US, China make ‘substantial progress’ on trade deficit after ‘productive’ Geneva talks

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Sunday they reached a deal with China to cut the U.S. trade deficit, describing "substantial progress" in high-stakes talks with Chinese officials but offering no details as two days of negotiations concluded in Geneva.

IMF approves $1 billion loan for Pakistan despite India's objection over terror concerns

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the immediate disbursement of about $1 billion to Pakistan under the ongoing Extended Fund Faci­li­ty, Shehbaz Sharif's office said

‘If I can help, I will be there’: Trump urges India and Pakistan to de-escalate

Trump said the US maintains friendly ties with both India and Pakistan and wants the tensions to come to an end, adding, "If I can do anything to help, I will be there."

Trump announces US ceasefire with Houthis in Yemen after Oman-mediated deal

After Trump made the announcement, Oman said it had mediated a ceasefire deal between the Houthis and the US

Tariffs, trade and sovereignty: 5 key takeaways from Trump and Carney’s high-stakes meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited the White House on Tuesday for his first talks with Donald Trump and bluntly told the US president that Canada would never be for sale.

US and China agree to slash tariffs for 90 days

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says both countries will lower their reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days.

China, US call trade truce, agree to lower reciprocal tariffs by 115% for 90 days

'We have reached an agreement on a 90-day pause,' said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to reporters after the announcement. He added that "both side will move their tariffs down" by 115 percentage points

Kurdish PKK says it will disband and end armed struggle

The PKK announced its dissolution after a congress last week.

Trump offers to mediate on Kashmir: Does India need a middleman?

US President Donald Trump has offered to mediate between India and Pakistan over Kashmir. But India promptly rejected the proposal, asserting that there is 'nothing else to talk about' except the return of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Why does New Delhi remain adamant against third-party involvement?

India great Kohli retires from Test cricket

Legendary India batter Virat Kohli retires from Test cricket with immediate effect.

How the papal conclave, for all its sacred mysteries, became a meme

The conclave sparked unprecedented online interest, with fancams of cardinals.

Argentina's top court finds 80 boxes of Nazi materials in its basement

Postcards, photographs and propaganda material from the Nazi regime have been moved into a secure room.

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan's 'innocent' man leading prayers is US-sanctioned terrorist Hafiz Abdur Rauf

The person that Pakistan claimed to be an 'innocent' man leading prayers for terrorists killed in Operation Sindoor has turned out to be a senior figure in Lashkar-e-Taiba sanctioned, according to details shared by Pakistani military

India-Pakistan top military officials to speak as ceasefire holds

Both nations have ceased hostilities since the announcement of the ceasefire on Saturday but say they remain vigilant.

What does ‘being best’ mean to Melania Trump now?

Melania Trump spoke at a White House event for military mothers on Thursday.

Hamas to release US-Israeli hostage as part of efforts to reach Gaza ceasefire

Edan Alexander, 21, is believed to be the last living captive with US nationality in Gaza.

'This is a tissue': France clarifies after far-right's claim of Macron, others sniffing cocaine

After far-right, pro-Russia accounts circulated a photo with the claim that French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders were sniffing cocaine, France clarified that the thing in the video was a tissue to blow the nose, not cocaine.

From a cell in Europe, Rodrigo Duterte is set to win an election in the Philippines

New York Times: Former president faces international charges of crimes against humanity.

'Characteristic hyperbole': Indian officials on Trump social media post about US role in ceasefire

Indian officials dismiss Trump’s claim of US-brokered India-Pakistan ceasefire as “characteristic hyperbole”, insisting the truce was reached directly between the two nations’ militaries, with no third-party mediation.

‘Cannons for bullets’: PM Modi set Op Sindoor rulebook for Pak actions, officials say ‘new normal’

India has called Pakistan's nuclear bluff with Operation Sindoor, setting a 'new normal' for stronger retaliation against cross-border terrorism, officials said.

PM Modi told JD Vance India’s response will be ‘more forceful, stronger, devastating’ before Pak called for truce

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told US Vice President JD Vance that any Pakistani action would attract a 'more forceful, stronger, and devastating' response. Vance had reached out to Modi to request India to exercise restraint.

White House and Qatar discuss transfer of luxury jet for Air Force One

Qatar says a deal for "temporary use" of the plane is under negotiation, amid media reports of a gift.

4000 miles, 6 small towns: a whistle-stop tour of America

New York Times: A rare, rolling perspective on America’s quieter corners.

Trump to accept $400 million luxury jet from Qatar for Air Force One as a gift

US President Donald Trump's administration plans to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 plane as a gift from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One. The plane would later be donated to Trump’s presidential library after his term ends.

From piety to proxy war: How General Munir embodies Pakistan’s military-jihadi complex

Rawalpindi is facing a crisis, with rumours, talk of coups and General Munir's influence, all tied to its long history

Poland accuses Russia of arson over 2024 shopping centre fire

Donald Tusk says the massive Warsaw blaze was "for sure" ordered by the Russian special services.

Hamas says it will release US hostage Edan Alexander from Gaza

The US envoy has confirmed that he will pick up Edan Alexander.

'Total reset': US announces China trade deal with 'substantial progress' in Geneva

The US and China ended two days of trade talks in Geneva on a positive note, with both sides claiming progress. US President Donald Trump said “great progress” was made and called the the developments a “total reset” in relations.

Zelensky says 'ready to meet Putin' in Turkey after Russia ignores ceasefire demand

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Turkey on Thursday for peace talks. His announcement followed US President Donald Trump’s public call for him to accept Putin’s offer for direct negotiations.

Trump administration in talks with Qatar over plane gift

Qatar's $400m plane gift to Trump sparks constitutional concerns.

Trump heads to Saudi Arabia eyeing more investment in US

As the president goes to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE he wants them to buy more from the States.

The rare disease in a remote town where 'almost everyone is a cousin'

Many children in a Brazil town lost the ability to walk, so one scientist set about discovering why.

Why Burkina Faso's junta leader has captured hearts and minds around the world

Capt Ibrahim Traoré, 37, is portraying himself as a champion of pan-Africanism.

Luxon on the phone with global leaders about Ukraine talks

The prime minister said Russia started the conflict, and it needed to agree to a new ceasefire proposal so negotiations could begin.

BBC team's tense encounter with sanctioned Israeli settler while filming in West Bank

Israeli settler Moshe Sharvit established a so-called 'outpost' in occupied West Bank

Zelenskyy offers to meet Putin ‘personally’ for talks in Turkey

It comes after US President Donald Trump said direct talks were needed.

White South Africans due for US resettlement set to leave

Forty-nine Afrikaners were set to leave Johannesburg for the US on Sunday.

Amber Heard announces birth of twins in Mother's Day post

The US actress reveals that she has welcomed daughter Agnes and son Ocean and is "elated beyond words".

