'If Modi is the leader and India is attacked, we'll be there': Trump's strong assurance at G7
Jun 17, 2026, at 09:02 pm
US President Donald Trump offered a strong public endorsement of India during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 Summit in France, stating that Washington would support New Delhi if the country faced an external attack while Modi remained in office.
'Safety of Indian seafarers of utmost importance': PM Modi's strong message to Trump at G7
Jun 17, 2026, at 08:28 pm
Prime Minister Narendra Modi underscored the importance of protecting Indian seafarers during his meeting with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, as concerns continue to mount over maritime security in the Gulf region.
'Calm, cool, a total killer': Trump praises PM Modi moments before bilateral talks
Jun 17, 2026, at 08:03 pm
US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of a bilateral meeting at the G7 Summit in France, describing the Indian leader as “calm”, “cool”, and a “total killer”.
Trump says Iran deal 'not final', threatens fresh strikes if Tehran ‘doesn’t behave’
Jun 17, 2026, at 06:45 pm
US President Donald Trump has said the memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at ending the conflict between the United States and Iran is not yet final, warning that Washington could resume military action if Tehran fails to comply with the terms of the agreement.
G7 declares war on global drug cartels, unveils major anti-trafficking plan
Jun 17, 2026, at 03:37 pm
The G7 leaders have pledged to intensify the global fight against drug trafficking amid a sharp rise in illicit drug production, organised crime, and international demand.
G7 urges coordinated global response to Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda
Jun 17, 2026, at 03:20 am
Evian/France: G7 leaders on Tuesday called for an urgent and coordinated international response to a re-emerging Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, warning that the disease poses a significant global health security risk.
UK probes reports of Russian warship firing warning shots near English coast
Jun 16, 2026, at 10:45 pm
Britain's Ministry of Defence is investigating reports that a Russian warship fired warning shots near a UK-registered yacht in the English Channel, according to British officials and defence sources.
Jun 15, 2026, at 10:59 pm
Britain will ban children under 16 from using several major social media platforms, including TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced on Monday.
World leaders welcome US-Iran deal as Strait of Hormuz set to reopen
Jun 15, 2026, at 10:40 am
World leaders on Monday welcomed the agreement reached between the United States and Iran to end hostilities in the region, with the deal expected to take effect on Friday.
UK, Japan announce £18 billion investment package, deepen cooperation on technology and security
Jun 14, 2026, at 08:41 pm
London: Britain and Japan announced a series of investment and cooperation agreements worth more than £18 billion ($24.4 billion) on Sunday, deepening collaboration in clean energy, advanced technologies and defence ahead of the G7 summit in France.
Brazilian woman dies in bungee jump horror after staff 'forgot' to attach safety rope
Jun 14, 2026, at 02:15 pm
The excitement of bungee jumping turned into a horrifying tragedy for a 21-year-old Brazilian woman after she plunged more than 130 feet to her death when staff allegedly pushed her off a bridge without attaching the safety rope.
Indian-origin man stabbed to death outside a London shop, probe underway
Jun 14, 2026, at 10:24 am
A 26-year-old Indian-origin man has been killed in a knife attack in Southall, west London, the Metropolitan Police said.
Modi-Trump meeting set for G7 sidelines as Hormuz crisis, global security take centre stage
Jun 14, 2026, at 04:50 am
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump are set to hold a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France next week, the White House has confirmed.
'Strait of Hormuz will reopen immediately': Trump says Iran deal to be signed on June 14
Jun 14, 2026, at 04:37 am
US President Donald Trump has said that a long-anticipated agreement aimed at ending tensions in the Middle East is scheduled to be signed on Sunday (June 14), adding that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen to global shipping immediately after the deal takes effect.
Indian-origin man jailed for 34 years in UK over horrific kidnap, torture and rape case
Jun 13, 2026, at 09:07 am
An Indian-origin man has been sentenced to 34 years in prison after being convicted of kidnapping, torturing, and raping a woman in London.
US and Iran 'closer than ever' to war-end deal, says Iranian Foreign Minister
Jun 12, 2026, at 10:07 pm
The United States and Iran are “never been closer” to reaching a deal aimed at ending the conflict in the Middle East, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Friday.
Jun 12, 2026, at 02:03 pm
A Pakistani asylum seeker, who raped a young woman he met in a Nottinghamshire Park, has been jailed in the UK.
Indian families fear for safety as Belfast riots turn violent, store set on fire
Jun 12, 2026, at 09:19 am
Members of the Indian community in Northern Ireland say they are living in fear following a wave of racially motivated anti-immigrant violence that swept through Belfast and neighbouring areas earlier this week.
Jun 11, 2026, at 11:47 pm
The war in Ukraine has now lasted longer than World War I, reaching 1,569 days since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022, according to reports.
Three Indian seafarers, missing after US strike on tanker near Oman, confirmed dead
Jun 11, 2026, at 03:54 pm
Three Indian seafarers who went missing after a US military strike on a commercial tanker off the coast of Oman have been confirmed dead, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Thursday.
Anti-immigration protests hit Belfast after knife attack
Jun 10, 2026, at 10:13 am
Large-scale anti-immigration protests erupted across Belfast on Tuesday after a 30-year-old Sudanese man was charged with attempted murder following a knife attack in Northern Ireland.
Middle East on Edge: Iran fires missiles at Israel for first time since ceasefire, Tel Aviv responds
Jun 08, 2026, at 09:31 am
Iran on Sunday launched a volley of missiles at Israel for the first time in nearly two months, putting a fragile ceasefire under renewed strain and raising concerns of a wider regional conflict.
Jun 07, 2026, at 06:28 pm
A former tech engineer has left many social media users surprised after he gave up a lucrative career to run a modest Hokkien Mee stall with his girlfriend in Singapore.
Israel, Lebanon agree to new ceasefire framework, but Hezbollah's rejection clouds deal
Jun 04, 2026, at 10:48 pm
Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a new ceasefire framework aimed at halting months of cross-border fighting, but uncertainty remains after Hezbollah reportedly rejected the proposal and Israel signalled it would continue military operations despite the announcement.
British Sikh man jailed for life over fatal stabbing of student in UK's Southampton
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:51 pm
A 23-year-old British Sikh man, Vickrum Digwa, has been sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of killing 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton, media reports said.
Jun 02, 2026, at 11:23 pm
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that Iran’s Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, is alive and has been increasingly active in the country’s political affairs, even as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran remain stalled.
US strikes Iranian radar, drone control sites in explosive weekend operation
Jun 01, 2026, at 10:29 am
The United States on Sunday said it conducted self-defence strikes on Iranian radar installations and command-and-control sites used for drones in Goruk and on Qeshm Island, Iran, over the weekend.
What is Yolka? Viral video claims Russian forces using new handheld anti-drone system
May 31, 2026, at 08:48 pm
Russian forces are deploying a new handheld anti-drone system called “Yolka,” adding a fresh dimension to the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.
France: Over 200 injured, 780 arrested after PSG victory celebrations erupt into violence
May 31, 2026, at 06:57 pm
At least 219 people were injured and hundreds arrested after celebrations following Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) Champions League triumph descended into violence across France, according to media reports.
Benjamin Netanyahu orders Israeli military to expand control over Gaza to 70%
May 28, 2026, at 11:21 pm
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that he has directed the Israeli military to take control of 70 percent of the Gaza Strip, signalling a major escalation despite an ongoing fragile ceasefire with Hamas.