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Turks up in arms over killing of stray cat
On January 1 Ibrahim K. was caught on a security camera kicking to death a stray cat named Eros
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Obscure trust links India's top businesses with Modi's election war chest
Prudent Electoral Trust raises $272m since 2013, donating roughly 75% to BJP, 10 times higher than Congress
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Government panel recommends India hold simultaneous state, national elections
Report will not affect the upcoming elections as a 'one nation, one election' law will have to be passed
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Israeli tank strike killed 'clearly identifiable' Reuters reporter - UN report
UNIFIL report says no fire exchanged across Israel-Lebanon border for over 40 minutes before Israeli tank fired
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US, UN express concern about India's religion-based citizenship law
Indian government moves to implement Citizenship Amendment Act, criticised for discriminating against Muslims
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In Afghanistan, women and children bearing worst of hunger crisis
Nearly 16m Afghan people in acute food insecurity, including 3.5m people at emergency levels, according to UN’s WFP
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China Development Bank's ex-vice president under probe
Authorities launch investigation against Li Jiping over severe violations of discipline
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Japanese firm Space One's Kairos rocket explodes on inaugural flight
The 18-metre (59 ft) rocket exploded five seconds after lifting off, leaving behind a large cloud of smoke
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Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war
Putin's nuclear warning came alongside another offer for talks on Ukraine
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Biden, Trump clinch nominations, kicking off bruising presidential rematch
Biden needed 1,968 delegates to win the nomination, and he passed that number on Tuesday night
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Pirates hijack Bangladesh-flagged cargo vessel in Indian Ocean
All 23 crew members held hostage, Bangladeshi official confirms
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First Gaza aid ship leaves Cyprus as Palestinians on brink of famine
Charity ship Open Arms seen sailing out of Larnaca port in Cyprus, towing a barge containing flour, rice and protein
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EU to mull measures against Iran over possible missile transfers to Russia – draft
Sources say Iran provided Russia with a large number of powerful surface-to-surface ballistic missiles
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India-made fighter jet Tejas crashes for first time; pilot ejected safely
Tuesday's crash breaks the jet's safety record since its first test flight more than two decades ago
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Sporadic protests in India over contentious citizenship law
In Assam, protesters burnt copies of the law and shouted slogans
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India rejects China's objections to Modi's visit to Himalayan border state
Last year, China ratcheted up tensions with India by giving Chinese names to 11 locations in Arunachal Pradesh
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Russia, Iran and China to hold naval drills
Joint exercises, called 'Maritime Security Belt - 2024', will involve warships and aviation
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India’s Agni-5 can carry multiple nuke warheads
India has previously test-fired multiple Agni-5 missiles, developed by India's DRDO
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Proliferating ‘news’ sites spew AI-generated fake stories
Propaganda-spewing websites relied on armies of writers, but AI tools now offer a faster way to fabricate content
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India to enact divisive citizenship law
Law grants Indian nationality to minorities who entered India from Pakistan but not if they are Muslims
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India's top court orders SBI bank to share political donors' names by Tuesday
Supreme Court on Feb 15 had scraped 7-year-old donation system to political parties, deeming it unconstitutional
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China ready to work with Pakistan: Wang
'We send our warm congratulations to Mr Zardari on assumption as president,' says Chinese foreign ministry spokesman
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Palestinians prepare for Ramazan in the shadow of Gaza war
Police deployed in Old City in Jerusalem, where worshippers are expected every day at Al Aqsa mosque compound
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India says Europe trade group commits to $100b 15-year deal
India is the EFTA grouping's fifth-largest trading partner after EU, US, Britain and China
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Death toll from Indonesia flash floods, landslides jumps to 21
7 still missing, as tens of thousands of people flee to temporary government shelters on Sumatra, say officials
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India election official quits before vote-date announcement
Arun Goel's resignation leaves ECI with only one of its three mandated officials in their posts to conduct election
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Pope says Ukraine should have 'courage of the white flag' of negotiations
"Do not be ashamed of negotiating, before things get worse," said Francis
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Pragmatism takes centre stage at China's NPC
It is essential to recognise the nation’s capacity for long-term planning
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India to continue deporting Myanmar nationals who fled fighting
On Friday, Indian authorities deported first batch of Myanmar nationals who had entered India 'illegally'
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Houthis target bulk carrier, US destroyers in Red Sea
US Navy ships and aircraft shot down 15 UAVs by the Houthis in the Red Sea area, say US CENTCOM
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Indian cop who kicked men during Muslim prayer suspended
Police officer caught on video kicking several men during Friday prayers in national capital
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Turkey's Erdogan says March election will be his final, state media reports
Erdogan was re-elected for a five-year term during hotly contested elections in May 2023
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India says it uncovers trafficking racket duping people into fighting for Russia in Ukraine
CBI's criminal case says that some of the men were also offered admission to "dubious private universities" in Russia
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UN experts urge India to end attacks on minorities
Since Modi took office in 2014, India has seen numerous outbreaks of violence between Hindus and Muslims
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'It hurts': Gaza war robs Muslim world of Ramazan joy
While international mediators were hoping for a truce in time for Ramazan, no breakthrough had come by Friday
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Pakistan rejects as ‘flawed’ UNSC reform proposal
Plan, presented by India, proposes the council’s membership from 15 to 25-26
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SITUATIONER: Pragmatism takes center stage at China's ‘two sessions’
Amid global uncertainties, Chinese leadership articulates comprehensive vision of wide-ranging domestic, int'l issues
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US backs peaceful Pakistan, India ties
Miller say two countries should determine character of dialogue
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NYPD celebrates ‘Pakistan Heritage and Resolution Month’
Ambassador Khan says event reflects strength of decades-long Pak-US relations
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Indians killed in Ukraine were forced to fight for Russia, families say
Several Indian men lured to Russia with job promises forced into combat, families say
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Five Pakistanis executed for murdering Bangladeshi guard in KSA
Perpetrators were brought before a competent court, found guilty, and subsequently sentenced to death
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From Iceland to NZ: Mapping the extremes of Ramazan fasting times worldwide
Fasting spans between 10 to 18 hours, with geographical location playing pivotal role in determining length of fast
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Israel says South Africa exploiting World Court on behalf of Hamas
'Absurd to keep saying that South Africa is acting on behalf of Hamas,' says South African government spokesperson
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Indian navy rescues crew after ship hit by missile in Gulf of Aden
Barbados-flagged Bulk Carrier MV True Confidence reportedly 'hit by a drone/missile' on Wednesday, says navy
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India's Modi visits Kashmir, first time since special status cut
India PM says "dynastic politics" limited the region's potential
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Israeli tank in 'likely scenario' fired machine gun at reporters after deadly shelling, report finds
This incident strongly indicates intentional targeting, as confirmed by investigations
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Chinese FM urges US to honor commitments on bilateral ties
China supports Palestine in becoming a full member of the United Nations, says FM Yi
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China calls war in Gaza 'a disgrace to civilisation'
FM Yi calls on int’l community to ensure immediate ceasefire, make humanitarian relief moral responsibility
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Nikki Haley ends White House bid, clearing path for a Trump-Biden rematch
Said it was likely Trump would be the Republican nominee but did not endorse him
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China urges US to stop using Philippines as a pawn to destabilise South China Sea
Also calls on Philippines to refrain from being manipulated by the United States


















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