China, Russia, Iran start ‘BRICS Plus’ naval exercises in South African waters
China, Russia and Iran began a week of joint naval exercises in South Africa’s waters on Saturday. – Host country described a BRICS Plus operation as to “ensure the safety…
Iran ‘nationwide internet blackout’ still in place after 36 hours
A “nationwide internet blackout” implemented by the Iranian authorities as protesters take to the streets has now been in place for 36 hours, monitor Netblocks said on Saturday. – “After…
Syria army to suspend military activities in Aleppo district starting Saturday afternoon
The Syrian army said it would suspend all military activities in Aleppo’s Sheikh Maksud district starting 3 p.m. local time (1200 GMT) on Saturday and expel Kurdish fighters to the…
Ukraine is discussing trade deal with US, Zelenskyy says
Kyiv is in talks with the United States about a possible free-trade agreement, as Ukraine seeks to entice a reluctant Washington to provide firm security guarantees, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy…
विश्व हिंदी दिवस: हिंदी की वैश्विक उपस्थिति का स्मरण
विश्व हिंदी दिवस हर वर्ष 10 जनवरी को मनाया जाता है। यह दिवस हिंदी भाषा की वैश्विक उपस्थिति और विश्वभर में फैले हिंदी भाषी समुदायों के बीच इसके सांस्कृतिक महत्व…
Iran accuses Israel, US of organizing protests in country
Israel and the US are responsible for the large-scale unrest in Iran, the country’s Supreme National Security Council said. – “Although the recent protests began as demonstrations against economic instability,…
Foreign troops in Ukraine impossible without Russia’s consent – Merz
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Thursday that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is an essential precondition for deploying international troops, adding that the world remains “far off” from…
EU Parliament eyes freezing US trade deal over Trump’s Greenland threats
Senior EU lawmakers want the European Parliament to freeze the EU-U.S. trade deal in response to Donald Trump’s threats to take over Greenland. – The deal was deeply unpopular across…
Envoy tapped for Trump’s Gaza board meets senior Palestinian official in West Bank
The former U.N. envoy expected to help lead Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace for Gaza met a top Palestinian Authority official on Friday as the U.S. president pushes ahead…
Pakistan nears $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons, jets to Sudan
Pakistan is in the final phases of striking a $1.5-billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan, a former top air force official and three sources said, promising a…