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PM Modi Holds Talks With Iran’s Pezeshkian on Trade and Regional Issues
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on 31 August 2026, during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek. The...
Bangladesh Considers Potential Role in Mecca Pact as First Meeting Holds in Istanbul
The recent first formal meeting of the Strategic Political and Defence Committee for the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement is taking place in Istanbul. This...
Nepal Flash Flood Rescue Efforts Hampered by Equipment Shortages
Rescue and recovery efforts in Nepal following the devastating flash floods are encountering major obstacles due to a lack of specialised equipment. The floods,...
Japan Seeks 8.9 Trillion Yen Defence Boost for Drones and AI Warfare
Japan is aiming to enhance its military capabilities with a proposed defence budget of 8.9 trillion yen, equivalent to approximately $55.6 billion, for the...
UN Panel States Countries Must Consider Reparations for Slave Trade
The United Nations committee has asserted that countries are legally required to contemplate reparations for the transatlantic slave trade. This obligation, according to the...
SCO Summit Facilitates Bilateral Talks and Regional Diplomacy
The ongoing SCO Summit serves as a significant platform for bilateral discussions between India and various world leaders. High-ranking officials have gathered to deliberate...
Modi Pays Homage to Gandhi and Engages with Friends of India at SCO Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at his memorial in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on Monday. This act was part of his...
Panic Ensues as 18 Individuals Remain Missing Following Northern Cyprus Ferry Capsize
The recent ferry disaster off the coast of northern Cyprus has resulted in at least eight fatalities, with 18 individuals reported missing. The incident...
Nepal Seeks Rescue of 933 Hydropower Workers Amid Flood Crisis
Nepal's rescue efforts are currently focused on locating 933 hydropower workers who have remained uncontactable since August 26. Many of these individuals are believed...
Iran Shoots Down US MQ-9 Reaper Drone Amid Rising Military Tensions
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corp (IRGC) of Iran has reportedly shot down an MQ-9 Reaper drone belonging to the United States. This incident was...
India Enhances Flood Rescue Efforts in Nepal as Death Toll Exceeds 900
India is stepping up its support for Nepal in disaster relief efforts following devastating flash floods that occurred on August 26. The National Disaster...
UAE Intercepts Iranian Drone Amid Rising US-Iran Tensions
The United Arab Emirates has reported that its air force intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters on Monday. This event marks a...