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Trump says India has made deal to “buy Venezuelan oil";

Addressing reporters aboard Air Force One, he said, "China is welcome to come in and make a great deal on oil. We've already made a deal. India is coming in, and they're going to be buying Venezuelan oil as opposed to buying it from Iran. So, we've already made the concept of the deal."

2026-02-01T03:35:10.058165+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.0 strikes Bangladesh

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 20 km.

2026-02-01T02:55:50.137403+00:00 IST

Pakistan repatriates seven Indian prisoners

Protocol officer at Attari Border, Arun Mahal said, "The order for the release of 7 prisoners from the Pakistani side had reached both India and Pakistan today. Pakistani Rangers handed over the 7 prisoners to the BSF. From there, they were brought to the Customs and Immigration office to complete the formalities. Of the 7 citizens, 4 are from Ferozepur district, one from Jalandhar, one from Ludhiana, and one from Uttar Pradesh. All of them had been swept into Pakistan while trying to save their animals during the 2023 floods."

2026-02-01T02:39:56.364149+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects one sortie of Chinese PLA aircraft, six PLAN vesse

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense (MND) on Sunday said that it detected one sortie by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft and six People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels operating around its territory up to 6 am (UTC+8).

2026-02-01T01:33:11.300219+00:00 IST

Iran says groundwork for talks with US advancing

Amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran and a growing US military presence in the region, a senior Iranian official on Saturday (local time) said that preparations for negotiations with the US are moving forward, dismissing what he described as media-driven hype.

2026-02-01T01:25:50.728650+00:00 IST

UAE–Kuwait Economic Forum to discuss trade, investment relations

The UAE-Kuwait Economic Forum will get under way next Monday as part of the "UAE and Kuwait: Brothers Forever" Week, which runs until 4th February across all emirates of the country.

2026-02-01T01:12:04.310015+00:00 IST

Trump tells DHS to stay out of protests in Democratic-run cities

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) directed the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) not to intervene in "protests and/or riots" in Democratic-led cities unless local authorities formally request federal assistance, amid mounting criticism over his administration's use of aggressive immigration enforcement measures.

2026-02-01T00:18:21.666714+00:00 IST

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Activists across US protest against Trump’s policies

As US President Donald Trump completed one year of his second term, activists across the US demonstrated against his various policies, which they believed have "ripped all the goodwill" that Washington built over the years.

2026-01-20T23:17:42.930724+00:00 IST

“I wish we didn’t need Board of Peace”: Trump slams UN

US President Donald Trump came down heavily on the United Nations, arguing that its lack of competence led to his decision to establish the "Board of Peace" for Gaza to implement the 20-Point Peace Plan to end conflict in the Middle East.

2026-01-20T22:17:57.171190+00:00 IST

"Should have gotten Nobel Peace Prize for each war," says Trump

US President Donald Trump on expressed his disappointment over not receiving Nobel Peace Prize last year, claiming that he should've been awarded the prize for stopping each of the "eight" wars.

2026-01-20T21:56:29.933492+00:00 IST

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Bharat Parv celebrates creative partnership between India-UK

The Indian High Commission in UK hosted 'Bharat Parv', which celebrated the creative partnership between the two countries.

2025-12-10T03:55:50.051498+00:00 IST

Russia says new US strategy signals major policy shift

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said the new US National Security Strategy shows a major shift, including questioning NATO expansion and avoiding calls to pressure Moscow. She also raised concerns over US plans for "energy dominance," missile defence, and increased military focus in Asia and the Western Hemisphere.

2025-12-08T23:37:31.181378+00:00 IST

UK: Cops probe pepper spray 'assault' at Heathrow Airport

Officers were called at 8.11am to a multi-storey car park at Terminal 3 following reports of multiple people being assaulted, said the Metropolitan Police.

2025-12-07T11:18:36.872826+00:00 IST

Pacific

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6.2 magnitude quake hits Pangai, Tonga

Hong Kong, January 27 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.2 jolted 219 kilometres of West-Northwest of Pangai, Tonga at 06:40:07 GMT on Thursday, the US Geological Survey said.

