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EU offers Canada associate membership as Trump threatens tariffs over move

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has proposed making Canada the EU’s first associate member, while US President Donald Trump has warned of heavy tariffs or reduced trade with Europe if he considers the move hostile.

Iranian missile strikes US-contracted vessel near Strait of Hormuz

Trump gets new power to impose 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers

Trump plans $2.8 billion Israel arms sale with 40,000 heavy bombs

Mecca drone attack foiled as Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of 450 strikes

Saudi air defences intercepted a drone south of Mecca, while the Houthis denied targeting the holy city and accused Riyadh of intensifying airstrikes across Yemen.

India-Pakistan Naval Collision in Arabian Sea: How a High-Speed Encounter Escalated Into a Diplomatic Protest

A Pakistani naval vessel reportedly moved close to an Indian warship during a surveillance mission, prompting India to invoke the 1991 maritime safety agreement.

India summons Pakistan envoy after naval ships collide in Arabian Sea

India summoned Pakistan’s Charge d’Affaires after a Pakistani naval vessel collided with an Indian Navy unit in international waters, with New Delhi objecting to what it described as unsafe and unprofessional manoeuvring.

Taliban detain Kerala solo traveller in Afghanistan, woman recounts fear

Arunima I P says Taliban men stopped her in Bamyan over solo travel restrictions, demanded documents and warned of arrest before she was able to continue her journey.

Indian-origin woman, friend killed by subway train in New York

24-year-old friends died at a Lower Manhattan station after one reportedly fell onto the tracks and the other went down to help.

India-China ties draw global attention after Modi-Xi meeting, says Chinese FM

Wang Yi says Modi and Xi Jinping reached important common ground on stabilising bilateral ties, maintaining peace along the border and expanding cooperation.