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Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship's 3rd edition

The first round of the third edition of the Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship begins at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex (NAS) in Dubai, with strong participation from clubs and academies. The championship continues to grow in scale and importance, reinforcing its position as a key platform for jiu-jitsu development across the UAE.

2026-01-23T19:38:56.757605+00:00 IST

Five killed in Dera Ismail Khan suicide attack

At least five people were killed and 10 others injured in a suicide attack at the residence of a peace committee member near Qureshi Mor on Friday night, Dawn reported, citing officials.

2026-01-23T19:38:38.375544+00:00 IST

Trump warns US watching Iran as armada heads to Gulf

"Maybe we won't have to use it ... we have a lot of ships going that direction, just in case, we have a big flotilla going in that direction, and we'll see what happens," he said.

2026-01-23T18:29:14.015844+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 23 sorties of Chinese aircraft, naval vessels

Of the 23, 17 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central and southwestern ADIZ.

2026-01-23T18:05:59.375456+00:00 IST

'Iran and India’s relations much older than emergence of Islam'

Noting that the history of the relationship and collaboration between Iran and India dates back hundreds of years before the emergence of Islam, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader, has said that philosophical books of India were studied in Iran.

2026-01-23T18:01:08.495730+00:00 IST

“Hope in Chabahar they will work nicely": Abdul Hakeem Ilahi

Emphasising the long-standing civilisational and cultural ties between India and Iran, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader, has expressed confidence in progress on the Chabahar port in his country, in which India is a development partner.

2026-01-23T17:38:49.921411+00:00 IST

No constitutional rights in PoGB due to Pakistan’s control

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Sering said while the exact timeline for the elections remains unclear, the local population has participated in what he described as "ad hoc political processes" for over five decades without receiving meaningful political or constitutional benefits.

2026-01-23T17:38:16.198935+00:00 IST

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US revokes over 100,000 visas

In a post on X, the Department of State said that the revocations include around 8,000 student visas and 2,500 specialised visas issued to individuals who had encounters with US law enforcement for criminal activity.

2026-01-12T23:59:33.164512+00:00 IST

US issues advisory for its citizens amid "escalating" protests

The United States Virtual Embassy in Iran on Monday (local time) issued an advisory for American citizens to "Leave Iran now", warning that protests across the country are "escalating" and could "turn violent", leading to "arrests, injuries and severe disruptions" to daily life.

2026-01-12T23:48:56.863760+00:00 IST

Trump announces 25% tariffs on countries doing business with Iran

United States President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) announced a sweeping trade measure targeting countries that "continue to do business with Iran", imposing a 25 per cent tariff on all their business dealings with the US.

2026-01-12T23:00:50.778618+00:00 IST

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Global leaders in Berlin denounce Pakistan’s brutal occupation

The gathering served as a platform to condemn Pakistan's decades-long suppression of the Baloch people and to reaffirm the resolve for a free and independent Balochistan. Shali Baloch and Nadeem Saleem moderated the event. It featured speeches from BNM Chairman Dr Naseem Baloch, World Sindhi Congress General Secretary Dr Lakhu Luhana, Dr Naseer Dashti, PTM Germany Coordinator Qadir Shah Ansari, BNM Germany President Shar Hassan Baloch, BNM Germany Vice President Safia Baloch, and Tamil activist Nivethan Nanthakumar.

2025-11-09T06:43:53.697386+00:00 IST

Germany: Indian Embassy celebrates 150 years of Vande Mataram

The Indian Embassy in Germany held a celebration on the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram along with the Tagore Centre and saw diaspora members join in and pay tribute to the song.

2025-11-08T23:53:36.901148+00:00 IST

WHO Chief gives call to prioritise health in climate decisions

World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus thanked Brazil for hosting the COP30 and called on leaders at the summit to put health at the centre of climate decisions, recognising health as a measure of climate ambition and success.

