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West Asia conflict: UAE says air defence system engaging with missile, drone attacks originating from Iran

The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday that the country's air defences are currently dealing with missile and drone attacks, which the Ministry of Defence said originated from Iran.

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World May 5, 2026 · 6:40 pm

MoS Pabitra Margherita set for multi-nation tour of Central America and Caribbean

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World May 5, 2026 · 6:23 pm

Digital, power, and public health: India and Jamaica sign 3 MoUs during historic visit of EAM Jaishankar to fast-track bilateral cooperation

The discussions culminated in the signing of three key Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at future-proofing the partnership: health cooperation by enhancing…

World May 5, 2026 · 5:28 pm

Democratic space shrinks as rights crisis deepens in Pakistan: HRCP report

Pakistan's human rights situation saw a significant decline in 2025, marked by reduced civic freedoms, increased strain on judicial independence, and a…

World May 5, 2026 · 5:15 pm

Vietnam President lands in New Delhi on first state visit to India

General Secretary, President of Vietnam, To Lam landed here in the national capital on Tuesday afternoon as he commences his first state…

World May 5, 2026 · 4:52 pm

China’s escalating gray zone pressure on Taiwan raises risk of conflict

Naval deployments have similarly expanded, with approximately 2,640 maritime operations recorded in Taiwan's response areas, compared to about 2,470 a year earlier.…

World May 5, 2026 · 4:50 pm

Pakistan’s role in West Asia “unimportant” amid regional power plays: Austrian analyst Tom Cooper

Speaking to ANI, Cooper dismantled Islamabad's projection of itself as a high-level mediator between Washington and Tehran, suggesting the reality is far…