Washington hails ‘substantive progress’ after trade talks with China

Trade talks in Geneva aimed to ease US-China tariff tensions.

Pope Leo appeals for no more war in first Sunday address

The pontiff calls for a "lasting peace" in Ukraine and says he is "deeply hurt" by events in Gaza.

Zelensky challenges Putin to meet him after Trump demands Ukraine-Russia talks

"I will be waiting for Putin in Türkiye on Thursday. Personally," the Ukrainian leader writes after Trump urged him to "have the meeting, now!"

Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns

Chess will be suspended until religious considerations are addressed, a spokesman said.

‘Difficult but useful’: Iran, US conclude 4th round of nuclear talks in Oman

Iran and the United States held a fourth round of negotiations Sunday over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme, just ahead of a visit by President Donald Trump to the Middle East this week..

Over 100 terrorists killed in May 7 Operation Sindoor on nine terror targets: DGMO

100 terrorists killed in Op Sindoor included high value targets such as Yusuf Azhar, Abdul Malik Rauf and Mudasir Ahmed.

Indus Waters Treaty to remain in abeyance until Pakistan ends cross-border terrorism: govt sources

Indus Waters Treaty will be in abeyance as long as terrorism sponsored by Pakistan against India continues: Govt sources.

Three men held over suitcases stuffed with hermit crabs

The suspects are accused of attempting to smuggle 160kg of live crabs out of Japan.

Watch: Crowds cheer as Pope holds first Sunday address

Worshippers packed St Peter's Square as Pope Leo XIV called for an end to global conflicts.

Bangladesh: Hasina's Awami League rejects Yunus govt's move to ban activities of the party

Bangladesh's interim government on Saturday took the decision to ban the activities of the Awami League, the oldest political party in the country

'Operation Sindoor not over:' Govt hints military action on Pak terrorists to be 'new normal', say sources

Sources say that PM Modi gave a free hand to the Indian armed forces to give a befitting reply to Pakistan-based terrorists and the Pakistani army amid the standoff.

Is a ‘reset’ in US-China trade war possible? Will it benefit Trump administration?

China's vice premier has entered the US-China talks on the trade war with a boost from Friday's news that China’s exports rose last month despite the ongoing trade war

What Trump does next on Ukraine is key - and he could go either way

Neither Putin nor Zelensky want to be seen by Trump as the obstacle to peace, writes Frank Gardner.

Autocracy Inc: How dictators are teaming up to undermine democracy

How today's dictators are forging powerful global alliances to weaken democracies from the inside out.

'Will work with you both': Trump offers help to resolve Kashmir issue between India & Pakistan

US President Donald Trump wrote a long post on TruthSocial, lauding India and Pakistan for 'agreeing to a ceasefire'. He also offered to help both nations resolve the 'Kashmir issue'

What is habeas corpus and why might Donald Trump want to suspend it?

It is a safeguard against unlawful imprisonment - but the White House is "actively looking" at pausing it.

How backchannels and US mediators pulled India and Pakistan back from the brink

India and Pakistan agree to a full and immediate ceasefire after days of cross-border strikes.

This Week in Explainers: How India-Pakistan reached the brink of war and then paused

It has been an intense week in the Indian subcontinent. In a 100-hour battle between India and Pakistan, drones and missiles were fired, and air bases were attacked. Now the two sides have agreed to a ceasefire, but it seems shaky. In our weekly wrap, we tell you what unfolded over the last four days

China reminds Pakistan of its ‘long-term interests’, talks global ‘common aspiration’ with India

In the wake of a tense ceasefire between India and Pakistan, China has urged Islamabad to act in line with its “long-term interests” while calling on both neighbours to pursue a comprehensive peace. China seems to have attempted to balance its acts amid recent scrutiny of its pro-Pakistan stance.

Trump lauds 'total reset' in US-China trade relations ahead of 2nd day of talks with Beijing

In a Truth Social post early Sunday, Trump praised the "very good" discussions and deemed them "a total reset negotiated in a friendly, but constructive, manner"

Putin proposes direct talks with Ukraine to 'restart' 2022 peace talks

Russia’s Vladimir Putin has proposed resuming direct peace talks with Ukraine without preconditions. This follows renewed pressure from major European leaders, who backed by the United States, threatened further sanctions if Russia does not comply with a proposed 30-day truce.

'Proud to be young' - Beauty queen, lawyer and Botswana's youngest cabinet minister

Lesego Chombo tells the BBC she was appointed by the president before he had even met her.

Along the Canada border, small-town America feels sting of Trump's trade war

Since the trade war began, crossings between the US and Canada are down some 17%. What has that cost towns such as Port Huron and Michigan?

Fragile truce: Explosions, drone sightings see India issue late-night warning; Pakistan reins in troops

Explosions and drone sightings erupted along the LoC and India-Pakistan border just hours after a ceasefire was announced. India issued a late-night stern warning to Pakistan, prompting Islamabad to urge its ground troops to exercise restraint.

One of Alcatraz's last living inmates on Trump's plan to reopen notorious prison

Charlie Hopkins was imprisoned in Alcatraz in the 1950s, where he spent three "lonely" years.

War is not India's choice, Doval tells Wang Yi who backs Pakistan’s ‘territorial integrity’

In a telephonic conversation with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Y, NSA Ajit Doval conveyed Saturday that India “needed to take counter-terrorism actions” but added that “war was not India’s choice”.

Bangladesh bans deposed PM Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League under anti-terror law

Formed in 1949, the Awami League led the movement for the autonomy of Bengalis in the then East Pakistan for decades and eventually led the Liberation War in 1971.

Soviet-era spacecraft 'likely' to have re-entered Earth's atmosphere

The spacecraft, which launched in 1972 on a mission to Venus, circled Earth for over five decades.

Operation Sindoor rewrites rules of engagement: Mumbai to Pahalgam, justice delivered, history avenged

In a single, decisive action, India sought justice for some of the darkest moments in its recent history, honouring victims and exposing the frailty of a terror network long shielded by the Pakistani state

PM Modi chairs high-level meet after India-Pakistan agree to ceasefire

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a highlevel meeting Saturday evening with top government functionaries, including Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, following the announcement that India and Pakistan have reached an understanding to stop military actions.

If Pakistan has ceasefire with India, it should also be reached with us, says jailed Imran Khan's party PTI

Now that Pakistan has reached a ceasefire with India, the government should also reach a ceasefire with us, said jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party chief Gohar Ali Khan

With IWT in abeyance, Pak will continue to pay for Pahalgam even after ceasefire

Despite the ceasefire, the Indus Water Treaty, which manages the sharing of water resources between the two nations, will remain in abeyance.

