World

Rubio tells Senate Maduro capture “not an act of war”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the capture of Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro as a strategic move, rejecting claims it was an act of war. He outlined Washington's goals for a democratic transition and oil recovery, while lawmakers questioned costs and legality of the operation.

2026-01-28T22:13:32.889073+00:00 IST

Tourism Minister of Greece Visits National Gallery of Modern Art,

The exhibition, dedicated to Nikos Hadjikyriakos-Ghika, one of Greece's most celebrated modern artists, showcases the artistic and intellectual connections he shared with India during the mid-20th century.

2026-01-28T22:11:52.697363+00:00 IST

EAM holds talks with Uzbekistan FM, affirms deepening of ties

In a post on X on Wednesday, Jaishankar said, "Good conversation with Foreign Minister Bakhtiyor Saidov of Uzbekistan this afternoon. Reviewed the various dimensions of our bilateral cooperation. Confident that the positive momentum in our ties will continue moving forward."

2026-01-28T22:10:51.201699+00:00 IST

Woman, daughter fall into open sewerage line in Lahore

A woman and her daughter fell into an open sewerage line at Bhatti Chowk in Lahore during construction work. Rescue teams are searching for them as police investigate the incident. Authorities are reviewing CCTV footage, questioning family members, and examining safety lapses at the site.

2026-01-28T20:55:45.581084+00:00 IST

PTI seeks family access for jailed Imran Khan amid health fears

PTI leaders say jailed Imran Khan is suffering from a serious eye condition and demand family access and proper treatment. The government says he is receiving medical care and that jail authorities control meetings, while opposition figures warn of protests and growing public concern.

2026-01-28T20:55:13.526031+00:00 IST

Frigid conditions to persist in US following week: Report

The cold spell is forecast to continue throughout the week, with conditions potentially peaking on Friday. Weather models also suggest that another round of snowfall could arrive over the weekend. For several days, forecasts have consistently indicated the possibility of a storm developing along the Southeast or Mid-Atlantic coastline, with the potential to become significant.

2026-01-28T20:53:57.317406+00:00 IST

Trump warns Iran of “far worse”; Tehran says it will respond

US President Donald Trump warned Iran of a "far worse" strike as tensions rose over nuclear talks. Iran vowed to respond "like never before." The US confirmed naval deployments and military drills, while Central Command coordinated with Israel amid escalating regional tensions.

2026-01-28T19:43:29.962343+00:00 IST

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US Senators urge Trump to prioritize pulse market access in India

In a letter sent on January 16, Senators Kevin Cramer, Representative-North Dakota and Steve Daines, Representative-Montana asked President Trump to include "favorable pulse crop provisions" in any future bilateral trade agreement with the Republic of India. Both senators represent states that are among the largest producers of pulses, such as peas, lentils, and dried beans, in the United States, while India is the world's biggest consumer of these crops.

2026-01-17T06:23:29.021322+00:00 IST

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

Europe

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UK-based security analyst calls for vigilance, accountability for

UK-based international relations and security analyst Chris Blackburn has urged greater vigilance and accountability for the planners of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks as he shared his latest article in Global Order, titled "Mumbai 26/11 at Seventeen: Memory, Justice, and the End of Impunity." Posting the article link on his X account, Blackburn wrote: "Mumbai's answer to terror was not silence, fear or division, but a continuation of the very coexistence that the gunmen had tried to break."

2025-11-24T11:47:27.409099+00:00 IST

Four dead, 17 injured in Kharkiv strikes as peace talks continue

Amid the ongoing peace talks to put an end to the conflict in Ukraine, four people were killed and 17 others injured -- including two children -- in a massive overnight strike by Russia on Kharkiv, the country's second largest city.

2025-11-24T11:23:26.710838+00:00 IST

India strengthens textile and sericulture cooperation with Georgi

A high-level delegation from the Ministry of Textiles-led by P Sivakumar, Member Secretary, Central Silk Board (CSB) and Secretary General, International Sericultural Commission (ISC), concluded a successful multi-sectoral engagement in Georgia, during November 17 to November 21, aimed at strengthening cooperation in sericulture, textiles, apparel, and carpet trade.