2022-01-27T07:18:43.572294+00:00 IST

Communication links affected by volcanic eruption gradually being restored in Tonga

Nuku'alofa [Tonga], January 20 (ANI): Tonga is on track to restore communication and transport which was hit by a major volcanic eruption on Saturday.

2022-01-20T01:13:25.002507+00:00 IST

New Zealand warns of disruption in Tonga's communications system following volcanic eruptions

Wellington [New Zealand], January 19 (ANI): New Zealand's Foreign Ministry has affirmed that Tonga's communication systems remain severely limited after damage to a key undersea cable cut international and inter-island calls following the volcanic eruption.

2022-01-19T14:23:07.534682+00:00 IST

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurs near northern Kuril Islands

An earthquake of magnitude 5.2 occurred in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of the northern Kuril Islands. This was announced on August 30 by Elena Semenova, head of the Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk seismic station.

2025-08-30T02:58:17.914456+00:00 IST

No immediate retaliatory tariffs, seeks US trade talks: Lula

Brazil's President Lula said his government will not immediately retaliate against US tariffs and seeks trade talks with President Trump. While the US imposes 50% taxes on Brazilian exports, Brazil is exploring legal measures but prioritizes negotiation, emphasizing it will not compromise its sovereignty, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-08-30T01:41:04.758668+00:00 IST

Rwanda receives seven US deportees under Trump crackdown

Rwanda has received seven people deported from the US under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown, Al Jazeera reported. Kigali said some deportees wish to stay while others want to return home. Rights groups have criticised third-country deportations, raising concerns about safety and human rights in host nations.

2025-08-28T22:21:53.867567+00:00 IST

Asia

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Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal holds talks with IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, Jefferies' Christopher Wood on AI and investment

"Held a constructive meeting with Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM. We discussed the company's expanding footprint in India, with a strong focus on advancing AI skilling initiatives to equip our talent with future-ready capabilities. Encouraging to see global technology leaders contributing meaningfully to India's innovation and sustainability goals," the Union Minister posted on X.

2026-02-24T17:44:58.848476+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: New govt appoints Ali Hossain Fakir as new IGP

Following the February 12 elections, Prime Minister Tarique Rahman-led government has initiated major military and police reshuffles, including appointing Md. Ali Hossain Fakir as IGP. These rapid leadership changes across civilian and security sectors follow the BNP's victory and the end of the 18-month interim administration.

2026-02-24T17:42:24.808438+00:00 IST

BLA identifies seven members killed in "Operation Herof" phase 2

Operation Herof was earlier announced by the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) as a coordinated offensive targeting Pakistani security facilities across several locations in Balochistan, including Noshki, Turbat, and Gwadar. Pakistani authorities have not issued comprehensive official casualty figures related to the incidents.

2026-02-24T17:35:51.554532+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits Al Hosn Festival 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited Al Hosn Festival 2026, organised by the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi at the historic Qasr Al Hosn site until 1 February 2026.

2026-01-17T00:25:09.110080+00:00 IST

Dy PM Abdullah bin Zayed attends UAE National Orchestra’s landmar

The UAE National Orchestra marked a defining cultural moment last night with its debut concert, The Beginning, held at the Emirates Palace Auditorium in Abu Dhabi.

2026-01-17T00:24:39.916999+00:00 IST

India Embassy in Riyadh commemorates Armed Forces Veterans’ Day

The Embassy of India in Riyadh commemorated Armed Forces Veterans' Day, paying tribute to India's Veer Yodhas, the veterans of the Indian Armed Forces, for their selfless service, sacrifice, and enduring contribution to nation-building.

2026-01-16T23:08:17.654034+00:00 IST

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Asia

US Embassy in India limits social media ops amid part govt shut

The US Embassy in India on Saturday announced a temporary reduction in its social media activity due to the ongoing partial government shutdown in the United States, stating that its official X account "will not be updated regularly" until full operations resume.

2026-01-31T23:26:56.887928+00:00 IST

Witkoff holds “constructive” talks with Russian envoy on Ukraine

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff on Saturday (local time) held "productive and constructive" talks with Russian Special Envoy Kirill Dmitriev as part of ongoing efforts to achieve a "peaceful resolution" to the Ukraine conflict, which is nearing its fourth year since the invasion in 2022.

