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August 13, 2025 5:10 PM

Israel pounds Gaza City, 123 dead in last 24 hours

Israel's military pounded Gaza City on Wednesday prior to a planned takeover, with another 123 people killed in the last day according to the Gaza health ministry, while militant group Hamas held further talks with Egyptian mediators. The 24-hour de...

August 13, 2025 3:22 PM

Kuwait Introduces Visa-on-Arrival for All GCC Residents, Easing Travel for Indian Expats

In a move to boost regional connectivity, Kuwait has introduced a visa-on-arrival (VoA) facility for all residents holding valid residency permits in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman....

August 13, 2025 3:19 PM

India reaffirms commitment to Yemen in high-level Riyadh meeting

India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Suhel Khan, who is also accredited to Yemen, met with Dr. Rashad al-Alimi, Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC). Accompanied by Deputy Chief of Mission Shri Abu Mathen and First Secreta...

August 13, 2025 2:21 PM

Volunteer firefighter dies as wildfires rage across heat-stricken Spain

A firefighting volunteer died from severe burns, while several people were hospitalised as dozens of wildfires fuelled by strong winds and scorching heat continued to rage across Spain on Wednesday. At least six large wildfires were still out of con...

August 13, 2025 2:13 PM

Hamas Delegation in Cairo for Ceasefire and Hostage Deal Talks

A senior Hamas delegation led by chief negotiator Khalil al-Hayya arrived in Cairo on Tuesday for high-stakes talks with Egyptian officials aimed at securing a comprehensive ceasefire in Gaza and resolving the hostage crisis. The negotiations, mediat...

August 13, 2025 2:42 PM

Zelenskiy, European leaders to speak to Trump ahead of Putin summit

Europe and Ukraine's leaders will speak to U.S. President Donald Trump at a virtual meeting on Wednesday ahead of his summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin, as they try to drive home the perils of selling out Kyiv's interests in pursuit of a ceasefire....

August 13, 2025 12:48 PM

US losing out on China soybean sales as Brazil fills key supply period

U.S. soybean exporters risk missing out on billions of dollars worth of sales to China this year as trade talks drag on and buyers in the top oilseed importer lock in cargoes from Brazil for shipment during the key U.S. marketing season, according to...

August 13, 2025 10:01 AM

What deal might emerge from Trump-Putin summit and could it hold?

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will discuss a possible deal to end the war in Ukraine when they meet on Friday in Alaska for a summit that is also likely to affect wider European security. European lead...

August 13, 2025 9:35 AM

South Korea’s former first lady imprisoned after court issues warrant

South Korea's former first lady Kim Keon Hee has been arrested after a court late on Tuesday issued a warrant to arrest her following accusations of graft that she denies, a special prosecutor leading a wide-reaching probe said. Kim is South Korea's...

August 13, 2025 2:55 PM

Typhoon Podul blows through southern Taiwan leaving one person missing

Typhoon Podul blew through Taiwan's south on Wednesday packing winds of up to 191 km per hour (118 mph) and leaving one person missing, as a large swathe of the island shut down and hundreds of flights were cancelled. Taiwan is regularly hit by typh...

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