RESTRICTIVE TERRITORY

NATO members issued a declaration in support of Ukraine at a summit in Washington on Wednesday, promising additional aid and pledging to back its "irreversible path" to NATO membership. "At this summit we are turning a corner and putting in place th...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported that Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels conducted operations around Taiwan over the weekend. From Saturday 6 am to Sunday 6 am local time, five People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft ent...

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported detecting 35 Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels near Taiwan from Wednesday to Thursday morning. Among these, 33 aircraft crossed the median line, entering Taiwan's ADIZ. In response, Taiw...

​Speaking at the Eastern German Economic Forum also attended by Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Simonyte, Scholz said Germany has played a leading role in NATO's presence in the Baltics on Russia's border, stretching back nearly a decade. "And bec...

After the final phase of the Lok Sabha elections, Congress leader Ajay Maken raised concerns about candidates' counting agents not being allowed at Assistant Returning Officer tables during vote counting, calling it a major issue. The Election Commi...

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Friday dismissed warnings by Russian President Vladimir Putin that allowing Ukraine to use Western weapons to strike inside Russian territory might lead to an escalation. Speaking on the sidelines of a NATO foreign min...

Amid rising calls for Ukraine to strike inside Russia using Western-supplied long-range weapons, allies remain cautious due to fears of escalation and nuclear threats from Moscow. NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg urged lifting restrictions to aid Ukraine...

Global nickel prices have surged following violent unrest in New Caledonia, a major nickel producer. Social unrest erupted over French constitutional changes allowing certain residents to vote in elections. New Caledonia holds significant nickel res...

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk led a 21-day fast in sub-zero temperatures in March this year, seeking autonomy for Ladakh. The protesters, who were inspired by actor Aamir Khan's character Rancho in Bollywood blockbuster "3 Idiots," argued that the...

France imposes 12-day emergency in New Caledonia to tackle deadly unrest among indigenous people seeking independence. Security forces deployed to quell violence following protests over voting reforms, with armed clashes, looting, arson. Police rein...

The US Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates -- and held them -- at a 23-year high as it looks to bring inflation down to its long-term target of two percent.

Panama's President-elect Jose Raul Mulino aims to close a major migration route, impacting 500,000 people. Organized crime involvement and challenges in operations and logistics cast doubt on the plan's success.

The Supreme Court has directed Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat to not grant final permission for mining activities in the Aravalli hills and their ranges until further orders. The order is not to prohibit legal mining activities already carri...

Bank of Baroda Share Price: Government-owned BoB told stock exchanges that the RBI, in a letter dated May 8, conveyed the decision to lift the restrictions on 'BoB World' with immediate effect.

Filmmaker SS Rajamouli expressed his interest in creating an animation film, inspired by his recent success with the "Baahubali" series. He sees potential in exploring new territories and believes there's a substantial audience for animation films i...

Turkey last month imposed trade restrictions on Israel over what it said was Israel's refusal to allow Ankara to take part in aid air-drop operations for Gaza and its offensive on the enclave.

China's new air routes near Taiwan spark concerns over flight safety and military tensions. Grey zone tactics escalate disputes as China trespasses around Kinmen island, challenging Taiwan's territorial boundaries.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated America's stance against Israel reoccupying Gaza or reducing its size, responding to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan post-war for Gaza. Blinken emphasized Gaza's role in combating terr...

China's assertion that waters near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago are not restricted marks a shift in its approach, seen as part of its "grey zone" tactics to pressure Taipei, experts say. This follows a recent incident where a Chinese speedboat capsiz...