Afghan Taliban appoint first envoy to India since return to power
The move comes as India seeks leverage amid strained Pakistan–Afghanistan relations Afghanistan’s Taliban government has appointed their first senior official…
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Trump threatens 25% US tariffs on countries doing business with Iran
Warning comes as Iran faces its biggest anti-government protests in years and Washington weighs its response President Donald Trump said…
Spain makes record cocaine seizure at sea, intercepts ship with 10 tonnes
Cameroon-flagged vessel from Brazil raided; 9,994 kg of cocaine found in salt shipment This undated handout photo released on January…
Venezuela says 116 political prisoners released
Prisoner releases were announced under pressure from Trump, who says US is “in charge” of Venezuela Evelis Cano, mother of…
UK launches investigation into X over AI chatbot Grok’s sexualised deepfakes
Grok is facing international backlash for allowing users to create and share sexualised pictures A Downing Street spokesperson added: “We…
'No conversations' with US, says Cuban president after Trump threats
Trump urges Cuba to “make a deal,” vows to cut off Venezuelan oil and money after Maduro raid Diaz-Canel retorted…
Indian rocket loses control after liftoff in latest setback to ISRO
Flew for most of its mission before an unexpected disturbance forced it off course An Indian rocket carrying 16 payloads,…
Australia tightens student visa scrutiny, moves India to top risk tier
Pakistan stays in AL3 as Canberra cites ‘integrity issues’ in South Asian visa overhaul Australia has tightened integrity checks for…
Myanmar votes in second phase of junta-run election
Analysts say the junta is attempting to launder its image, aiming to improve diplomatic relations After ruling for five years,…
Violence, airstrikes sweep Syria, Lebanon
Men walk towards a destroyed vehicle following a ceasefire in the Kurdish-majority Ashrafiyeh neighbourhood of Aleppo. Photo: AFP WASHINGTON: The…