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Israeli Envoy confirms PM Modi’s visit

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Wednesday confirmed that an invitation has been extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to visit Israel, adding that preparations are underway and official announcements on dates will be made in due course.

2026-01-28T10:45:46.917528+00:00 IST

Adani, Embraer sign Pact to manufacture aircraft in India

Under the agreement, the two companies plan to establish an aircraft assembly line in India and collaborate across multiple segments of the aeronautical value chain.

2026-01-28T10:44:35.971268+00:00 IST

Protests erupt in Karachi after Imaan Mazari sentenced to 17 year

Scores of journalists, lawyers and civil society activists gathered in Karachi to protest the ruling, calling it an attack on constitutional rights.

2026-01-28T10:35:16.145569+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 6.0 strikes Philippines

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 40km.

2026-01-28T10:28:24.692290+00:00 IST

Blast derails Jaffar Express in Sindh

An explosion struck the Jaffar Express in Pakistan's Sindh province on Monday, derailing four coaches of the train, officials said, after a Baloch armed outfit claimed responsibility for the assault, according to a report by The Balochistan Post (TBP).

2026-01-28T09:25:37.209208+00:00 IST

Misri links Hamas Oct 7 attack on Israel to cross-border terror

Drawing a parallel between the October 7, 2023, Hamas terror attack on Israel, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Wednesday said that India is "too familiar with such mindless brutality" and has its own share of experience as a victim of cross-border terrorism, in a veiled reference to the April 22 terrorist attack which killed 26 people in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

2026-01-28T08:46:47.057831+00:00 IST

Fresh enforced disappearances reported across Balochistan,Karachi

Multiple fresh cases of enforced disappearances have been reported from Gwadar, Kharan, Quetta, Khuzdar, Turbat, Panjgur and Karachi, with families alleging that Pakistani security forces detained several young men during separate operations and shifted them to unknown locations, The Balochistan Post (TBP) reported.

2026-01-28T08:17:11.615522+00:00 IST

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Gulf allies push to avert US-Iran conflict amid protests: Reports

Amid Washington's reported calls for military intervention in Iran as the Islamic Republic deals with widespread anti-governmental protests, several US allies in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt and Oman, are reportedly working to prevent such confrontation between the two countries through intensive diplomacy, CBS News reported, citing a Gulf official.

2026-01-16T06:44:25.442167+00:00 IST

Indian Envoy holds bilateral talks with 12 Members of US House of

Kwatra said that India's strong economic growth projections strengthens this shared vision of prosperity.

2026-01-16T05:31:02.516771+00:00 IST

Machado says she “presented” Trump with Nobel Peace Prize

Following the much-anticipated meeting with US President Donald Trump, almost two weeks after US strikes on Caracas, Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado on Thursday said that she had presented her Nobel Peace Prize medal to Trump at the White House, describing the gesture as recognition for his support for Venezuelan freedom and democratic efforts.

2026-01-16T04:41:01.580932+00:00 IST

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Pakistan’s 27th Amendment empowers military: UKPNP

Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment strengthens the military's power, weakens democracy and the judiciary, and centralises authority, UKPNP spokesperson Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan warned. He said it grants lifetime immunity to top leaders, creates a parallel court, reduces provincial rights, and suppresses voices in PoJK and PoGB.

2025-11-23T07:53:24.430989+00:00 IST

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro arrested after attempti

The 70-year-old former leader, who is currently under house arrest, was accused of trying to break his electronic ankle monitor he has been wearing since August.

2025-11-23T06:43:58.692460+00:00 IST

COP30 ends with finance boost but no fossil fuel roadmap

Brazil, which held the presidency of COP30, pushed the deal through after two weeks of tense and extended negotiations between representatives of more than 190 countries.The United States did not send an official delegation, adding to the diplomatic challenges.

2025-11-23T06:13:43.925778+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Obama hits out at Russia's Putin, China's Xi for skipping COP26

Glasgow [UK], November 8 (ANI/Sputnik): Former US president Barack Obama on Monday criticized the presidents of Russia and China, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping respectively, for not attending in person the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland.

