12-04-2026 Bureau Report NEW DELHI: The Indian government has proposed changes to extend its regulatory framework to a wider range of online news voices, including influencers and podcasters on platforms such as Facebook, YouTube and X. Last week, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) suggested amendments to India’s …

12-04-2026 LONDON: Three Russian submarines conducted a “covert” operation over cables and pipelines in waters north of the UK, Defence Secretary John Healey said. A British warship and aircraft were deployed to deter the “malign” activity by Moscow and there was “no evidence” of any damage to UK infrastructure in …

12-04-2026 GAZA STRIP/ DOHA: Al Jazeera has condemned the killing of one of its Palestinian journalists in an Israeli strike in the Gaza Strip, describing it as a “deliberate and targeted crime”. Mohammed Wishah, a correspondent for the Al Jazeera Mubasher channel, and one other person were killed in a …

12-04-2026 WASHINGTON: United States First Lady Melania Trump has denied any connection to disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a rare speech delivered from the White House. During the brief address on Thursday, Melania referenced years-long speculation over her connection with Epstein, as she called for Congress …

12-04-2026 BEIRUT: As bombs rained down on Lebanon’s capital, hundreds of people rushed to the American University of Beirut (AUB) Hospital, many crying, many scared. Children were looking for their siblings or their parents, unsure if they were dead or alive. Israeli forces had bombed 100-plus targets across the country …

12-04-2026 CARACAS: Union leaders, retirees and public sector workers in the Venezuelan capital of Caracas have marched towards the presidential palace to demand higher wages and dignified pensions, only to be met by police blockades. The protests on Thursday came the day after acting President Delcy Rodriguez went on national …

Cyberabad Police excelled at the 69th All India Police Duty Meet in Nagpur, contributing 6 medals to Telangana’s historic Charminar Trophy win. Hyderabad, April 11 (Najaf Ali Shoukat-PMI) The Cyberabad Police Commissionerate has earned national recognition for its outstanding performance at the 69th All India Police Duty Meet (AIPDM) held …

Exemplary Police Arrangements During Eid and Festivals; Police Thank Public for Cooperation. Hyderabad, April 11 (Najaf Ali Shoukat-PMI)The city police successfully implemented special security arrangements to maintain law and order during Eid and other religious and social festivals. In this regard, Additional Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad, Mr. Tafseer Iqbal, IPS, …

11-04-2026 TEHRAN: DOHA/ JERUSALEM/ ROME: Israeli forces have carried out a devastating bombardment across Lebanon, killing hundreds of people, hours after a two-week ceasefire was announced in the United States-Israeli war on Iran. Lebanon’s Civil Defence said at least 254 people were killed and 1,165 others were wounded in air …

11-04-2026 ABUJA: Nigeria has begun the prosecution of more than 500 people accused of involvement in militant attacks in one of the country’s largest ever terrorism trials. The suspects face charges linked to aiding and abetting terrorism, particularly in the north-east where an insurgency by the Boko Haram Islamist group …