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  London | 29 July 2026 Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg joined a demonstration organised by the Students' Federation of India (SFI) UK in London to express solidarity with the recent student movement in India . The event brought together members of the Indian diaspora , students and supporters to voice support for the campaign. Addressing the gathering, Thunberg praised the Indian students' movement, describing it as a source of hope and an example of the power of collective action. She said the students' struggle for justice and democracy deserved international solidarity and support. The demonstration was organised by the SFI's United Kingdom unit and followed recent developments in India's student movement. According to the organisers, the event reflected growing international attention towards the issues raised by student protesters in India. Greta Thunberg is internationally recognised for her climate activism and has addressed several global foru...

Iran Calls Ceasefire Agreement a Declaration of U.S. Defeat

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that Washington will take necessary action if Iran fails to comply with the terms of the recently agreed interim deal aimed at reducing tensions in the Middle East.

U.S. Vice President JD Vance says recent negotiations with Iranian officials in Switzerland have created a strong foundation for a future agreement aimed at reducing regional tensions and ending the conflict.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has urged India and China to accelerate the resumption of suspended bilateral dialogue mechanisms as both countries continue efforts to stabilize relations after years of border tensions.

13 June 2026: Questions continue to surround the U.S. strike on the oil tanker MT Settebello after reports indicated that three Indian seafarers lost their lives in the incident. The vessel, a commercial oil tanker carrying 24 Indian crew members, was reportedly operating in the Gulf region when it came under attack by U.S. forces. According to statements attributed to the United States military, the tanker was allegedly involved in transporting Iranian oil in violation of sanctions . U.S. officials have stated that multiple warnings were issued to the vessel before a precision strike was conducted. However, the vessel's operator, UAE-based IOS Marine FZE , has challenged that version of events. The company has reportedly questioned whether any effective warning was received by the vessel and has called for evidence supporting the claim that multiple warnings were issued before the strike. The incident has attracted attention within India's maritime sector because it report...

April 19, 2026 | Barcelona A new population-based study presented at a global infectious diseases conference has found that influenza infections may be significantly underreported in winter mortality records, with a large gap between detected cases and those officially documented as causes of death. The research, conducted over four influenza seasons in Spain, indicated that while the virus was identified in a notable share of winter deaths through postmortem testing, only a small fraction of these cases were reflected in official death certificates, suggesting substantial underestimation of influenza-related fatalities. The study analysed hundreds of deaths during periods of elevated seasonal mortality and involved postmortem testing for a wide range of respiratory viruses. Findings showed that many individuals who tested positive for influenza had not been diagnosed prior to death, and a considerable proportion had not been hospitalised, pointing to missed detection in both community...

Indian Tankers Turn Back After Firing Incident in Strait of Hormuz April 19, 2026 | New Delhi Two Indian-flagged oil tankers were forced to turn back while transiting the strategically significant Strait of Hormuz after coming under firing from Iranian gunboats amid rising regional tensions involving Iran, the United States, and Israel.  No injuries were reported and the vessels did not sustain any damage, but the incident has heightened concerns over the safety of commercial shipping in one of the world’s most critical energy corridors, through which a substantial share of global oil and gas supplies flows.  Communication from one of the vessels during the episode suggested confusion at sea, with crew members attempting to clarify previously granted clearance while seeking permission to withdraw from the area as the situation escalated.  In response, India conveyed its concerns to the Iranian authorities, stressing the importance of ensuring the safety of merchant sh...