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Pak: Afghan suicide bomber behind Dera Ismail Khan wedding attack

The attack occurred on Friday during a wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. A building collapsed after the blast, according to local police official Muhammad Adnan, who said the structure was being used by members of a peace committee at the time of the incident, reported by Al Jazeera.

2026-01-26T00:33:31.115743+00:00 IST

US Envoys Kushner, Witkoff meet Israeli PM Netanyahu to discuss Gaza, Iran

US officials indicated that the talks were expected to focus on outlining the next steps toward the demilitarisation of Gaza and assessing "what needs to be done to ensure that the ceasefire turns into long-term peace in Gaza."

2026-01-26T00:32:43.892484+00:00 IST

Mohamed bin Zayed visits seasonal art exhibitions

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the seasonal art exhibitions.

2026-01-26T00:21:53.175763+00:00 IST

UAE President receives Russian President’s Envoy

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Kirill Dmitriev, the Special Presidential Envoy for Foreign Investment and Economic Cooperation of the Russian Federation.

2026-01-26T00:21:16.614455+00:00 IST

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Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated on Sunday the 18th session of the Sharjah Children's Shura Council and the 9th session of the Sharjah Youth Shura Council, under the slogan "Serving the Community is Leadership," at the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) headquarters.

2026-01-26T00:20:36.929723+00:00 IST

Barack Obama condemned killing of US citizen in Minneapolis

In a joint statement posted on X, the Obamas said the killing should serve as a "wake-up call for Americans" across political lines, stressing the need for lawful and accountable law enforcement practices.

2026-01-25T23:41:15.335639+00:00 IST

US storm leaves 850,000 power outages

More than 850,000 customers were without electricity, according to PowerOutage.us, with at least 290,000 in Tennessee and over 100,000 each in Mississippi, Texas and Louisiana. Other affected states include Kentucky, Georgia, Virginia, and Alabama.

2026-01-25T23:11:52.830596+00:00 IST

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Anything less than US control of Greenland is unacceptable: Trump

In a Truth Social post, Trump said that "anything less" than US control of Greenland is "unacceptable," adding, "NATO becomes far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the UNITED STATES." He said that "NATO should be leading the way for us to get it," and "if we don't, Russia or China will, and that is not going to happen!"

2026-01-14T14:46:13.294013+00:00 IST

"You are not alone," Israel's Envoy to UN affirms support to prot

Danon affirmed his support to the protesters.

2026-01-14T09:37:34.571565+00:00 IST

Former political prisoner Salman Sima says protect Iranians

Speaking to ANI, Sima stated that the current demonstrations have reached a critical stage where the Iranian people require more than symbolic monitoring or diplomatic statements. He emphasized that the scale of the movement necessitates a more active international role, advocating for the invocation of R2P--an international legal principle designed to protect populations from mass atrocities.

2026-01-14T09:05:37.547145+00:00 IST

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Indian Envoy receives Portugal President at Diplomatic Bazaar

Kundal lauded the 50 years of diplomatic relations between both the nations.

2025-11-16T01:29:44.539392+00:00 IST

Portugal put on high alert as storm Claudia moves towards UK

The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, triggering landslides and flooding. The powerful weather also uprooted numerous trees and damaged homes, roads and vehicles, as per EuroNews.

2025-11-16T01:27:57.880835+00:00 IST

Russian alleged hacker arrested in Phuket ahead of US extradition

Thai police said 35-year-old Denis Obrezko is allegedly part of the notorious group Void Blizzard, a cyber espionage gang recognised by Microsoft for hacking attacks that align with Kremlin interests.

2025-11-15T14:29:20.335243+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Australia's COVID-19 vaccination to hit milestone with half of adults fully vaccinated

Canberra [Australia], September 24 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout is about to hit a milestone with half of the adult population fully inoculated.

2021-09-24T08:08:42.337087+00:00 IST

5.8-magnitude quake hits Australia's Victoria

Sydney [Australia], September 22 (ANI/Xinhua): An earthquake with a magnitude of 5.8 jolted 38 km south of Mount Buller in the Australia's state of Victoria at 23:15:53 GMT on Tuesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said.

2021-09-22T00:49:23.874790+00:00 IST

Canberra had 'deep and grave concerns' over French submarines: Australian PM

Canberra [Australia], September 19 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Sunday said that Australia had deep and grave concerns about the French submarines and the French government would have known about it before the deal was called off last week.

2021-09-19T10:06:54.314176+00:00 IST

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Brazil court declines to arrest Bolsonaro

Brazil's Supreme Court has decided not to arrest former President Jair Bolsonaro for now, after warning he may have violated a social media ban. Justice Alexandre de Moraes called the incident "isolated" but warned future violations would lead to arrest, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-07-25T01:07:07.519892+00:00 IST

Amnesty International marks 10 years since China’s 709 Crackdown

Amnesty International has issued a joint statement commemorating the 10th anniversary of the Chinese government's "709" crackdown on human rights lawyers, urging for an independent international inquiry into the decade-long persecution of civil society and human rights activists in China. The crackdown, initiated on July 9, 2015, represented a significant shift in Beijing's assault on civil liberties and the rule of law, according to the rights organisation.

2025-07-24T12:26:23.567829+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets UK counterpart Keir Starmer in London

The bilateral meeting took place at the historic Hawtry Room, where the two leaders held a one-on-one discussion to finalise the contours of what is being described as India's most comprehensive trade pact and the UK's most significant post-Brexit deal.

2025-07-24T09:33:27.043947+00:00 IST

Asia

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Afghanistan: IEA summons Pakistani envoy over army strikes

In a post on X, the Ministry said the envoy was called in following strikes that it alleged resulted in "dozens" of casualties.