2025-11-23T16:18:41.394595+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Prospect of Chinese official vying for Interpol job raises alarm bells

Paris [France], November 15 (ANI): A top Chinese official's application to join Interpol's governing body has raised alarm bells as experts, parliamentarians from around the world and activists fear that Beijing could use the crime-fighting organisation to silence its critics abroad, including members of the Uyghur community and other activists.

2021-11-15T10:12:37.353537+00:00 IST

Turkey updates its quarantine rules for vaccinated travellers from India, Nepal

Ankara [Turkey], November 15 (ANI): Turkey has released updated quarantine rules for vaccinated travellers from India and Nepal, the Turkish Embassy in New Delhi said on Monday.

2021-11-15T08:24:00.367243+00:00 IST

Iraq suspends direct flights with Belarus over migrant crisis

Baghdad [Iraq], November 13 (ANI/Xinhua): Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday announced the suspension of direct flights to Belarus to protect Iraqi migrants from human trafficking gangs.

2021-11-12T23:22:41.829230+00:00 IST

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Australia to recognise Palestinian State, reiterates 'no role'

Australia will recognise the State of Palestine at the UN in September to support a two-state solution, peace in Gaza, and hostage release, the Prime Minister's Office said, citing Palestinian reforms and condemning Hamas and Israeli settlement expansion.

2025-08-11T06:34:37.011583+00:00 IST

INS Tamal concludes successful port visit to Casablanca

During the port call from August 6 to August 9, the crew of INS Tamal participated in a series of professional, cultural, and social engagements aimed at fostering closer collaboration with the Royal Moroccan Navy, the Ministry of Defence said in a release.

2025-08-10T11:26:53.239773+00:00 IST

UN chief welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal

The Secretary General commended the commitment of President Aliyev and Prime Minister Pashinyan to dialogue and confidence-building, and praised the efforts made by US President Donald Trump in facilitating the agreement.

2025-08-09T23:19:35.880609+00:00 IST

Asia

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Chinese Envoy to India shares snippets of Chinese New Year celebr

Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Monday shared snapshots of the Spring Festival celebrations in Kolkata.

2026-02-23T13:54:05.875831+00:00 IST

Guyana VP Jagdeo meets VP Radhakrishnan

During the meeting, the two leaders discussed ways to deepen bilateral cooperation in healthcare administration, agricultural research and enhancing connectivity and logistics between the two countries.

2026-02-23T13:21:28.788222+00:00 IST

Japanese Envoy to participate in ASICS EKIDEN run on April 5

Ono said he will be participating in ASICS EKIDEN at DLF Cyber Hub, Gurugram on April 5.

2026-02-23T13:14:35.945400+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Iran set to hang protester amid anti-regime rally crackdown

26-year-old Erfan Soltani is allegedly scheduled to be hanged to death after his arrest during the protests in Karaj last Thursday (local time), the Iran Human Rights (IHR) and National Union for Democracy in Iran (NUFD) NGO groups said.

2026-01-14T03:18:22.901076+00:00 IST

Israel cuts ties with several UN bodies, orders review of others

Following an examination and discussions held in the aftermath of the United States' decision to withdraw from dozens of international organisations, Israel's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa'ar, has decided that Jerusalem will immediately sever all contact with several United Nations agencies and international bodies, citing what the government described as persistent bias, politicisation and actions hostile to Israel.

2026-01-13T20:02:34.283318+00:00 IST

"Iranians too disillusioned with its own leadership": Expert

Speaking to ANI in London, Waghmar, who is associated with the Centre for Iranian Studies (CIS) at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London University, warned that Tehran could resort to aggressive external actions as a diversion from mounting domestic crises, including widespread protests, economic collapse and deep public anger against the regime.

2026-01-13T19:36:55.123474+00:00 IST

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Europe

"Will strengthen ties," Finland President lauds India-EU FTA

In a post on X, he said, "Thank you very much, Prime Minister. This agreement will further strengthen our economic and political ties with India."

