambodian military units have embarked on an exciting two-week joint drill in Cambodia, entering the second chapter of their...
03 May, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
UNGA president takes potshot at Trump's Board of PeaceUN General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock urged a renewed commitment to the UN Charter amidst rising global tensions. She criticized ...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.20 PM IST
Will the Strait of Hormuz open soon? Here's what to know as oil prices hover near $108 per barrel, up almost 50%Will the Strait of Hormuz Open Soon? Inside Iran's Oil Blockade Standoff: The Iran Strait of Hormuz offer arrives as oil prices hover near ...
27 Apr, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Defence and maritime cooperation of India-Africa driven by vision 'MAHASAGAR', says EAM S JaishankarHighlighting the strategic dimension, Jaishankar said, "Defence, security and maritime cooperation play an important role in our engagement...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Iran-US war: Strait of Hormuz disruptions have implications for India, says Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz directly threaten India’s energy security and economic stabi...
22 Apr, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
India bats for greater Global South representation in UNSCIndia is advocating for increased representation of Global South nations within the permanent seats of the UN Security Council. Recent disc...
21 Apr, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Lebanon President Joseph Aoun says aiming to end hostilities with Israel talksLebanese President Aoun announced planned talks with Israel to end hostilities and occupation, despite strong rejection from Hezbollah. The...
21 Apr, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Is Israel replicating Gaza's 'Yellow Line' in south Lebanon?In a strategic response to recent tensions, Israel has created a security zone known as the 'Yellow Line' in southern Lebanon, coinciding w...
20 Apr, 2026, 08.36 PM IST
Rajnath Singh's Germany visit focus: Defence Industry coop, weapons' coproductionIndia and Germany are set to sign a defence industrial cooperation roadmap. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit will focus on joint deve...
19 Apr, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Germany to boost defence ties; first visit in 7 yearsAccording to the Ministry of Defence (MoD), discussions will focus on enhancing defence industrial collaboration, strengthening military-to...
19 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST