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Gavi is a public-private partnership including WHO, UNICEF, the Gates Foundation, and the World Bank. It has paid for more than 1 billion children to be vaccinated through routine immunisation programmes, saving an estimated 18 million lives

The job cuts at Xbox are expected to impact several teams and also affect employees working in Microsoft’s global sales operations

Donald Trump’s emotional outburst after a failed Iran-Israel ceasefire underscores his impulsive decision-making style. His language and behavior reflect instinct-driven thinking, raising concerns about leadership stability amid conflict. Critics urge greater deliberation in global diplomacy

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee condemned the extrajudicial killing of 17-year-old Ehsan Shah by Pakistan’s Frontier Corps, calling it part of systemic violence in Balochistan. His mother’s emotional plea underscored rising abuses, disappearances, and intimidation faced by Baloch civilians

Civilians in Gaza face escalating dangers, including toxic plastic burning for cooking amid severe fuel shortages. Ongoing shelling, aid-site shootings, and collapsing healthcare deepen the crisis. UN reports highlight growing famine, blocked humanitarian access, and disrupted education for thousands

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) supports limiting a Prime Minister’s tenure to 10 years but opposes forming a constitutional appointments committee. Most parties agree on the tenure cap, but disagreements persist over committee control, fueling ongoing political tensions

Speaking at the SCO Defence Ministers’ Meeting in China, India’s Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urges member states to take a united stand against terrorism, radicalisation, and cross-border threats.

Twelve people were killed and nearly 20 injured after gunmen opened fire during a street celebration in Irapuato, Mexico. The brutal attack, linked to ongoing cartel violence in Guanajuato state, has prompted national outrage and calls for justice from President Claudia Sheinbaum. Investigations are underway.

The completion ceremony for the new Kalma coastal tourist area was held "with splendour" on Tuesday, with Kim in attendance, reports Yonhap, quoting Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, issued a sharp rebuttal during the UNSC's open debate on Children and Armed Conflict (CAC), calling out Pakistan for misusing the platform and violating the Council's agenda.

In a detailed post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump expressed shock that Netanyahu is still being prosecuted despite what he described as one of Israel's "greatest moments" -- the recent assault on Iran.

India’s pact with Norway to build its first indigenous Polar Research Vessel marks a major strategic pivot in its Arctic engagement, signalling that this initiative is more than just a scientific venture

U.S. brokered truce holds after 12 days of strikes, as Iran fast-tracks a halt to IAEA cooperation while leaders eye longer-term agreements

RTS,S was the first malaria vaccine recommended by the World Health Organization in 2021. The two companies said the price reduction is driven by process improvements, expanded production capacity, cost-effective manufacturing, and minimal profit margins

At The Hague gathering, NATO commits to ramped-up spending on air defenses and rapid reinforcements while Ukraine’s president secures bilateral aid pledges

Late President Edgar Lungu’s family defies state funeral plans, sparking legal battle and diplomatic tension between Zambia and South Africa

Minister Shobha Karandlaje welcomes evacuees at Hindon air base as C-17s continue repatriation missions from Israel and parallel operations bring 2,858 nationals home from Iran

Shubhanshu Shukla has become the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station, 41 years after Rakesh Sharma’s legendary 1984 spaceflight. Launching with Axiom-4 aboard SpaceX’s Dragon, Shukla called it “a great ride” and dedicated the journey to India’s 1.4 billion people.

In 48 hours, President Trump brokered a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran, following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Despite initial attacks after the announcement, intense diplomacy with Israel, Iran, and Qatar brought the fighting to a halt

Iran executed three more men for allegedly spying for Israel, bringing total espionage-related hangings to six. Activists fear more executions as Tehran intensifies crackdowns amid its ongoing conflict with Israel

Tehran-aligned and pro-Palestinian hacker collectives launch coordinated DDoS strikes on United States, exposing critical digital vulnerabilities as the fragile ceasefire teeters

39-year-old woman dies in Biratnagar; officials ramp up genomic surveillance and field epidemiology training to curb new Omicron sub-variants

Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in Khan Younis, Gaza, after their armored vehicle was hit by explosives. Hamas claimed responsibility. Gaza’s Health Ministry reports over 56,000 deaths since October 2023, with heavy casualties amid Israel’s ongoing offensive against Hamas

Mamdani, a state assemblyman from Queens and the son of Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, declared victory in the Democratic mayoral primary Tuesday night.