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Putin Speaks With Leaders Of Israel And Iran, Offers Mediation Amid Regional Tensions

The Kremlin said that during Vladimir Putin’s call with Benjamin Netanyahu, Moscow reiterated its “readiness to continue its mediation efforts. Read More

India set to ease defence FDI norms to attract global manufacturers: Report

India is considering a major overhaul of its defence investment rules, with plans to relax foreign ownership limits to attract global defence firms and strengthen domestic manufacturing, according to a Reuters report citing government sources. Read More

Gulf allies scramble to avert US-Iran clash as Tehran unrest continues

Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Oman press US to hold back from Iran strikes amid deadly Tehran protests, launching 72 hour diplomacy to cool rhetoric as Pentagon shifts carrier group to Middle East and bases go on alert. Read More

‘Intense pressure’: Greenland foreign minister breaks down on live TV amid Trump’s takeover threats | WATCH

Greenland’s foreign minister became emotional while speaking about the growing pressure faced by the Arctic island after repeated remarks by US President Donald Trump about taking over the autonomous Danish territory. Read More

Sara Discaya scandal busts the open secret of Philippines inured to corruption

The government estimates that as much as 70 per cent of flood-control funds may have been lost to corruption in recent years. That translates into over 100 billion pesos ( around $1. Read More

Sheikh Hamdan invites UAE residents to mark ‘Day of Solidarity’, this Saturday

sheikh Hamdan/ Image: X This Saturday, the UAE will celebrate the Day of Solidarity, highlighting the courage, unity, and determination of its people. Residents are invited to join a nationwide moment of remembrance and pride. Read More

China’s economic slowdown, not Trump’s trade war main worry for US businesses: Survey

The top concern of American businesses for 2026 is not President Donald Trump’s trade war but the economic slowdown in China, according to a survey. Read More

Kremlin Calls European Push For Dialogue With Russia On Ukraine War ‘Positive’

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Moscow had taken note of statements made by several European leaders in recent days suggesting renewed engagement with Russia. Read More

China and Canada announce tariffs relief after a high-stakes meeting between Carney and Xi

Just now ShareSave Laura Bicker,Beijing , Suranjana Tewari,Singapore , Koh Ewe,Singaporeand Jessica Murphy,Toronto ShareSave Reuters Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Canadian PM Mark Carney have announced lower tariffs, signalling a reset Read More

Beware of honey trap, China warns defence officials after govt employee jailed for espionage

The National Administration of State Secrets Protection has published an article on its social media account about how personnel in the military are increasingly falling victim to honey trapping by foreign intelligence agencies Go to Source Read More

Investors pile into global equities as funds log biggest inflows in 15 weeks

Easing US inflation bets on rate cuts fuel risk appetite; the US leads inflows, while bonds and emerging markets also attract money. Read More

Trump’s next move unclear, UNSC holds emergency meeting over Iran amid deadly protests

An emergency UN Security Council meeting on Iran has brought renewed global attention to Tehran’s handling of nationwide protests, highlighting sharp divisions among major powers even as uncertainty remains over how far the United States is willing t Read More