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Russian Delegation showcases aircraft

On the sidelines of the air show, the head of the diplomatic mission, together with Gennady Abramenkov and CEO of the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) Vadim Badekha, toured the Russian part of the exhibition, in particular the Superjet 100 and Il-114-300 aircraft, took a demonstration flight aboard the latter, and addressed the media.

2026-01-29T05:54:37.858910+00:00 IST

Comoros' Foreign Minister arrives for 2nd India-Arab FMM

Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Foreign Minister's visit to the capital will further strengthen cordial relations between India and the Union of the Comoros.

2026-01-29T05:49:07.442965+00:00 IST

Tibetan Youth Congress commemorates 'Tibetan Language Day'

As part of the commemoration, TYC organised a panel discussion in Dharamshala and invited scholars from the Tibetan community to deliberate on the importance of preserving the Tibetan language. In addition to the Dharamshala event, university-based programmes were organised across various parts of India, including Varanasi, Mangalore and Delhi.

2026-01-29T05:32:28.512102+00:00 IST

Aghabekian's visit reaffirms India's ties with Palestine people

Through an X post, the MEA spokesperson said, " Warm welcome to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the State of Palestine, H.E. @VarsenAghShahin, as she arrives in India to participate in the 2nd India Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting. The visit reaffirms India's partnership with the people of Palestine and the Arab world."

2026-01-29T05:04:30.833452+00:00 IST

Trump renews Iran nuclear threats

US President Donald Trump escalated tensions with Iran on January 28, issuing a renewed and stark warning to Tehran over its nuclear program and threatening military action if negotiations fail to produce an agreement, reported CNN.

2026-01-29T04:31:15.358046+00:00 IST

MEA spokesperson Jaiswal welcomes Minister of Foreign Affairs

n an X post, he said, "Delighted to welcome H.E. Mohieldin Salim Ahmed Ibrahim, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Republic of Sudan, for the second India Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

2026-01-29T04:05:26.789891+00:00 IST

US Congressional Delegation visit highlights deepening ties

The visit was led by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Michael Rogers and Ranking Member Adam Smith, signaling rare bipartisan alignment on the importance of the US-India defense partnership. Representative Jimmy Patronis and senior committee staff were also part of the delegation.

2026-01-29T04:03:17.586927+00:00 IST

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Trump unveils Gaza “Board of Peace,” taps Ajay Banga, Tony Blair

US President Donald Trump has unveiled the people appointed to the "Board of Peace" to oversee Phase Two of his 20-Point Peace Plan to end the Gaza conflict.

2026-01-16T23:44:45.686807+00:00 IST

Trump says US to get 50 million barrels of oil worth USD 5.2 billion from Venezuela

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that Venezuela has offered Washington "50 million barrels of oil" worth USD 5.2 billion, and he has agreed to that deal.

2026-01-16T23:06:52.867446+00:00 IST

“Greatly respect that Iran cancelled hanging of over 800 people”

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that the Iranian government has cancelled the hanging of over 800 people allegedly involved in the nationwide protests and added that he "greatly respects" Iran for that.

2026-01-16T22:29:23.904412+00:00 IST

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France unveils new voluntary youth military service for 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday announced the launch of a new voluntary military service programme for young citizens aged 18 and 19, which is set to begin in the summer of 2026, Euronews reported.

2025-11-27T17:11:26.060774+00:00 IST

IAF shares stunning visuals from Exercise Garuda 2025

The Indian Air Force and the French Air and Space Force have been executing several mission profiles to deepen interoperability as the bilateral exercise Garuda 2025 continues in full swing.

2025-11-27T06:09:44.165451+00:00 IST

Commonwealth Secretary-General applauds India’s selection

Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey welcomed India's selection as host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, praising its sporting legacy and Ahmedabad as the venue. PM Modi celebrated the win on X. The decision was ratified by 74 Commonwealth member nations in Glasgow.

2025-11-27T03:48:24.109603+00:00 IST

Pacific

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New Zealand to gradually open border from January 2022

Wellington [New Zealand], November 24 (ANI/Xinhua): Fully vaccinated New Zealanders will find it easier to come home from January 2022, with foreign nationals to follow from April onwards, as the government removes the requirement for managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) for most travellers, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said on Wednesday.

