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Voters will cast their ballots on Thursday as high-stakes state elections get under way across India, with key contests in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu. In West Bengal, where the fiercest contest is unfolding, voting will be held in 152 of…

A top envoy to U.S. President Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy’s Prime Minister…

Pakistan entered April with one of the steepest fuel price adjustments in its history. Petrol rose by Rs137 per litre, a 43 percent jump. High‑speed diesel surged by Rs184 per litre, or 55 percent, a single increase larger than the entire…

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (Apr 21) he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran, hours before it was set to expire, to allow the two countries to continue peace talks to end a war that has killed thousands of people…

The government would extend its fullest support to sustain and strengthen the ‘Ratama Ekata’ national programme launched with the aim of eradicating the drugs menace from the country, Deputy Minister of Defence, Major General Aruna…

An Iranian military commander has warned the country’s southern neighbors that if their land or facilities are used by enemies to attack Iran, “they should say goodbye to oil production in the Middle East region,” according to state media.…

Sri Lanka has strengthened its national security and counter-terrorism financing framework with renewed focus on Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS), the Ministry of Defence said. Targeted Financial Sanctions are restrictive measures…

The Pope has warned humanity’s future risks being “tragically compromised” due to a breakdown of international law and political responsibility. Leo was speaking in Equatorial Guinea and his comments appear to be another slight against…

World Earth Day is being observed today (22). This year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.” A range of complex environmental challenges is expected in 2026, including climate change, loss of biodiversity and ecosystems and the…

The war in the Middle East has helped to trigger a surge in air fares, with the lowest-priced economy tickets costing 24% more on average than they did a year ago, according to new research. The report, from the consultancy Teneo, says…