India, Japan Agree to Strengthen Energy Security and Resilience
New Delhi: India and Japan on Wednesday agreed to deepen cooperation in the energy sector, with a focus on strengthening energy security, strategic petroleum reserves, resilient supply chains and maritime energy transport amid evolving global…
Apple’s Foldable iPhone Could Debut on September 9; Leaks Hint at ‘iPhone Ultra’
New Delhi: Apple’s long-rumoured foldable iPhone could finally make its debut on September 9, with multiple leaks suggesting the device—widely referred to as the iPhone Ultra—may be unveiled alongside the iPhone 18 Pro lineup. While Apple has not…
PM Modi Highlights India-Seychelles Partnership in Historic Address to National Assembly
Victoria (Seychelles): Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the National Assembly of Seychelles on Sunday, becoming the first Indian Prime Minister to do so. Speaking during Seychelles’ 50th Independence anniversary celebrations, he described the…
Pakistan Airstrikes in Afghanistan Kill 35, Injure Over 100
Kabul: At least 35 people were killed and more than 100 injured after the Pakistan Army carried out airstrikes in several areas of eastern Afghanistan, according to reports. The strikes reportedly followed an attack on the regional headquarters of the…
US lawmakers warn of Chinese efforts to acquire AI technology
Washington: US lawmakers and intelligence experts have warned that China is intensifying efforts to acquire American artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies through cyber espionage, commercial investments and intelligence operations.…
US strikes Iran after drone attack; tensions flare again in Strait of Hormuz
Washington: Tensions in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz escalated once again after the United States carried out airstrikes on Iranian military targets in response to a drone attack on a cargo vessel in the region. The strikes come just days…
Twin earthquakes rock Venezuela; state of emergency declared
Caracas: Venezuela declared a nationwide state of emergency after two powerful earthquakes struck the country within minutes of each other, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. According to the United States Geological Survey…
7.2-magnitude earthquake hits Japan; several injured
Tokyo: A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of northeastern Japan on Thursday morning, injuring at least four people and triggering strong tremors across several prefectures. The quake occurred at a depth of about 40 km off the…
Reports of Trump-Netanyahu differences emerge amid Lebanon tensions
Washington: Reports of differences between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have surfaced amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with media outlets suggesting that the two leaders discussed Israel’s…
Ebola cases rise in Africa; Russia announces new vaccine for Bundibugyo strain
Moscow: Russia has announced the development of a new vaccine against the Bundibugyo strain of the Ebola virus amid growing concerns over the outbreak in parts of Africa. The announcement was made by Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko and later…