2021-11-24T04:04:42.715768+00:00 IST

Australia lists Hezbollah, neo-Nazi outfit The Base as terrorist organizations

Canberra [Australia], November 24 (ANI): Australia on Wednesday listed Lebanese Shia party Hezbollah and neo-Nazi organisation The Base as terrorist organizations.

2021-11-24T02:54:42.779897+00:00 IST

UK 'must try to engage' with 'Islamic Emirate' in Afghanistan: Boris Johnson

London [UK], November 21 (ANI): Amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said that Britain must engage with the current Taliban government to tackle the existing crisis in the country.

2021-11-20T21:12:04.827699+00:00 IST

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Milei launches initiative to boost Israel-Latin America ties

Argentina's President Javier Milei plans to use his Genesis Prize money to launch a nonprofit boosting Israel-Latin America ties. Despite regional protests against Israel's Gaza actions, Milei supports closer cooperation and embassy relocation to Jerusalem. Netanyahu's visit will test Argentina's stance on international war crime rulings.

2025-08-13T05:16:42.243722+00:00 IST

UN says “response not at par” as Haiti crisis worsens

The UN warned that Haiti's worsening crisis is underfunded, with only 9.2% of its $900m appeal met. Violence by armed gangs has displaced 1.3 million and killed over 3,100 this year, while international efforts, including a UN-backed Kenyan mission, have failed to restore order.

2025-08-13T04:23:16.633668+00:00 IST

Israeli PM "in denial" about Gaza crisis, claims Australian PM

A day after announcing that Australia will recognise Palestinian statehood at the United Nations next month, Albanese said that frustration with the Israeli government amid the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza had contributed to Australia's decision to recognise a Palestinian state.

2025-08-12T15:52:35.147651+00:00 IST

Asia

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“Sad to read…”: Lutyens’ great-grandson says after bust removed

Riddley, who is the great-grandson of Edwin Lutyens, the architect of the Rashtrapati Bhavan, said in a post on X, "Sad to read that the bust of Lutyens (my great-grandfather) is to be removed from the presidential palace he designed in Delhi. Here I am with it last year. I wondered at the time why his name had been removed from the plinth."

2026-02-23T16:48:48.906576+00:00 IST

Nepal forms probe committee to investigate bus accident

Nepal on Monday constituted a five-member task force to investigate a tragic bus accident in Dhading that claimed 19 lives, including a British, an Indian and a Chinese national.

2026-02-23T15:02:50.474088+00:00 IST

Nottingham Trent University brings PG Education to Delhi Universi

The programme was delivered across Hindu College, Kirori Mal College, and Miranda House, engaging undergraduate students through hybrid lectures and interactive academic sessions, reflecting the structure and rigour of UK postgraduate education.

2026-02-23T14:57:42.309695+00:00 IST

Middle East

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INSV Kaundinya voyage a “shining example”: Sonowal

INSV Kaundinya, a traditional stitched sailing vessel, completed its voyage from Porbandar in Gujarat to Muscat, Oman, receiving a water salute. Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal praised it as a symbol of India's revived ancient shipbuilding heritage inspired by Ajanta cave depictions.

2026-01-14T10:14:53.799740+00:00 IST

Oman: INSV Kaundinya receives water salute on arrival in Muscat

The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya was given a water salute as it completed its voyage from Gujarat's Porbandar to Oman's Muscat on Wednesday.

2026-01-14T09:06:50.554782+00:00 IST

“Indian Navy's trained crew can face any challenges”: Commodore

The Indian Navy's indigenously built traditional stitched sailing vessel INSV Kaundinya successfully completed its historic 18-day voyage and reached Muscat, Oman today.

2026-01-14T08:38:50.299106+00:00 IST

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India to host 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting

Foreign Ministers of other Arab League Member States and the Arab League Secretary General will participate in the 2nd India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting.

2026-01-29T03:58:44.400175+00:00 IST

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Colombian Satena flight disappears then found crashed

Satena's Flight NSE 8849, a Beechcraft 1900D registered as HK-4709, departed Camilo Daza International Airport in Cucuta at about 11:42 am (local time), bound for Aguas Claras Airport in Ocana, a flight of roughly 20-25 minutes. The flight maintained normal contact with air traffic control until 11:54 am (local time), when all communications and radar returns abruptly ceased just minutes before its expected landing.