2025-11-08T19:50:48.505658+00:00 IST

Pacific

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US: One dead, three injured in shooting in Santa Rosa

Washington [US], July 6 (ANI): One man was killed and three others injured in a shooting in Santa Rosa, US State of California on Monday morning (local time), Xinhua reported citing local police as saying.

2021-07-05T22:16:55.057228+00:00 IST

Pacific island nation Nauru rejects Chinese undersea cable network due to security concerns

Honiara, [Solomon Islands], July 5 (ANI): The Pacific island nation of Nauru rejected a low bid of undersea communications network amid security concerns.

2021-07-05T03:21:32.094312+00:00 IST

Australian COVID-19 vaccine rollout a "phenomenal failure": Former PM

Canberra [Australia], July 2 (ANI/Xinhua): Former Australian Prime Minister (PM) Malcolm Turnbull has described the country's coronavirus vaccine rollout as a "failure of public administration."

2021-07-02T11:19:23.220475+00:00 IST

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Alberta Premier calls for terror tag on Bishnoi gang

The Premier of Alberta province in Canada, Danielle Smith, has called on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet to formally designate the Lawrence Bishnoi gang as a "terrorist entity", citing the gang's role in transnational crime, violence, and threats to public safety both in Canada and abroad.

2025-07-16T03:41:27.529480+00:00 IST

IFALPA cautions against hasty conclusions on AI Plane Crash

The federation emphasised that preliminary reports are meant to disseminate factual data obtained during the early stages of an investigation and do not provide definitive answers.

2025-07-15T16:05:01.872373+00:00 IST

"Deeply disturbed": Naveen Patnaik on reports of eggs hurled

Urging prompt action, he called on the Odisha Government and the Ministry of External Affairs to take up the matter with Canadian authorities.

2025-07-14T10:45:46.704112+00:00 IST

Asia

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Pakistan strikes religious seminary in Afghanistan’s Paktika

Pakistani Air Force targeted a religious seminary in an attack on Bermal district in Afghanistan's Paktika province,

2026-02-21T22:54:26.704079+00:00 IST

Iran declares EU's naval and air forces "terrorists organisation"

Iran's Foreign Ministry declared European Union member states' naval forces and air forces as "terrorist organisation" as a reciprocal action against the EU's recognition of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity.

2026-02-21T20:58:08.812588+00:00 IST

AI Impact Summit emphasises int'l cooperation for AI benefits

The summit focused on seven pillars: human capital development, access for social empowerment, trustworthy AI, energy efficiency, AI in science, democratizing AI resources, and AI for economic growth.

2026-02-21T20:56:39.336890+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Defence Ministry announces completion of UAE Armed Forces’ return

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has announced the completion of the return of all UAE Armed Forces personnel from the Republic of Yemen.

2026-01-03T00:58:56.481072+00:00 IST

“Antisemitic gasoline on an open fire”: Israel slams Mamdani

"On his very first day as New York City Mayor, Mamdani shows his true face: He scraps the IHRA definition of antisemitism and lifts restrictions on boycotting Israel. This isn't leadership. It's antisemitic gasoline on an open fire," the Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote on X.

2026-01-03T00:33:14.764907+00:00 IST

Iranians seek end to "reign of chaos": Pahlavi thanks US pres

In a post on X, Pahlavi said, "President Trump, thank you for your strong leadership and support of my compatriots. This warning you have issued to the criminal leaders of the Islamic Republic gives my people greater strength and hope--hope that, at last, a President of the United States is standing firmly by their side."

2026-01-02T21:19:14.668573+00:00 IST

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Asia

US Pentagon official to visit South Korea, Japan next week

Colby is expected to make a three-day visit to Seoul through Tuesday on a trip to Asia that also includes a stop in Japan, according to the sources.

2026-01-23T17:22:23.861335+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Hattar residents question urban classification

The move has sparked widespread resentment among shopkeepers who argue that Hattar does not meet the basic criteria of an urban centre, reported The Express Tribune.

