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Social media blocked in Turkey as Erdogan critics hold protest rallies: Global internet monitor

Access to social media and messaging platforms was restricted in Turkey late Sunday, coinciding with opposition-led rallies in Istanbul, internet watchdog Netblocks said. Read More

Norway voting today: Trump tariff, Ukraine war to decide PM Store’s fate in a tight election

Norwegians voted in a closely watched election where US President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the war in Ukraine have become key factors for Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store’s Labour government. Read More

Smotrich in Delhi: India, Israel clear grounds for FTA with bilateral investment treaty

India and Israel have signed a bilateral investment agreement. The negotiations are also ongoing between the two countries for a free trade agreement. India and Israel on Monday signed a bilateral investment agreement (BIA). Read More

Is Russia’s cancer vaccine ready for use?

A potential breakthrough in the fight against cancer is emerging out of Russia. Scientists say they have developed a vaccine that not only appears safe but has also shown remarkable tumour-fighting ability in early studies. Read More

Why does Taliban minister need UN approval to visit India?

Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, was preparing to travel to India this month in what would have been a landmark visit since the Taliban took over Kabul in August 2021. Read More

How not to ‘turn the page’ with India: Zelenskyy backs Trump’s India tariffs, Ukraine sells weapons to Pakistan

Ukraine’s efforts to improve ties with India have hit a snag after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy backed Donald Trump’s call for steep tariffs on countries doing business with Russia, a move that could directly affect New Delhi. Read More

Nepal: 1 killed, several injured in Kathmandu as massive youth protest erupts over social media ban

At least one person has been killed, and many injuries have been reported in Kathmandu as the police cracked down on youth protesting against government’s corruption and ban on social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Read More

‘Back words by action’: Zelenskyy after Trump threatens phase-2 sanctions as Russia strikes Kyiv

A day after Russia’s biggest air attack against Ukraine since the start of the war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the international community to impose sanctions against Russia. Read More