9 terror camps hit in 23-minute blitz: India’s Operation Sindoor cripples Pakistan-based terror hubs

With Operation Sindoor, India sent a firm message globally: it will not seek permission to defend its citizens, and those who perpetrate or support terrorism will face consequences, anytime, anywhere.

India, Pakistan, US: What they said on Indo-Pak ceasefire

While the US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire, it was worked out mutually between the two countries

Operation Sindoor: India draws a red line for Pakistan and its terror policy

India’s response to the Pahalgam attack was swift, strategic and unyielding. Operation Sindoor combined surgical military strikes with bold diplomatic and economic measures, sending an unmistakable message: terrorism will not be tolerated.

Pak DGMO called to initiate truce talks, India firm & uncompromising in fighting terror: MEA on ceasefire

EAM S Jaishankar said that India and Pakistan have today worked out an understanding on stoppage of firing and military action.

'India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire': Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump announced that India and Pakistan have agreed to a full and immediate ceasefire.

India, Pakistan to ‘start talks on broad set of issues at neutral site’: Rubio

President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that India and Pakistan have agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after talks mediated by the US.

Pahalgam aftermath: 'Will consider any future terror attack as an 'Act of War,' India warns Pakistan

India has decided that any future act of terror will be considered an "act of war" against India and will be responded to accordingly

Has Pakistan violated US rules by using F-16s against India?

Amid India’s ongoing military standoff with Pakistan, there are reports of Islamabad deploying F-16 fighters for its attacks. But is the neighbouring nation misusing the American-made aircraft? Washington has laid down strict provisions on the use of the jets — the agreement calls for it to be used only for counterterrorism

White House 'actively looking at' suspending habeas corpus

Miller comments come as judges have sought to challenge some recent detentions made by the Trump administration in an effort to combat illegal immigration

Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus

The White House is "actively looking at" suspending the legal right to challenge detention.

These terrorists are 'confirmed' dead in Operation Sindoor on May 7

JeM chief Masood Azhar’s relatives are among five terrorists confirmed dead in Indian forces' precision strike

Ahmed Shareef Chaudhry: Pak ISPR chief is the son of UN-designated terrorist

Ahmed Shareef Chaudhry, the media face of Pakistan's military during tensions with India after Pahalgam terror attack, is the son of Sultan Bashiruddin Mahmood, a UN-designated terrorist and has been a close aide of Osama Bin Laden.

How IMF money helps Pakistan fire drones, missiles, artillery on India

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1 billion bailout to cash-strapped Pakistan. This authorisation comes even as India expressed concerns over the release of funds, stating that they could be misused. In fact, hours after the vote, wherein New Delhi abstained, Jammu-Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah slammed the agency, saying it was 'essentially reimbursing' Islamabad for the ammunition used to devastate border areas in India

Pakistan relents? Pak minister says ready to 'de-escalate' if India doesn’t strike

Pakistan has said it is open to de-escalation if India halts further retaliatory strikes. The statement came after India targeted multiple air bases across Pakistan in response to failed drone and missile attacks on more than a dozen cities along the border.

'No meeting has happened:' Khawaja Asif contradicts Pak military over nuclear body meet

Pakistan Army earlier said that PM Shehbaz Sharif has called on the nuclear body to meet, a claim now rejected by Asif

Jaishankar, Rubio discuss India-Pak tensions as US, Saudi and China call for de-escalation

US, China and Saudi Arabia call for de-escalation as hostilities between India and Pakistan intensify

Airbases battered, Pakistan reaches out to India for de-escalation: Report

After getting its airbases and other military bases hammered, Pakistan has reached out to India for de-escalation, CNN News18 TV reported citing sources

Pakistan fires Fatah-II: What are ballistic missiles? Does India have them?

Pakistan has escalated the attacks against India, launching the Fatah-II aimed at Delhi, which was intercepted by India. The ballistic missile is one of the latest entrants in Pakistan’s arsenal with a range of up to 400 km. But what are these weapons? And what ballistic missiles does India have?

India-Pakistan tensions: Delhi’s IGI Airport issues travel advisory; helicopter services suspended in Uttarakhand

Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) remained fully operational on Saturday, with flights running as usual despite rising tensions between India and Pakistan.

'IMF reimbursing Pakistan terror': J&K CM slams $1billion package, mourns loss of officer

J&K CM Omar Abdullah slams IMF for approving $1 billion package to Pakistan amid growing hostilities with India

No water, no power - Port Sudan reeling after week of attacks

The city, which has escaped the worst of the civil war, has been targeted in a series of bombardments.

India-Pakistan conflict: Marco Rubio speaks to Pak Army Chief Asim Munir

As the hostilities between India and Pakistan escalate, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke to Pakistani Army Chief Asim Munir

G7 nations condemn 'egregious terrorist attack in Pahalgam', urge India, Pak to de-escalate

On Saturday, the Group of Seven nations, also known as the G7, condemned the Pahalgam terror attack and urged both nations to maintain maximum restraint

Raid alert sirens in Amritsar, Pakistan again attempts to target religious site

Tensions remain high along the border as India retaliated after Pakistan's failed drone attacks on western cities. A red alert has been issued again in Amritsar, with residents urged to stay indoors.

Sharif calls meet of nuclear command body after Pak suffers heavy damage in Indian retaliation

In yet another escalation after attacking India with drones, fighter planes, and missiles, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called a meeting of National Command Authority (NCA), the country's decision-making authority on nuclear weapons

Pakistan faces acute fuel shortage, shuts down petrol pumps for 48 hours

Panic has spread in Islamabad after India’s retaliatory strikes on Pakistani air bases. All petrol pumps in the capital have been ordered to shut down for 48 hours amid a fuel shortage.

India inflicts heavy damage on Pak military assets as conflict escalates

India carried out retaliatory strikes early Saturday, hitting Islamabad, Lahore, and Rawalpindi, along with three Air Force bases.

Irony of Pak's Operation 'Bunyan-un-Marsoos': Means 'firm foundation' but it lies shattered

Pakistan has launched Operation 'Bunyan-un-Marsoos' to attack India, which means 'firm foundation', but the foundation appears to have shattered already as India has struck three main airbases of Pakistan.

Chaklala, Murid and Rafiqui: The 3 airbases India targeted in retaliation at Pak military heart

Under Operation Sindoor in response to Pakistan's attacks on India, including on Delhi via a ballistic missile, India struck Nur Khan airbase at Rawalpindi's Chaklala and Murid in Chakwal district and Shorkot in Jhang district

'President Trump wants de-escalation as quickly as possible': White House on India-Pak conflict

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalated, the White House on Friday said that President Donald Trump wants the conflict to "de-escalate as quickly as possible"

Watch: Steve Rosenberg reports from Russia's Red Square on Victory Day

Vladimir Putin leads commemorations as Moscow marks its annual parade.

