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A Liberian-flagged container vessel MSC ELSA 3 sinks off Kerala Coast, India, May 24, 2025 —Reuters BENGALURU: India’s coastguard raced on Monday to contain an oil spill from a container ship with hazardous cargo that sank off the southern coast a day earlier, Kerala’s state government said. The Liberian-flagged MSC ELSA 3, listed as a 184-metre [603-foot] freight ship, went …

India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar (left) and Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand. —Facebook/@drsjaishankar/@AnitaOakville/File Jaishankar says he “discussed prospects of India-Canada ties”. Indian minister says he wished Anand “a very successful tenure”. Canada is home to the largest Sikh community outside of India.  NEW DELHI: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said he had spoken to his Canadian counterpart as …

A worker cleans a beach, against the backdrop of pre-monsoon clouds, at Fort Kochi beach in Kochi, May 9, 2019 — Reuters Monsoon rains hit the coast of India’s southernmost state of Kerala on Saturday, eight days earlier than usual, marking the earliest arrival in 16 years and providing the promise of a bumper harvest and relief from a gruelling …

Players shake hands after the match between Pakistan and India at Dubai International Stadium, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on September 4, 2022. —Reuters KARACHI: Arch-rivals Pakistan and India are unlikely to play early matches of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 as they would be slotted in separate groups, according to Indian media. The two fierce rivals only face …

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz addressing an event in Sargodha, on May 22, 2025. — Geo News Maryam calls May 9 attackers worse than enemies. Urges students to shield minds from propaganda. Lauds air force for downing five Indian fighter jets. SARGODHA: While heaping criticism yet again on the Imran Khan-led party, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said there is little …

People walk on the dry riverbed of the Indus River in Hyderabad on April 24, 2025. — Reuters Indian strikes damaged dispensary, disrupted health services. Pakistan reaffirms commitment to WHO health agenda. Islamabad backs global pandemic treaty adoption at WHA. GENEVA: Health Minister Mustafa Kamal has called for holding India accountable for threatening to halt the flow of Indus River …

Security personnel stand outside the gate of Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, India, May 8, 2025. — Reuters  Charge d’Affaires issued demarche to this effect. Envoy asked to ensure no officials misuse privileges: ministry. Development comes amid heightened tensions between nations. NEW DELHI: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday declared an official of the Pakistan High Commission …

Pakistani baseball players pose for group photo with national flag after advancing to West Baseball Cup final in Karj, Iran. — Reporter KARACHI: Pakistan’s baseball team delivered another remarkable performance Tuesday afternoon, overpowering India by a lopsided 14-1 score in the West Asia Baseball Cup semifinal in Karj, Iran. The mercy rule was invoked after seven innings as Pakistan’s commanding …

DG ISPR Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry gestures during the interview. — Screengrab/CGTN DG ISPR says peace, stability key to national prosperity. “Pakistan, China share approach focused on development.” Lt Gen Chaudhry says army ready to sacrifice life for country. In a loud and clear manner, Director General of Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said …

A collage of images of Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — X/Reuters/APP PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks President Trump for playing role in ceasefire. India says ceasefire was “bilateral” decision by Islamabad and New Delhi. Foreign Secretary Misri falls short of commenting loss of Indian aircraft. India has dismissed claims that the …