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Friends offer to help calm South Asian tempers

Saudi, Iranian FMs hold calls with their Pakistani, Indian counterparts, urge de-escalation; UN chief voices calls for "restraint"; troops exchange fire across LoC.

Updated 26 Apr, 2025 07:20am

Pretence yes, war no, Indian analysts say

Former Indian army officer Pravin Sawhney notes there are too many troops committed on the China border.

Updated 26 Apr, 2025 07:01am

UNRWA says nearly 3,000 aid trucks ready to enter Gaza but blocked

Palestinians face "catastrophic" situation as supplies run out.

Updated 25 Apr, 2025 09:38pm

US President Trump confident Pakistan, India will ‘figure out’ border tensions

UN urges Pakistan, India to show "maximum restraint" amid regional escalation; troops exchange fire overnight across Line of Control.

Updated 25 Apr, 2025 11:23pm

Trump administration to restore foreign students’ legal status, for now

However, some foreign students deterred from setting foot in US over potential deportation.

Updated 25 Apr, 2025 10:41pm

Editorial: If India continues on current path, ensuing events may spell disaster for region

Explainer: Border crossings between India and Pakistan

Bilateral, brokered and broken: Overview of agreements signed between India and Pakistan

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Cornell University cancels Kehlani’s performance over singer’s ‘anti-Israel sentiments’

Cannes film festival to ‘honour’ slain Gaza photojournalist Fatima Hassouna

Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein made victims ‘feel small’, jury told during sexual assault retrial

‘I got lucky!’: Vaani Kapoor raves about working with Fawad Khan ahead of Abir Gulaal release

Beyond the basic: Six out of the ordinary experiences to splurge on in Dubai

Oscar voters will now be required to watch all films before casting ballots

Indian airlines to suffer higher costs, detours in ban from Pakistan airspace

The worst-hit airport will be New Delhi, one of the world’s busiest.

Published 25 Apr, 2025 09:56pm

Trump open to meeting Iran’s leaders, sees chance of deal: report

When asked if the US would join a war against Iran, president responds, "I'd be leading the pack".

Updated 25 Apr, 2025 09:36pm

Indian Air Force regrets damage to property in Madhya Pradesh after ‘inadvertent drop of non-explosive aerial store’

Says it has initiated an inquiry into the incident.

Published 25 Apr, 2025 11:04pm

Fawad Khan’s upcoming Bollywood film not to get an Indian release after Pahalgam attack: Indian media

The movie was set to release on May 9, but was met with growing calls for a boycott after the attack.

Published 25 Apr, 2025 02:16pm

Russian general killed by car bomb near Moscow

Investigators open probe into murder, smuggling explosives; Kyiv has not issued comment on the attack.

Published 25 Apr, 2025 04:33pm

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Indian airlines to suffer higher costs, detours in ban from Pakistan airspace

Fawad Khan’s upcoming Bollywood film not to get an Indian release after Pahalgam attack: Indian media

US President Trump confident Pakistan, India will ‘figure out’ border tensions

What India’s Indus Waters Treaty suspension means for Pakistan

Middle East

Jordan outlaws Muslim Brotherhood group, confiscates its assets and offices

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