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The head of the CIA and the director of Russia's foreign intelligence agency have agreed to keep up regular contacts, aiming to contribute to international stability and security while reducing confrontation between Moscow and Washington. CIA chief John Ratcliffe and SVR chief Sergei Naryshkin spoke by phone for the first time in several years on Tuesday, establishing a commitment to ongoing communication between their organizations. The agencies' dialogue is intended to promote cooperation and ease...

Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena announced plans to expand water tourism on the Yamuna river in Delhi, aiming to decongest city roads and provide better travel options. The government signed an MoU to develop the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch, focusing on sustainable transport solutions and solar energy adoption. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta emphasized the initiative's modern identity, cleanliness, and eco-friendly electric-solar hybrid boats, with a vision for Yamuna ghats to become a cultural hub like Varanasi....

The heads of US and Russian spy agencies, CIA chief John Ratcliffe and SVR head Sergei Naryshkin, have agreed to maintain regular contact to ease tensions in US-Russia relations, marking the first such communication in years. The call aimed to promote international stability and security while reducing confrontation between Moscow and Washington, coinciding with Ukraine's support for a US-proposed ceasefire and immediate negotiations with Russia. This development follows US President Donald Trump's efforts to end...

A Brazilian doctor and his wife were on their honeymoon cruise in the Maldives when the ship sank, leaving them to share a single life jacket for survival. The couple documented the harrowing ordeal on camera, revealing that the crew did not warn passengers of the sinking ship. Despite criticism for recording the incident, the couple and other passengers managed to stay safe until rescue. Full Article

After 'milestone' talks with the United States, Ukraine agreed to Washington's proposal for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, including resuming military aid and intelligence sharing. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the agreement after negotiations in Saudi Arabia, stating that the offer would be taken to Moscow. Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed readiness to accept the ceasefire proposal, which involves halting missile and drone attacks along the entire front line. Full Article

Yemen's Houthi rebels issued a warning to shippers regarding Israeli vessels in Mideast waters, targeting them due to Israel's blockage of aid to Gaza. The rebels' threat disrupts vital maritime routes and endangers revenue from the Suez Canal, potentially impacting aid deliveries to conflict zones. The warning covers the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Arabian Sea, with the rebels urging Israel to allow aid access to Gaza. Full Article