U.S. Transfers Thousands of ISIS Prisoners to Iraq From Syria
The moves appear to highlight lingering doubts in Washington about the new Syrian government’s ability to ensure security.
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UK Ban on Palestine Action Is Unlawful, Court Finds
The High Court said the ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist group was disproportionate and breached free speech rights. The government said it would appeal, and the ban remained in place for now.
UN Sanctions Report Echoes India’s Warnings On JeM’s Red Fort Carnage And Women’s Terror Wing
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has welcomed a recent United Nations report that underscores the role of the Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) in the deadly 2025 blast near Delhi’s iconic Red Fort.Released on 4 February 2026, the 37th report of the UN’s Analytical and Support Sanctions Monitoring Team explicitly acknowledges India’s inputs on cross-border terrorism. MEA Official
India Weighs US Bid To Join Trump-Led Gaza Peace Board
India is carefully assessing an invitation from the United States to join the newly proposed Board of Peace, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs on Thursday. The MEA spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal, disclosed during a media briefing that New Delhi has received formal communication from Washington on the matter.The proposal stems from US President Donald Trump’s initiative to formalise
India And Canada To Deploy Security Liaison Officers For Enhanced Anti-Drug And Crime Intelligence Sharing
India and Canada have reached an agreement to station liaison officers in each other’s territories, aiming to enhance the exchange of security-related information. This development follows a meeting between India’s National Security Advisor (NSA), Ajit Doval, and his Canadian counterpart, Nathalie Drouin, during Doval’s recent visit to Ottawa.The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson,
Trump’s Escalating Claims: From 10 Planes Downed To Tariffs Halting India-Pakistan Nuclear Brinkmanship
US President Donald Trump has once again invoked the recent India-Pakistan
conflict in a bid to underscore his diplomatic achievements. Speaking to Fox
Business on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, he claimed to have settled eight wars,
with at least six resolved through the threat of tariffs.He positioned the
four-day skirmish between the nuclear-armed neighbours as a prime example,
‘Rafale Emerged As Hero of Operation Sindoor’ Says Vice Air Chief Marshal Nagesh Kapoor As IAF Signals Push For More MRFA Capability
Air Chief statements have underscored the pivotal role played by Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, with Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor emphasising that Rafale was “the hero” of the operation.He noted that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to induct more Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) to bolster its capabilities in future operations.While acknowledging
Doval’s Ottawa Outreach Heralds Cautious Thaw in India-Canada Security Ties, And Message To Khalistanis
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval’s recent visit to Ottawa represents a pivotal moment in the evolving relationship between India and Canada. Arriving on 6 February and departing the following day, Doval engaged in high-level discussions that signal a deliberate reset in bilateral ties.This comes after years of tension, particularly following the 2023 diplomatic row over the killing of
Top Maoist Commander Prabhakar And Six Terrorists Killed In Gadchiroli Encounter
In a significant blow to Maoist terrorists in eastern Maharashtra, seven rebels, including a top commander known as Prabhakar, were killed during intense encounters with police in Gadchiroli district. The operation, which unfolded over three days, also claimed the life of one police Jawan, highlighting the fierce nature of the confrontation.Prabhakar, whose real name was Loketi Chandar Rao,
Union Home Minister Amit Shah Vows Maoist Eradication By March 31 As Anti-Naxal Push Bears Fruit
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has declared that India’s anti-Naxal strategy is delivering strong results, with the Maoist menace set to be eradicated by 31 March. Speaking in Raipur on Sunday, Shah emphasised a multi-pronged approach combining security operations, infrastructure development, and the dismantling of Maoist financial networks.This optimistic assessment came during a high-level