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FirstUp: All-party meet in Delhi after Operation Sindoor, 3-day ceasefire in Russia-Ukraine war... Today's headlines

The government will convene an all-party meet in New Delhi today following 'Operation Sindoor'. A three-day ceasefire will come into effect in Ukraine following Russian President Vladimir Putin’s announcement

China's Xi arrives in Moscow in show of support for Putin

Chinese President Xi Jinping flew into Moscow on Wednesday for talks with President Vladimir Putin and a pomp-filled visit that Kyiv has made clear it opposes after Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow shortly before he touched down

Why is Russia honouring ex-Odisha CM Biju Patnaik on Victory Day?

Russia has invited BJD chief Naveen Patnaik for a special reception in honour of his father – Biju Patnaik – on Victory Day, celebrated on May 9, in New Delhi. The late Odisha chief minister was an ace pilot who played a key role during the Second World War, including the Battle of Stalingrad

Putin backs 'fair' US-Iran nuclear deal, offers Russia’s help in talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday discussed the progress talks between Iran and the United States with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.

Poland accuses Russia of 'unprecedented' interference ahead of May 18 presidential election

Poland's government has long viewed itself as a frontline state in Europe's response to Russian aggression, particularly given its role as a central hub for delivering military and humanitarian aid to Ukraine

Exclusive | A wake-up call from the Arctic: What Iceland’s ex-PM wants the world to learn from the melting North

As Arctic temperatures rise faster than anywhere on Earth, former Iceland Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir tells Firstpost why the world can no longer afford to sideline climate change. From monsoons in India to displacement worldwide, she warns of cascading impacts — and urges urgent multilateral action in the face of deteriorating global ties

India vs Pakistan in Arabian Sea: INS Tamal is coming and it’s a worry for China-tied Pak navy

With the induction of the stealth frigate INS Tamal, India deepens its maritime edge widening the technological and strategic gap over Pakistan’s surface fleet

Two days of Ukrainian drone attacks shut down airports in Moscow

Moscow's mayor Sergei Sobyanin, claimed that Russia had downed 19 Ukrainian drones before they reached Moscow "from different directions". He added that some of the debris had fallen on key highways across the city, however, there were no casualties

What is the Arctic Council and how is India engaging with it?

At the Arctic Circle India Forum, Norway praised India's growing role in Arctic affairs, spotlighting collaborative research in Svalbard and India’s active observer status in the Arctic Council

Putin-Modi call: How should India read Russia's response on Pahalgam?

As tensions between India and Pakistan escalate following the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people, Russia’s diplomatic response has sparked debate over whether Moscow is recalibrating its traditionally close ties with New Delhi or simply engaging in pragmatic diplomacy.