2021-11-08T16:43:19.432652+00:00 IST

5.2 magnitude quake hits 77 km NE of Takaka, New Zealand

Wellington [New Zealand], November 7 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.2 jolted 77 km NE of Takaka, New Zealand at 3:16 GMT on Sunday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

2021-11-07T04:11:20.631262+00:00 IST

New Zealand PM Ardern welcomes US greater presence in Indo-Pacific

Wellington [New Zealand], November 7 (ANI): Amid China's assertiveness, New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on Saturday welcomed signs of the US greater presence in the Indo-Pacific.

2021-11-06T19:58:48.647178+00:00 IST

Others

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Lula signs environmental bill, vetoes key Amazon protections

Brazil's President Lula signed a law easing environmental permits but vetoed key parts to protect strict licensing rules. The move balances development and environmental protection, keeping Brazil's deforestation and emission reduction goals on track, amid pressure from activists and political challenges.

2025-08-09T07:04:36.403264+00:00 IST

South African court orders Edgar Lungu’s burial in Zambia

A South African court ruled that Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu must be buried in Zambia despite his family's wishes, Al Jazeera reported. The ruling follows a two-month dispute, with Zambia's government seeking a state funeral. Lungu's family has appealed the decision amid ongoing corruption charges against them.

2025-08-09T03:40:17.897756+00:00 IST

Locals rattled as Kapil Sharma’s Surrey café shot at again

Kapil Sharma's cafe in Surrey was shot at for the second time in a month. Police are investigating, with no injuries or arrests reported. Eyewitnesses heard multiple gunshots, and authorities suspect a link to rising extortion threats against South Asian businesses.

2025-08-07T16:00:08.855645+00:00 IST

Asia

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"India will soon establish itself as third-largest economy of wor

Yogi, at the interaction with the Indian diaspora, said that soon India will establish itself as the third largest economy in the world.

2026-02-23T12:20:03.193721+00:00 IST

Singapore: CM Yogi meets DBS Bank CEO; discusses investment

During his Singapore visit, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held an important meeting with the Chief Executive Officer of DBS Bank, Tan Su Shan, and her team. During the meeting, positive discussions were held on cooperation possibilities in the areas of digital banking and affordable financial services, capability development, semiconductor manufacturing, and green energy.

2026-02-23T12:19:22.712414+00:00 IST

Bangladesh appoints new Chief Prosecutor of ICT

Md Aminul Islam, a Supreme Court lawyer, has been appointed as the Chief Prosecutor of the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) of Bangladesh.

2026-02-23T11:58:26.662759+00:00 IST

Middle East

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“Ready to repel any act of aggression”: FM spokesman Baghaei

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Iran's armed forces, backed by the nation, are fully prepared to repel any aggression. He blamed unrest on US and Israeli interference, cited ongoing Iran-US communication, as protests and counter-rallies continued amid rising international tensions.

2026-01-12T16:53:26.564209+00:00 IST

Machado meets Pope Leo XIV ahead of Trump talks

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado met Pope Leo XIV seeking support for a democratic transition after Nicolas Maduro's capture. US President Donald Trump said last week that she may visit Washington soon and that he expects to meet her, while also speaking about rebuilding Venezuela.

2026-01-12T15:19:31.678540+00:00 IST

Pro-Iran rallies held across country

Large-scale pro-Iran demonstrations were held across several cities and provinces, including Tehran, in the Islamic Republic on Monday, as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to express support for the nation and denounce what authorities described as armed acts of "terrorism" by protestors who took to the streets against the current regime, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported.

2026-01-12T09:45:21.398514+00:00 IST

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Middle East

Saudi bars use of its airspace, land for strikes on Iran

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, on Tuesday affirmed that the Kingdom will not permit its airspace or territory to be used for any military actions against Iran, amid reports of a US naval buildup in the region.

