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August 29, 2025 11:06 AM

South Korea’s former first lady Kim Keon Hee indicted for bribery

Kim Keon Hee, the wife of South Korea's ousted former President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been indicted for bribery and other charges, a special prosecution team said on Friday, amid a widening investigation into the country's martial law crisis and scandal...

August 29, 2025 11:03 AM

India, Saudi Arabia hold 7th Joint Committee meeting on defence cooperation

The 7th meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia Joint Committee on Defence Cooperation (JCDC) was held on Thursday, with both sides agreeing to expand collaboration in training, industrial partnerships, maritime security and military exercises. The talks ...

August 29, 2025 10:44 AM

UN Security Council renews Lebanon peacekeeping mission ‘for a final time’

The United Nations Security Council unanimously extended "for a final time" a long-running peacekeeping mission in Lebanon until the end of 2026, when the operation will then begin a year-long "orderly and safe drawdown and withdrawal." The decision ...

August 29, 2025 10:30 AM

Missile attacks in Ukraine leave 23 dead, EU HQ damaged

Russia pounded Ukraine with deadly missiles and drone strikes early on Thursday in a sweeping attack that the U.S. special envoy on Ukraine said undermined President Donald Trump's peace efforts. At least 23 people were killed in the capital, Tymu...

August 29, 2025 9:54 AM

Ukraine’s Zelenskiy says Europe must clearly define security guarantees

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told a group of European leaders on Thursday it was important to produce a clear definition of security guarantees for Ukraine as part of a plan to secure a peace settlement with Russia after 3-1/2 years of war...

August 29, 2025 9:36 AM

Truly commendable: PM Modi lauds Indian community in Japan for preserving cultural roots

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday lauded the Indian community in Japan for their commitment to preserving the their cultural roots while making meaningful contributions to the Japanese society. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “Deeply touched by...

August 29, 2025 9:38 AM

Opportunity to deepen existing partnerships: PM Modi arrives in Tokyo for two-day official visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Tokyo on Friday, marking the start of his two-day official visit to Japan to attend the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit. He said that the visit would provide an opportunity to deepen existing partnerships and ex...

August 28, 2025 8:42 PM

Indian Naval Ships Tamal and Surat Visit Jeddah to Strengthen Defence Ties

Indian Naval Ships Tamal, a newly commissioned multi-role frigate, and Surat, a guided missile destroyer, arrived at Jeddah Islamic Port on August 27-28, 2025, as part of ongoing naval exchanges between India and Saudi Arabia. INS Tamal, commissioned...

August 28, 2025 7:23 PM

UK summons Russian ambassador after Kyiv hit by missiles, drones overnight

Britain's foreign minister said on Thursday he had summoned the Russian ambassador to the UK, after Russia pounded Ukraine with missiles and drones overnight, killing at least 15 people and damaging buildings, including the British Council in Kyiv. ...

August 28, 2025 7:02 PM

Iran’s ambassador, leaving Sydney after expulsion, decries ‘lies’

Iran ambassador Ahmad Sadeghi, arriving at Sydney Airport before an expulsion deadline, on Thursday rejected as "lies" Australia's accusation that Tehran had directed antisemitic arson attacks in the cities of Sydney and Melbourne, . Australia gave ...

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