Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia will hold the inaugural meeting of the Makkah Accord’s Strategic Political and Defence Committee. Pakistan sends senior delegation to Istanbul meeting Pakistan, Türkiye and Saudi Arabia are set to hold the first meeting of a high-level committee created under their new trilateral Makkah Joint Defence Agreement in Istanbul on Monday. The inaugural session of the Strategic Political and Defence Committ

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 12:15 PM Alaska Time Cape Newenham, Alaska: A chartered Cessna 441 crashed near a remote radar site, killing two pilots and six passengers aboard. Eight people were killed after a civilian-contracted charter aircraft crashed near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site Airport in remote western Alaska on Thursday, August 20. The US military confirmed there were no survivors among the six passengers and two pilots aboard the aircraft. The ai

Nigerian security forces have rescued 308 people abducted in separate attacks in Niger and Kwara states, including 163 victims taken from Woro village. Authorities described the coordinated mission as one of the country’s largest single-day rescue operations amid Nigeria’s worsening kidnapping crisis. Nigeria Rescues 308 Kidnapping Victims From Forest Hideout Nigeria has announced the rescue of 308 kidnapping victims in a major security op

Tanker Explosion Reported After Mine Strike in Strait of Hormuz An unidentified oil tanker reportedly exploded after striking a naval mine in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Iranian media claimed the vessel had moved outside a navigation route designated by Tehran, but the incident has not been independently verified. Tanker Mine Blast Raises New Hormuz Shipping Concerns The reported Strait of Hormuz tanker bla

Four Indian Sailors Killed in Cargo Ship Attack Near Odesa Four Indian nationals died, and another was critically injured after the MV Golden Leo was attacked while leaving Ukraine’s Odesa port on July 19. India condemned the strike and said its mission is to assist those affected.   MV Golden Leo Attack Kills Four Indians Near Ukraine’s Odesa The MV Golden Leo attack near Ukraine’s Odesa port killed four Indian national

India Raises Concern After Oman Tanker Strike Three Indian seafarers have died after a US strike on the Palau-flagged tanker MT Settebello off Oman, prompting India to condemn the attack and raise concern over crew safety. The issue has deepened after the Indian Embassy in Oman began monitoring another vessel incident near Shinas port, though details of that case are still awaited.   Three Indian seafarers have been confi

POK Unrest Escalates Ahead Of Shutdown After Rawalakot Violence Tensions have risen in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir after deadly clashes in Rawalakot ahead of a major shutdown call. POK Unrest Deepens After Rawalakot Clashes   Deadly Violence In Rawalakot Pakistan-occupied Kashmir has been placed on edge after violent clashes in Rawalakot left several people reported dead and many others injure

Bengaluru Police Suspended After Gelatin Sticks Found Near PM Modi Route Six police personnel in Bengaluru were suspended after two gelatin sticks were found near Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s movement route during his visit to the city on May 10, 2026. The material was discovered during routine security sanitisation and route checks before the Prime Minister’s arrival. Reports said the recovery was made near Kaggalipura/Tataguni on Kanakapura Road, close to th

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead an important Council of Ministers meeting at Seva Teerth in Delhi at 4 pm on Thursday. All Union ministers, including Cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge, and ministers of state, have been requested to stay in the capital to ensure full attendance. This meeting follows PM Modi’s foreign tour and is expected to focus on governance priorities, regional geopolitical issues, and potential political developments within the governme

Ignored NEET Reform Suggestions Back In Focus After NEET-UG 2026 Leak Row   The latest NEET-UG 2026 paper leak controversy has once again raised concerns over delayed examination reforms, especially after several recommendations made by a high-level expert committee reportedly remained unimplemented. Following the NEET-UG 2024 paper leak allegations, the Central government had formed a committee led by former ISRO Chairman K Radhakrishnan to review

Chinese Oil Tanker Attacked Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Gulf Tensions A Chinese-owned oil tanker came under attack near the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, marking the first reported assault on a Chinese-linked vessel since tensions between the United States and Iran escalated earlier this year. The incident has heightened concerns over maritime security and the stability of global energy supply routes in the Middle East. The damaged vessel was identified as the Marshall Islands-flagged JV Innovation, which reportedly caught fire while sailing off the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Maritime sources said the ship issued distress signals after flames were seen on its deck, though there was no immediate confirmation of casualties among crew members. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s most critical oil transit routes, handling nearly 20 percent of global oil and gas shipments. Shipping activity in the corridor has faced increasing disruption as regional tensions have intensified, with several vessels affected and insurers and operators raising security alerts for transit through the Gulf. The latest attack comes amid a broader pattern of threats to commercial shipping in the region. Multiple recent incidents involving merchant vessels have been reported, adding to concerns among global shipping firms over crew safety and cargo security. Diplomatic efforts are underway to ease tensions, with Wang Yi holding talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on maritime security and restoring safe trade routes through the Hormuz corridor.

Bengal Tightens Security as Durga Temple Reopens After 15 Years The Durga Temple in Asansol’s Bastin Bazar has reopened after remaining largely closed for nearly 15 years, drawing large crowds of devotees and prompting heightened security arrangements across the area. The reopening comes amid ongoing post-poll tensions in

Punjab on High Alert After Explosions Near BSF Installations in Jalandhar, Amritsar Punjab has been placed on high alert after two explosions were reported near Border Security Force (BSF) establishments in Jalandhar and

A major security scare was reported during an IPL 2026 clash earlier this week between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Gujarat Titans at the

A shocking development has emerged in the investigation into the shooting at the high-profile White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., where the accused, Cole Tomas Allen (31), allegedly sent a disturbing manifes