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INSV ‘Kaundinya’ successfully concludes historic 18-day voyage to Oman, prepares to dock in Muscat | Video

INSV Kaundinya is a recreation of a 5th century Indian ship using the ancient stitching technique. The ship departed from Gujarat's Porbandar on December 29, 2025. Muscat: The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya on Wednesday successfully completed its historic 18-day voyage, arriving at Muscat in Oman. The vessel had set sail from Porbandar in Gujarat on December 29, 2025. The expedition was skippered by Commander Vikas Sheoran, while Commander Y Hemant Kumar, closely associated with the project since its conceptual stage, served as the Officer-in-Charge. The crew consisted of four officers and 13 naval sailors.…

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 hits Tibet; second quake in two days

Tibet was rattled by two earthquakes in quick succession, with a 4.3 magnitude tremor on Wednesday following a 3.8 magnitude shallow quake the previous night, as per the National Center for Seismology. Lhasa: An earthquake of 4.3 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tibet on Wednesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 90km. In a post on X, the NCS said, "EQ of M: 4.3, On: 14/01/2026 12:27:41 IST, Lat: 27.96 N, Long: 87.87 E, Depth: 90 Km, Location: Tibet." Another tremor reported a day earlier The fresh quake followed…

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Iran’s national security chief calls Trump ‘main killer’ as US President  tells Iranians to ‘keep protesting’

US President Donald Trump has said he's cutting off the prospect of talks with Iranian officials amid a protest crackdown, telling Iranian protestors to "Keep protesting" as "help is on its way." Tehran: As US President Donald Trump cancelled meetings with Iranian officials and urged protesters to continue their demonstrations, Iran's national security chief Ali Larijani accused Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of being the "main killers of the Iranian people." His remarks came amid escalating nationwide protests that have reportedly claimed at least 2,003 lives. Hours after Trump called on Iranians to "take over" government institutions, Larijani,…

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22 killed as construction crane falls on passenger train in northeastern Thailand

A construction crane working on a high-speed rail project collapsed on a moving train in northeastern Thailand, killing at least 22 people and injuring more than 30. The train derailed and caught fire, prompting a major rescue operation. Bangkok: In a tragic accident in northeastern Thailand, at least 22 people were killed after a construction crane working on an elevated high-speed railway project collapsed onto a moving passenger train, leading to a massive derailment and fire. As per details, the train was travelling from Bangkok to Ubon Ratchathani province when the incident occurred which triggered chaos on the tracks, leaving…

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Trump abuses, shows middle finger to man who called him ‘pedophile protector’ | Video

A bizarre incident unfolded at the auto plant US President Donald Trump was visiting, with a video of his actions quickly going viral on social media. Washington: US President Donald Trump was caught on camera making an obscene gesture after being heckled during a visit to a car manufacturing plant in Michigan, a video of which has since gone viral on social media. The incident occurred on Tuesday while Trump was touring the Ford F-150 factory in Detroit, Michigan. A video of the US President is rapidly going viral on social media. According to the video circulating on social media,…

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Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies after US withdrawal; orders review of other agencies

The Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision was made after a review of organisations named in the US announcement and of Israel's own experience with these bodies. Jerusalem: Days after the US withdrew from 66 international organisations, Israel announced that it would immediately cut all ties with seven UN agencies and affiliated bodies, accusing them of anti-Israel bias and calling the institutions ineffective and bloated. In a statement announcing the move, the Foreign Ministry said the decision was made after a review of organisations named in the US announcement and of Israel's own experience with these bodies. "After…

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Russia slams US strike threats against Iran as ‘categorically unacceptable’ amid escalating protests

Russia pins Iran's mass protests on entrenched social and economic woes, largely driven by years of Western sanctions. The Foreign Ministry highlighted "hostile external forces" capitalising on the turmoil to destabilise the Iranian regime. Moscow: Russia's Foreign Ministry issued a sharp condemnation of US threats to launch military strikes on Iran, labeling them "categorically unacceptable" and warning of severe repercussions for regional and global stability. The statement, released on Tuesday, highlighted concerns over destabilizing actions amid ongoing protests in Iran, where a reported crackdown has led to thousands of deaths. Moscow also accused the West of exacerbating Iran's social woes…

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Reza Pahlavi asks Iranian Military to join ongoing protests in Iran: ‘You don’t have much time…’

Reza Pahlavi asked the protesters not to allow this regime to create the illusion that life is normal and added that after all the massacres, there is a sea of blood between us and this regime. Tehran: Amid the ongoing protests in Iran, exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi posted a new video message on X, urging the Iranian military to join the movement. Pahlavi addressed the Iranian military, stating that they are Iran's national army, not the army of the Islamic Republic and therefore, it is their duty to protect the lives of their countrymen. Citing Trump's statement, Pahlavi…

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Trump says US working very closely with Venezuela to bring millions of barrels of oil to American refineries

US President Donald Trump said that Venezuela has started supplying oil to the United States and added that the arrangement would have a direct impact on global energy markets, asserting that increased supply would help lower prices. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that the country is working "very well" with Venezuelan authorities as Caracas prepares to send millions of barrels of oil to American refineries. Trump further stated that his administration is working closely with Caracas and claimed that large volumes of Venezuelan oil are already entering the United States as part of the engagement. I'm Venezuela's biggest fan, says Trump…

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Trump says ‘help is on the way’ as Iran deaths spike to 2,000, cancels meeting with Tehran officials

Notably, at least 2,000 people have so far been in Iran killed following nationwide protests over soaring inflation and the rising cost of food and essential goods. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday asked Iranian protesters to continue their stir, assuring them that help was on the way. Trump said he had cancelled all his meetings with Iranian officials as people continued to lose their lives. Notably, at least 2,000 people have so far been in Iran killed following nationwide protests over soaring inflation and the rising cost of food and essential goods. “Iranian Patriots, KEEP PROTESTING -…

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