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Ethiopian volcano subsides, leaving disruptions and canceled flights across region
The long-dormant Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia subsided on Tuesday evening, after a weekend eruption that caused widespread destruction in nearby villages.
Deadly H5N1 reaches Antarctica as climate change alters wildlife patterns
A recent study has revealed that the H5N1 bird flu virus has now reached Antarctica, a region previously considered isolated from such diseases.
US to designate Muslim Brotherhood as 'foreign terrorist organization'
United States President Donald Trump has ordered the process of designating branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon, and Jordan as "terrorist" organizations, AFP reported.
Dubai-based drug lord behind ₹2,500cr cocaine smuggling operation arrested
Pawan Thakur, a Dubai-based drug trafficker, has been arrested and will be deported to India soon, NDTV reported, quoting sources.
China denies claims Arunachali woman was harassed at Shanghai airport
China has denied allegations of harassment against an Indian woman by immigration officials at Shanghai airport.
Italy's 'Mrs Doubtfire': Man impersonates dead mother to claim pension
In a bizarre case reminiscent of the movie Mrs Doubtfire, an unemployed 56-year-old man in Italy has been accused of impersonating his deceased mother to collect her pension benefits.
5.5-magnitude earthquake strikes Japan's Kyushu region
A magnitude 5.5 earthquake struck Japan's Kyushu region on Tuesday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) reported.
'Religious fascism' emerging: Baul singer's arrest in Bangladesh sparks outrage
The recent arrest of popular baul singer Abul Sarkar in Bangladesh has triggered a major controversy.
Thai woman found alive in coffin hours before cremation
In a bizarre turn of events, a 65-year-old woman in Thailand was found alive inside her coffin, just before she was to be cremated.
Home deadliest for women; one killed every 10 minutes: UN
A new report by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and UN Women has revealed that every day, every 10 minutes, a woman is killed by someone she knows.
US's 28-point peace plan for Ukraine revised to 19
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that recent peace talks in Geneva have produced a more concise and actionable proposal to end Russia's invasion.
'Kill' chants, Indian flag desecrated at 'Khalistan referendum' in Ottawa
An unofficial "Khalistan Referendum" was held in Ottawa, Canada, on Sunday by the Sikhs for Justice (SFJ), a group banned in India under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA).
Israeli PM Netanyahu cancels India visit after Delhi blast
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his planned visit to India, citing security concerns, Israeli media reported.
Pakistani forces bomb Afghanistan province; 10 killed, including 9 children
Afghan authorities have accused Pakistani forces of bombing a house in Khost province, killing nine children and a woman.
Ethiopia volcano erupts after 10,000 years; IndiGo diverts flight
An IndiGo flight was diverted from its route due to the eruption of the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia. The volcanic eruption, which is one of the most remarkable events in the region's recorded history, occurred after nearly 10,000 years.
Toxic runoff from 2,400 mines endangers Mekong; millions at risk
A new study by the United States-based Stimson Center has revealed alarming levels of pollution in major rivers across Southeast Asia.
Who was Hezbollah leader Tabatabai, killed in Israeli airstrike?
The assassination of Haytham Ali Tabatabai, the chief of staff of Hezbollah, has plunged the Israel-Lebanon border into renewed tensions.
How will Canada's overhaul of citizenship rules benefit Indians?
Canada is set to overhaul its citizenship laws, making them more inclusive. The changes are expected to benefit thousands of Indian-origin families.
Germany introduces conscription Bill toward building Europe's strongest army
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has set an ambitious goal of creating Europe's strongest army. The plan comes after years of neglect in the country's military.
JFK's granddaughter says she has a rare, terminal cancer
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of former US President John F Kennedy, has revealed her terminal cancer diagnosis.
Arunachal-born UK woman detained, harassed in Shanghai over passport
Pema Wangjom Thongdok, a UK resident originally from Arunachal Pradesh, has accused Chinese immigration officials of detaining and harassing her at Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Canada orders deportation of Indian grandfather for harassing schoolgirls
Jagjit Singh, a 51-year-old Indian national visiting Canada on a six-month visitor visa, has been convicted of criminally harassing two teenage girls outside their school.
3 killed in suicide attack at Pakistan's paramilitary force headquarters
Three suicide bombers attacked a paramilitary force headquarters in Pakistan's northwestern city of Peshawar, according to local media reports. At least three security personnel were killed and several others were injured, local media reported.
New X feature exposes many US MAGA accounts as foreign-based
Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly Twitter) has introduced a new feature that shows the country of origin for user accounts.
'Maybe we would have run away...': Ramaphosa's banter with Modi
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, while speaking to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, admitted that hosting the G20 summit was a more challenging task than expected.
'UNSC reforms no longer an option, but necessity': PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday emphasized the need for reforms in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
French Navy rebuts Pakistan media's Rafale losses claim
The French Navy has strongly rejected claims by Pakistani media that it confirmed Pakistan's air superiority over India during the May 2025 conflict.
Why international airlines are canceling flights in Venezuela
Several international airlines have canceled their flights departing from Venezuela.
Indian student enrollment in US down 10%: What's the reason?
Indian student enrollment in United States master's and doctoral programs fell by 9.5% in the 2024-25 academic year, according to the Open Doors report 2025.
'Indian values can drive progress': Modi's 6 initiatives at G20
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed six new global development initiatives at the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg.
Hamas has terror network in Europe for 'on-command' attacks: Mossad
Israel's intelligence agency, Mossad, has claimed that Hamas has established an operational network across Europe.
'Zelenskyy can fight...': Trump's warning on Ukraine peace deal
United States President Donald Trump has said that his peace plan for the Russia-Ukraine war is not a "final offer" to Kyiv.
Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress, Trump calls her 'traitor'
United States Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced her resignation from the House of Representatives.
Modi announces Australia-Canada-India tech, innovation partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced a new trilateral partnership in technology and innovation with Australia and Canada.
Why French president Emmanuel Macron thinks G20 is 'at risk'
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the G20 group of major world economies is "at risk" due to its inability to resolve international crises.
Modi proposes 3 initiatives at G20 Leaders' Meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the G20 Leaders' Meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, proposed four major initiatives to reshape global development.
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro taken into police custody
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into federal police custody on Saturday, ending months of house arrest, , quoting his lawyer.
Modi pitches 4 major global initiatives at G20
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has proposed four new global development initiatives at the G20 Leaders's Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Worrying: Over 40 glacial lakes in Nepal might burst soon
Nepal is facing a major threat from its glacial lakes, with experts identifying 42 of them as being at high risk of bursting.
US pushing Ukraine to sign peace deal by Thanksgiving
The United States is reportedly pressuring Ukraine to sign a peace proposal with Russia by Thanksgiving, or risk losing American support in its conflict with Moscow, The Washington Post reported.