Taiwan has reacted with fury after China announced a joint naval exercise with Indonesia east of Taiwan in mid-August. While Indonesia described it as a routine passing drill, Taipei condemned the unilateral move as malicious and destabilising.
India's MEA states no government involvement in a private media event featuring former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina, amid concerns from Bangladesh over potential endorsement of her views, as she prepares for her first public appearance since resigning in 2024.
Bangladesh's state minister for foreign affairs asked India to clarify whether it supports an upcoming virtual address by former PM Sheikh Hasina in Delhi, warning it could impact bilateral ties.
Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey claimed the national team's jersey colour change to saffron for the World Cup was made without his knowledge or executive board approval, sparking debate and further scrutiny on the federation's governance amid existing harassment allegations.
UEFA members unanimously voted to boycott FIFA tournaments if Gianni Infantino's private investment plan (FFE) isn't scrapped by September 19. This decision marks a victory for UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin, but FIFA is expected to resist, setting the stage for an escalating power struggle within global football governance.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov questioned US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's assertion that proposals to resolve the Ukraine conflict, made at the Russia-US summit in Alaska, had failed, seeking clarification on what exactly failed.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant clarified that he did not refuse to list a petition challenging police action against students during a July 20 protest, stating no formal plea had been filed, only a letter representation. He criticized media for "irresponsible and reckless" reporting.
India's TRAI stated that calls from the 1600 and 140 number series cannot be tagged, filtered, or blocked by third-party apps, except via the DND registry for promotional calls. The 1600 series is for service/transaction calls from regulated entities, while 140 is for registered telemarketers.
Arvind Kejriwal criticized the Centre for high fuel prices, stating petrol should cost Rs 82 instead of Rs 102 due to falling global crude oil rates. He accused the government of enabling oil companies' 'illegitimate profit' and questioned the rationale behind high prices despite the push for E20 ethanol-blended petrol.
Arvind Kejriwal has written to 29 auto manufacturers seeking written clarification on the impact of E20 ethanol-blended fuel on vehicle mileage and engine safety. He highlighted contradictions between company owner's manuals and statements made at a government press conference, demanding a response within seven days.
Qatar summoned Iran's Deputy Ambassador to protest the attack on the Al-Rekayyat LNG tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar condemned the incident as a violation of international law and a threat to global energy supplies, demanding Tehran cease destabilizing actions.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino confirmed speaking with US President Donald Trump regarding Folarin Balogun's red card suspension. Infantino stated FIFA's judicial bodies are independent and made the decision based on regulations, despite Trump's intervention.
Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev stated the company is ready to clarify parameters of the Paks-2 construction project for new Hungarian authorities. He confirmed ongoing work, secured funding, and readiness for high-level meetings.
India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has refuted claims that Bhutan refused to import E20 petrol, stating no such offer was made. The ministry clarified that ethanol blending is a scientifically accepted formulation, not adulteration, and extensive testing ensures vehicle performance and reliability.
India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas denied reports that Bhutan refused to import E20 petrol, stating no such offer was made. The ministry clarified that ethanol blending is scientifically formulated and internationally accepted, not fuel adulteration, and extensive testing confirms its reliability.
Six personnes sont mortes dans une fusillade dans un centre social à Stade, en Allemagne. Le tireur présumé, en conflit pour la garde de sa fille de 3 mois, et deux autres individus ont été interpellés. La piste d’une tragédie familiale est privilégiée.
US President Donald Trump clarified his viral 'I'm the boss' remark at the G7 summit was a joke, intended to be cute and funny, not an assertion of authority. He explained the context of the long table and the presence of other world leaders, including India's PM Modi, during an interview on The Axios Show.
Ofcom is questioning Telegram's measures against illegal incitement after a man convicted of arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer was directed via the app by a Russia-linked handler. The handler, "El Money," offered cryptocurrency for the attacks.
A video allegedly showing three individuals offering namaz in the OPD of SSG Hospital, Vadodara, has gone viral, sparking controversy. Hospital administration is investigating the incident, which occurred on Monday evening.
La giunta per le autorizzazioni della Camera ha chiesto chiarimenti alla Procura di Milano riguardo alla richiesta di visionare chat con parlamentari nel telefono di un ex direttore generale del MEF, nell'ambito dell'indagine sulla scalata Mps-Mediobanca. La giunta vuole capire le ragioni specifiche per cui sarebbe necessaria la violazione della garanzia costituzionale dei parlamentari, non indagati.
The European Commission has sent a third letter to the Venice Biennale Foundation demanding further clarifications on Russia's participation in the event. The EU threatens to suspend or withdraw €2 million in funding if outstanding issues regarding potential breaches of EU regulations are not resolved within 30 days.
José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero's defense is asking a Spanish judge to request clarification from the US regarding the seizure and analysis of a phone belonging to Plus Ultra airline executive Rodolfo Reyes. The defense argues that the information provided is insufficient and raises doubts about the legality and integrity of the evidence, which implicates Zapatero in alleged influence peddling related to the airline's bailout.
Tamil Nadu BJP chief Nainar Nagenthran has dismissed rumors that K Annamalai has resigned from the party or plans to launch a new political outfit. Nagenthran stated that Annamalai has not resigned and there are no differences between them, despite speculation following Annamalai's meeting with Amit Shah.
Cybersecurity researchers claim NTA's re-examination portal has vulnerabilities, potentially exposing administrative and user data. The allegations follow scrutiny of CBSE's digital evaluation system.
