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‘India can rival China in talent and scale’: US Under Secretary

"Outside of China, India is probably the only other country on Earth to be able to rival China with respect to the breadth and depth of the sheer volume of young, technically trained talent," Helberg said while speaking at the Critical Minerals Ministerial press conference.

2026-02-06T22:02:33.318606+00:00 IST

FAA steps up drone enforcement, imposes fines for unsafe flights

The FAA said such violations pose serious safety risks to other aircraft, first responders and the public, stressing that drone operators are responsible for understanding and complying with all applicable regulations.

2026-02-06T22:01:25.515238+00:00 IST

US Embassy issues security alert in Pakistan

In the alert, the embassy urged US nationals travelling or residing in Pakistan to exercise heightened caution and avoid areas with large public gatherings. It also advised Americans to review their personal security plans, keep a low profile, and closely monitor local media for updates on the situation.

2026-02-06T20:37:33.588146+00:00 IST

India rejects allegations by Pakistan for Islamabad attack

The official statement said," The bombing at an Islamabad mosque earlier today is condemnable and India condoles the loss of life it has caused. It is unfortunate that, instead of seriously addressing the problems plaguing its social fabric, Pakistan should choose to delude itself by blaming others for its home-grown ills. India rejects any and every such allegation, which is as baseless as it is pointless."

2026-02-06T19:37:11.980295+00:00 IST

“Hope to boost, strengthen relation with India”: Iranian envoy

Iranian Ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali on Friday highlighted Tehran's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with New Delhi, particularly regarding the strategic Chabahar Port project, and expressed hope that cooperation between the two countries will continue to deepen.

2026-02-06T17:54:52.296749+00:00 IST

Arab Parliament for Child prepares for Sharjah session

The Arab Parliament for the Child is preparing to receive its male and female members from across the Arab world in the Emirate of Sharjah, as part of its ongoing efforts to empower Arab children, amplify their voices, and involve them in shaping their future. The third session of the fourth term will be held from 8th to 15th February.

2026-02-06T17:45:51.261475+00:00 IST

Saqr Humanitarian Ship arrives at Al Arish Port

The Saqr Humanitarian Ship has arrived at Al Arish Port in the Arab Republic of Egypt, carrying more than 4,000 tonnes of humanitarian and relief aid to support the brotherly people of the Gaza Strip. The shipment comes as part of the UAE's ongoing humanitarian efforts under Operation Chivalrous Knight 3.

2026-02-06T17:40:10.139495+00:00 IST

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US hosts meeting of US-India Drug Policy Executive Working Group

The Office of National Drug Control Policy's (ONDCP) Director, Sara Carter, opened the meeting by emphasising President Trump and Prime Minister Modi's mutual commitment to strengthening security cooperation and eradicating narco-terrorism.

2026-01-27T05:55:12.485225+00:00 IST

Venezuela’s acting president Rodríguez slams US "orders"

Speaking to oil workers in the coastal city of Puerto La Cruz, Rodriguez said Venezuelan politics should be resolved internally, without foreign interference.

2026-01-27T05:11:17.211762+00:00 IST

US Congressman Michael Baumgartner extends wishes on R-Day

US Congressman Michael Baumgartner extended wishes as India celebrated its 77th Republic Day on Monday.

2026-01-27T04:34:34.502315+00:00 IST

Europe

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Teens in UK armed forces to get paid 'gap years' in bid to attrac

The London-based i Paper reported on Friday (local time) that the UK's Ministry of Defence hopes the scheme will broaden the appeal of military careers for British youth as tensions with Russia rise across Europe.

2025-12-27T17:20:48.480994+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy alleges Russia of ongoing attacks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Saturday said that while Russian attacks continue on Kyiv, since last night there have been almost 500 drones and 40 missiles fired.

2025-12-27T15:04:58.139774+00:00 IST

Mount Etna emits light ash, sporadic explosions in Sicily

Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily witnessed renewed volcanic activity yesterday, marked by the emission of incandescent material and limited amounts of ash from the volcano's north-eastern crater.

2025-12-27T10:57:25.551676+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Fiji's positive cases of COVID-19 asked to conduct 7day isolation

Suva [Fiji], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): Fiji's Ministry of Health has asked those testing positive for COVID-19 to conduct compulsory seven-day isolation and not to work or go to school after more COVID-19 cases were reported in the island nation.

