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A false intelligence report produced with the assistance of an artificial intelligence chatbot brought the United States military dangerously close to intercepting and boarding a Chinese merchant vessel in the Middle East. According to an extensive investigation by CNN citing multiple defense and intelligence sources, the erroneous assessment claimed that …

US President Donald Trump has officially extended the controversial executive order mandating a $100,000 entry payment on certain H-1B visa petitions for another twelve months, locking the restriction in place through September 21, 2027. Originally introduced in September 2025, the measure was enacted to curtail what the administration characterized as …

India has strongly rejected counter-allegations from Islamabad regarding a maritime collision in the western Arabian Sea, terming Pakistan’s response as “usual prevarication”. Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called the conduct of Pakistani naval ship PNS Hunain “unacceptable and unprofessional,” …

At least 16 people, including five police personnel, were killed and more than 50 others sustained injuries after a suicide bomber targeted a mosque near the Old Police Lines in northwestern Pakistan’s Kohat district during Friday prayers. The devastating explosion triggered widespread structural collapse and severe damage to surrounding government …

Washington’s escalating sanctions regime against Russian energy buyers has run headfirst into a glaring policy double standard. While Capitol Hill pushes aggressive punitive measures against global south nations—most notably India and China—for purchasing Russian fossil fuels, the United States has deliberately carved out statutory escape hatches ensuring its own domestic …

US President Donald Trump has issued a firm stance on potential diplomatic negotiations with Tehran, asserting that Washington will only agree to an arrangement that firmly meets American expectations. Speaking out as the conflict approaches a critical turning point, Trump stated that while Iran appears eager to negotiate, the country …

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday, September 17, 2026, extended heartfelt greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday. In a formal message released through the Kremlin and the Russian Embassy in New Delhi, the Russian leader lauded Prime Minister Modi’s stature on the world stage and emphasized …

In a firm diplomatic response to the United States Congress passing sweeping sanctions legislation aimed at curbing Russian energy revenues, India declared on Thursday, September 17, 2026, that it remains steadfastly committed to securing the energy needs of its 1.4 billion citizens. New Delhi stated unequivocally that it will take …

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially dismissed viral social media reports claiming that several world leaders fell ill after attending the high-profile BRICS Summit in New Delhi. Labeling the circulating content as “fake” and “malicious,” the MEA’s official fact-checking unit issued an alert cautioning users and digital platforms …

Russian President Vladimir Putin faces reports of a potential coup threat, leading to increased personal security, with Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu allegedly identified as a risk. Russian President Vladimir Putin is facing a potential coup threat, prompting the Kremlin to increase the personal security around him, according to reports. The …