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Indian firm on new US sanction list for aiding Iran

The action, announced by the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), is part of a wider sanctions package targeting 32 individuals and entities across Iran, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Turkiye, China, Hong Kong, India, Germany, and Ukraine.

2025-11-13T05:36:58.775845+00:00 IST

Bangladesh summons Indian envoy over Hasina’s media access

The Bangladesh Foreign Ministry on Wednesday summoned Indian Deputy High Commissioner in Dhaka, Pawan Badhe, to formally convey Bangladesh's serious concern over the Indian government allowing absconded former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to interact with the mainstream Indian media, State news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) reported.

2025-11-13T04:40:41.095596+00:00 IST

Russian Foreign Minister says "still ready" for Putin-Trump meet

"We are still ready to hold the second Russian-US summit in Budapest, if it really relies on the work on Alaska results. The date has not been agreed. Russian-US contacts continue," Lavrov said as reported by TASS which cited his interview with Italy's Corriere della Sera, which the Russian state media said has refused to publish it.

2025-11-13T04:25:33.167092+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir to become Chief of Defence Force

The National Assembly approved the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill with more than a two-thirds majority, with 234 lawmakers voting in favour and only four opposing it, according to Dawn. The 59-clause bill had been cleared by the Senate earlier this week, receiving 64 votes in favour with no opposition votes as opposition benches boycotted proceedings.

2025-11-13T03:55:00.881315+00:00 IST

Bangladesh’s interim government bows to Islamists’ pressure

Bangladesh's interim government has faced sharp criticism after cancelling the recruitment of music and physical education teachers in primary schools, a move widely seen as a capitulation to pressure from Islamist groups.

2025-11-13T03:47:00.398037+00:00 IST

Finland envoy says Russia "not willing to stop war yet" with Ukra

"This is an important topic for all of Europe, including Finland," Lahdevirta said when asked if Ukraine is losing territory to Russia and whether Kyiv still has a chance to stop President Vladimir Putin. "We, of course, would like to see the war end as soon as possible. Unfortunately, it seems that Russia is not willing to stop the war yet," he told ANI.

2025-11-13T02:55:30.708024+00:00 IST

4.6 magnitude earthquake strikes Afghanistan

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Thursday as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-11-13T00:42:33.627279+00:00 IST

US sanctions entities in Myanmar, Thailand

The United States has sanctioned five individuals and three entities located in Myanmar and Thailand, alleging their involvement in "forced labor compounds that carry out fraudulent investment scams online", the Department of State announced in a statement on Wednesday (local time).

2025-11-12T23:51:05.084297+00:00 IST

‘Stand by India, condemn all forms of terrorism’: Envoys

The Ambassadors of Swtizerland and Argentina expressed condolences and said that they stand with India in wake of the terror incident in the national capital on Monday evening.

2025-11-12T21:28:49.291809+00:00 IST

MEA announces successful rollout of Passport Seva Programmes

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is announced the successful rollout of the upgraded version of its flagship Passport Seva Programme(PSP). The rollout includes the Passport Seva Programme(PSP V2.0), the Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP V2.0), and the e-Passport, for citizens in India and those who are residing abroad, it shared in an official statement on Wednesday.

2025-11-12T20:07:29.518397+00:00 IST

‘Africa is the continent of the future,’ says President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu, addressing Botswana's National Assembly in Gaborone, called for democracies to prioritise youth aspirations, described Africa as the "continent of the future," and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening its partnership with Botswana across various sectors.

2025-11-12T16:29:22.770778+00:00 IST

MEA Secy (West) Sibi George meets UNDP Acting Administrator

MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George met UNDP Acting Administrator Haoliang Xu in New Delhi to discuss India-UNDP cooperation on SDGs, digital transformation, and climate action. They also exchanged views on South-South cooperation, UN reforms, and the evolving dynamics within the UN system.

2025-11-12T12:11:30.979566+00:00 IST

Taiwan condemns China’s intimidation, urges global pushback

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council condemned China's threats against legislator Puma Shen and vowed to work with allies to counter Beijing's "transnational repression." The council said China has no legal authority over Taiwan and urged global partners to reject politically motivated actions against Taiwanese citizens.

2025-11-12T11:38:39.085107+00:00 IST

MoS Pabitra Margherita concludes Latin America visit

Minister of State for External Affairs and Textiles Pabitra Margherita concluded visits to Ecuador, Bolivia, and Cuba from November 4 to 10, 2025, aimed at strengthening India's bilateral relations with the three Latin American countries, according to an official release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

2025-11-12T11:29:09.794955+00:00 IST

Pak accused again as missing Baloch men found tortured to death

Two missing Baloch men were found dead in separate areas of Balochistan, sparking renewed fears of enforced disappearances and extrajudicial killings allegedly by Pakistani security forces. Rights groups and families accuse authorities of a continuing pattern of abductions, torture, and custodial executions in the province.

2025-11-12T10:17:47.724192+00:00 IST

President Murmu holds talks with Botswana President Duma Boko

President Droupadi Murmu met Botswana President Duma Boko in Gaborone and discussed strengthening bilateral ties. Both sides agreed to enhance cooperation in key sectors and signed an agreement to improve access to quality Indian medicines for Botswana's citizens.

2025-11-12T10:12:35.482463+00:00 IST

Iran extends condolences to India over tragic blast near Red Fort

In a statement, Esmail Baqaei, Spokesman for Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, conveyed the sympathy of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the government and people of India, with special regard to the families of the victims.

2025-11-12T09:44:08.229950+00:00 IST

Islamabad court attack exposes Pakistan’s security lapses

The Islamabad Bar Council (IBC) and the Rawalpindi District Bar Association harshly condemned the terrorist assault on the district and sessions courts complex in Islamabad's G-11 area, which claimed multiple lives and left dozens wounded, including members of the legal community, as reported by Dawn.

2025-11-12T09:36:40.638997+00:00 IST

Pakistan NA set to pass 27th Amendment Bill

Pakistan's National Assembly (NA) on Wednesday resumed its crucial session, with the lower house expected to pass the 27th Constitutional Amendment Bill, a sweeping reform measure aimed at restructuring the country's military and judicial systems, Geo News reported.

2025-11-12T09:17:23.034212+00:00 IST

PM Modi returns to Delhi after two-day state visit to Bhutan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi on Wednesday after concluding his two-day state visit to Bhutan, aimed at further strengthening the close ties of friendship and cooperation between the two neighbouring countries.

2025-11-12T08:38:05.732554+00:00 IST

Bangladesh on high alert ahead of verdict date in Hasina case

The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh will announce on Thursday, November 13, the date of its verdict in the case filed against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity, including murder, during the July uprising last year.

2025-11-12T08:20:30.187948+00:00 IST