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According to the regional administration head, Viacheslav Chaus, three children were among the wounded

Defence Secretary says America does not seek war, attack objective not regime change

Israel recovered the remains of three hostages killed during the October 7 Hamas attack: Yonatan Samerano, Ofra Keidar, and Shay Levinson. An Israeli airstrike killed at least four Palestinians and wounded 22. Hamas still holds 50 hostages. Prime Minister Netanyahu stated the hostage return campaign continues alongside the campaign against Iran. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Weather service offices warned of sweltering and life threatening conditions

Pakistan's government and military face harsh criticism online for nominating Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. Critics accuse them of appeasing the US, particularly after the US attacked Iran. Some condemn it as a betrayal of Muslims, citing Trump's actions as 'war crimes' and a massacre of Muslims. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Midwinter Day in Antarctica is a celebratory tradition marking the end of extreme darkness. Antarctic winters, despite modern comforts, are challenging. Incidents of disturbing behavior, mirroring historical accounts, persist. Isolation and the harsh environment are often linked to psychological distress and even violence among overwintering personnel, as exemplified by recent events and historical anecdotes. (This summary is generated via AI.)

A suicide bomber killed at least 20 people and injured dozens at the Mar Elias Church in Damascus. The attack, claimed by ISIS, was the first suicide bombing in Damascus since December. The bomber opened fire before detonating an explosive vest. A second attacker was reportedly involved. (This summary is generated via AI.)

Nepal Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba announced that 11 Nepali nationals being evacuated from Iran in the evacuation flight being conducted by India are expected to arrive Southern neighbor by tomorrow.

Toru Takatani, President of the Global Marketing Group at Hitachi Construction Machinery, shared deep insights into the company's longstanding partnership with India and its global vision for the future.

China's growing influence in the Pacific, especially through strategic deals with the Cook Islands, has sparked concern in New Zealand and Australia. Experts warn these moves could shift regional power dynamics, create dependencies, and challenge traditional alliances, as Beijing deepens its political, economic, and military engagement across the region.

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, remembers victims of the Air India Kanishka Bombing on the 40th Anniversary and calls on the international community to unite against terrorism.

Chinese ships have been near disputed East China Sea islands for 216 days, Japan says. The islands are claimed by Japan, China, and Taiwan. Tensions are rising, with joint Japan-US-Philippines drills and China's growing military presence, including an aircraft carrier near Japan's exclusive economic zone.

INS Teg visited Mauritius as part of its South West Indian Ocean deployment, conducting joint surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard and hosting training, yoga, and cultural events. The visit strengthened India-Mauritius maritime ties and highlighted cooperation in regional security, the Ministry of Defence said.

Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for supply of oil and natural gas from the Middle East to other parts of the world

On the 40th anniversary of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, Canada's UN envoy Bob Rae said the attack was planned by people living in Canada and must be remembered as a domestic act of terror, not a distant event.

Several southern Israeli towns were without power as a result of an Iranian missile striking near 'strategic infrastructure sites,' the Israel Electric Corporation said on Monday.

The announcement was made during the ministry's first Zero Bureaucracy Forum of 2025 held in Dubai with the participation of senior officials from the ministry and relevant entities.

He emphasised that the anniversary of the attack is a 'stark reminder of why the world must show zero tolerance towards terrorism and violent extremism.'

Iran launched at least 15 missiles in four volleys. There were no initial reports of Israeli casualties, but emergency services received calls from seven crash sites in the north, south and lowlands.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri paid tributes to the victims of the Kanishka bombing and gave a call to bring an end to terrorism and extremism. Calling Canada a valued partner and friend of India, he called upon them to deepen the bilateral collaboration in countering this.

The China Coast Guard ship 3302 had entered waters to the west-northwest of Dongsha Island, but left at 6:10 am on Sunday after the CGA dispatched the 1,853-tonne cutter Hsun Hu No. 7 and the 5,919-tonne Yunlin to shadow the ship and issue warnings, according to the CGA's statement.

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) firmly denounced the recent meeting between US Ambassador to China David Perdue and Wang Xiaohong, China's Minister of Public Security and a key figure in the ongoing genocide against Uyghurs and other Turkic peoples in occupied East Turkistan.

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri, Irish Prime Minister, Micheal Martin, and Canadian Minister of Public Safety, Gary Anandasangaree, laid a wreath at the Ahakista Memorial in Cork in Ireland, to pay homage to the victims.

While speaking to ANI, Awwad warned that the conflict could threaten global peace and security, potentially destabilising the entire region. He cautioned that further escalation could lead to a wider conflict, with potentially catastrophic consequences.

The incidents came in the wake of heightened security in US cities following the strikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. Police was cited as saying, 'There is no evidence to believe that this act of violence has any connection with the conflict in the Middle East.'