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Attack on vessel near Ukraine's Odesa kills 4 Indians; government terms it deplorable
As many as four Indian nationals were killed after a merchant vessel carrying them came under attack near the port of Odesa in Ukraine, said the government on Monday, while terming the incident as 'deplorable'. The development as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade strikes against each other.
Why Zohran Mamdani's 'war criminal' comment on Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is making headlines
Benjamin Netanyahu’s office denounced Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Sunday after the latter said he is examining legal options to arrest the Israeli Prime Minister if he returns to New York in September for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
'Quad partners are essential': US envoy Sergio Gor's big Indo-Pacific message before Manila summit
Sergio Gor, the US Ambassador to India, stated that Washington's Quad partners are essential in securing a free and open Indo-Pacific, emphasising the importance of the partnership ahead of US Secretary of State Rubio’s visit to Manila. In a post on X, he said, “Looking forward to joining @SecRubio this week in the Philippines for our second Ministerial Quad meeting of the year. The United States is committed to a free and open Indo-Pacific; our Quad partners are essential.”
In fresh advisory, India advises citizens to postpone Iran travel, consider leaving as Mideast crisis deepens
Issuing a fresh advisory as the United States (US) and Iran continue targeting each other following the collapse of the ceasefire agreement, India on Sunday advised its citizens to postpone traveling to the Islamic Republic and consider existing the country using available flight options.
Hyderabad woman alleges torture in Oman: 'Forced to work 15 hours, denied food'
A 26-year-old woman from Hyderabad has alleged that she was subjected to abuse and exploitation after travelling to Oman for a housekeeping job promised by a local recruitment agent. The woman, identified as Shabnam Begum, claimed she was forced to work up to 15 hours a day, denied proper food and accommodation, and went unpaid for several months before escaping to the Indian Embassy in Muscat.
US launches new airstrikes to 'swiftly punish' Iran after American troops killed in Jordan
The United States on Sunday launched new airstrikes against Iran to "swiftly punish" the country's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for an attack in Jordan that killed two American service members, left one missing, and four hospitalised, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said.
US air quality deteriorates due to Canadian forest fires: Will Trump impose tariffs? Here's what he said
After US air quality deteriorated due to Canadian forest fires, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) warned of increasing tariffs on Canada, accusing Ottawa of failing to properly manage its forests and prevent wildfire smoke from affecting air quality in American cities.
US launches fresh attacks on Iran by hitting bridges, energy sites as battle over Hormuz intensifies
In a significant development, the United States and Iran escalated their attacks across the Middle East, trading strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets as their battle over the Strait of Hormuz intensified. The US expanded its attacks against Iran by hitting more bridges and energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port, following through on President Donald Trump's threats to pressure Tehran to ease its chokehold on the waterway vital to world energy supplies.
Who is Andy Burnham? Labour Party leader set to be next UK prime minister
Andy Burnham is set to become the United Kingdom's next prime minister after emerging as the sole candidate to succeed Keir Starmer as leader of the governing Labour Party.
US veterans to replace 'illegal alien' truckers? Why Trump's latest proposal could affect Indians | Explained
US President Donald Trump has reportedly announced that his administration will “take historic action” to replace what he called “illegal alien truck drivers” with American war veterans, accusing undocumented truck drivers of endangering lives on US roads. The development follows his remarks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit on Wednesday, where he linked the issue of undocumented truck drivers to a recent fatal crash in Pennsylvania and outlined his new plan aimed at veterans.
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- Attack on vessel near Ukraine's Odesa kills 4 Indians; government terms it deplorable
- Why Zohran Mamdani's 'war criminal' comment on Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu is making headlines
- 'Quad partners are essential': US envoy Sergio Gor's big Indo-Pacific message before Manila summit
- In fresh advisory, India advises citizens to postpone Iran travel, consider leaving as Mideast crisis deepens
- Hyderabad woman alleges torture in Oman: 'Forced to work 15 hours, denied food'