2026-01-23T16:55:37.843460+00:00 IST

Asia

'Need to separate imagination, reality in Iran situation'

Iran has economic problems due to sanctions against it and some people are angry "but other people use this opportunity to reach their target and achieve their aims", Dr Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has said and noted that the situation at the moment "is very good, under control" and is not like what is being mentioned on some some social media handles.

2026-01-23T16:27:28.002935+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s AI push raises concerns for democracies

Huang warned that the Chinese government's deep and systematic involvement in private technology firms makes the use of Chinese-developed AI software an unavoidable national security risk for other countries. Program deputy director Lai You-hao added that China's aggressive push into global AI markets appears closely linked to efforts to harvest foreign data.

2026-01-23T15:48:02.590383+00:00 IST

Asia

EU, India to seal major security pact, push for FTA

Terming the current period as a "culmination of remarkable intensifying relations," the official noted that both sides now recognize that their security and prosperity are fundamentally linked in a shifting global landscape.

2026-01-23T15:19:55.869910+00:00 IST

Asia

FIP and NielsenIQ BookData announce India Book Market Report

The announcement was made during a media interaction at the New Delhi World Book Fair 2026, where industry stakeholders highlighted the growing need for data-driven insights into the sector. The report is expected to be released between August and September 2026.

2026-01-23T15:09:53.766320+00:00 IST

Asia

Former Bangladesh PM outlines five steps to “heal the country”

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday called for actions to help unify the country and "banish the divisive actions of the past twelve months", sought the removal of "illegal Yunus administration" and an impartial investigation by the United Nations into the events of the past year."

2026-01-23T15:09:20.026372+00:00 IST

Asia

BYC flags ‘Multi-Dimensional Erasure’ of Baloch identity

In a post on X, BYC said genocide is not limited to killings or enforced disappearances but includes the deliberate erasure of culture, education, history, resources, and national identity.

2026-01-23T15:07:29.574700+00:00 IST

Asia

Sheikh Hasina launches blistering attack on Muhummud Yunus

Weeks ahead of the national elections in Bangladesh, country's former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Friday launched a blistering attack on Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of the country's Interim Government, saying he is "a usurer, a money launderer, a plunderer, and a corrupt, power-hungry traitor, has bled our nation dry with his all-consuming paradigms, staining the soul of our motherland".

2026-01-23T13:57:08.070783+00:00 IST

Europe

Vaishnaw lauds progress of India's Semicon mission

Speaking to ANI, Vaishnaw said that when the Semiconductor Mission was launched on January 1, 2022, the government had set a goal of starting commercial production within five years. He noted that the first commercial production will begin in 2026, with four plants expected to commence operations that year. He added that pilot production has already started in three plants in 2025.

2026-01-23T12:49:55.196174+00:00 IST

Europe

"Zelenskyy crossed a line," Hungary denies aid to Ukraine

Viktor said that Brussels agreed to all demands presented by Zelenskyy and yet he criticised them.

2026-01-23T12:38:07.158962+00:00 IST

Europe

Vaishnaw highlights importance of Netherlands visit

Speaking to ANI, Vaishnaw said lithography, which involves printing circuits onto semiconductor wafers, is a critical step in the entire value chain.

2026-01-23T12:10:25.882961+00:00 IST

Asia

Mental health crisis calls for holistic healing as Buddha’s teach

The Buddha's timeless teaching in the Dhammapada, "The mind is the forerunner of all things", states that our mental state is not a passive backdrop, but rather the primary driver of how we perceive, interpret, and respond to the world around us.

2026-01-23T11:32:55.016144+00:00 IST

Asia

Delays deepen agony as families protest sluggish Gul Plaza rescue

Women clutching photographs of sons, husbands and brothers assembled near the charred site, accusing officials and rescue teams of moving painfully slowly while their loved ones remained unaccounted for, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-01-23T11:31:48.446461+00:00 IST