2022-06-17T08:35:59.559031+00:00 IST

New Zealand reports 4,869 new COVID-19 cases

Wellington [New Zealand], June 17 (ANI/Xinhua): New Zealand recorded 4,869 new community cases of COVID-19 and 16 more deaths from the pandemic, the Ministry of Health said on Friday.

2022-06-17T05:20:00.626127+00:00 IST

Vice President Naidu announces special courses for Senegalese

Dakar [Senegal], June 4 (ANI): Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu announced a special Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) English proficiency course for Senegal's civil servants and a special professional course for Dakar diplomats, India and Senegal said in a joint statement.

2022-06-04T09:32:31.169802+00:00 IST

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Penpa Tsering urges Canada to counter China’s cultural genocide

Addressing the media at the Parliamentary Press Gallery in Ottawa on Thursday, Tsering highlighted the impact of state-run boarding schools in Tibet, likening them to colonial-style institutions designed to assimilate an entire generation of Tibetan youth, as reported by Phayul.

2025-10-04T09:40:18.617002+00:00 IST

Rahul Gandhi meets Colombian Senate President Lidios Garcia

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi met the Senate President of Colombia, Congress Overseas Chief Sam Pitroda shared on Saturday.

2025-10-04T05:50:25.590451+00:00 IST

RS Deputy Chairman meets South Africa's National Assembly Speaker

Apart from meeting Didiza, Singh also held bilateral meeting with Omid Nouripour, who is the Vice President of Germany's Federal Parliament, Bundestag.

2025-10-03T21:24:43.375304+00:00 IST

Asia

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Maritime, energy drive Norway’s India push under TEPA: Envoy

Stating that Norwegian companies are showing strong interest in India following the conclusion of the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the EFTA countries, Norway's Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, on Thursday said that the engagement is largely concentrated in two key areas--the maritime sector and the energy sector.

2026-02-26T08:03:10.232526+00:00 IST

PM Modi visits Holocaust Memorial Yad Vashem in Israel

At Yad Vashem, his prayer was quiet and reflective. Both PM Netanyahu and PM Narendra Modi stood in silence at the Hall of Remembrance, while recitations in Kaddish were on, honourong the victims of the Holocaust. PM also left a stone as a sign of memory. The focus was respect, remembrance, and hope for peace and humanity.

2026-02-26T08:01:24.274070+00:00 IST

Mark Carney's 1st official visit to India aims to strengthen ties

As per the MEA release, Carney will arrive in Mumbai on February 27. Over the next two days, he will participate in separate business engagements, interact with Indian and Canadian CEOs, industry and financial experts, innovators, educators, and Canadian Pension Funds based in India.

2026-02-26T05:53:49.380887+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Tehran open to talks, rejects pressure diplomacy: Iran FM

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi reiterated that Tehran is open to diplomacy based on mutual respect but will not negotiate under pressure. He cited past US-Israeli aggression, unrest linked to foreign interference, and stressed Iran's commitment to resistance while pursuing dialogue.

2026-02-03T08:22:20.204428+00:00 IST

Iran open to US talks if free of threats: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has directed his foreign minister to pursue talks with the US if conducted without threats. Tehran signalled conditional openness to dialogue amid rising tensions, rejecting limits on uranium enrichment and warning against military action.

2026-02-03T07:22:23.459267+00:00 IST

UAE signs cooperation agreement with UN World Food Programme

The United Arab Emirates continues its leading global role in supporting humanitarian response efforts in Sudan through the signing of a cooperation agreement between the UAE Aid Agency and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP).

2026-02-02T12:13:28.282127+00:00 IST

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Asia

Pakistan: 31 killed, 169 injured in suicide bombing

At least 31 people have died with 169 injured after a suicide bombing at an Imambargah in Islamabad during Friday prayers, according to a report by Dawn citing the authorities.

2026-02-06T17:37:34.228891+00:00 IST

US imposes sanctions on 15 entities targeting Iranian oil

The United States on Friday imposed sanctions on 15 entities targeting Iranian petroleum and petrochemical products, accusing Iran of using the funds for "destabilising activities" worldwide and in response to the protests in the country.

