Tag Archive: World / International

Netanyahu Stresses Stronger India Ties to Broaden Israel’s Strategic Options

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stressed strengthening ties with India, Latin America and other partners amid concerns over a possible future shift in US policy toward Israel.

Bangladesh to act after Muhammad Yunus heckled at New York airport

Muhammad Yunus faced protests at New York’s JFK airport on October 12, 2026. Bangladesh says it will identify those involved and pursue legal action.

Plane Denied Israel Landing Over Indonesian Pilot, Report Says, Later Cleared

A report says an aircraft was not allowed to land in Israel because an Indonesian pilot was on board, and was cleared only after the pilot was changed.

Four arrested in Bangladesh over alleged defacement of Tagore mural

Police in Dhaka have arrested four people over an alleged attempt to deface a Rabindranath Tagore mural outside Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy.

Trump Upset Over Missing Nobel, Says He Stopped Eight Wars

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed anger over not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, claiming he helped stop eight wars and deserved recognition for each.

Will Pakistan Join War Against Houthis Amid Saudi Defence Ties?

Questions are being raised over Pakistan’s defence cooperation with Saudi Arabia and whether it could join action against Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

Meloni wins Italy electoral law vote after threatening to resign

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni secured approval for a major electoral law change after warning she would resign if the bill failed.

Trump again seeks Nobel Peace Prize, claims he ended eight wars

US President Donald Trump again claimed the Nobel Peace Prize, saying he helped resolve eight wars and saved millions of lives.

Job scam accused flee with phones of 59 women in Karachi

In Karachi, Pakistan, police say 59 women were allegedly cheated on the pretext of jobs and their mobile phones were taken from a farmhouse in Gadap.

US House honors Captain Smit Machhar for courage during flight incident

The US House of Representatives has honored Indian pilot Captain Smit Machhar for courage during the Flydubai Flight 1073 incident.

British Airways jet drops 28,000 feet in nine minutes, avoids disaster

British Airways flight BA295 from London to Chicago dropped nearly 28,000 feet in about nine and a half minutes before safely returning to Heathrow.

Afghanistan’s Wakhan road to China raises strategic concerns for India

Afghanistan has inaugurated the 121-km Wakhan Corridor road to China’s Xinjiang, prompting discussion on regional connectivity and India’s strategic concerns.

Imran Khan Supporters March Towards Islamabad After Talks Fail

Thousands of supporters of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have begun marching towards Islamabad after negotiations between his Pakista...

Omani Co-Pilot’s Alleged Plot to Crash Plane Into Building Revealed

Reports say Omani co-pilot Hammam al-Hammami allegedly planned to seize control of a Flydubai flight and crash it into a building or aircraft.

Netanyahu warns of heavy price after Flydubai cockpit attack incident

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned of a “very heavy price” if investigators find the Flydubai cockpit attacker was sent by someone.

UN Event Discusses Regional Terrorism, Questions Raised Over Pakistan’s Role

Regional terrorism and Pakistan’s role were discussed at a UN Geneva event on terrorism and human rights, with speakers raising issues of militant groups, minorities and EU ties.

Kuwaiti oil tanker attacked in Hormuz, five Indians rescued safely

Five Indian nationals aboard the Kuwait-flagged crude oil tanker MT Kazimah III were safely rescued after a projectile attack in the Strait of Hormuz.

BAPS cleared in Eiffel Tower row, operations chief to resign

New details have emerged in the Eiffel Tower controversy involving a BAPS delegation, women employees, an internal probe and the resignation of the operating company’s chief.

PM Modi praises pilot Smit Machhar’s bravery after Flydubai incident

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Flydubai Indian pilot Captain Smit Machhar for his bravery after a serious cockpit security incident on flight FZ1073.

Eiffel Tower chief to step down amid delegation visit row

Jean-François Martins, linked to the operation of the Eiffel Tower, is preparing to step down as controversy emerges over a Hindu delegation’s visit.