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Pakistan’s Jaffar Express attack

Pakistan train siege ends: Army says over 300 hostages rescued, 33 BLA militants and 21 passengers killed

Before the army's announcement, Baloch Liberation Army claimed they had executed 50 hostages and threatened to kill more hostages onboard the Jaffar Express unless Pakistan released political prisoners and activists.

540 Indian nationals

Over 500 Indians rescued from global cyber fraud racket, flown back from Thailand

Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand coordinated with local authorities to facilitate repatriation of victims who were lured by promises of lucrative jobs, and trafficked into scam centers operating in Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, and Myanmar.

US Secretary of State says Ukraine must cede territory in any peace deal

“It’s hard in the aftermath of something like that to even talk about concessions, but that's the only way this is going to end and prevent more suffering,” said Marco Rubio..

Trudeau's successor Mark Carney warns US of ‘dark, dark days’ ahead, slams Trump’s assault on Canadian workers

PM Carney, who secured a decisive victory on the first ballot of the leadership race, accused the US President of trying to weaken Canada with "unjustified tariffs," pledging to build new trade relationships, secure borders, and impose strong retaliatory tariffs until respect is shown.

Vanuatu PM cancels fugitive Lalit Modi's passport, says bid to avoid extradition

Indian investigating agencies have listed the former Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman as an economic offender. He is alleged to have been involved in embezzlement of crores of rupees during his term as chairman.

Taliban claims Afghan women’s rights are protected despite restrictions on education and employment

Soon after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, they banned education for women after 6th grade and barred them from most of the employment opportunities and entry into many public places.

India’s recent tariff cuts

Trump pressure irrelevant; India’s US tariff cuts part of broader trade strategy, per sources

New Delhi has been steadily lowering tariffs under bilateral trade agreements with several countries, with sources asserting that the ongoing discussions with the US align with its broader trade strategy.