Houthi missile and drone strikes have intensified against Saudi Arabia, with repeated hits on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh killing at least 13 people and wounding hundreds. Terminal operations were suspended multiple times as fires broke out and flights were diverted. Saudi forces responded with airstrikes on Sanaa, while the Houthis claimed further attacks
1. Panama earthquake: major damage reported, full assessment pending A powerful earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday, with the US Geological Survey initially reporting a magnitude of 7.7. Buildings were damaged, transport and water services were disrupted, and more than 40 aftershocks were reported. Authorities said there were minor injuries but no confirmed fatalities in
Houthi Attacks Escalate in Persian Gulf: Sixteen seafarers were killed in coordinated attacks across the Persian Gulf and Black Sea regions, prompting Saudi Arabia to declare the seizure of sea lanes a “criminal act.” India issued urgent advisories for citizens in Saudi Arabia to remain alert and stay indoors amid ongoing Houthi militant operations targeting
India has sought an update from Russian authorities regarding the whereabouts of approximately 69 Indian nationals reportedly recruited into the Russian Army. The issue has raised concerns about recruitment networks, misleading employment offers and the vulnerability of Indian workers seeking jobs abroad. New Delhi’s effort focuses on identifying the individuals, securing their release or repatriation
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Indian Politics Opposition march against Election Commission Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge and other INDIA bloc leaders marched towards the Election Commission headquarters over the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Delhi Police detained several leaders after the protest continued near Akashvani Bhawan. The Opposition is demanding accountability from Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh
Passengers and crew on a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv thwarted what Israeli officials described as an attempted crash after the co-pilot stabbed the Indian captain mid-air. The Boeing 737 plunged nearly 14,000 to 17,000 feet in under 30 seconds before passengers forced their way into the cockpit, subdued the attacker, and off-duty
Home Minister Amit Shah launched an extradition portal to accelerate the return of fugitives and called for a stronger, technology-driven counter-terrorism mechanism under the PRAHAAR strategy. Speaking at a conference on counter-terror policy, he stressed zero tolerance and the need for automated, coordinated responses across agencies and states. He noted that 288 fugitives had been