'No option left other than full blown war', says Pakistan's Khawaja Asif amid escalating tensions with India

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Friday said that Islamabad has "no option left other than full a blown war" in response to what he described as India’s increasingly aggressive posture over the past four days

Watch: Trump misspeaks and calls toy firm Mattel a country

The US president says tariffs are "the most misunderstood thing" in business and threatens more action.

From human shield to health facilities: How Pakistan & its terror networks are mimicking Hamas

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate, here's a look at how Pakistan and its terrorists are using 'civilians as human shields,' taking a leaf out of Hamas's playbook

Pakistan weaponising civil aviation': Indian forces say Lahore, Karachi airports were not closed

India on Friday accused Pakistan of endangering civilian lives by failing to close its civil airspace during an unprovoked and unsuccessful drone and missile attack against multiple Indian cities on Thursday night

Operation Sindoor: India to maintain escalation dominance, de-escalation rests on Pakistan

Under Operation Sindoor that is now in its third day, India will keep the escalation dominance and maintain that de-escalation rests on Pakistan. India will ensure that the cost imposed on Pakistan will be greater than whatever cost Pakistan would try to impose on India.

Three things we learned from Putin's Red Square parade

BC Monitoring's Russia Editor Vitaly Shevchenko reflects on the Victory Day spectacle in Moscow.

Misri says Kartarpur Corridor shut 'till further orders' in view of India-Pak standoff

The closure has stopped Indian Sikh pilgrims from visiting Gurdwara Darbar Sahib in Kartarpur, though Pakistan keeps the corridor open on its side

India hardens diplomatic stance against Pakistan, says it's at war with terrorists

India has ramped up diplomatic offensive against Pakistan following the military conflict, with its Ambassador to the US Vinay Kwatra saying that the country is at war with the terrorists and will bring justice to victims of the Pahalgam terror attack by holding the “lowlifes, subhuman monsters” accountable.

Pakistan tastes double defeat as it drone-attacks Jammu city, all within hours

Tensions between India and Pakistan soared significantly following India's Operation Sindoor on early Wednesday in response to the Pahalgam attack on April 22 that had cross-border linkages and Pakistan's subsequent unsuccessful attempt to attack 15 Indian cities.

'Madrassa students our second line of defence:' Khawaja Asif declares amid standoff with India

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif announced that madrassa students will serve as the country's second line of defence amid standoff with India

'The death cult': Former Lashkar-e-Taiba recruit exposes Hafiz Saeed's hideous design

A former Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative has held the terror group's chief, Hafiz Saeed, responsible for the deaths of thousands of Pakistanis, accusing him of sending young men into a "war of ashes" to serve the political objectives of the state

'Truth on our side': Putin sets eyes on victory over Ukraine day after Trump sought 30-day truce

Moscow's troops occupy a fifth of Ukraine and the three-year offensive killed thousands of people

Zero tolerance for terror: Jaishankar speaks to UK counterpart Lammy ahead of IMF meeting on Pak loans

India has made it clear it will oppose the additional funding to Pakistan at the IMF board meeting, effectively targeting the country's cash-strapped and debt-ridden economy

India-Pakistan tension: 'Asim Munir won't be given a face-saving exit'

As India thwarts Pakistani provocation, top officials in New Delhi reportedly believe that Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir might not get a 'face-saving exit'

You cannot spy against an ally, says Danish PM over reports of US gathering Greenland info

Danish PM Mette Frederiksen criticised US intelligence gathering on Greenland. Denmark summoned the top American diplomat for an explanation.

Setback for Pakistan over Indus Water Treaty, World Bank chief says we're just 'a facilitator'

World Bank President Ajay Banga has clarified that the institution has no role to play in the bilateral issue beyond a facilitator

India recovers China-made PL-15 missile almost intact in 'intelligence coup'

In what is being described as an 'intelligence coup', India has recovered a China-made PL-15 missile fired by Pakistan almost intact

'Didn't intercept Indian drones as...': Khawaja Asif contradicts Pakistan Army in parliament

Khawaja Asif argued that the projectiles fired by India were not intercepted to avoid disclosing the location of Pakistan's air defence units, directly contradicting the Pakistani Army

Akash guards Indian skies: Army, Air Force using made-in-India missile to foil Pak’s air raid attempts

The made-in-India Akash air defence system has emerged as the mainstay of the Indian Army and Air Force in defence against Pakistani missiles

From HQ-9 air defence system to PL-15 missiles, the Chinese-made weapons Pakistan is using against India

Nuclear powers India and Pakistan are clashing again. Islamabad has launched swarms of drones and missiles aimed at India, prompting New Delhi to launch its own counter-fire. This military standoff is also offering the world a first real glimpse at Chinese military technology and its performance. Here’s how

Panic in Pakistan after Operation Sindoor: Govt handle posts loan plea on X, later blames it on hackers

The Pakistani government has said that the official account was "hacked". Reuters also reported that Pakistan’s Ministry of Economic Affairs said it did not tweet" the post on X and claimed that their “X account has been hacked"

Vance, Rubio's stances make one thing clear: US wants India-Pak de-escalation but with no compromise on terror

While US Secretary of State offered mediation, Vice President JD Vance said that the India-Pakistan tensions are none of the US's business. Here's why both stances can be advantageous for India

'I pray for Allah’s mercy for our brothers': Turkey's Erdogan to 'brotherly people of Pakistan'

Erdogan expressed solidarity with Pakistan and said Turkey supported Islamabad’s handling of the situation

Pakistan's doublespeak: It targets Poonch gurdwara, but falsely claims Indian attack on Nankana Sahib

Even as Pakistan bombed the gurdwara in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and attempted to strike Amritsar in Punjab, the Pakistani military lied about India trying to hit Nankana Sahib gurdwara in its Punjab province

‘Peace be with you’: Pope Leo XIV delivers first remarks, read full transcript of the speech

Hours after being elected as the new head of the Roman Catholic Church on Thursday, Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands from the balcony of St Peter's Basilica, delivering his first public speech. Read on for more details.

