World News: Global Headlines Today

12,000 Afghan nationals caught with fake Pakistani passports in Saudi Arabia: Interior committee

Hamza Ameer | April 25, 2025 3:10 PM

Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan's Standing Committee on Interior has been informed that over 12,000 Afghan nationals were caught with fake Pakistani passports while travelling to Saudi Arabia in the past five years, raising serious concerns over tens of thousands more such cases of Afghan nationals being able to get fake Pakistani passports and using them to travel to different countries, including the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Wagah-Attari border closure leaves several families in limbo

Hamza Ameer | April 25, 2025 2:30 PM

Islamabad, April 25 (IANS) Pakistan and India's decision to shut down the Wagah-Attari border crossing after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack has forced several citizens from both countries to cut short their visit and rush back home.

India sends medical aid worth $2 mn to Nepal for patients with thalassemia, sickle cell disease

IANS | April 25, 2025 1:00 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) In pursuance of its commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Neighbourhood First Policy, India on Friday sent medical assistance worth $2 million to Nepal for patients suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disease in the country.

Attari-Wagah Border sees stream of Pakistani tourists leaving

IANS | April 25, 2025 12:36 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Following the horrific terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam area, which resulted in the loss of 26 lives, the Indian government has quickly implemented measures to restrict cross-border activities with Pakistan. As a result, on Friday, many Pakistani tourists were seen leaving through the Attari-Wagah border.

'This was a terror attack, plain and simple', US House Committee slams NYT's Pahalgam report

IANS | April 25, 2025 10:02 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) The US government has slammed a prominent American media organisation for its coverage of the April 22 terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, where 26 people were brutally killed.

'France stands firmly with India', says President Macron; dials PM Modi on Pahalgam terror attack

IANS | April 25, 2025 7:58 AM

Paris, April 25 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the telephone over the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and said that France stands firmly with India and its people in this hour of grief.

President Droupadi Murmu departs for Vatican City to attend state funeral of Pope Francis (Ld)

IANS | April 25, 2025 7:36 AM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu, on Friday, departed for the Vatican City to attend the state funeral of Pope Francis along with the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju.

US reiterates support for India after Pahalgam attack

Yashwant Raj | April 25, 2025 2:06 AM

Washington, April 25 (IANS) The US on Thursday condemned the "heinous" terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and reiterated support for India.

‘Vladimir, stop': Trump says after Russian strikes on Kyiv

Yashwant Raj | April 24, 2025 9:13 PM

Washington, April 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday reacted angrily to Russian strikes on Kyiv, telling his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to "STOP", marking a new and sharp change in tone in his remarks on the Russian leader.

Hamas terrorists hosted by Pakistan 'bad sign', says Israeli Ambassador after barbaric Pahalgam terror attack

IANS | April 24, 2025 6:47 PM

New Delhi, April 24 (IANS) Drawing similarities between Tuesday's terror attack in Kashmir and the October 7 massacre that took place in 2023 back home, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Thursday termed the horrific terrorist ambush on innocent civilians in Pahalgam as "barbaric" and "atrocious", asserting that the fact that Hamas terrorists were invited to Pakistan is a bad sign of things to come.

International

12,000 Afghan nationals caught with fake Pakistani passports in Saudi Arabia: Interior committee

Wagah-Attari border closure leaves several families in limbo

India sends medical aid worth $2 mn to Nepal for patients with thalassemia, sickle cell disease

Attari-Wagah Border sees stream of Pakistani tourists leaving

'This was a terror attack, plain and simple', US House Committee slams NYT's Pahalgam report

'France stands firmly with India', says President Macron; dials PM Modi on Pahalgam terror attack

President Droupadi Murmu departs for Vatican City to attend state funeral of Pope Francis (Ld)

US reiterates support for India after Pahalgam attack

‘Vladimir, stop': Trump says after Russian strikes on Kyiv

Hamas terrorists hosted by Pakistan 'bad sign', says Israeli Ambassador after barbaric Pahalgam terror attack

LATEST NEWS

US senators demand probe into Iran school strike

Vance recalls firefighters saving his mother

Trump ties Iran push to midterm battle

US hits 5,000 Iran targets in 10-day war: CENTCOM

Trump says Iran war nearing end

Doja Cat slams Timothee Chalamet over his remarks on ballet and opera

Elijah Wood hints at his return as Frodo in upcoming ‘The Lord of the Rings’ film

PM Modi to visit Kerala, TN on March 11; to launch slew of projects

Bates, Devine, Plimmer, and Devonshire return to NZ squad vs South Africa

SC to hear Mamata Banerjee's plea against Bengal SIR tomorrow