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  Iran claims it captured US submarine drone in Strait of Hormuz, US says it 'malfunctioned'

  September 09, 2026 11:32 IST

  Iran claimed that its naval forces captured 'one of the most modern, smart, and unmanned' submarines of the US terrorist army at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz.

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  US bans dairy products, motorcycles from Canada as trade war between two nations escalates

  September 09, 2026 6:46 IST

  Carney earlier had said that Canada's strategy was about becoming more independent and it is about ensuring that no country can hold us hostage and that "we can live how we want to live."

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  US destroys five Iranian oil tankers near Kharg Island in response to attacks on American Navy ship

  September 09, 2026 6:36 IST

  Earlier on September 5, US forces destroyed three Iranian crude oil carriers after the IRGC tried to attack an American aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer.

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  Iran fires missiles at US targets in Jordan after America destroys five Iranian oil tankers

  September 09, 2026 6:34 IST

  Iran has fired ballistic missiles towards US targets in Jordan after Washington destroyed five Iranian oil tankers following attempted attacks on an American warship. Jordan said it intercepted 18 of 20 missiles, while two landed in unpopulated areas.

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  Over 600 flights cancelled, Heathrow, Manchester airports worst-hit: What led to chaos across UK?

  September 08, 2026 23:50 IST

  At least 625 flights had been cancelled as the disruption spread across UK airports, with the number continuing to rise. EasyJet accounted for 137 cancellations, followed by British Airways with 111, KLM with 26, Eurowings with 22 and Ryanair with 21.

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  After flash floods kill over 1,300, Nepal shaken by 5.0 magnitude earthquake

  September 08, 2026 23:02 IST

  Nepal was hit by a 5.0-magnitude earthquake on Tuesday night at around 9:38 pm. The tremor struck late in the evening, with further details about its exact location, depth and any damage or casualties awaited.

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  'Matter purely between entities concerned': MEA responds to Eiffel Tower row over BAPS visit

  September 08, 2026 19:24 IST

  The Ministry of External Affairs has responded to the controversy surrounding a BAPS delegation's visit to the Eiffel Tower, saying the matter is "purely between the entities concerned" as the row over the treatment of female staff continues to draw attention in France.

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  Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia spark fires at oil facilities, leave 73 injured

  September 08, 2026 12:06 IST

  Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia triggered fires at oil facilities and utilities, injuring 73 people amid renewed Yemen war tensions. Saudi Arabia has warned of retaliation as Houthi attacks escalate following the collapse of a four-year Yemen truce.

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  Flights resume in Indonesia's capital after two-day halt: Know why air travel was disrupted

  September 08, 2026 11:04 IST

  Jakarta's major airports reopened early Tuesday after volcanic ash from Anak Krakatau forced a two-day shutdown, disrupting 2,961 flights and affecting around 341,000 passengers.

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  Trump predicts oil prices will drop below 'USD 2 a gallon after US wins Iran war'

  September 08, 2026 7:33 IST

  On Monday, Brent oil futures, the global benchmark, rose to hover around USD 97 a barrel--- up 9 per cent over the last five days and 19 per cent over the last month.

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  Iran hails ties with India after PM Modi-Pezeshkian meet, eyes deeper trade ties at BRICS Summit

  September 08, 2026 7:03 IST

  Iran has called its relationship with India historic and civilisational ahead of President Masoud Pezeshkian's BRICS visit to New Delhi. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei emphasised the importance Tehran places on its long-standing ties with New Delhi.

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  Nepal observes day of national mourning for lives lost in devastating floods

  September 07, 2026 10:55 IST

  The flash floods struck Rasuwa in Nepal, bordering China, and adjoining districts on August 26 following an ice-rock avalanche in the high Himalayas, causing widespread loss of life and extensive damage to infrastructure in northern and central Nepal.

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  Iran plans to announce 'exclusion zone' near Strait of Hormuz after US hit three oil tankers

  September 07, 2026 9:04 IST

  Iran plans to announce a new "exclusion zone" around the Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions with the US. Tehran said vessels entering the zone while attempting to cross the waterway could face sanctions.

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  Amazon cargo plane crashes, bursts into flames leaving five dead at Miami airport

  September 07, 2026 6:35 IST

  An Amazon Prime Air cargo plane operated by 21 Air crashed after overrunning a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday. The aircraft struck vehicles and caught fire, killing at least five people and critically injuring three others.

