Indonesia Ferry Capsizes in Java Sea, 129 Still Missing
New Delhi, September 14, 2026A large-scale rescue operation is underway in Indonesia after a passenger ferry overturned in the Java Sea during severe weather, leaving six people confirmed dead and 129 still missing. Hundreds of rescuers, supported by naval and coastguard teams, are working in difficult sea conditions to reach the vessel and locate survivors.The Virgo Transport 8 was carrying 243 people when it went missing early Sunday while sailing from Surabaya in East Java to Banjarmasin in South Kalimantan. Rescue authorities have so far saved 108 people. National rescue agency chief Mohammad Syafii said at least 622 personnel, 17 ships, five helicopters and aircraft had been mobilised for the operation. However, strong winds and rough seas have made...
Iran Claims U.S. Underwater Drone Seized Near Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi, 08 September 2026 Tensions between Iran and the United States have intensified after Iran claimed that its navy captured a U.S. unmanned underwater vehicle near the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement published by Sepah News, the official news outlet of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the navy said the vehicle, identified as a Dive-LD, was seized during a complex intelligence operation. Iran said the submersible was equipped with the world's most modern subsurface vehicle technology and released a video showing what it described as the captured drone.The claim comes as the U.S. military continues to invest heavily in unmanned naval systems, including underwater and surface vessels. These technologies are being developed...
Malaysia Airlines Jet Makes Emergency Landing in Chennai After Engine Failure
New Delhi, 07 September 2026A Malaysia Airlines aircraft flying from Kuala Lumpur to Jeddah was diverted to Chennai on Monday evening following a failure involving its No. 2 engine. The aircraft landed without incident, and all 186 people aboard were reported safe.Flight MH156, operated by an Airbus A330-200 bearing registration 9M-MTY, was carrying 186 people when Chennai airport declared a full emergency at 4:07 pm IST. The aircraft had been scheduled to reach the airport at 4:40 pm but touched down at 4:44 pm. It was subsequently moved to Bay 45, while the airport’s emergency arrangements were put into operation.Chennai airport said in an official statement that the flight had been diverted after Engine No. 2 failed. A senior Chennai...
Nepal Ends Mourning as Search for Victims Continues
New Delhi, September 07, 2026Nepal observed the traditional 13th and final day of mourning on Monday following the devastating flood and mudslide that struck the country’s border with China. The disaster has killed at least 1,380 people and left more than 5,500 missing. Despite the conclusion of the customary mourning period, rescue teams continued their search, encouraged by four recent rescues that raised hopes of finding more survivors.Government offices across Nepal and its diplomatic missions abroad flew the national flag at half-mast, the home ministry said. The 13th day after a death is regarded in Hindu tradition as the final day of mourning and is marked by rituals and food offerings. The disaster began on August 26 when a huge mass of...
Cyprus Ferry Capsizes, Rescue Teams Race to Save Lives
New Delhi, , A ferry travelling from Northern Cyprus to Türkiye capsized after taking on water several miles from the coast, prompting a major search-and-rescue operation. The incident occurred on the busy maritime route connecting Kyrenia, also known as Girne, with the Turkish port of Tasucu in Mersin province. Northern Cyprus Prime Minister Unal Ustel told Turkish state-run TRT that more than 172 people had been rescued so far.The catamaran-style vessel had departed from Kyrenia in the breakaway north of ethnically divided Cyprus. According to an official quoted by AFP, the ferry has now “completely sunk.” Local newspaper Kibris reported that the vessel began taking in water approximately four miles from the shore, following which ambulances...
Pakistan’s Military Power Shift: Asim Munir Takes Centre Stage
New Delhi, August 30, 2026Pakistan’s latest legislative changes mark a major shift in the country’s civil-military balance, placing unprecedented authority over its armed forces and strategic assets at the centre of the military establishment. On August 20, both Houses of Parliament passed the Defence Forces of Pakistan Act 2026 and amendments to the National Command Authority Act 2010, which President Asif Ali Zardari signed into law. The Bills were passed with exceptional speed and, according to critics, without meaningful public debate or legislative scrutiny.At the heart of the new structure is Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, who now holds the positions of Army Chief and Chief of Defence Forces, while also serving as the Prime Minister’s Principal...
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