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Japan earthquake: Death toll rises as aftershocks, heat hamper rescue efforts

Thousands remain without electricity and running water in Kumamoto as rescuers race to find survivors trapped under collapsed buildings following the powerful earthquake.

US, Saudi forces launch strikes on Iran-backed sites in Iraq after drone attacks

Six journalists among eight indicted in South Korea over alleged stock manipulation scheme

Iran halts three oil tankers in Hormuz as US strikes escalate tensions

PM Modi congratulates Andy Burnham as UK PM, pledges stronger India-UK strategic partnership

New Labour leader takes charge after Starmer’s exit as India looks to deepen cooperation in trade, technology, defense and investment.

Qatari emir, Iraqi PM call for implementation of US-Iran peace MoU, secure Hormuz navigation

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi urged all parties to honour the US-Iran peace memorandum and ensure freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed regional tensions.

China using AI, big data to shape global narrative on Tibet, claims report

China is increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence, big data and advanced digital communication tools to shape international perceptions on Tibet, according to a report by an online publication focused on religious freedom and human rights.

India, Zanzibar strengthen strategic ties with focus on education, AI and digital cooperation

Jaishankar, President Mwinyi discuss expanding development partnership across higher education, healthcare, technology and capacity building sectors.

Ukrainian drone strike kills one, injures 61 in Moscow region

Russia claims air defences downed hundreds of drones as overnight strikes hit key Ukrainian military-linked targets.

US-Iran tensions escalate as fresh strikes intensify regional conflict

The latest exchange saw the US military conclude another round of overnight strikes on Iranian military infrastructure, following which Iran claimed attacks on US-linked facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, escalating tensions across the Middle East.