2026-01-28T07:42:55.703339+00:00 IST

Asia

European Presidents depart from India after successful visit

The President of the European Council, Antonio Costa and the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, concluded their landmark three-day state visit to India, which led to 13 significant outcomes aimed at deepening the India-EU strategic partnership, including the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and a defence pact under the Security and Defence Partnership.

2026-01-28T07:14:19.181633+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects PLA aircraft, PLAN vessels, balloon near territory

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

2026-01-28T06:38:06.193328+00:00 IST

Asia

“Act of Terrorism”: Zelenskyy on Russian strike on train

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday condemned a Russian drone strike on a passenger train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, calling it an "act of terrorism" and saying the attack had killed four civilians.

2026-01-28T05:38:18.895015+00:00 IST

Asia

US Congressional delegation, Envoy Gor meet Defence Secretary

A United States Congressional delegation led by Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Mike Rogers, along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, with discussions centred on strengthening defence cooperation under the recently concluded 10-year Major Defence Partnership Framework Agreement.

2026-01-28T05:04:30.138238+00:00 IST

India-EU deal shows ability to separate trade, security:CSIS Exp

Senior Advisor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Richard Rossow, on Wednesday said that the recent India-European Union trade and defence engagements demonstrate the ability of New Delhi and Brussels to separate security concerns from commercial cooperation, sending an important global signal, including to policymakers in Washington.

2026-01-28T04:33:14.355929+00:00 IST

“India comes out on top,”: US Trade Rep on India-EU FTA

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that India stands to benefit the most from the recently concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the European Union, citing greater market access, labour advantages, and potential mobility opportunities for Indian workers.

2026-01-28T03:48:19.988522+00:00 IST

CSIS expert highlights PM Modi’s policy shift from protectionism

The defining moment of this shift is the 2026 conclusion of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement, described as a "mother of all deals," marking a move away from inward-looking policies toward deep integration with key Western economies.

2026-01-28T03:26:58.001979+00:00 IST

Trump warns Iran as ‘armada’ moves in, urges Tehran to make deal

Trump warned Iran with fresh military deployments while signalling openness to talks, claiming Tehran wants a deal. He said US strikes "obliterated" Iran's nuclear facilities and confirmed consultations on possible further action as tensions remain high.

2026-01-28T01:33:06.934881+00:00 IST

Asia

EU allocates 10 million euros for Afghan women

The European Union has announced 10 million euros for a new phase of its WE-LEAD programme in Afghanistan to support women's livelihoods and businesses. Implemented with UNDP, the initiative aims to expand income opportunities as Afghan women continue to face economic challenges.

2026-01-28T01:31:02.974223+00:00 IST

One person shot after opening fire on US Border Patrol agents in Arizona

A suspected human trafficker was shot and injured after firing at US Border Patrol agents and a federal helicopter during a chase near Arizona's border. The suspect is hospitalised in serious condition. No agents were hurt. Federal authorities are investigating the incident.

2026-01-28T01:21:40.454804+00:00 IST

Trump defiant on tariffs as Supreme Court weighs legality

US President Donald Trump defended his global tariff policies in Iowa, saying he hopes to win the Supreme Court case and will pursue tariffs regardless of the outcome. The court has delayed ruling, leaving uncertainty over the legality of the measures.

2026-01-28T01:10:41.030966+00:00 IST

Trump revives ‘rigged election’ claim during Iowa speech

Trump repeated his claim that the 2020 election was rigged while speaking in Iowa, hinted at another run, and said he will campaign widely ahead of the midterms. Despite noting sitting presidents struggle in midterms, he plans rallies in key swing states.

2026-01-28T00:41:42.631328+00:00 IST

Asia

Trump dismisses 'pullback' claims after Border Patrol exit in Minneapolis, calls official 'pretty out-there'

US President Donald Trump defended the withdrawal of Border Patrol agents from Minneapolis, calling it a routine change, and ordered an investigation into Alex Pretti's death. He rejected claims Pretti was an "assassin," backed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and urged unity amid rising political scrutiny.

2026-01-28T00:04:46.661373+00:00 IST