
India signs deal to buy 26 Rafale fighter jets from France for navy
New DELHI: India has signed a contract to purchase 26 Rafale fighter jets from France for its navy with a technology transfer to integrate Indian-made weapons the Ministry of Defence in New Delhi said on Monday.The deal earlier approved by the Indian security cabinet is valued at around 630 billion rupees ($7.4 billion).

Spain, Portugal hit by massive power outage, leaving residents scrambling
agenciesMadrid/LisbonSpain Portugal and parts of southwestern France have been hit by a widespread power blackout that paralysed public transport caused large traffic jams delayed flights and left residents unable to access cash from ATMs as utility operators scrambled to restore the electric grid.I

Merz vows change of course for Germany on migration and economy
Berlin: German conservative leader Friedrich Merz the presumptive next chancellor on Monday vowed a change of course in migration and economy policy despite critics saying a coalition deal struck with the Social Democrats (SPD) does not go far enough.Speaking before delegates of his Christian Democratic Union approved the coal
Iran accuses Israel of seeking to disrupt nuclear talks with US
TEHRANcTypeface:> Iran has accused Israel of brazenly trying to scupper negotiations as talks with the United States over Tehrans nuclear programme appear to be progressing.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was dictating what US President Donald Trump can and cannot do in his diplomacy with Iran
Zelensky says fighting ongoing in Kursk border region
dpaKievDespite the Russian militarys assertions Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday that his troops are still fighting in the Russian region of Kursk.Our units are continuing active defensive operations in the Russian regions of Kursk and Belgorod Zelensky said in a post on X. He also said fighting continues near Pokrovsk
Austrian Social Democrats look set to win regional vote
ViennacTypeface:> Austrian Social Democrats look set to win a regional election vote for a new state parliament in the capital Vienna despite a surge in support for the right-wing FP according to exit polls onSunday.The Social Democrats (SP) led by Mayor Michael Ludwig won 37% of the vote holding onto their first place according to the forecast commissioned by several
French police search for suspect in fatal mosque stabbing
The search for a motive continues after a man killed a Muslim worshipper in a mosque in the south of France with the public prosecutors office considering whether the motive for the attack was Islamophobia.Police continue to search for the perpetrator said to be a French man in his 20s who stabbed the young worshipper in the mosque in La Grand-Combe north of Montpellier u
S Korea’s main opposition party taps former chief as presidential candidate
South Koreas opposition Democratic Party of Korea has named Lee Jae-myung as its candidate for the snap presidential election set for June 3.I am not only the candidate of the Democratic Party but of all people who yearn for the end of insurrection the overcoming of crisis and the pursuit of unity and happiness Lee said in his acceptance speech after securing the no
Israeli jets strike Beirut’s suburbs for third time since ceasefire
AgenciesBEIRUTIsraeli jets struck Beiruts southern suburbs on Sunday after issuing a warning about an hour earlier marking the third Israeli strike on the area since a ceasefire took effect in late November.The Israeli military said it targeted a precision-guided missile storage facility for the Hezbollah group. It added that storing such equipment
Palestinians struggle to feed their families amid blockade
For nearly 60 days no food fuel medicine or other item has entered the Gaza Strip blocked by Israel. Aid groups are running out of food to distribute. Markets are nearly bare. Palestinian families are left struggling to feed their children.In the sprawling tent camp outside the southern city of Khan Younis Mariam al-Najjar and her mother-in-law emptied four cans of peas and
Mourning turns to anger in Iran after port explosion kills 40
AgenciesTehranIn Iran mourning is turning to anger after a huge blast at its largest commercial port killed at least 40 people and injured more than 1000.The explosion happened on Saturday morning at Shahid Rajaee port. Many people rushed to hospitals up and down the country to give blood.A day later fires are still blazing as a thick bl
Rubio pushes for Ukraine and Russia to reach swift peace pact
dpaWashingtonUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio raised the pressure on Ukraine and Russia to negotiate a peace agreement onSunday.This week is going to be a really important week in which we have to make a determination about whether this is an endeavour that we want to continue to be involved in or if its time to sort of focus on some other iss
UK minister welcomes Trump’s change of heart on Russia
PAMedia/dpaLondonUSPresident Donald Trumps apparent change of heart about Russia is welcome a senior UK minister signalled on Sunday.Trump turned his criticism towards Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday after meeting with Ukraines Volodymyr Zelensky on the fringes of the popes funeral at the Vatican.The Trump a
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Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Monday inaugurated the seventh World Security Forum.Held under the theme The Impact of Non-State Actors on Global Security the forum is scheduled to run through April 30
Tribune News NetworkDohaQatar Tourism and Visit Qatar marked their participation at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 in Dubai one of the worlds leading travel and tourism events in the region by announcing two major developments on the opening day.Qa
PA Media/DPALondonParis Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique has warned counterpart Mikel Arteta he is ready to land his fourth Premier League scalp of this seasons Champions League ahead of Arsenals semi-final showdown against the French giants.PSG saw
Tribune News NetworkDohaUnder the patronage of Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani Qatar CSR Summit 2025 kicked off Monday in Doha under the theme Sustainability in the Digital Age.I