Putin indicated Russia could be open to territory swap as part of Ukraine deal, report says
The Hindu
Putin hints at possible territory swaps in Ukraine as Zelenskiy and U.S. delegations move closer to a peace plan.
An Indian-origin man dies of cardiac arrest after an eight-hour wait for treatment in a Canada hospital's emergency room.
Indian doctoral student Shivank Avasthi was shot dead near the University of Toronto, prompting a homicide investigation by police.
Prosecutors seek a 10-year prison sentence for former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol for obstructing arrest efforts.
Japan's cabinet approves a record $785 billion budget, balancing fiscal policy with debt management amid rising borrowing costs.
Turkiye begins analyzing black boxes from a jet crash that killed Libya's military chief and seven others, amid ongoing investigations.
A new storm in Southern California threatens increased flooding and mudslides, exacerbating damage from previous heavy rains.
Russian court sentences pro-war activist Sergei Udaltsov to six years in prison for justifying terrorism against President Putin.
Kim Jong Un orders expansion of North Korea's missile production and new factories to enhance military capabilities in 2026.
U.S. conducts airstrike in northwest Nigeria against ISIS militants targeting Christians, following requests from Nigerian authorities.
The White House directs military focus on enforcing a "quarantine" of Venezuelan oil to exert economic pressure on Maduro.
The U.S. seized or intercepted three Venezuelan oil tankers — Skipper, Centuries, and Bella 1 — for carrying crude or trading with sanctioned entities. These ships are examples of the shadow fleet, showing how countries like Venezuela bypass sanctions, prompting the U.S. to order a physical blockade.
Tarique Rahman reunites with ailing mother, ex-PM Khaleda Zia, in Dhaka after 17 years, marking a significant family moment.
Lebanon reports two deaths from an Israeli strike near the Syria border, amid ongoing tensions and a ceasefire violation.