2026-01-28T17:23:05.667906+00:00 IST

Asia

“Trump now more influenced by big-money donors": Expert

Parsi, in an exclusive interview with ANI, said that the bases have shifted from conservative voices.

2026-01-28T17:16:33.464636+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar to visit US next week

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit the United States next week, sources said on Wednesday.

2026-01-28T16:36:47.296415+00:00 IST

Asia

Senior Tibetan Buddhist Lama missing after detention in Qinghai,

Lobsang Lungrik, 51, the chief lama of Ba Gon Monastery in Chumarleb (Chinese: Qumalai) County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, was taken into custody under unclear circumstances.

2026-01-28T16:14:36.825942+00:00 IST

Asia

CUS criticises OIC–China engagement, cites ongoing genocide

China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported that the discussions centred on enhancing OIC-China relations and broadening dialogue and cooperation in political, economic, cultural, educational and health-related fields, with both sides highlighting longstanding ties and shared interests, as reported by the Centre for Uyghur Studies (CUS).

2026-01-28T15:51:02.074529+00:00 IST

Asia

Cases of Taiwanese detained or missing in China quadruple

In the past year, 221 Taiwanese who travelled to China were reported as missing, detained and interrogated, or otherwise subjected to limits on their personal liberty, up from 55 cases the year before, the council said.

2026-01-28T15:44:41.740412+00:00 IST

Asia

'Big focus on trade during Canada PM Carney's visit to India'

Sources in the Ministry of External Affairs said there would be a key focus on trade during PM Carney's visit to India.

2026-01-28T15:41:58.451618+00:00 IST

Asia

Russian Philologists, Journalists launch educational project

The project is a collaborative effort of the Modern Russian portal, the TV BRICS International Media Network, and the Eurasia Today information and analytical platform. Its launch coincides with the 25th anniversary of the Eurasian Media Group, which will be marked on 11 July 2026.

2026-01-28T15:34:40.564142+00:00 IST

Asia

India-EU FTA a 'living agreement' say sources

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement concluded on Tuesday after long negotiations and is expected to significantly enhance bilateral trade and investment ties, strengthen supply chains, and deepen economic cooperation between India and the European Union.

2026-01-28T15:22:26.431036+00:00 IST

Asia

India-US trade deal could be finalised any day, say sources

A day after India concluded its neogtiations with the European Union on a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) which has been dubbed the 'mother of all deals', India is now looking towards a closure on the FTA with the United States.

2026-01-28T14:47:51.099525+00:00 IST

Asia

Saudi Arabia condemns Pahalgam, Red Fort terror attacks

In the 3rd meeting of India-Saudi Arabia Security Working Group under the Political, Consular and Security Cooperation Committee of Strategic Partnership Council, both parties condemned terrorism iin all its forms and manifestations.

2026-01-28T14:46:32.411192+00:00 IST

Asia

"Don't see deep support for Reza Pahlavi in Iran": Expert

"I haven't seen any reports or credible reports or polls that would be able to put the number at any place. I can tell you anecdotally that on the one hand, in the diaspora, there has been a massive social media manipulation conducted by the Israelis. This is reported by Haaretz in order to make him popular," Parsi said in an exclusive interview with ANI.

2026-01-28T14:06:58.048254+00:00 IST

Asia

US war with Iran not “off the table”: Middle East Expert Parsi

Middle East expert Trita Parsi has warned that a potential US military confrontation with Iran remains a real possibility amid escalated tensions between the two countries, noting that while war is not "off the table", any such conflict would come at a high political and domestic cost for US President Donald Trump.

2026-01-28T13:59:29.669249+00:00 IST

Asia

New initiatives spanning research, tech announced by Cambridge

On a visit to India by a senior delegation from the UK university, Vice-Chancellor Professor Deborah Prentice set out a series of measures designed to build dynamic new partnerships and encourage potential donors, plus a key policy change to help talented Indian students to apply to Cambridge.

2026-01-28T11:52:03.210371+00:00 IST