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  'Accept and respect diversity': RSS chief speaks on 'karma bhumi', 'Hindu thought' in London

  September 06, 2026 23:58 IST

  RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, who is in London on final leg of his three-nation tour, has said once again called for unity in diversity and reiterated that a person must stay loyal to the place where he or she works. During an event, he also said that he has complete faith in the youth.

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  Hezbollah, Houthis, Hamas: How Iran is planning a multi-front October 7 style attack on Israel

  September 06, 2026 23:58 IST

  Tehran is planning for a multi-front blueprint, where all its proxies - Hezbollah, Hamas, Houthis and various Iraqi militias can launch a co-ordinated campaign on Israel. Israel Defence Forces have identified renewed connection between Hamas and Hezbollah with the help of Iran.

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  11 killed, 7 injured after fuel tanker crashes and explodes in western Iran

  September 06, 2026 12:37 IST

  A fuel tanker exploded in western Iran after reportedly hitting other vehicles near Sanandaj, killing 11 people and injuring seven. State media attributed the crash to a faulty brake system, with the injured taken to hospitals.

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  Maryam Nawaz says Pakistan's Punjab faces more threats from adjoining provinces than neighbours

  September 06, 2026 8:49 IST

  Pakistan has witnessed a surge in terror activities, particularly in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan provinces in the past few years, both adjoining provinces of Punjab. It also shares a border with India.

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  Small plane crash in California leaves 2 dead, 2 critically injured; cause under probe

  September 06, 2026 7:10 IST

  A small plane crashed near Sierra Sky Park Airport in northwest Fresno, California, killing two people and critically injuring two others. Multiple emergency agencies responded, while the cause of the crash remained under investigation.

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  Iran claims new attacks on US warships over naval blockade; Pete Hegseth vows to sink oil tankers

  September 06, 2026 6:45 IST

  Earlier, Iran had targeted three oil tankers travelling through an 'unauthorised route' in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, along with three vessels affiliated with the United States in other areas.

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  Putin meets Witkoff, Kushner in Kremlin as US pushes to revive Russia-Ukraine peace process

  September 06, 2026 6:35 IST

  Russian President Vladimir Putin met US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow as Washington sought to revive stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks. The envoys are also set to visit Kyiv amid escalating aerial attacks.

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  Death count surges to 1,344 in Nepal floods, around 5,000 still missing | What we know so far

  September 05, 2026 22:52 IST

  The flash floods, triggered by an ice-rock avalanche near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, devastated towns and villages in northern and central Nepal.

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  Putin orders three-day pause to strikes on Ukraine as US delegation arrives in Moscow

  September 05, 2026 23:29 IST

  The officials are likely to discuss on Ukraine war with the Russian president. The order came a day after Ukraine president proposed a temporary ceasefire with Russia during the visit of US envoys.

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  Explosions in Iran's Kharg Island after US strikes Iranian oil tanker in fresh escalations

  September 05, 2026 13:31 IST

  Kharg Island, a small coral island about 33 kilometres (21 miles) off Iran’s coast, serves as the country’s main oil export terminal, through which nearly all of its crude oil exports pass.

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  Nepal faces fresh calamity fears after landslide in Darchula as flash flood deaths top 1300

  September 05, 2026 14:14 IST

  The landslide struck the Bhattar area of Api Himal Rural Municipality on Friday, sending a large amount of debris into the river and disrupting its flow. Darchula District Administration Office warned that further landslides could completely block the river, increasing the risk of a sudden breach.

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  Africa gets bigger, North America smaller as UN adopts realistic new world map, but why is US upset?

  September 05, 2026 9:44 IST

  The new map, known as the Equal Earth cartographic projection, is designed to provide a more accurate representation of the world's land masses, according to the resolution.

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  Trump threatens to hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain 'very soon'. Why the US wants to target it?

  September 05, 2026 7:15 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran's Pickaxe Mountain would be targeted by the American military 'very soon', while reiterating that the Middle East would never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.

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  10 killed, 60 wounded in massive explosion at military base in Bolivia

  September 05, 2026 14:15 IST

  The explosions took place at around 2:30 pm (1830 GMT) at the military base in Viacha, a city located southwest of Bolivia’s administrative capital, La Paz.