U.K. facing growing threat from Russia, Iran, and terrorists: MI5 chief
Kavita Mistry Director General of MI5, the UK’s Security Service, Ken McCallum, delivers the annual Director General’s...
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Treasury Secretary Bessent says U.S. expects Japan to stop buying Russian energy
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent...
Earthquake of magnitude 6.7 strikes Papua, Indonesia
An earthquake of magnitude 6.7 struck Papua province in Indonesia on Thursday (October 16, 2025),...
2 explosions rock Ecuador, authorities blame local criminal gang and Colombian ex-FARC dissidents
Police and soldiers stand at the site where a vehicle exploded outside a shopping mall,...
In a regional first, Uruguay passes law allowing euthanasia
Senators vote in favour of a bill to legalize euthanasia, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Wednesday, Oct....
Pentagon chief’s plane diverted to U.K. due to cracked windshield on flight from Brussels to U.S.
The incident happened after United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth boarded a flight back to the...
Israel receives remains of two more hostages as military says another body was not that of a hostage
Israel received the remains of two more hostages on Wednesday (October 15, 2025), hours after...
Trump claims Modi has assured him India will not buy Russian oil
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump. File | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S....
Judge temporarily blocks Trump administration from firing federal workers during government shutdown
A sign that reads “Closed due to federal government shutdown,” is seen outside of the...
Indian team in U.S. to discuss tariffs, shutdown not “right time” for official negotiation on trade deal: Commerce Secretary
Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal holds a bilateral meeting with U.S. Ambassador-designate to India Sergio Gor,...
Arrested in the U.S. with secret documents, Ashley Tellis was a well-known figure on bilateral ties in Delhi
Officials, diplomats, and policy planners in think tanks reacted with shock and disbelief on the...
European Commission fines Gucci, Chloé and Loewe $183 million for price interference
The entrance of Gucci’s flagship store is in downtown Frankfurt, Germany. | Photo Credit: Reuters...
Russia pushes back against Trump warning that the Russian economy is near collapse
Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, gives a soccer ball to U.S. President Donald Trump during...
Bangladesh godown fire: Smoke continues to billow from charred chemical warehouse day after tragedy claims 16 lives
A firefighter sprays water to douse the flames after a fire broke out at a...
Israel to reopen Gaza’s Rafah crossing Wednesday: Israeli public broadcaster
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid prepared by the Egyptian Red Crescent, which are to enter the...