News in brief
At least five people, including two children and an elderly woman, died after a fire broke out at a four-story furniture store in Hyderabad, southeastern India, authorities reported Sunday. The blaze erupted late Saturday in the Nampally area, trapping several individuals in the building’s basement......
Iran has expressed its appreciation to Pakistan for backing Tehran during a recent vote at the United Nations Human Rights Council, where Islamabad opposed a resolution aimed at intensifying scrutiny of Iran’s human rights record. According to official statements, Iran’s Foreign Minister......
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on Friday accused former US President Donald Trump of seeking to position himself as the dominant leader of a “new United Nations” through the creation of a so-called Peace Council. Speaking at an event organized by Brazil’s Landless......
The Indian conglomerate Tata, through its subsidiary Tata Advanced Systems, is positioning Morocco as its primary hub for supplying military equipment across Africa, according to the Financial Times. In September 2025, Tata established its first overseas defense manufacturing unit in Morocco, described......
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that Britain is willing to pursue closer alignment with the European Union’s single market if doing so clearly benefits the national interest. His remarks signal a potential shift toward strengthening economic ties with the EU in the post-Brexit era. Speaking......
The Royal Moroccan Armed Forces (FAR) have officially received the first batch of WhAP 8×8 armored vehicles, manufactured locally by Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) in Morocco. The Indian defense giant announced the delivery on Wednesday, describing it as a “major milestone” in......
India has successfully launched its heaviest satellite to date, marking a milestone for the country’s space program. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) deployed the US-built AST SpaceMobile communications satellite into low-Earth orbit on Wednesday using the LVM3-M6 rocket. Weighing......
India has pledged $450 million in financial assistance to Sri Lanka to support recovery efforts following the devastating cyclone Ditwah, which struck the island nation in November, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar announced on Tuesday. The cyclone affected an estimated 2.3 million people—more......
Seven wild elephants were killed and a young calf was injured after a train struck a herd attempting to cross a railway track in the northeastern Indian state of Assam on Saturday. The region is known for its rich wildlife and hosts a significant portion of India’s elephant population. According......
The European Parliament has approved two major legislative measures aimed at strengthening migration policies across the continent, supported by a coalition of right-wing and far-right lawmakers. The new rules would allow asylum seekers to be returned to countries that are not their place of origin......
Amazon revealed on Wednesday that it will expand its presence in India with a new investment package exceeding $35 billion by the year 2030. This commitment adds to the roughly $40 billion the company has already injected into the Indian market over the past years. According to the company, the upcoming......
European Union negotiators and lawmakers reached an overnight agreement confirming the bloc’s climate goal for 2040, introducing several flexibilities including the use of international carbon credits. Although the deal required discussions between the 27 member states and the European Parliament,......
At least 25 people, including several tourists, lost their lives after a fire broke out in a popular nightclub in Arpora, located in North Goa district, authorities confirmed on Sunday morning. The incident occurred in one of the region’s busiest coastal areas, well-known for attracting visitors......
