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The steps of the Lincoln Memorial became an open-air yoga arena on 20 June 2025, as hundreds gathered for India's 12th International Day of Yoga observance in Washington. Ambassador Kwatra's remark…
The White House declared 'Iran is FINISHED' in a blunt post on 19 June 2026, offering no elaboration. The statement is one of the…
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was reported on 19 June — but it arrived alongside Israeli strikes on over 80 targets…
After a seven-year gap, the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is back — and India's diplomatic machinery is working overtime to make it…
Iran has created a brand-new authority — the Persian Gulf Strait Authority — and imposed a 48-hour pre-registration, permit, and…
A new report reveals Bangladesh imported nearly 15,000 tonnes of e-waste between 2022 and 2025 — far outpacing its exports — as…
A Taliban decree quietly issued in April 2026 doesn't just restrict divorce — UN experts say it effectively sanctions child…
India and Denmark have formally launched a standing Maritime Security Dialogue — the first of its kind — in Copenhagen, covering…
A fire tore through a Tokyo elementary school during active classes on 19 June, injuring 11 — eight of them children. The blaze…
