International

October 10, 2026 12:26 AM

Magnitude 7.6 earthquake shakes Panama, USGS reports

A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings as far away as the capital and prompting evacuations, according to the US Geological Survey. The quake was centred near the southern tip of the Central American country, about 14 km southwest of the remote commun...

October 9, 2026 3:54 PM

Indian Consulate in Dubai marks Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, honours Captain Smit

The Consulate General of India in Dubai, in association with the Indian People’s Forum (IPF), organised a special event under the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, celebrating public service and community participation. The event brought together members of the Indian diaspora to reaffirm the values of selfl...

October 9, 2026 3:03 PM

South Africa’s Navanethem ‘Navi’ Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

South African judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay, 85, won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday "for her efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee said. Pillay held states and national leaders accountable and brought hope to victims of violence and conflict, and demonstra...

October 9, 2026 12:14 PM

Nobel Peace Prize to be awarded in Norway

The Nobel Peace Prize, often considered the most prestigious award on the planet, will be announced Friday in Oslo, Norway. Prognosticators say possible contenders this year include the International Space Station, emergency teams in Sudan, children's advocates in Ukraine and two top international ...