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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (Photos/Reuters)
Pyongyang snubs Seoul's peace proposal as inter-Korean tensions flare ahead of US-South Korea drills

Aug 16, 2026

The diplomatic standstill comes amid heightened military readiness across the Korean Peninsula ahead of the annual US-South Korea joint military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield, set to begin on Monday. Meanwhile, the Russian ship Pallada arrived at Wonsan port for a goodwill visit on Saturday tied to the liberation anniversary.

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Spanish F-18 jet shoots down intruding drone over Romanian airspace: Defence Ministry

Aug 16, 2026
Visual from the event event by HRFP and Het Actiefonds under "Climate Justice Initiative for Sanitary Workers' Safe Working Environment" (Photo/HRFP)

HRFP supports sanitation workers' safety in Pakistan through awareness, advocacy, and safety kits

Aug 16, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (File Photo/ANI)

"May India-Israel Special Strategic Partnership grow even stronger": PM Modi thanks Netanyahu for I-Day wishes

Aug 16, 2026
Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei (Photo: x/@Rahbarenghelab_) and US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

Gulf nations growing impatient with Trump's diplomatic efforts regarding truce with Iran: Report

Aug 16, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi (File Photo/Reuters)

Oman negotiations, reopening of Hormuz are two separate issues: Iranian FM Araghchi

Aug 16, 2026
Police officers help move a patient to an open-area shelter at a hospital, following an earthquake felt in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia (Photo/Reuters)

At least 47 killed, 157 homes damaged as Indonesia reels from devastation after three earthquakes

Aug 16, 2026
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Indian business owners in Australia demand stronger police action after spree of burglaries hit Blair Athol

Aug 16, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli President Isaac Herzog (File Photo/ANI)

"India deeply values its friendship with Israel": PM Modi thanks Israeli President for Independence Day wishes

Aug 16, 2026

In a post on X, PM Modi underscored the "friendship with Israel" and expressed commitment to bolstering the strategic ties between the two countries.
Consul General Binaya Srikanta Pradhan hoists Indian Tricolor at Consulate General of India in New York (Photo/X/@IndiainNewYork)

From Times Square to Seattle: Indian-American community marks 80th Independence Day with historic milestones across US

Aug 16, 2026

The flagship gathering brought together members of the vibrant Indian-American community and US dignitaries in a spirited display of pride, unity, and shared values. High-energy cultural performances showcased India's rich heritage, reflecting both the deep-rooted cultural pride of the diaspora and the enduring strength of the India-US strategic partnership.
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Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Myanmar

Aug 16, 2026

An earthquake of magnitude 3.5 struck Myanmar early Sunday, as per the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).
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Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, eight naval vessels operating near its territory

Aug 16, 2026
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Qatar denies detaining three Iranian pilots, dubs reports as "misleading"

Aug 16, 2026
US CENTCOM Commander Adm Brad Cooper (Photo/Reuters)

CENTCOM chief concludes 10-day West Asia tour as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to return

Aug 16, 2026
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4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Pakistan's Dalbandin

Aug 15, 2026
US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (Photo/@realDonaldTrump/Truth Social)

Trump shares throwback "unfriendly look" post with Kim Jong Un, says "we get along great"

Aug 15, 2026
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei (Photo/Reuters)

"Gross violations of international law": Iran condemns Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Aug 15, 2026
Destroyed structures in southern Lebanon following Israeli attacks (Photo/Reuters)

11 dead, 19 injured in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon

Aug 15, 2026
PM Narendra Modi with Saudi Arabian PM Mohammed bin Salman (File Photo/ANI)

"Shared commitment to advancing cooperation": Saudi Arabia wishes India on 80th Independence Day

Aug 15, 2026
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo/@IsraeliPM/X)

Netanyahu greets PM Modi on 80th Independence Day, hails "boundless" bilateral ties

Aug 15, 2026
Aftermath of earthquake in Indonesia (Photo/Reuters)

6.0 magnitude earthquake hits Gulf of Tomini; third to strike Indonesia

Aug 15, 2026
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"Will face an appropriate response": Iran warns France over alleged diplomatic interference

Aug 15, 2026
Suryapath Tiranga Global Relay (Photo/www.harghartiranga.com)

Suryapath Tiranga: Tricolour completes historic global relay across continents

Aug 15, 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (File Photo/ANI)

Iranian President reaffirms strengthening of ties in Independence Day wishes to India

Aug 15, 2026
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US Congressional Committees flag Harvard's ties to CCP-Linked entities, raise concerns over China influence

Aug 15, 2026
Flag hoisting in Consulate General of India, New York (Photo/X/@IndiainNewYork)

'Suryapath Tiranga' carries national flag across globe as Indian missions join 'Har Ghar Tiranga 2026'

Aug 15, 2026