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Trump not inviting Palestine to join Board of Peace is comedy

Responding to a question by ANI on the exclusion of Palestinian leadership from the initiative, Abu Shawesh contrasted the absence of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with the reported inclusion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

2026-01-22T15:07:56.393030+00:00 IST

Willingness to negotiate on Greenland gives strength to Trump

Reacting to Trump's speech, Waashwa noted that the Greenland issue drew widespread attention due to the US President's shift in stance. "Trump had started off with a maximalist position about taking over Greenland by force," Waashwa said, adding that the President's subsequent willingness to negotiate marked a significant change in tone.

2026-01-22T15:07:24.092824+00:00 IST

UN experts allege forced labour of Uyghurs, Tibetans in China

UN human rights experts warned that China is using widespread forced labour programmes targeting Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz minorities and Tibetans. They said labour transfers and relocations involve coercion, surveillance and threats, and may amount to crimes against humanity.

2026-01-22T15:05:20.262701+00:00 IST

WEF comes forward to partner in Telangana Rising 2047 vision

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met Jeremy Jurgens, managing director, World Economic Forum (WEF) and Manju George, Head of Strategic Impact and Integration, C4IR Network, at the Telangana Pavilion during the WEF 2026 in Davos.

2026-01-22T14:29:13.471064+00:00 IST

Trump, Zelenskyy hold talks on the sidelines of WEF in Davos

Trump met Zelenskyy in Davos for about an hour, with aides calling it a "good meeting." Trump said there is still "a ways to go" but stressed "The war has to end." He also launched the "Board of Peace" initiative, claiming progress on global conflicts.

2026-01-22T14:09:22.918905+00:00 IST

Schneider explores expansion of Hyderabad facilities at WEF 2026

The Chief Minister Revanth Reddy-led 'Telangana Rising' delegation secured another investment during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, Switzerland. The delegation met Deepak Sharma, the CEO of Schneider Electric India.

2026-01-22T13:56:13.622345+00:00 IST

‘Diplomatic premises inviolable’: India slams Zagreb vandalism

MEA condemned the trespassing and vandalism at the Indian Embassy in Zagreb and asked Croatia to take action against the perpetrators. The incident comes amid growing India-Croatia ties, including PM Modi's visit last year, during which both sides agreed to boost cooperation and signed several agreements.

2026-01-22T13:31:16.205363+00:00 IST

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That woman was very disrespectful: Trump on ICE shooting

Trump said, "Everyone's seen it. And the woman was very violent. She's a very radical person. Very sad what happened. Her friend was very radical."

2026-01-12T05:05:37.283096+00:00 IST

"Iran called to negotiate," claims Trump

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that Washington may be forced to take action against Iran amid ongoing nationwide protests, even as he revealed that Tehran has reached out to Washington seeking negotiations.

2026-01-12T03:48:30.909240+00:00 IST

Trump says Iran appears to have crossed their 'red line'

Speaking to reporters onboard Air Force One, when asked whether Iran had crossed the red line he had drawn over the treatment of protesters, Trump said, "They're starting to, it looks like."

2026-01-12T02:32:36.578487+00:00 IST

Europe

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Christine Lagarde thanks TIME100 Climate for recognition

"I am deeply grateful to be recognised on the third annual #TIME100Climate list," Lagarde, who has been heading the ECB since 2019, wrote in a post on X.

2025-11-02T16:39:01.314379+00:00 IST

King Charles “shocked” by “dreadful” Cambridgeshire train attack

King Charles said he and Queen Camilla were "appalled and shocked" by the knife attack on a Cambridgeshire train, offering sympathy to victims and gratitude to emergency services for their swift response.

2025-11-02T12:18:45.404708+00:00 IST

UK: 10 injured, 9 critical in Cambridgeshire train stabbing

According to a statement by the BTP, the incident that occurred on Saturday evening prompted a major incident declaration, with two suspects being arrested, and Counter Terrorism Policing units supporting the investigation.

