Topic: World / International

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.

PoK protesters demand LoC fencing removed, routes to India reopened

Protesters in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir demanded removal of LoC fencing and reopening of old routes to India at a rally in Mandhol village.

Myanmar airstrike in Rakhine kills 49, leaves 58 others injured

At least 49 people were killed and 58 injured in a military airstrike near a market in Myanmar’s western Rakhine state on Monday.

Netanyahu makes unannounced UAE visit, meets President Mohammed bin Zayed

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made an unannounced UAE visit and met President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, a senior Israeli official told Reuters.

Shehbaz Sharif Avoids Questions on Hafiz Saeed During UN Visit

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif did not respond to journalists’ questions on terrorism and Lashkar-e-Taiba chief Hafiz Saeed during his UN visit in New York.

Trump hosts state dinner for Xi Jinping, Melania plans menu

US President Donald Trump hosted a state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan at the White House, with Melania Trump leading menu preparations.

Xi Jinping to visit US after 11 years, meet Trump

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the United States from September 23 to 25, 2026, and meet US President Donald Trump in Washington.

Türkiye-backed drone unit in Bangladesh draws India’s close security attention

Reports of growing Bangladesh-Türkiye defence cooperation, including a planned drone unit in Bogura, have brought regional security developments into focus for India.

NATO countries prepare for possible Russia clash, plan higher spending

NATO’s European members are strengthening military preparedness and defence capabilities amid the Ukraine war and possible future confrontation with Russia.