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  Bangladesh: Operation Devil Hunt leads to arrest of 40 individuals following a violent attack

  February 09, 2025 18:26 IST

  At least 40 individuals have been arrested in Bangladesh under "Operation Devil Hunt" following a violent attack on student activists and the vandalism of Awami League symbols in Gazipur.

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  Israeli forces begin withdrawing from key Gaza corridor as part of the ceasefire deal with Hamas

  February 09, 2025 14:17 IST

  The current phase of the truce does not appear to have been affected by US President Donald Trump's stunning proposal to transfer the Palestinian population out of Gaza, which was welcomed by Israel but vehemently rejected by Palestinians and most of the international community.

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  Argentina canal water turns 'blood red', know reason behind the mystery | Video

  February 09, 2025 14:09 IST

  The Argentina Environment Ministry said in a statement that it had taken water samples from the "bloody river" and said that the reason behind this could be the presence of an "organic pigment".

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  Mexico: At least 40 killed, others injured in bus accident in Tabasco state

  February 09, 2025 9:11 IST

  The bus was travelling from Cancun to Tabasco in Mexico's southern state of Tabasco. The local mayor has said that the local authorities were rushed to the spot and the injured were taken to the hospital.

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  Trump rules out deporting Prince Harry, says 'He's got enough problems with his wife'

  February 09, 2025 7:46 IST

  The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have long been vocal critics of Trump. Meghan Markle referred to him as "divisive" and "misogynistic" in previous public statements.

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  Earthquake with 7.6 magnitude rocks Caribbean southwest of Cayman Islands, tsunami alert issued

  February 09, 2025 6:34 IST

  The US National Tsunami Warning Center said there is no tsunami alert for the US mainland but issued a tsunami advisory for Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

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  Thanks, but no thanks: 'Oppressed' white South Africans turn down Trump's offer to resettle in US

  February 08, 2025 23:44 IST

  US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that stopped all aid and financial assistance to South Africa. Trump has accused the South African government of allowing violent attacks on white Afrikaner farmers.

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  Trump may surprise world with these five upcoming decisions: Here's the list

  February 08, 2025 23:08 IST

  US President Donald Trump is braced to surprise the world with his likely upcoming decisions, which include targeting the Department of Education, tightening restrictions on abortion pills, and more.

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  As Trump threatens to 'take over' Gaza, Iran's supreme leader Khamenei meets Hamas top brass

  February 08, 2025 21:11 IST

  Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei congratulated Hamas leaders for 'defeating the Zionist regime', as he added that the militant group did not allow Israel and the US to reach their goals.

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  Panama sandwiched between bigwigs: China summons ambassador for pulling out of BRI amid US's threat

  February 08, 2025 19:57 IST

  China's BRI project has remained under criticism in recent times, as it is dubbed a 'debt trap' with many countries struggling to pay back Chinese loans.

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  Big setback for Trump, Musk as judge blocks President from placing USAID workers on leave

  February 08, 2025 18:35 IST

  The Trump administration seeks to place thousands of overseas USAID workers on abrupt administrative leave. The workers, as per Trump's order were to be given just 30 days to move families and households back to the US at government expense.

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  Gaza ceasefire updates: Israel releases Palestinian prisoners as Hamas frees 3 Israeli hostages

  February 08, 2025 16:46 IST

  The three hostages, Eli Sharabi, 52; Ohad Ben Ami, 56; and Or Levy, 34, who were in Hamas' captivity, were handed over to the Red Cross on Saturday. This was the fifth swap of hostages for prisoners since the ceasefire began on January 19.

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  Biden won't have access to government secrets: Trump's payback for former president's 2021 act

  February 08, 2025 16:09 IST

  US President Donald Trump has revoked former President Biden's access to government secrets. The latest move is aimed at effectively ending the daily intelligence briefings that Biden receives.

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  Hamas names three more Israeli hostages to be freed as ceasefire deal stays on track

  February 08, 2025 7:57 IST

  An Israeli official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive material, confirmed that the hostages scheduled for release are: Eli Sharabi, 52; Ohad Ben Ami, 56; and Or Levy, 34.