2026-01-31T23:05:08.373006+00:00 IST

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Cuban President slams Trump’s oil tariffs

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez on Saturday (local time) strongly condemned the United States' latest move to impose tariffs on countries supplying oil to the island, warning that the measures aim to "strangle" Cuba's economy.

2026-01-31T22:35:30.081519+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: 92 militants killed, 15 security personnel dead in Balochist

Pakistan's security forces on Saturday claimed that they have killed 92 militants during operations in response to a series of coordinated attacks across multiple locations in Balochistan, while 15 security personnel were killed in the ensuing clashes, according to the country's military media wing, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), The Express Tribune reported.

2026-01-31T21:50:27.644037+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: National Dialogue Committee raises concern over Imran Khan

A National Dialogue Committee (NDC) in Pakistan expressed concern about the health of jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, calling for immediate access to his personal physician, Dawn reported on Saturday.

2026-01-31T21:30:19.623598+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Arab States review progress at 4th SOM

India and Arab States held the 4th Senior Officials' Meeting (SOM) of the Arab-India Cooperation Forum, where senior officials from both sides reviewed progress across multiple sectors of cooperation and identified new areas of engagement that were placed before the Second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in the national capital.

2026-01-31T21:08:32.750651+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Arab States aim to double trade to USD 500 billion by 2030

India and the Member States of the League of Arab States (LAS) have agreed to significantly deepen their strategic partnership under the Executive Program of the India-Arab Cooperation Forum, 2026-2028, with an ambitious target of doubling bilateral trade to USD 500 billion by 2030, up from the current level of USD 240 billion.

2026-01-31T19:37:41.219128+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Arab League adopt 'New Delhi Declaration'

In a significant move to bolster strategic ties, India and the League of Arab States (LAS) on Saturday adopted the 'New Delhi Declaration' following the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The high-level summit, held on January 31, 2026, saw both sides reaffirming a "zero tolerance" approach toward terrorism and calling for an urgent overhaul of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reflect contemporary global realities.

2026-01-31T18:37:42.945009+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh elections: 330 international observers confirmed; Indi

Invited countries yet to confirm their delegates include India. India has also been invited to join the international observer mission for Bangladesh's general election, but has yet to confirm its participation, the statement said.

2026-01-31T18:35:07.579342+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE aviation sector economic driver supporting Emiratisation

The UAE's aviation sector continues to consolidate its position as one of the key engines of the national economy and community development, driven by rapid expansion across airports, airlines and related infrastructure. This growth is creating thousands of high-quality job opportunities, attracting national and international talent, strengthening Emiratisation programmes and building human capital.

2026-01-31T17:23:47.828072+00:00 IST

Middle East

World Laureates Summit opens in Dubai tomorrow

The World Laureates Summit opens on February 1, 2026 in Dubai, bringing together more than 150 scientists and invited participants, including Nobel Prize laureates and recipients of the world's most prestigious scientific awards, alongside leaders of research institutions and policymakers from around the globe.

2026-01-31T17:08:45.100122+00:00 IST

Asia

Allusions in email deserve to be dismissed with contempt: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Saturday strongly dismissed with contempt the references made to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in 2017 in an email that is purportedly part of the recently released Epstein Files.

2026-01-31T16:10:49.682526+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran: Blast rips through residential building in Bandar Abbas

An explosion struck a residential building in the Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas, resulting in the death of a minor girl and caused damage of to an eight-storey structure and homes nearby, Fars News Agency reported on Saturday.

2026-01-31T15:46:20.910358+00:00 IST

Asia

Exile Tibetan community gears up for ‘Unique Elections’

The Tibetan community living in exile is preparing for the first phase of elections to choose the Sikyong (President) and members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, scheduled to be held on February 1. Termed a "unique election" by the Tibetan Election Commission, the voting process will take place simultaneously in 27 countries across the world, involving more than 91,000 registered Tibetan voters.

2026-01-31T15:41:18.411591+00:00 IST