2026-02-22T14:46:58.674376+00:00 IST

Sikyong Tsering appreciates India's support to Tibetan community

He was addressing a gathering in Dharamshala during the 86th enthronement anniversary celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama, organised by the Central Tibetan Administration.

2026-02-22T13:54:23.880484+00:00 IST

China tracks, monitors Australian warship transit Taiwan Strait

A Chinese military source told the Global Times that on February 20 and February 21, the Royal Australian Navy warship, the HMAS Toowoomba, transited the Taiwan Straits. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) carried out full-process tracking, monitoring, and alert operations throughout the transit, Chinese state media reported.

2026-02-22T12:26:01.133118+00:00 IST

Middle East

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"Situation in Iran is like any other modern country"

Karimi, in a conversation with ANI, said that interference and violence is not acceptable in Iran.

2026-01-06T09:43:13.147155+00:00 IST

Ruler of Ajman, Crown Prince attend closing of Ajman Arabian Hors

Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, and Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of the Executive Council, attended this evening the closing ceremony of the 23rd Ajman Arabian Horse Beauty Championship 2026, held in Al Jurf 2 area.

2026-01-05T01:31:43.265453+00:00 IST

Saudi-backed Yemen’s government retakes Hadramout, al-Mahra

According to a statement issued by Rashad Mohammed Al-Alimi, President of the Presidential Leadership Council of Yemen, on Saturday, the Saudi-backed Homeland Shield forces had achieved "record success" by reclaiming all military and security sites in the province bordering Saudi Arabia following an operation that began on Friday.

2026-01-04T19:27:39.263151+00:00 IST

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Asia

Last 2 pandas in Japan are leaving for China amid strained ties

The two pandas were born in 2021 at the Ueno Zoo, to mother Shin Shin and father Ri Ri. The parents were returned to China in 2024, a year after the twins' sister Xiang Xiang was also sent back.

2026-01-25T22:11:04.360628+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: Death toll from Gul Plaza fire rises to 73 as search op near

The massive blaze, described as Karachi's worst commercial fire in more than a decade, broke out on January 17 and quickly engulfed the multi-storey Gul Plaza shopping complex. The building housed nearly 1,200 small, family-run shops dealing in wedding garments, toys, crockery and other consumer goods.

2026-01-25T19:38:24.405092+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Myanmar

An earthquake measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale struck Myanmar late on Sunday night, according to a statement issued by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS).

2026-01-25T19:14:38.002231+00:00 IST

Asia

"Visit of EU leaders to India is at critical time," Foreign Affai

Sachdev, in a conversation with ANI, said that after the agreement, the export of Indian goods and services to Europe is expected to go up to USD 250 to 270 billion.

2026-01-25T18:08:26.588935+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s Taiwan tour contract branded a political lever

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has criticised China's newly issued standardised tourism contract for travel to Taiwan, saying it fails to resolve the core obstacles blocking the resumption of normal cross-strait tourism exchanges.

2026-01-25T17:28:18.390065+00:00 IST

Asia

"Leveraging complementary strengths" EU Commission President says

Upon her arrival in India, Von der Leyen said that India and Europe are building mutual resilience.

2026-01-25T16:08:30.284929+00:00 IST

Asia

"Taking forward cooperative agenda": Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met and held talks with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice-President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas today.

2026-01-25T15:48:04.899116+00:00 IST

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IndiGo cancels, changes flights in view of Iran situation

"Travel Advisory: As a follow up to our first advisory, and in view of the recent developments around Iran, we are making certain proactive changes to our flight schedules as part of our continued focus on safety. IndiGo flights scheduled to operate on 25 January 2026 from Delhi to Tbilisi and from Mumbai to Almaty and return have been cancelled. Please visit https://goindigo.in/plan-b.html to explore alternate options, including future available flights or a full refund."

2026-01-25T15:39:28.827981+00:00 IST

Asia

Indicates both parties interested in striking deal: Expert on EU

Speaking to ANI, he said, "It is a very important visit to India as the Chief Guest for the Republic Day celebrations, as it is clearly indicating that both parties are interested in striking a deal which will be beneficial for both sides."

2026-01-25T15:16:31.911424+00:00 IST

Asia

EU, India expected to adopt comprehensive strategic agenda

The leaders are expected to adopt a joint EU-India comprehensive strategic agenda and expand regional and multilateral cooperation.

2026-01-25T15:15:10.211259+00:00 IST

Asia

Rescue efforts resume after harsh rains in Indonesia for 80

Authorities confirmed on Sunday that the death toll has climbed to 10, as state-run media reported three more fatalities.

2026-01-25T14:56:37.436736+00:00 IST

Asia

Towering voice of journalism: PM Modi condoles Mark Tully's demise

"Saddened by the passing of Sir Mark Tully, a towering voice of journalism. His connect with India and the people of our nation was reflected in his works. His reporting and insights have left an enduring mark on public discourse. Condolences to his family, friends and many admirers," PM Modi said in a post on X.

2026-01-25T14:49:13.866418+00:00 IST

Federal Immigration agents kill man in Minneapolis

According to the Minnesota governor's office and local law enforcement, the incident occurred around 9 am (local time) near 26th Street and Nicollet Avenue as agents with US Immigration and Customs Enforcement were conducting enforcement operations in the city. Federal officials described the shooting as an act of self-defense, saying the man "approached Border Patrol officers with a handgun."

2026-01-25T14:31:57.723162+00:00 IST

Asia

European Council, European Commission Presidents recieved by MoS

Costa and Von der Leyen were received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry; and Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada and were accorded with Guard of Honour.

2026-01-25T14:21:29.336113+00:00 IST