Typhoon Dolphin, the most powerful tropical cyclone to hit China this year, made landfall near Yuhuan in eastern Zhejiang province at around 5:30 pm local time on Sunday, before making a second landfall near Wenzhou about an hour later, meteorological authorities said. The storm came ashore with sustained winds of roughly 151 km/h, equivalent to […]
India’s envoys to Nepal and Bangladesh met the prime ministers of their respective host countries almost simultaneously on Monday, as New Delhi sought to reaffirm bilateral ties with two neighbours where relations have grown strained in recent months. In Kathmandu, Indian Ambassador to Nepal Naveen Srivastava paid a courtesy call on Nepali Prime Minister Balendra
Pakistan’s military media wing has faced widespread online mockery after releasing a cinematic patriotic anthem celebrating the newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement with Saudi Arabia and Turkey, with critics highlighting a stark contrast between the video’s grandeur and Pakistan’s ongoing economic troubles. The seven-minute production, titled “ONE SHIELD — Pakistan • Saudi Arabia •
US President Donald Trump is reportedly exploring a path to end the ongoing US–Iran conflict without securing a broader nuclear agreement, signalling a major shift in Washington’s wartime objectives. According to a report cited by The Wall Street Journal, Trump has privately told senior aides he could declare the confrontation a success if Iran fully
Iran has issued one of its strongest warnings yet to Washington, with senior military and diplomatic officials declaring that any US ground intervention would trigger an immediate and severe response. The statement comes amid escalating tensions linked to the West Asia conflict, ongoing US–Israeli military operations, and persistent rumours surrounding the health of Iran’s Supreme
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian held a high‑level meeting with Mojtaba Khamenei, the son and designated successor of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, at a moment when speculation about the Supreme Leader’s health crisis is intensifying. The meeting, reported by Iran’s state broadcaster Press TV, comes as the country faces mounting military, economic and political pressures
South Africa marked National Women’s Day with a vibrant celebration of Hindu women leaders, blending community recognition with a colourful showcase of India’s cultural heritage. The event, hosted by the Mathaji Foundation at the BAPS Swaminarayan Temple in Johannesburg, brought together over 1,000 attendees and 42 organisations, underscoring the scale of South Africa’s Indian diaspora
A major maritime security incident unfolded in the Strait of Hormuz after a tanker operated by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) was hit by a missile, prompting sharp condemnation from the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The vessel, owned by the state‑run energy giant, was targeted while transiting one of the world’s most strategically
Pakistan witnessed massive, coordinated protests across the country as thousands took to the streets to denounce skyrocketing fuel prices, a steep petroleum levy, and worsening inflation. Demonstrations were held at more than 500 locations, disrupting daily life in major cities including Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Abbottabad. Protesters blocked highways, chanted slogans against
A newly signed Pakistan–Turkey–Saudi Arabia defence pact, formally known as the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, is being described by regional analysts as a potential strategic reset in West Asia — one that could diminish the United States’ long‑standing security role in the region. The agreement was signed in Saudi Arabia during a high‑level meeting attended