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  Tragic plane crash in Western Alaska claims ten lives

  February 08, 2025 7:20 IST

  The plane experienced a rapid loss in altitude and speed, but the exact cause of the incident remains unclear. No distress signals were received from the aircraft’s emergency locator device, typically sending a satellite alert if exposed to seawater.

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  US has notified about 487 Indian nationals with 'final removal orders': Foreign Secretary Misri

  February 07, 2025 18:53 IST

  India's Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said on Friday that the US has notified about 487 Indian nationals with removal orders. He added that details of 298 individuals have been shared with the Indian government.

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  Brazil: Small plane crashes into vehicles in Sao Paulo, two reported dead

  February 07, 2025 18:58 IST

  A small plane in Brazil's Sao Paulo is reported to have crashed while making an emergency landing. It collided with a bus, leaving dead and two others severely injured.

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  PM Modi to visit France from February 10-12 to co-chair AI Action Summit with French President

  February 07, 2025 18:54 IST

  PM Modi, who will be on a visit to France in the upcoming week, will co-chair the AI summit in France, the MEA said. PM will also visit the war cemetery to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian soldiers in World War 1.

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  What is Dunki route? Here's the painful account of Indians who pursued it to reach America

  February 07, 2025 16:37 IST

  Agents, who help in pursuing the Dunki route, often change routes and ways of reaching the destination. Those pursuing the Dunki route, in this case, are left with no option but to obey the agents.

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  Indian Army foils Pakistan's infiltration bid, Pak Army Captain among 7 casualties: Sources

  February 07, 2025 15:34 IST

  The Indian Army is reported to have foiled an infiltration bid on the night of February 4-5. The operation has resulted in the elimination of at least seven Pakistani infiltrators.

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  Trump's new order on Iran and its potential impacts on India's Chabahar Port aspirations: Explained

  February 07, 2025 14:27 IST

  Previously, while responding to a question on Chabahar port, the government said in Rajya Sabha that India Ports Global Limited (IPGL), through its wholly owned subsidiary, India Ports Global Chabahar Free Zone (IPGCFZ), took over the operations of the Port.

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  US plane with 10 passengers on board vanishes midair in Alaska, search operations underway

  February 07, 2025 16:43 IST

  A US plane, from Unalakleet to Nome, carrying 10 passengers went missing in Alaska and the search operations are underway.

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  PM Modi likely to co-chair AI Summit with France, US Vice President expected to be present

  February 07, 2025 12:43 IST

  PM Modi, who will be on a visit to France in the upcoming week, is slated to co-chair the AI summit in France. The event is likely to witness the presence of US Vice President JD Vance and China's Deputy Prime Minister Ding Xuexiang.

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  Trump sanctions International Criminal Court for issuing 'baseless warrants' against Netanyahu

  February 07, 2025 11:30 IST

  US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court. The order accuses ICC of engaging in “illegitimate and baseless actions targeting America and our close ally Israel."

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  Dramatic cut likely in USAID jobs as Trump plans to keep less than 300 staff for agency

  February 07, 2025 11:02 IST

  After President Donald Trump implemented a 90-day freeze on foreign assistance on his first day in office, the US government is planning to take the number of USAID staff to less than 300.

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  Netanyahu's 'golden' present to Trump is a surprise: Here's what US President offered as return gift

  February 07, 2025 19:02 IST

  Netanyahu's golden pager gift to US President Donald Trump is gaining prominence as it is being seen as a reference to Israel's pager attack on Iran in September last year.

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  Santorini hit by multiple earthquakes, Greek government declares state of emergency

  February 07, 2025 9:24 IST

  Santorini has been hit by a series of underwater earthquakes, leading the Greek government to declare a state of emergency. The most recent tremor, measuring 5.2 on the Richter scale, struck late Wednesday.

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  Donald Trump announces task force to address 'anti-Christian bias' in US government

  February 07, 2025 6:49 IST

  Donald Trump announced the creation of a task force to address "anti-Christian bias" in U.S. government agencies, along with a White House faith office to support religious freedom.