Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim to meet Kanthapuram at Markaz campus
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim will meet Sunni leader Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar at the Markaz Central Campus during his five-day India visit.
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UK economy grows 0.4% in July, beating forecasts
Britain's economy expanded 0.4% in July, exceeding forecasts of no change, with first-half growth of 1% leading the G7.
Bangladesh Says BRICS Invite Was for BIMSTEC Chair, Not PM Rahman
Bangladesh will not attend the BRICS summit in any official capacity, Dhaka said, clarifying that India's invitation was extended to the BIMSTEC Chair.
ECB Faces Calls for More Rate Hikes as Energy Prices Surge
Major banks forecast additional ECB rate hikes in December and beyond as renewed energy price pressures threaten inflation progress.
Houthis Take Yemen's Mocha Port, Raising Alarm Over Red Sea Navigation
The Houthis' capture of Yemen's Mocha port has raised serious concerns about freedom of navigation near a key Red Sea strait, the UN Special Envoy for Yemen said.
Hormuz Transits Fall to Single Digits as Oil Tops $100 and Houthis Seize Mocha
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped to seven transits as Brent neared $108, with Houthi forces capturing Mocha and Iran voicing support.
Santos Urges Colombia's New President to Fully Implement FARC Peace Accord
Juan Manuel Santos has called on Colombia's new president, Abelardo De La Espriella, to fully implement the 2016 FARC peace accord, saying it could unite a polarised country.
UK Economy Grows 0.4% in July, Beating Forecasts Despite Iran War Headwinds
Britain's GDP grew 0.4% in July, outpacing forecasts, with annual output up 1.6% and three-month growth holding steady at 0.4%.
India Hosts 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi as Chair for 2026
India chairs the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12-13, 2026, with Putin, Xi Jinping and other world leaders attending.
Ukrainian Drone Strikes Kill Two in Russia's Tula; Russian Attacks Injure Eight in Kyiv
Two killed in Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's Tula region; eight injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv; Ukraine hits Ozon logistics hub in Saratov and industrial site in Volgograd.
French consumers tighten belts as election and budget fights loom
French households are dipping into savings and trimming spending as inflation, energy costs and political uncertainty weigh on confidence.
India's BRICS Chairship a Success, Says Russian Envoy Ahead of Summit
Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov says India's year-long BRICS chairship has been a major success, citing ministerial meetings and new initiatives.
India to Chair BRICS in 2026 as Bloc Marks 17 Years of Summits
India will chair BRICS in 2026 and host the bloc's 18th summit, with a theme focused on resilience, innovation, cooperation and sustainability.
Cargo Ship Fire at Qingdao Port Kills 25; Xi Orders Urgent Rescue Effort
A fire aboard a cargo ship undergoing repairs at Qingdao port in China killed 25 people, with 12 evacuated safely and five hospitalised in stable condition.
BRICS Summit Opens in New Delhi as Modi Meets Putin, Xi and Pezeshkian
India hosts the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, with Putin, Xi and Pezeshkian among leaders attending a two-day meeting focused on trade and economic cooperation.
Ferry Fire Off Palawan Leaves Five Dead, 84 Missing
A fire aboard the MV June Aster off Coron, Palawan killed at least five people and left 84 missing, with 43 rescued.
Sweden Votes in Election That Could Put Far-Right Party in Government
Sweden holds a general election on Sunday, with the far-right Sweden Democrats hoping for Cabinet posts if the centre-right bloc retains power.
US Pressure and Leadership Crisis Push More Nations to Quit ICC
Venezuela and Chad join Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in announcing ICC withdrawals, as Washington sanctions court staff and urges member states to leave.
Myanmar's Min Aung Hlaing Visits Cambodia in Bid to Rebuild ASEAN Ties
Min Aung Hlaing is in Phnom Penh for a two-day visit, his fourth to an ASEAN state since taking power in 2021, drawing criticism from rights groups.
Lower Saxony Premier Balances VW Cuts Against Rising AfD Threat
Lower Saxony's premier is navigating Volkswagen's historic overhaul and a far-right surge ahead of Sunday's municipal elections.