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Border Tensions: Russian Troop Build-Up Near Finland Spotted in Satellite Images

12 May 2025 04:36 AM IST

Satellite images reveal increased Russian military activity near Finland's border, raising NATO security concerns amid ceasefire talks with Ukraine.

Tibet Quake: Earthquake of 5.7 Magnitude Strikes at 2:41 AM

12 May 2025 03:30 AM IST

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake hit Tibet early Monday at a shallow depth of 10 km, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Taliban Suspends Chess In Afghanistan, Calls It A Sin Cites Religious Grounds

11 May 2025 22:08 PM IST

Afghan authorities have halted all chess activities nationwide, calling it incompatible with Islamic principles. Players and cafe owners express disappointment as the ban removes a rare form of social recreation.

Bangladesh Tour To PAK In Grave Doubt Following India-Pakistan Tensions

11 May 2025 15:54 PM IST

BCB in talks with PCB as Bangladesh cricket tour to Pakistan faces uncertainty amid rising Indo-Pak tensions

Putin Refuses Immediate Ceasefire, Signals Readiness for Dialogue

11 May 2025 09:33 AM IST

Putin has rejected a ceasefire ultimatum from European leaders but proposed direct peace talks with Ukraine later this week.

Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League Banned by Bangladesh’s Interim Government

11 May 2025 00:52 AM IST

Bangladesh's interim government bans Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League under anti-terrorism law, citing national security concerns.

Bangladesh Bans Awami League, Sheikh Hasina Party Under Anti-Terror Law

10 May 2025 23:55 PM IST

Interim Prime Minister Muhammad Yunus’s administration banned Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League, pending war crimes trials. The decision aims to ensure witness safety and national stability following the July 2024 uprising.

Kremlin Slams Europe’s Ceasefire Push As Contradictory, Questions West’s Commitment To Peace

10 May 2025 20:35 PM IST

Russia criticizes European leaders for endorsing a US-led 30-day Ukraine ceasefire plan, warning of Western contradictions and insisting military aid to Kyiv must stop for peace to be possible.

6 Sri Lankan Troops Killed in Helicopter Crash During Training

09 May 2025 16:21 PM IST

A military helicopter crash in Sri Lanka’s Maduru Oya reservoir killed six of 12 onboard during a training exercise. “Four special forces personnel and two Air Force gunmen died of their injuries,” said Air Force spokesman Group Captain Eranda Geeganage.

Russia Publicly Acknowledges North Korean Soldiers Fighting on Victory Day | Watch

09 May 2025 14:46 PM IST

President Putin publicly honored North Korean soldiers on Victory Day 2025, marking a major step in Russia’s deepening military alliance with Pyongyang during the Ukraine war.

Xi And Putin Forge ‘Steel’ Alliance To Challenge US Power, Mark WWII Anniversary

09 May 2025 00:14 AM IST

In Moscow, Xi and Putin pledged stronger strategic ties, military coordination, and economic cooperation, aligning against US influence and reaffirming their shared vision of a multipolar world free from Western dominance.

Indians Urge Boycott of Azerbaijan, Turkey Over Support to Pakistan

08 May 2025 18:53 PM IST

After India’s Operation Sindoor targeted terror hubs in Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Turkey backed Pakistan, sparking outrage among Indian citizens. Social media users called for a tourism boycott, while a Goa-based company stopped services for Turkish citizens, citing national solidarity.