How India foiled Pakistan’s overnight air attacks with advanced defence systems and blackouts

India successfully intercepted Pakistani missiles, drones and loitering munitions launched across four border states late Thursday. Operation Sindoor’s earlier retaliatory airstrikes on terror camps were met with escalation from Pakistan, but India’s swift military response, blackouts in sensitive zones and strategic retaliation ensured minimal damage

Did India down Pakistan’s AWACS? Why losing this surveillance jet could be a big blow to enemy

Amid an escalating standoff, India reportedly shot down Pakistan’s AWACS, the Airborne Warning and Control System. These surveillance jets are critical to air combat, and losing one of them delivers a big blow to the neighbour

'Pakistan chose to escalate': Indian envoy to UK says Operation Sindoor was 'reasonable'

Indian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Vikram Doraiswami said New Delhi will respond 'proportionally' if Pakistan continues to retaliate

We are at war against Pakistan-backed terrorism: Indian envoy to US reaffirms New Delhi's stance | Watch

Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kawatra said that his country is at war against terrorism backed by Pakistan as tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad escalate

Trump, Starmer formally confirm US-UK trade deal to avert the horrors of tariffs

In a choreographed phone call, US President Donald Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally announced the 'breakthrough' trade deal between the two nations that will now help Britain to avert the Trump tariffs

Global militaries to study India-Pakistan fighter jet battle as tensions between two nations escalate

Experts said the live use of advanced weapons would be analysed across the world, including in China and the United States, which are both preparing for a potential conflict over Taiwan or in the wider Indo-Pacific region

‘That is none of our business’: JD Vance says US will not get involved in India-Pakistan 'war'

US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said the US wants India and Pakistan to ease tensions, but emphasised that the matter is “fundamentally none of our business.”

Did Indian Navy strike Karachi port for first time since 1971? Reports say but no confirmation

Amid escalating hostilities with Pakistan, multiple reports say that India carried out a significant military operation targeting Karachi Port on Thursday night. However, there has been no official statement on such reports

US backs India's stance, reiterates concern of Pakistan's support for terrorism

The US Department of State supported India's stance that Pakistan supports and fosters terrorism. The remarks from the department came shortly after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call with EAM Jaishankar

Robert Francis Prevost becomes first American pope, takes name Leo XIV

White smoke from the Sistine Chapel had billowed into the sky on the cardinals' second day of voting to announce his election in a secret conclave, while the bells of St Peter's Basilica and churches across Rome rang out

'India has been measured in its actions': Jaishankar tells world leaders as tensions with Pakistan escalate

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar spoke to delegates from around the world and maintained one firm stance that India's response to Pakistan has been 'targeted and measured'

Speculations rife over whether India downed Pakistan's JF-17

Pakistani authorities reportedly admitted that two of their JF-17 fighter jets were reportedly downed as tensions between New Delhi and Islamabad escalate. Meanwhile, Pakistani minister has denied the claims

Operation Sindoor: Rubio speaks to Jaishankar and Pak PM Sharif, offers mediation

US State Secretary Rubio spoke to EAM Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss the ongoing situation along the border to urge de-escalation and offer mediation

US playing leading role in easing tensions with India, says Pakistan's Defence Minister Asif

As tensions with India are the highest in many decades, Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that the United States has taken the lead in international efforts to ease tensions

'India had every right to retaliate': Nikki Haley says Pakistan can't play victim card after Pahalgam attack

"Terrorists launched an attack that killed dozens of Indian citizens. India had every right to retaliate and defend itself. Pakistan does not get to play the victim. No country gets a pass for supporting terrorist activity," said Haley in an X post

Big jolt to Pakistan, India says ‘neutralised’ Lahore’s air defence radars, systems

The development comes a day after the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Misri says Pakistan is the one acting in violation of the Indus Water Treaty | Read full text

Misri asserted that India was not in the mood to escalate tensions and added it was merely responding to the original escalation of the 22nd of April, when Pakistan-based terrorists massacred 26 tourists in India's Jammu and Kashmir

'No info on India-Pak NSAs being in contact': MEA on Doval-Malik talk

Misri was responding to a question regarding a claim made by Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar that the two NSAs, Ajit Doval from India and Lieutenant General Asim Malik from Pakistan, had communicated

'Allegation of Pak's Neelum Jhelum dam being attacked a blatant lie, India targeted only terror infra'

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri dismissed Pakistan's claim as a "blatant lie" and added India has only struck "terrorist infrastructure"

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is a man of many blunders: Here's proof

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has held top Cabinet roles for over three decades — but his tenure is increasingly defined by blunders, controversial remarks and diplomatic missteps. From citing social media as evidence to admitting Pakistan’s past support for terror outfits, is this the leadership Pakistan can rely on during times of regional tension?

‘Please save this country:’ Pak senator breaks down in parliament after India’s Operation Sindoor

Indian forces Thursday targeted air defence radars and systems at a number of locations in Pakistan, effectively inflicting damage on its air defence units and taking out an air defence system in Lahore

Are Chinese jets involved in India-Pak conflict? Beijing says 'not familiar with the matter'

China on Wednesday said that it was "not familiar" if the Chinese jets were involved in the India-Pakistan conflict following India's strikes on nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and PoK as part of Operation Sindoor on Wednesday.

As India hits Pakistan's air defence, Shehbaz Sharif holds emergency meeting

After Indian strikes targeted Paksitani air defence systems in response to Pakistan's attempted drone and missile attacks inside India last night, Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is holding an emergency meeting with top civilian and military leaders of the country

Black smoke signals no pope elected in morning conclave votes

Black smoke appeared from a chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican, signaling that the cardinals in the secret conclave had not elected a new pope.

China says it stands alongside Russia against "hegemonic bullying" as Xi meets Putin

In a meeting in the Kremlin, Putin told Xi: "Together with our Chinese friends, we firmly stand on guard of historical truth, protect the memory of events of the war years and counter modern manifestations of neo-Nazism and militarism"

'Every state has a duty...': EU condemns Pahalgam attack, backs India's ‘right’ to act against terror

At a time when tensions beween India and Pakistan are at their highest in decades, the European Union (EU) has condemned the Pahalgam attack and backed India's right to act against terrorists

India intercepts China-made projectile fired by Pakistan: Report

India has recovered two China-made missiles that Pakistan launched at Indian fighter planes during Operation Sindoor, according to a report

Rauf Azhar: IC-814 hijack mastermind and terrorist behind Daniel Pearl's beheading reported killed in Op Sindoor

Azhar's role in orchestrating the 1999 Kandahar hijack facilitated the release of Omar Saeed Sheikh, a key Al-Qaeda operative, who kidnapped and murdered Pearl. The journalist was beheaded in 2002, an execution that shocked the world

Bangladesh heading to Zia-Yunus clash as BNP wants elections in 'quickest possible' time

Amid growing political tensions in Dhaka, former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned from London after four months of medical treatment. Her return is seen as a pivotal moment in the opposition’s push for early elections and the restoration of democratic rule in Bangladesh.

