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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese speaks to reporters in Canberra. (Photo: X/@AlboMP)
Australia announces royal commission into Anti-Semitism after Bondi Beach attack

Jan 08, 2026

Australia will launch a national royal commission into antisemitism after a deadly Bondi Beach shooting. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the inquiry will examine causes of antisemitism, the attack itself, and recommend measures on security, social cohesion and extremism.

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Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa (Photo/@RajpaksaNamal)

Sri Lankan MP Namal Rajapaksa stresses 'India's leadership central to maintaining long-term peace and stability in South Asia'

Jan 08, 2026
Indian national Rakki Kishan Gopal, stranded on Yemen's Socotra Island, arrives in India after being evacuated via Jeddah on January 7. (Photo: X/@IndiaInYemen)

Indian national evacuated from Yemen's Socotra Island amid escalating conflict, returns home safely

Jan 08, 2026
Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace (Photo/Reuters)

Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace presses Oversight Committee to subpoena Ilhan Omar immigration records over marriage allegations

Jan 08, 2026
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodriguez (File Photo/Reuters)

Venezuela-US ties bear 'unprecedented stain', Caracas to pursue diversified global economic engagement: Delcy Rodriguez

Jan 08, 2026
Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), Deputy Minister of Defence & Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), Secretary of Defence, Sri Lanka (Photo/@adgpi)

COAS Upendra Dwivedi meets Sri Lankan Army Commander, discusses ways to advance bilateral defence cooperation

Jan 08, 2026
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Iran's top Army Commander warns of potential preemptive military action in response to escalating international pressure

Jan 08, 2026
US Coast Guard overseeing the seized tanker (Photo/X@US_EUCOM)

US forces seize two Venezuela-linked oil tankers in Atlantic

Jan 08, 2026

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International Human rights foundation raises alarm over Pakistan court rulings against exiled journalists

Jan 08, 2026

The organisation highlighted reports that an Anti-Terrorism Court in Pakistan has convicted and sentenced several Pakistani journalists and political commentators living abroad, without their presence or participation in the legal process.
US Vice President JD Vance (File Photo/Reuters)

"A tragedy of her own making": US Vice President JD Vance defends ICE after Minneapolis shooting

Jan 08, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance defended ICE officers after the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, calling her death "a tragedy of her own making." The incident sparked protests in Minneapolis, prompted school closures, and intensified political debate over aggressive immigration enforcement.
Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra and Speaker Mike Johnson (Photo/@AmbVMKwatra)

Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra meets US Speaker Mike Johnson, discusses strengthening strategic partnership

Jan 08, 2026

During the interaction, Ambassador Kwatra thanked Speaker Johnson for his solidarity with India following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025. Highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism, he said, "Thanked him for his solidarity with India's counter-terrorism efforts following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025." The discussion emphasized the shared commitment of India and the United States to combat terrorism in all its forms and to strengthen cooperation on security-related challenges.
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters)

Trump claims he ended eight wars, says Norway "foolishly" denied him Nobel Peace Prize

Jan 08, 2026
Former Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi (Photo/@PahlaviReza)

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi lauds protests in country, calls to "take over streets"

Jan 08, 2026
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Bangladesh: BNP leader Azizur Rahman Musabbir shot dead in Dhaka

Jan 08, 2026
US President Donald Trump, Colombian President Gustavo Petro (File Photo/Reuters)

"I appreciated his call and tone": Trump invites Petro for meeting after military threats against Colombia

Jan 08, 2026
US Senator Lindsey Graham with President Trump (File Photo/@LindseyGrahamSC)

Trump greenlights Russia sanctions bill;" Will give leverage against China, India", says Senator Lindsay Graham

Jan 08, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/ Reuters)

US withdraws from 66 international organisations, including India and France-led International Solar Alliance

Jan 08, 2026
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) JF-17 Thunder fighter jet (File Photo/ Reuters)

Pakistan confirms talks with Bangladesh on potential JF-17 fighter jet sale, defence pact, reports Bangladeshi media

Jan 08, 2026
Kulman Ghising submitting his resignation to Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki (Photo/ Nepal PMO)

Nepal's Energy Minister resigns from post after mounting questions over political affiliation

Jan 08, 2026
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters)

"A wise choice": Trump says Venezuela to purchase only American-made products

Jan 07, 2026
COAS General Upendra Dwivedi reviews Guard of Honour (Photo/ X@ADGPI)

Sri Lanka: COAS General Upendra Dwivedi discusses strengthening defence cooperation with Colombo; reviews guard of honour

Jan 07, 2026
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters)

'For the good of our country...': Trump seeks to increase 2027 military budget to 1.5 trillion dollars

Jan 07, 2026
First India - Weimar format meeting (Photo/ X@DrSJaishankar)

First India-Weimar format meeting sees discussions on ties with EU, Indo-Pacific, Ukraine conflict

Jan 07, 2026
Members of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) gather near a vehicle after its driver was shot by a US immigration agent (Photo/ Reuters)

Woman killed in Minneapolis; Homeland Security says 'ICE Officer fired defensive shots'

Jan 07, 2026
Minneapolis Police officers secure the area near the scene where a driver was shot by a U.S. immigration agent (Photo/ Reuters)

Minneapolis shooting: Trump says officer 'seems to have shot in self-defence'

Jan 07, 2026
Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra (File Photo/ANI)

Ambassador Kwatra visits IBM Research Center, discusses National Quantum Mission

Jan 07, 2026