Manipur: 14 Kuki hostages released almost after 27 daysManipur: Fourteen Kuki hostages were released in Manipur after 27 days. The United Naga Council facilitated their handover to authorities. ...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
An Israeli airstrike on southern Lebanon kills Lebanese troops days after ceasefireAn Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon has claimed the lives of several Lebanese soldiers, including a high-ranking officer. This inciden...
06 Jun, 2026, 01.55 PM IST
Cuba crisis: After power outages of up to 22 hours a day, shortages of tap water, U.S now imposes sanctions on President, Raul Castro, family membersWhile Cuba has been under a US trade embargo since 1962, President Donald Trump has drastically ramped up pressure in recent months.
05 Jun, 2026, 05.39 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Elizabeth Taylor: 'I adore wearing gems, but not...'-Hollywood icon's timeless lesson on beauty, possession, and appreciating lifeQuote of the Day: Elizabeth Taylor, a Hollywood icon, left a lasting impression with her wisdom. Her quote on gems highlights that true bea...
03 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
Multiple nuclear operations in Iran have now halted amid ongoing conflict: IAEA chiefDirect talks between Israel and Lebanon continue in Washington amid ongoing hostilities. International observers watch regional nuclear sec...
03 Jun, 2026, 08.15 AM IST
America's subpar diplomats aren't the world's only choiceThe United Nations, once a global peace beacon, now struggles for relevance. Superpower politics and a decline in multilateralism have dimi...
31 May, 2026, 01.34 PM IST
West Asia War: US-Iran draft 60 day-truce extension, all eyes on Trump nod, says US official; Tehran denies claimsA fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran is reportedly extended for 60 days. Formal talks on Tehran's nuclear program are set...
28 May, 2026, 11.59 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
Strait of Hormuz closure chokes trade and aid for AfghanistanAfghanistan's trade routes are severely disrupted. Conflicts in the Middle East and border closures with Pakistan have crippled businesses ...
27 May, 2026, 11.34 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
Quote of the day by Audrey Hepburn: 'Since the world has existed, there has been injustice. But it is one world, the more so as it becomes...' - life lessons on compassion, social service and why helping others is human responsibility by Charade and Wait Until Dark actressQuote of the day by Audrey Hepburn: Audrey Hepburn's quote highlights the enduring presence of injustice and the amplified awareness of glo...
22 May, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
Hormuz closure could trigger 'agrifood shock', price crisis within a year, FAO warnsA critical warning from the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization highlights a looming global food price crisis. The closure of ...
20 May, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
Manipur's economic blockade over hostage crisis continues as Kuki and Naga demand release of hostagesOver 2,000 trucks are stranded in Manipur as an economic blockade enters its fifth day. The blockade stems from a hostage crisis following ...
20 May, 2026, 12.10 AM IST
Ebola outbreak, but no vaccine; WHO declares international emergency over rare strain spreadThe World Health Organization has declared an international health emergency for the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and...
19 May, 2026, 10.50 AM IST
Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh backs church-led peace bid amid hostage crisis tensionsManipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh praised church leaders for their efforts to de-escalate the crisis following the killing of t...
19 May, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
Drones, bullets and cartel warfare fuel an invisible displacement crisis in MexicoElderly residents like Maria Cabrera are forced to flee their homes in Tula, Mexico, due to escalating cartel violence. Drone attacks and b...
16 May, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Tens of millions risk hunger as Hormuz standoff blocks fertiliser, UN official saysA UN task force warns that tens of millions face hunger if fertilizers are blocked from the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's retaliation for a US-I...
11 May, 2026, 07.46 PM IST