Operation Sindoor is still on, says Rijiju after all-party meet

At an all-party meeting, Union minister Kiren Rijiju has said that Operation Sindoor is still going on

Operation Sindoor aftermath: Pakistan's stock markets bleed, trading halted as Karachi index tanks

On May 7, Pakistan's benchmark equity index, the KSE-100 Index, fell as much as 5.7 per cent, marking its largest drop since 2021, before recovering slightly to a loss of 3 per cent

Al-Qaeda defends Pakistan's terror campaign, parrots Asim Munir's narrative

The statement from AQIS comes after India launched ‘Operation Sindoor’ against terror camps in Pakistan following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which resulted in the deaths of 26 mostly Hindu tourists

Pakistan: After loud explosions, firing heard in Pakistan, causing panic among people

Multiple explosions rocked the city of Lahore in Pakistan, raising speculations on who was behind the blasts. Some eruptions were also heard near Walton Airport in Lahore

Pakistan closes airports in Karachi, Lahore & Islamabad for 'operational reasons'

This decision follows the Pakistani military's report of shooting down Indian drones. The aviation authority stated that the closure is due to "operational reasons"

Pakistan bites dust at UNSC as members seek accountability for Pahalgam terror attack

Pakistan's attempt to spread its propaganda at the international level failed after UNSC kept mum on India-Pak diplomatic row

After Lahore, explosions heard in Pakistan's Karachi amid tensions with India

Local police said the nature of the blast was under investigation and rescue and law enforcement teams were deployed

Bangladesh: Access to internet to be a civil right for the first time

Earlier this week, the interim government held a meeting where the council of advisers approved the drafting of the new ordinance titled ‘Cyber Surokkha Adhyadesh-2025'. This development is in line with the Yunus government's promise to repeal the Cyber Security Act of 2023

Is Iran punching above its weight with India-Pakistan mediation offer?

With little leverage over India and Pakistan, Iran appears to be punching above its weight with the offer of mediation following the Pahalgam attack. But the outreach may not be about mediation at all.

Trump teases 'major trade deal' with a 'big and highly respected' nation, it's UK not China

Shortly after US President Donald Trump teased a trade deal with a 'big nation', reports suggested that America will announce a trade deal with the United Kingdom

Operation Sindoor was in line with UNSC call to 'bring Pahalgam attackers to justice': India

Operation Sindoor was launched by India in response to the recent UN Security Council statement, which called for accountability for those behind the Pahalgam massacre and their supporters.

From Operation Vijay to Operation Sindoor: India’s military operations against Pakistan have evolved

India has conducted at least ten major military operations in response to aggression or terrorism emanating from Pakistan, including Operation Trident (1971), Operation Vijay (1999), Operation Bandar (2019) and most recently, Operation Sindoor (2025). These have involved air, land and naval assets and reflect a steady evolution toward high-precision, targeted counterforce strategies

'It's on social media,' says Pakistan's defence minister on claim of downing Indian fighter jets

#OperationSindoor | Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif continued to spread false claims that the country's military downed Indian fighter jets, attributing his allegations to mere social media posts

NSA Doval speaks to Pakistani counterpart amid high tensions after Operation Sindoor

Indian NSA Ajit Doval held talks with his Pakistani counterpart Lt Gen Asim Malik following India’s Operation Sindoor, which targeted terror camps in Pakistan and PoK

Papal Conclave: Black smoke from Sistine Chapel signals no pope elected on first day of ballot

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday evening, indicating that no pope was elected in the first round of voting. The cardinals will continue voting in the coming days until a new leader of the Catholic Church is chosen.

Operation Sindoor: Pakistan continues shelling at LoC for 2nd day as 15 civilians killed

Pakistani troops continued shelling along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara for the second straight day, targeting civilian areas in Karnah. The escalation follows India’s 'Operation Sindoor', which struck terror camps across the border.

As Shehbaz Sharif warns India of consequences, is Pakistan setting stage for escalation?

As Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif warns India of consequences and Defence Minister Khawaja Asif openly talks of war, Pakistan appears to be setting stage for an escalation. Whether Pakistan really wants an escalation would reflect in its choice of targets in any attack on India.

Pakistan Army's shelling at civilians along LoC a war crime: Defence expert

Since modern international humanitarian law applies based on the existence of hostilities, not on whether a war has been formally declared, Pakistan's actions can be seen through the lens of international conventions on war crime. 

Pakistan will retaliate, says Shehbaz Sharif in address to nation

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday vowed to strike back after India’s attack on nine terror hideouts in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, declaring that New Delhi would "pay" for its actions

India debunks Pakistan's claim of downing fighter aircraft, capturing soldiers

Shortly after the Indian forces' mission against Pakistan terror camps, Islamabad divulged into sharing false information and fake videos. Sometimes even top Pakistani officials joined the propaganda machine

Operation Sindoor hit 9 terror hubs: 4 of Jaish, 3 Lashkar and 2 Hizbul Mujahideen camps

In the 25 minutes long mission, the Indian forces struck 9 terror hubs: 4 of Jaish, 3 Lashkar and 2 Hizbul Mujahideen camps

China's Xi arrives in Moscow in show of support for Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into Moscow on Wednesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin and a pomp-filled visit that Kyiv has made clear it opposes after Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow shortly before he touched down

Watch | Bahawalpur, Muridke... India hits LeT, JeM camps in Pakistan, PoK under Operation Sindoor

Here are the nine terrorist sites belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), and Hizbul Mujahideen that India struck in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK).

‘Fake news, old images’: PIB fact-checks claims that Pakistan downed India’s Rafale aircraft

PIB stated that the widely circulated image is from a 2024 incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-29 fighter jet that crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan

Operation Sindoor: As India strikes at Pakistan’s beating heart of terror, will it set new normal?

By striking at terrorist facilities in Pakistan's Punjab, India has struck at the beating heart of terrorism's soul in Pakistan. India has to make such severe costs a new normal to minimise Pakistan's misadventures.

Three contradictions in Pak PM Sharif's Parliament address over India's Operation Sindoor

In his statement, Shehbaz Sharif made several contradictory claims, reflecting how the Pakistani establishment is attempting to maintain a bold front through disinformation and propaganda tactics

‘Disinformation:’ Indian embassy tears into Chinese tabloid Global Times after Operation Sindoor

The Indian embassy in Beijing has slammed the Chinese Communist Party’s mouthpiece for amplifying “dis-information”

Operation Sindoor: India avenges Pahalgam attack, Pakistan ‘authorises’ response; how world’s reacting

Pakistan’s military said that the Indian attack has resulted in the death of at least 26 "civilians"

India gave Pakistan a fortnight to act against terror infrastructure: Govt’s briefing on Operation Sindoor

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India had intelligence input that these Pakistan-based terrorists were planning more attacks inside Indian territory

Operation Sindoor: ‘As jihad drives Pakistan, India can only impose costs — deterrence is impossible’

As Pakistan's perpetual war on India is driven by a self-consuming jihadist national ideology, it's impossible to ensure deterrence despite military actions like Operation Sindoor. India can only impose costs and make misadventures too costly to be attempted frequently.

