Nepal is still coming to terms with the unprecedented tragedy that unleashed havoc, killing more than 600 people. In our weekly roundup, we talk about the glacial collapse that caused the flash floods and more

Six months into the war, the US has changed tactics. Washington has now launched Operation Economic Outcast, a sustained campaign targeting Iran's oil, shipping, technology and financial networks. A significant part of this programme is to take on the economies…

In the increasingly contested waters of the Indo-Pacific, India’s Mahasagar vision seeks to turn connectivity and cooperation into strategic influence

In the increasingly contested waters of the Indo-Pacific, India’s Mahasagar vision seeks to turn connectivity and cooperation into strategic influence

A curious polar bear peers into a seal’s breathing hole and a black vulture spreads its wings... Take a walk on the wild side with the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Uzbekistan’s highest state award, the Order of “Oliy Darajali Dustlik”, by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev during his visit to Tashkent

The US launched strikes at Iran’s Larak island on Sunday (August 30) to prevent the Islamic Republic from laying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The strikes, a first since late July, killed and wounded several soldiers, according to the Islamic Guards.…

At least 15 people are feared to be missing after flash floods took over the Grand Canyon in Arizona on Sunday.

PM Narendra Modi is in Kyrgyzstan for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Russia’s Vladimir Putin, China’s Xi Jinping and Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian will also be in attendance. The two-day meet allows the PM to set the tone for the upcoming…

India is securing long-term uranium supplies from Uzbekistan and Australia while pursuing critical minerals and rare earths worldwide. New Delhi aims to raise nuclear capacity from about 8.1 GW to 20 GW by 2030 and 100 GW by 2047, while diversifying supplies…

Hospitals and morgues in Nepal are struggling as the death toll from the flash floods keeps mounting. Almost 950 people are dead, with over 4,000 still missing. With the tsunami of bodies, Kathmandu has begun mass burials after taking DNA samples and detailed…

A growing number of Gen Z men are skipping showers before dates in a trend called pheromone-maxxing, believing their natural scent can boost attraction. But does the science support it?

Dan Driscoll has resigned as US Army Secretary after being appointed to the role last February. His exit comes amid tensions with Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth over the numerous firings of top-ranking officials. The exit is a blow for the American military…

Apple has entered a new era as John Ternus replaces Tim Cook as CEO, taking charge of the world’s most valuable technology company amid an AI race that is only heating up. With expertise in Apple Silicon and hardware engineering, Ternus must turn Apple’s…

The Trump administration has proposed cancelling work permits for spouses of H-1B visa holders. If it goes through, it would reverse a rule that has let eligible H-4 visa holders work legally in the US. Thousands of Indians who travel with their spouses and…

Day 2 of the SCO Summit in Bishkek was noteworthy. Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered a strong message on terrorism, saying that there should be no ‘double standards’ on it. He also called for diplomacy to end the ongoing wars worldwide. The annual grouping…

A century-old Hindu temple in Pakistan’s Punjab has been demolished, but the reason is now disputed. Minority groups allege it was brought down to take over its land for an adjoining madrassa, while officials say torrential rain caused the structure to collapse

Amid the horrific death and devastation after the Nepal flash floods, a turquoise house has emerged as a symbol of survival. Why? It stood tall even as raging floodwaters, mud, and debris swept through the area, destroying everything in its way. It also helped…

A local-currency settlement system would simply allow two countries to trade using their existing currencies, such as the rupee, yuan, rouble or dirham

Pakistan can’t avoid the drama; the PMO in Islamabad posted a group photo from the SCO Summit in Kyrgyzstan. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iran’s Masoud Pezeshkian and other world leaders were cropped out of the visual, tactfully placing Shehbaz…