EAM S. Jaishankar begins his France, Luxembourg visit

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has begun a six-day official visit to France and Luxembourg as India looks to strengthen its engagement…

Earth closest to Sun today, yet winter continues

Today, the Earth quietly reached perihelion,  the point in its orbit when it is closest to the Sun. Our planet was about…

US strikes trigger explosions in Venezuela’s capital

Early Saturday, the Venezuelan capital Caracas was shaken by multiple explosions and the sound of low-flying aircraft, sparking panic across the city.…

Baloch leader writes to Jaishankar, flags China troop risk

A Baloch nationalist leader has warned that China may deploy its troops in Pakistan’s Balochistan province in the near future, calling it…

India, Pakistan exchange nuclear, prisoner lists

On January 1, 2026, India and Pakistan carried out their yearly exchange of important information, sharing lists of nuclear facilities and civilian…

Hindu man in Bangladesh survives attack, jumps into pond

A 50-year-old Hindu businessman narrowly escaped death after a brutal mob attack in Shariatpur, Bangladesh, on New Year’s Eve. The victim, Khokon…

Swiss Ski Resort blast kills 40

Early on 1 January 2026, a powerful explosion ripped through Le Constellation, a popular bar in the luxury ski resort town of Crans-Montana,…

Trump pulls national guard from Chicago, LA and Portland

President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of National Guard troops from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, marking a retreat from one…

Quad envoys hold rare meeting in Beijing

In a rare and closely watched diplomatic move, the ambassadors of the four Quad countries, India, the United States, Australia and Japan, …

Russia shows video of alleged drone attack on Putin home

Russia has released video footage which it claims shows a Ukrainian drone shot down near a residence used by President Vladimir Putin,…