Israel orders full evacuation of Gaza City

Israel has ordered the complete evacuation of Gaza City, home to nearly one million Palestinians, ahead of what it describes as an intensified ground offensive to seize control of the enclave’s largest urban center.

Nepal Prime Minister resigns amid escalating

Nepal's prime minister KP Sharma Oli has resigned as anti-corruption protests escalate.

Yen falls sharply after resignation of Japanese

The Japanese yen weakened against most major currencies on Monday, following the resignation of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, heralding a prolonged period of political uncertainty for the world’s fourth-largest economy amid ongoing economic challenges.

Hamas affirms readiness for prisoner swap in

Hamas has affirmed its readiness to negotiate the release of all prisoners, contingent upon a clear declaration of an end to the war and a full withdrawal from the Gaza Strip.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.2 strikes Xinjiang

A 4.2-magnitude earthquake struck Xinjiang on Monday at a depth of 50 km, a day after a 4.1 quake hit China at a shallow depth of 10 km.

Red Sea undersea cable cuts disrupt internet in

Damage to key fiber-optic systems slows connectivity across India, Gulf, and wider Asia.

Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as heat and

Hundreds of firefighters are battling fresh wildfires across Portugal and Spain, as both countries reel from an exceptionally hot and dry summer that has already left behind widespread destruction.

Iran signals readiness for fresh talks with U.S.,

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced his country’s readiness to resume negotiations with Washington under “new conditions”.

Direct flights resume between Baku and Iran after

After years of suspension, direct flights between Azerbaijan and Iran officially resumed today, marking a significant step in restoring ties between the two neighbours.

GCC climbs in global carbon index as renewable

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries have recorded significant progress in the Circular Carbon Economy Index, with their average score rising to 41.5 in 2024 from 37.7 in 2023.

Trump confirms US to host 2026 G20 Summit in Miami

The last time the United States held a full G20 Summit was during the Obama administration in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, in 2009.

“Deeply appreciate and fully

Taking to X, PM Modi noted India-US ties as "forward-looking" towards a "Comprehensive and Global Strategic Partnership".