2025-11-02T03:11:17.524972+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Australia to close Kabul embassy ahead of troops pull-out from Afghanistan

Canberra [Australia], May 25 (ANI): Australia will close its Kabul embassy in three days, ahead of the withdrawal of its final contingent of troops from Afghanistan, informed Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday.

2021-05-25T02:48:42.772251+00:00 IST

Japan witnesses surge in COVID cases ahead of Summer Olympic Games

Tokyo [Japan], May 24 (ANI): Japan has been witnessing a surge in COVID-19 cases as it reported over seven lakh coronavirus infections till Sunday ahead of the Summer Olympic Games scheduled to be held in the country's capital Tokyo on July 23.

2021-05-24T06:54:36.209165+00:00 IST

China's mountain marathon death toll mounts to 21

Gansu [China], May 23 (ANI): At least 21 people have been killed after hail, freezing rain and high winds struck during an ultramarathon in China's northwestern Gansu province.

2021-05-23T13:17:53.753209+00:00 IST

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Delegation-level talks covered wide gamut...critical minerals

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday highlighted that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Namibia, delegation-level talks covered a wide range of issues, with a significant focus on critical minerals.

2025-07-09T19:07:31.343928+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks Namibia for help in Cheetah reintroduction

"They are happy and have adapted well in their new home. They have grown in numbers as well. Clearly, they are enjoying their time in India," said PM Modi.

2025-07-09T17:59:51.423289+00:00 IST

India, Namibia enter licensing agreement for deploying UPI: MEA

During the press conference on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, Dammu Ravi, Secretary (East) noted that Namibia has become the first country in the world where the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Namibian Central Bank have entered into a licencing agreement for the usage of UPI in Namibia in real-time payments.

2025-07-09T17:03:02.725791+00:00 IST

Asia

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China accused of exporting Uyghur surveillance and intimidation w

On 15 February, WUC leaders joined approximately 70 members of the Swiss Uyghur diaspora for a community gathering in Switzerland. President Turgunjan Alawdun and Vice President Zumretay Arkin addressed the event, describing it as a show of unity amid mounting concerns over what rights groups term transnational repression.

2026-02-21T14:14:19.788872+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 70km.

2026-02-21T13:53:57.927089+00:00 IST

Brazil Prez visit yields 10 outcomes across spectrum of bilateral

The MEA said that the outcomes focus on rare earth minerals, cooperation in MSMEs and more.

2026-02-21T13:30:06.286092+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Winners of Khalifa Award for Education to be announced in April

Hamid Al Houti, Secretary-General of the award, said the wide response from the education sector at the local, Arab and international levels reflects the award's distinguished standing.

2026-01-02T00:26:47.514253+00:00 IST

Over 2.8 million passengers used public transport on New Year's Eve 2026

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported more than 2.8 million passengers during New Year's Eve 2026 celebrations, achieving ridership growth of over 13 per cent.

2026-01-02T00:22:01.382538+00:00 IST

Violent protests erupt across Iran

At least two people were killed on Thursday morning during confrontations between protesters and police in Lordegan county of the southwestern Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, CNN cited the state-affiliated Fars News Agency as saying.

2026-01-01T19:23:13.416443+00:00 IST

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Asia

Russian FM Lavrov highlights strengthening of Intra-BRICS ties

He was speaking at his annual press conference, moderated by Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, which reviewed Russia's foreign policy outcomes over the past year.

2026-01-22T13:23:28.283829+00:00 IST

Asia

India sends 7.5 tonnes of Cancer medicines to Afghanistan

In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said, "India delivers 7.5 tons of life-saving cancer medicines to Kabul to address the urgent needs of cancer patients." The medicines were sent to meet the shortage in Afghanistan "India remains committed to supporting the friendly people of Afghanistan." Jaiswal added.

2026-01-22T13:21:53.986804+00:00 IST

Asia

India can play a crucial role in omplementing two-state solution

Responding to a question on India's possible participation in the Board of Peace and his expectations from New Delhi, Abu Shawesh said the decision rests entirely with the Indian government.

