US says Quad key to Indo-Pacific strategy

June 26, 2026 9:58 AM

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US says Quad key to Indo-Pacific strategy

The Trump administration has said it is strengthening alliances, expanding cooperation with India through the Quad, and diversifying critical mineral supply chains away from China as part of its America First approach to the Indo-Pacific.   Testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on...

US approves potential 250 million dollar defence sale to Australia

June 26, 2026 9:46 AM

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US approves potential 250 million dollar defence sale to Australia

The US State Department has approved the potential sale of FA-18F Super Hornet and EA-18G Growler aircraft training and related equipment to Australia for an estimated cost of 250 million US dollars.   The State Department said the proposed sale will support the foreign policy and national security ...

IMO pauses Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation efforts

June 26, 2026 8:55 AM

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IMO pauses Strait of Hormuz ship evacuation efforts

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused its efforts to evacuate stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel was hit by a projectile off the coast of Oman yesterday. The move came after the British military reported the strike, hours after Iran warned ships against usi...

Youth Affairs Ministry to launch National Nasha Mukti Quiz on MY Bharat portal

June 26, 2026 8:48 AM

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Youth Affairs Ministry to launch National Nasha Mukti Quiz on MY Bharat portal

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), will launch the National Nasha Mukti Quiz on the MY Bharat portal today to mark the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. The quiz will be launched under the nationwide Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit ...

Rescue operations continue as Venezuela earthquake toll climbs to 235

June 26, 2026 8:39 AM

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Rescue operations continue as Venezuela earthquake toll climbs to 235

In Venezuela, the death toll from two powerful earthquakes has risen to 235, with more than 1,500 people injured. Rescue teams are searching through the rubble in a race to save lives after the earthquakes struck near the capital yesterday. In Caracas and the nearby coastal city of La Guaira, people...

Ecuador advance to FIFA World Cup knockout stage with win over Germany

June 26, 2026 8:33 AM

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Ecuador advance to FIFA World Cup knockout stage with win over Germany

In the FIFA World Cup, Ecuador advanced to the knockout stage after defeating Germany 2-1 in a Group E match at the New Jersey Stadium early this morning. Gonzalo Plata emerged as the match-winner as Ecuador staged a remarkable comeback to secure the victory. Earlier, Côte d'Ivoire also booked their...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Seychelles from June 27

June 26, 2026 8:27 AM

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Seychelles from June 27

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a State Visit to Seychelles from the 27th to the 29th of this month to attend the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the National Day of Seychelles as the Guest of Honour. The Prime Minister last visited Seychelles in 2015. The Ministry of External Affairs said in...