North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un has defended his country's decision to maintain nuclear weapons, saying the ongoing war involving Iran demonstrates the need for a strong military deterrence, according to the South Korean state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA). (Pics/AFP)
25 March,2026 02:45 PM IST | ronak mastakar
From festive Ramadan fairs in Surabaya to flood-affected shelters in Aceh, Indonesia observes the holy month with prayer, fasting, and family meals. Communities blend devotion, resilience, and cultural traditions during this sacred period. Pics/AFP
01 March,2026 04:52 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Iraq's capital Baghdad came alive for Ramadan, with devotees visiting the shrine of Sheikh Abdul Qadir al-Jilani as markets bustled and restaurants prepared meals for suhoor and iftar. PICS/AFP
26 February,2026 06:30 PM IST | Tarun Verma
Ramadan 2026 began in Jerusalem's Old City with fasting, prayers, and Iftar preparations. Some worshippers, barred from entering the Al-Aqsa Mosque, prayed outside, while markets buzzed with food and sweets. PICS/AFP)
24 February,2026 01:26 PM IST | Tarun VermaADVERTISEMENT
