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‘Flagged our concerns to the US’: MEA on H-1B visa appointment delays

India on Friday said it is ‘actively engaging’ with Washington to ease rescheduling issues as Indians face prolonged delays amid tighter scrutiny of the H-1B programme Go to Source Read More

Explosion at mosque in Syria’s Homs kills three, injures five

The blast took place inside the Imam Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in the Wadi al-Dahab neighbourhood, a predominantly Alawite area Go to Source Read More

‘Matter of great concern, worrisome’: India condemns lynching of 2 Hindu youth in Bangladesh

India condemned the lynching of two Hindu men in Bangladesh, expressing serious concern over continued attacks on minority communities amid growing political unrest in the neighbouring country. Read More

Global Growth Forecast 2026: India Leads as US, Europe and China Face Slower Expansion

As the world edges into 2026, economists foresee neither collapse nor boom—only a slow grind marked by weak growth, easing inflation, and persistent geopolitical disruptions. Read More

14 injured in stabbing and liquid spray attack in Japan; suspect in custody

At least 14 people were injured in a stabbing attack at a factory in central Japan on Friday, during which an unidentified liquid was reportedly sprayed. Read More

Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak convicted of abuse of power in second 1MDB trial

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has been found guilty in his second major trial linked to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal. Read More

Cambodia accuses Thailand of ‘ruthless’ air strikes as border peace talks continue

Cambodia has accused Thailand of launching “ruthless” air strikes near their disputed border, even as officials from both countries continue talks aimed at easing tensions and ending the latest round of violence. Read More

Zelenskyy says he will meet Trump in ‘near future’, hopes for peace breakthrough ‘before New Year’

Ukrainian President Zelensky has said he plans to meet US President Donald Trump in the near future, as Kyiv steps up diplomatic efforts with Washington to push for an end to the war with Russia, raising hopes that progress could be made before the N Read More