Amid ongoing controversy over the inclusion of non-Muslims in Waqf Boards and Councils, the Indian Supreme Court on Wednesday recorded assurances from the Centre that no such appointments would be made until further orders. The court also noted that, per the government’s

A recent BBC report has brought renewed attention to the escalating legal disputes surrounding waqf properties—lands and assets historically donated by Indian Muslims for religious and charitable purposes.  The report highlights the complexities and controversies arising

The Indian Supreme Court’s intention to issue an interim order on the amended Waqf law was put on hold at the last minute today after the Centre and the states requested more time to marshal their arguments on the three points the court raised.  The three-judge bench led by

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Malaysia as part of his Southeast Asia tour, signaling a clear message that Beijing is a more dependable trading partner than the United States amid the ongoing trade tensions with Washington. Xi’s visit to the Malaysian capital, Kuala

At least 51 people were killed in a gunman attack early Monday in Nigeria's northern Plateau state, according to residents and Amnesty International.  This attack occurred just two weeks after violent clashes in another part of the state claimed numerous lives. The national

Negotiations for a renewed ceasefire in Gaza are at a standstill after Israel presented new demands for Hamas to disarm, offering only a temporary pause in hostilities.  This latest proposal comes as the death toll in Gaza nears 51,000. Israel submitted the proposal on Monday

A Palestinian student activist, Mohsen Mahdawi, was arrested by U.S. immigration officials during his citizenship interview, according to his lawyer.  Mahdawi, a green card holder and soon-to-be graduate from Columbia University in New York, was detained on Monday in Colchester,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has called on US President Donald Trump to visit Ukraine before proposing or backing any agreement with Russia to end the ongoing war. “Before making any decisions or engaging in talks, come and witness the reality — see the people,

Israel's continued airstrikes on Gaza have claimed the lives of at least 37 people on Sunday, including six brothers who had been volunteering to distribute food to starving civilians. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization has confirmed the death of a Palestinian child following

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has secured re-election, winning a decisive runoff that grants him a full four-year mandate. Noboa, who initially took office in November 2023 following a snap vote, hailed the outcome as “historic.” The 37-year-old centre-right leader

The White House has issued a new directive requiring all foreign nationals who have been in the United States for more than 30 days to register with federal authorities or face severe consequences, including fines, jail time, and possible deportation. The regulation applies to all

A woman hospitalised after being rescued from the rubble of a roof collapse at a popular nightclub in the Dominican Republic died today, raising the death toll to 226, health officials said. The latest victim was a 41-year-old Costa Rican national, according to the National Health

An Israeli strike has destroyed the intensive care and surgery departments of the main medical facility in Gaza City, Hamas has said. Video posted online appeared to show huge flames and smoke rising from Al-Ahli Baptist Hospital after missiles hit a two-storey building. People,

Israel's defence minister has announced its military will soon "vigorously" expand its offensive throughout most of Gaza. Israel Katz also said the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) had completed the takeover of a "security zone" in the southern part of the Gaza

Iran and the US have concluded a first round of talks in Oman over Tehran's nuclear programme - the highest-level meeting between the two nations since 2018. Both countries described the meeting as "constructive" and confirmed a second round of discussions will take place

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz announced on Saturday that the military had completed its takeover of the new Morag Corridor between the southern Gaza cities of Rafah and Khan Yunis. "The IDF (military) has now completed its takeover of the Morag axis, which crosses Gaza

At least 69 people have died this week in powerful thunderstorms that swept across eastern India’s Bihar state and parts of neighbouring Nepal, officials confirmed on Saturday (April 12). Bihar’s disaster management authorities reported that 61 people were killed by intense

A United Nations analysis has found that only women and children were killed in at least 36 Israeli airstrikes on Gaza between 18 March and 9 April. The report adds to growing international concern over the mounting civilian toll in Israel’s military campaign, which resumed

US envoy Steve Witkoff held over four hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg on Friday, as former US President Donald Trump urged Moscow to accelerate efforts for a ceasefire in Ukraine. The Kremlin stated that the meeting focused on potential avenues for

Beijing is responding to the US' decision to hike levies, although China said it's unwilling to go any higher. China will raise tariffs on all US goods to 125%, up from 84%, effective from Saturday. The new tariff now matches the so-called "reciprocal" levy the US