Bloodbath at Pakistan Stock Exchange after India’s Operation Sindoor against terror sites

The KSE-100 Index, which tracks the largest companies listed on the Karachi Stock Exchange, fell as much as 5.7 per cent during intraday trade, its steepest single-day drop since 2021

Operation Sindoor briefing: How Pakistan brought 26/11 plotter Sajid Mir 'back to life'

Once declared dead by Pakistan, 26/11 mastermind Sajid Mir was suddenly ‘found alive’ and arrested in 2022. His mention in the Operation Sindoor briefing sheds light on Pakistan’s duplicity in tackling terror and its attempts to dodge global scrutiny

Operation Sindoor: PM Modi defers visit to Croatia, Netherlands, Norway

Earlier, PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh had skipped attending the Victory Day Parade in Moscow amidst tensions along the Line of Control

Pakistan hit and stunned but in denial mode, its army says 'no Indian aircraft came here'

Even as Pakistan claimed to have mounted a counter-offensive to Operation Sindoor, it claimed that no Indian aircraft entered its airspace and no Pakistani aircraft crossed into Indian airspace

Operation Sindoor: Ten family members of Jaish terrorist Masood Azhar killed

Among those killed are Masood Azhar's sister and brother-in-law. The ten people were taken out in Indian strikes targeting Bahawalpur

'We want more Indians': German envoy welcomes homegrown skilled talents

In an insightful conversation with Firstpost, German Ambassador to India, Dr Philipp Ackermann, said that Berlin is looking for more professionals to come from India and raised concerns about the challenges that come with it

Inside the Sistine Chapel, where a new Pope will be elected at the conclave

Under the frescoes painted by Michelangelo, cardinals will elect the successor to Pope Francis at the Sistine Chapel as the conclave begins today. This papal chapel has a long and storied history dating back to the 1400s

Not 9, Indian forces actually targeted 21 in Pak, PoK under Operation Sindoor

Indian forces targeted 21 locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) under Operation Sindoor, not 9 as previously reported, security officials confirmed.

'Ready to refrain,' says Pakistan as India mounts military pressure after Operation Sindoor

Pakistani Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that if India would not undertake another round of strikes, Pakistan would refrain from attacking India

What does China think of Operation Sindoor? The official word is 'restraint'

China urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and put peace and stability first, in its first reaction to Operation Sindoor

'Act of war': Pak PM Sharif on Indian missile strikes on terror targets under Operation Sindoor

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has dubbed Indian strikes on terrorist sites under Operation Sindoor as an 'act of war' and has vowed retaliation

Operation Sindoor: 80 reportedly killed in Indian strikes in Pak, PoK; govt briefing at 10 am

In the Operation Sindoor in response to the Pahalgam attack, India struck nine terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK) and killed around 80 terrorists as per the latest information

8 killed, 25 injured as desperate Pakistan fires at civilian areas after India's Operation Sindoor

Pakistani troops fired heavy shells across the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Karnah area early Wednesday, just two hours after India’s air strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoJK.

'Zero tolerance for terrorism': Jaishankar's message to the world as India conducts Operation Sindoor

In a one-line tweet, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar urged the world to show no tolerance for terrorism after India conducted precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor

Operation Sindoor: Bigger than Balakot, 2016 surgical strike; 9 terror targets hit in Pakistan, PoK

Operation Sindoor is one of India’s biggest counter-terror strikes in recent years. The Indian Armed Forces hit nine terror sites in Pakistan and PoK late Wednesday night in response to the Pahalgam attack.

Operation Sindoor: Several airports shut, flights cancelled after India targets terror camps

Airports were shut and flight operations across several airports in northern and north-western India have been disrupted after India carried out military strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and PoK under ‘Operation Sindoor’.

WATCH: India hits terror bases in Pakistan under Operation Sindoor

Videos of India's missile strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir surfaced on social media early Wednesday, hours after the launch of ‘Operation Sindoor’. However, Firstpost has not independently verified the footage.

Operation Sindoor: India briefs US, Russia, UK & Saudia Arabia on post-Pahalgam strikes in Pakistan, PoK

Senior Indian officials have reportedly informed their counterparts in countries including the United States, Russia, United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia about the steps taken by India

‘Justice is served’: Indian Army on striking terror camps in Pakistan, PoK under Operation Sindoor

In a major counter-terror operation, the Indian Army said 'Justice is served' after carrying out precision strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir early Wednesday under Operation Sindoor.

‘Hope it ends very quickly’: Trump reacts to India’s Operation Sindoor on terror camps in Pakistan

US President Donald Trump urged India and Pakistan to ease tensions and expressed hope that the situation would 'end very quickly'. He called the ongoing the ongoing tensions 'a shame.'

Trump says US to review trade deals, may renegotiate USMCA

President Trump said that he and top administration officials will evaluate potential trade agreements over the next two weeks to determine which ones to approve.

Sudan labels UAE 'aggressor state' for alleged support to RSF, cuts ties in major diplomatic fallout

Sudan's government has consistently accused the UAE of arming the RSF. Defence Minister Yassin Ibrahim alleged that the UAE escalated its involvement by supplying the paramilitary with 'strategic advanced weapons'

'Demand in the world, availability in India': Jaishankar emphasises the need to upgrade Indian talent

While speaking at the launch of the GATI Foundation, External Affairs Minister Dr S.Jaishankar emphasised the need to nurture, expand, deploy and upgrade the talent in India

PM Carney says Canada ‘not for sale’ after 51st state remark; Trump responds ‘never say never’

In a high-level meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Donald Trump said that Canada joining the United States as its 51st state would be a "wonderful marriage."

Bomb blast kills 5 Pakistani soldiers in Balochistan; Baloch Liberation Army claims attack

The attack follows a series of recent incidents in the mineral-rich southwestern province bordering Iran and Afghanistan, where militants have intensified their campaign against security forces

The long road to India-UK trade deal: ETP in 2021 to FTA in 2025

The UK on Tuesday agreed a free trade agreement with India, its biggest such deal since leaving the European Union, after negotiations relaunched in February following US tariff threats.

'Plan for Change': What Modi, Starmer said as India, UK conclude FTA, double contribution convention | Full statement

The India-UK FTA, which covers goods and services, is central to the UK’s “Plan for Change” and is expected to unlock new economic opportunities for both countries

Scotch whisky and more: What will get cheaper after India-UK free trade deal

Britain and India announced Tuesday that they have agreed on a long-stalled free trade agreement that will slash tariffs on Scotch whisky and scores of other products. The deal comes more than three years after negotiations started and stalled under a previous British government.