2026-01-22T13:17:17.043843+00:00 IST

Asia

‘A threat to UN’: Palestine envoy on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’

Palestine Ambassador to India Abdullah Abu Shawesh stated US President Donald Trump's "Board of Peace" is a threat to the United Nations and multilateralism. He raised concerns over sidelining the UN and excluding Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, while urging genuine support for a two-state solution.

2026-01-22T13:02:09.302844+00:00 IST

Europe

Trump repeats Iran warning at Davos, cites US strikes

Donald Trump at Davos claimed progress in global conflicts and said Iran's nuclear capacity was "obliterated", adding Tehran "does want to talk". Days earlier, he warned Iran would be wiped "off the face of this earth" if he is assassinated, amid rising US-Iran tensions.

2026-01-22T12:31:15.933006+00:00 IST

Asia

Jaishankar meets EU ambassadors ahead of EU President's visit

Jaishankar also underscored the importance of deeper India-EU cooperation. "Made a case for stronger IN-EU relations that will - derisk the world economy by cooperating on resilient supply chains; reassure the international community by providing public goods like HADR, anti-piracy operations, development projects etc; and, stabilise the global order through stronger trade, mobility and security partnership."

2026-01-22T11:37:16.554785+00:00 IST

Asia

US Envoy to India Sergio Gor to travel to Turkmenistan this month

Gor will engage in a series of high-level meetings with senior Turkmen government officials and the business community, focusing on expanding bilateral cooperation, promoting regional stability, and strengthening economic partnerships. The United States looks forward to engaging with Turkmenistan on new opportunities for collaboration that will benefit both our nations and contribute to prosperity and security across the region.

2026-01-22T11:31:02.941869+00:00 IST

Trump signs charter to launch ‘Board of Peace’ at WEF in Davos

US President Donald Trump launched his "Board of Peace" at Davos, saying it aims to bring global peace and could expand beyond its original Gaza ceasefire mandate. He claimed progress on ending wars, defended inviting powerful leaders, and said permanent members must contribute USD 1 billion.

2026-01-22T11:11:24.151006+00:00 IST

Europe

Balochistan victim recounts Pakistan’s enforced disappearances

Haseeba Qambrani, a victim of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, shared her fear and grief in a video, saying her brothers were taken away in 2020 and she has no answers. She said one brother was found dead, and the family still faces continued threats.

2026-01-22T11:10:23.624004+00:00 IST

Europe

Newsom rebuts Trump at Davos, calls tariffs “regressive tax”

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised US President Donald Trump's economic claims at Davos, blaming tariffs and mass deportation for harming supply chains. He cited weaker job numbers and persistent inflation, and said the policies were hurting ranchers, farmers, small businesses and working people across the US, including California.

2026-01-22T10:28:18.690733+00:00 IST

Europe

Gavin Newsom slams Trump at Davos, says US under “rule of Don”

California Governor Gavin Newsom criticised US President Donald Trump at Davos, saying the US was under "the rule of Don" and accusing institutions of yielding to the administration. He drew applause, faced denial of entry to the USA House, and traded barbs with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

2026-01-22T09:54:58.823954+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak ‘security’ policy in Balochistan is genocide: BYC leader

Sabiha Baloch, a central leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), has issued a strong appeal to Baloch communities and international civil society to observe Baloch Genocide Remembrance Day on January 25, accusing the Pakistani state of carrying out systematic repression and demographic destruction across Balochistan.

2026-01-22T09:33:31.634345+00:00 IST

Asia

British Council to host ‘Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined'

The British Council is hosting Creative Convergence: Growth Reimagined in Delhi on January 29-30, 2026. This two-day event brings together cultural leaders, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and creative practitioners from India and the UK to explore the future of the creative economy.

2026-01-22T09:13:11.005091+00:00 IST

Europe

Pakistan accused of suppressing rights and deepening divisions

An international conference organised by the United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) in Bradford has sharply criticised Pakistan's policies in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir (PoJK), warning that continued political control, economic neglect and administrative fragmentation are fuelling unrest and undermining democratic rights in the region.

2026-01-22T08:50:15.032711+00:00 IST