2026-02-06T17:06:50.119906+00:00 IST

Asia

Senior Russian general wounded in apparent assassination attempt

Alekseyev, deputy chief of Russian military intelligence (GRU), has been involved in Russia's military campaigns in Ukraine and Syria. He's also been sanctioned by the US and EU for his role in malicious cyber activities and the nerve agent attack in Salisbury, England.

2026-02-06T15:37:13.738193+00:00 IST

Asia

Balkan velayat witnesses surge in cotton yarn manufacturing

According to Arzuw News, officials from the company's Economics and Planning Department reported that the factory produced 3,877 tonnes of premium cotton yarn over the past year.

2026-02-06T14:57:23.590944+00:00 IST

Asia

New motorway to boost Turkmenistan’s transit potential

The project is being carried out by the private company 'Ojar Aziya' on an investment basis, reflecting a strong commitment from the domestic private sector to modernise the country's infrastructure. Notably, the motorway is being financed without drawing on the state budget, underscoring a self-sustaining development model that eases the government's fiscal burden while creating long-term economic value.

2026-02-06T14:21:44.627857+00:00 IST

Asia

Violent clash injures 23 in Bangladesh

An official statement from the Interim Government said, "The government clearly states that no gunfire was used by law enforcement during this time", it further noted in the statement, "according to information received from the on-duty physicians at the emergency department of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, a total of 23 individuals, including Abdullah Al Jaber, Member Secretary of Inqilab Mancha, received medical treatment for injuries sustained during the incident. However, attending doctors have confirmed that none of them suffered bullet injuries."

2026-02-06T13:58:46.278222+00:00 IST

Asia

Lithuania, India review growing bilateral ties

Both sides discussed all aspects of bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest.

2026-02-06T13:53:43.660880+00:00 IST

Asia

Diaspora aims for Malaysia Book of Records during PM Modi’s visit

The ambitious choreography is designed to be a "miniature India," weaving together a tapestry of classical and regional folk forms. The performance will feature a seamless blend of Bharatanatyam, Odissi, Kathak, Kathakali, Mohiniattam, Kuchipudi, and Yakshagana, alongside the vibrant rhythms of Lavani, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Odia, Bihu, and Tamil folk traditions.

2026-02-06T13:16:44.606842+00:00 IST

Asia

Iran reiterates its readiness to defend sovereignty

Iran on Friday reiterated its readiness to safeguard national interests while defending sovereignty and security "against any excessive demands or adventurism."

2026-02-06T13:01:52.777383+00:00 IST

Sikyong Penpa Tsering raises Dalai Lama's succession

Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration spoke at the International Religious Freedom Summit (IRF Summit 2026) during a special session titled "Tibetan Moment." The session also included longtime advocate for Tibet, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who read out a message from the 14th Dalai Lama and presented a brief clip from Wisdom of Happiness, a documentary featuring His Holiness, as reported by the CTA.

2026-02-06T12:34:52.310122+00:00 IST

Asia

Historic in many ways: Indian envoy BN Reddy

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile visit to Malaysia on February 7 and 8, India's High Commissioner to Malaysia, BN Reddy, termed the upcoming trip "historic," noting it marks the first prime ministerial visit since the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.

2026-02-06T12:31:13.021502+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh: Police deploy water cannons at Yunus' residence

The incident occurred just six days before Bangladesh's highly anticipated national elections, scheduled for February 12.

2026-02-06T11:59:47.373140+00:00 IST

Asia

"We Indian women artists' work should highlighted"

Goutam stressed that women artistes' work should be brought to the forefront. He further shared insights from his engagement with Korean contemporary works at the fair and recounted a significant exhibition he had seen at South Korea's Modern Art Gallery during his recent visit.

2026-02-06T11:01:49.219902+00:00 IST

Asia

India eyeing collaboration across defence, trade sectors during PM Modi's Malaysia visit

India-Malaysia diplomatic ties were elevated to the status of 'Comprehensive Strategic Partnership' during the visit of Anwar Ibrahim to India from 19-21 August 2024. The bilateral relationship was earlier elevated to 'Enhanced Strategic Partnership' in 2015 when PM Narendra Modi visited Malaysia. Diplomatic relations between the countries were established in 1957.

2026-02-06T10:19:10.883580+00:00 IST