Germany: Friedrich Merz wins majority in 2nd parliamentary vote to become chancellor

After a historic setback in the first round of parliamentary vote, CDU leader Friedrich Merz won the vote in the second round to become the German chancellor

Russia, Ukraine exchange 205 prisoners of war each as ceasefire talks loom

Russia and Ukraine swapped 205 prisoners of war each in an exchange mediated by the United Arab Emirates, both sides said on Tuesday.

The historic India-UK trade deal in 10 numbers

The recently finalised India-UK Free Trade Agreement is a historic milestone for both the countries. We break down the deal significance and what it proposes in just ten points

Qatar Emir on call with PM Modi: 'Support India's all actions to bring Pahalgam perpetrators to justice'

Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and assured "full support to India's all actions" following the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives

Pakistan to hike defence budget by 18% amid escalating tensions with India

Pakistan is set to unveil the 2025-26 budget in the first week of the next month ahead of the start of the new fiscal year from July 1

'Failure to evacuate endangers your lives': Israel issues unprecedented warning for Yemen’s Sana’a airport

The Israeli military has issued an unprecedented evacuation warning for Sana’a International Airport in Yemen, marking the first time the IDF has issued such a notice at a site over 1,000 miles from its borders, according to a report

Pakistan wargamed response to Pahalgam attack, counts on China to save the day

Two weeks have elapsed since the Pahalgam massacre of tourists and it’s now becoming clear that Pakistan had wargamed the response to the terror attack well in advance. Now, amid rising tensions with India, Pakistan is counting on China to save the day but it depends on whether Beijing sanctioned the attack or not.

India, UK ink landmark free trade agreement concluding years of negotiations, PM Modi announces

'These landmark agreements will further deepen our Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, and catalyse trade, investment, growth, job creation, and innovation in both our economies,' PM Modi said

Don Davies named interim NDP leader as pro-Khalistan Jagmeet Singh exits after Canada election rout

The announcement of Davies’ appointment as interim leader came nearly a week after former NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, known for his pro-Khalistan stance, resigned following the party’s historic electoral collapse

Russia says Victory Day ceasefire still on, but will respond to Ukrainian attacks

Just three days before the Red Square parade, Kyiv launched a barrage of drone attacks targeting Moscow, forcing the closure of four major airports in the capital city for several hours

Putin backs 'fair' US-Iran nuclear deal, offers Russia’s help in talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed the progress talks between Iran and the United States with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Pakistan unveils AM3505 radar to monitor Indian military activity across land and air

The AM3505 is capable of tracking enemy movements at distances of up to 350 kilometers and detecting aircraft flying at altitudes of up to 60,000 feet, according to a report

Canada's Carney heads to Washington to meet Trump amid trade strains, domestic dissent

The bilateral meeting in Washington is expected to cover trade disputes and broader economic cooperation, but political analysts warn that Trump's confrontational stance may limit progress

Pahalgam attack interrupted normalisation in Kashmir: Italian envoy backs India in fighting terror

In an exclusive conversation with Firstpost, Italian Ambassador to India Antonio Bartoli condemned the Pahalgam attack and noted how the terror incident interrupted developments and interests of Kashmir.

Protest march in Rome: What sexual abuse survivors want from papal conclave, next pope

When Pope Francis took over the Vatican's leadership in 2013, the church was marred by an unsettled sex abuse crisis that played a role in destroying its reputation and forced many believers to question the church

Was Donald Trump 'banned' from the Met Gala event?

While the Met Gala attracted the crème de la crème of the entertainment and business world, US President Donald Trump, once a high-profile guest at the iconic event, was missing. The reason? Anna Wintour. The Vogue editor-in-chief, who oversees the guest list, has previously made it clear that the Trumps are certainly not welcome at the Met Gala. Here's why

ChatGPT: Musk wins first battle, but can Altman win the AI war

Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI will go to trial in March 2026, as set by a federal court. The case centers on Musk’s claim that OpenAI breached its nonprofit mission by moving toward a for-profit model.

UK visa crackdown to target Pakistanis, Nigerians among others for overstaying risk

Britain will make it harder for people from Pakistan, Nigeria and Sri Lanka to obtain work and study visas as the Home Office cracks down on the abuse of the system

Poland accuses Russia of 'unprecedented' interference ahead of May 18 presidential election

Poland's government has long viewed itself as a frontline state in Europe's response to Russian aggression, particularly given its role as a central hub for delivering military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Khaleda Zia returns to Bangladesh amid intensifying calls for election

Bangladesh's former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia returned to the country on Tuesday after four months of medical treatment in London. Her party, the BNP, hopes her return will help restore democracy in the nation.

Trump critics launch new group to highlight rising cost

Veteran operatives and ex-officials take aim at President Trump’s tariffs, accusing him of triggering recession risks and price hikes while he claims inflation is over. Read on for more details

Who is Balvinder Singh Sahni, the Indian-origin billionaire jailed in Dubai?

Balvinder Singh Sahni, a Dubai-based Indian-origin business tycoon, has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of financial crimes, including money laundering. Sahni, a Punjabi heritage businessman popularly known as Abu Sabah, is chairman of the multi-billion dirham conglomerate, RSG Group. He has come to the limelight for his lavish lifestyle and love for luxury cars

Germany: Friedrich Merz fails to win majority vote to become chancellor

In an unprecedented setback, CDU leader Friedrich Merz has failed to win the majority vote in the German parliament to become the chancellor

'No sense in engaging': Hamas rules out further truce talks as Israeli offensive displaces more Gazans

"There is no sense in engaging in talks or considering new ceasefire proposals as long as the hunger war and extermination war continue in the Gaza Strip," Basem Naim, a senior member of Hamas's political bureau and former Gaza health minister, said

India detains Pakistani national at LoC in Poonch, 3rd intruder held in 3 days

Security forces have arrested another Pakistani intruder near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch sector. This is the 3rd such arrest in 3 days, as vigilance remains high following the 22 April terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

China condemns US CIA recruitment adverts as 'naked political provocation'

Beijing on Tuesday said the United States used 'various despicable methods to steal secrets of other countries, interfere in other countries' internal affairs and undermine other countries' political power'

Barbie dolls, Hot Wheel cars to cost more as Trump tariffs hit toymaker Mattel hard

The US represents about half of Mattel's global toy sales, and the company imports about 20 per cent of its goods sold in the country from China. Mattel said it would reduce imports into the US from China to below 15 per cent by 2026

Taiwan's foreign minister to visit Texas to foster economic cooperation

The ministry said the main purpose of the trip was to promote Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's roadmap to deepen Taiwan-U.S. ties and facilitate Taiwanese investment in the country

Buddha's Piprahwa relics withdrawn from sale after India writes to Hong Kong auction house

After receiving a legal notice from India’s Ministry of Culture, international auction house Sotheby’s has assured the government it will take steps to halt the auction of sacred Buddhist relics originally scheduled for 7 May.

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