2026-01-29T03:38:22.495533+00:00 IST

Asia

British PM Keir Starmer meets with Chinese Presient Xi Jinping

"Touched down in China - I'm here to deliver for the British people," Starmer said in a post on X, as he commenced his visit scheduled to run from Wednesday to Saturday. (January 28-31)

2026-01-29T03:19:39.424140+00:00 IST

Texas launches broad probe into alleged H-1B visa abuse

The investigation, revealed in a statement issued January 28, signals an escalation in the state's scrutiny of companies suspected of exploiting the federal visa system.

2026-01-29T03:15:00.015819+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 5 PLA aircraft sorties, 5 PLAN vessels

It added that three out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2026-01-29T02:12:40.910331+00:00 IST

Asia

Ali Larijani holds talks with Deputy NSA Pavan Kapoor

Secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani met Deputy National Security Adviser Pavan Kapoor in Mumbai as US-Iran tensions escalated over stalled nuclear talks. President Donald Trump issued fresh warnings to Tehran, while Iran responded defiantly and the US stepped up military deployments and readiness drills.

2026-01-29T01:51:15.698660+00:00 IST

Trump-appointed acting cyber chief uploaded sensitive files to public version of ChatGPT

The acting head of US cybersecurity agency CISA uploaded sensitive "for official use only" documents to ChatGPT, triggering security alerts. DHS launched a review as officials examined potential risks. CISA said the access was approved briefly, but the incident has added to controversies surrounding the agency chief.

2026-01-29T01:18:13.624419+00:00 IST

Asia

Civil Aviation Minister Naidu holds bilateral meetings with UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia and Dominican Republic on the sidelines of Wings India 2026

Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu held bilateral meetings with delegations from UAE, Saudi Arabia, Russia and the Dominican Republic on the sidelines of Wings India 2026 in Hyderabad, highlighting India's growing global aviation footprint, manufacturing focus, and plans to emerge as a civil aviation exporter.

2026-01-29T01:08:15.241777+00:00 IST

Bessent reiterates Europe ‘funding war against itself’ claim

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Europe of indirectly funding Russia's war by importing fuel linked to Russian oil, even as it backs Ukraine. His remarks came as India and the EU finalised a major trade deal amid rising global trade tensions.

2026-01-29T00:58:43.215466+00:00 IST

Marco Rubio defends Venezuela operation, says US safer

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended President Trump's operation that led to Nicolas Maduro's capture, saying it made the US safer. He said Venezuela's leaders are cooperating, ruled out further military action for now, and announced plans to allow limited oil sales under US oversight.

2026-01-29T00:27:10.033493+00:00 IST

Rubio hints at preemptive strike option against Iran

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio noted that Iran's leadership is at its weakest as Washington boosts military presence. He defended preparedness against potential threats. President Trump renewed warnings of action, urging Iran to negotiate. Tehran vowed to respond "like never before" while signalling willingness to talk.

2026-01-29T00:14:41.129252+00:00 IST

"Very disappointing": Bessent says Europe chose EU-India FTA

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticised Europe for prioritising a trade deal with India over Ukraine, accusing the EU of indirectly funding Russia's war through energy trade. He said the US has made bigger sacrifices and warned that Europe put commerce ahead of Ukrainian lives.

2026-01-28T23:42:40.820813+00:00 IST

Asia

Over 4.8 million Afghans return since 2023: UNHCR

Over 4.8 million Afghans have returned since late 2023, raising Afghanistan's population by 12%. UNHCR warns many returnees are women and children, raising humanitarian concerns, and urges regional dialogue to ensure safe, dignified returns and support reintegration.

2026-01-28T23:29:41.559271+00:00 IST

Marco Rubio tells Senate Trump meant “Greenland” not “Iceland”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio clarified that President Donald Trump misspoke after calling Greenland Iceland at Davos. Rubio told senators Trump meant Greenland, calling it a verbal slip. The White House denied the mix-up, while Trump later ruled out military action and eased tariff threats over Greenland.

2026-01-28T23:28:06.028606+00:00 IST