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

Prosecutors allege reporters published nearly 1,800 favourable articles to inflate stock prices, enabling the accused to pocket over 9 billion won in illegal profits.

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

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

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.

Venezuela quake death toll crosses 5,000 as rescue and relief efforts continue

More than 16,700 injured, 21,000 displaced as authorities manage shelters and international aid after deadly tremors.

India, EU deepen trade and technology partnership to accelerate FTA, future-ready growth

Piyush Goyal says India-EU Trade and Technology Council is driving cooperation in critical technologies, resilient supply chains, clean energy and innovation while advancing a balanced Free Trade Agreement.