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‘A prize cannot even symbolically be passed on’':Nobel Foundation

The Nobel Foundation once again reiterated that Nobel Prizes cannot be passed on or further distributed, days after the Institute issued a statement saying that a laureate cannot share the prize with others, nor transfer it once it has been announced.

2026-01-18T14:42:59.925934+00:00 IST

Invited to join Trump’s Gaza “Board of Peace”: Pakistan

Responding to media queries, Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Tahir Andrabi said, "The prime minister of Pakistan has received the invitation from the president of the United States to join the Board of Peace on Gaza."

2026-01-18T14:40:43.791942+00:00 IST

UAE President to visit India on Jan 19

This will be Nahyan's third official visit to India since assuming office as President of the UAE, and his fifth visit to India over the past decade.

2026-01-18T14:29:56.860749+00:00 IST

“The new world order is dominated by rogues and autocrats who do

Canadian journalist Terry Milewski has described Canada's renewed engagement with China as a matter of hard-nosed pragmatism rather than ideological choice, arguing that Ottawa is being forced to recalibrate its foreign policy in an increasingly unstable and autocrat-driven global order.

2026-01-18T14:15:14.061623+00:00 IST

Hospital data shows 103 mosquito-borne deaths in Sindh in 2025 

Dawn reported that hospital data from Karachi and Hyderabad showed 103 deaths from mosquito-borne diseases in Sindh in 2025, including malaria and dengue, higher than official figures of 33 deaths. Hospitals recorded thousands of dengue and malaria cases, with severe infections linked to delayed treatment.

2026-01-18T14:00:33.483786+00:00 IST

UAE signs cooperation agreement with IFRC to support humanitarian

The agreement was signed by Tareq Ahmed Al Ameri, Chairman of the UAE Aid Agency, and Jagan Chapagain, Secretary-General of the IFRC. The funding aims to strengthen the humanitarian response to the ongoing crisis in Sudan and support communities affected by the conflict.

2026-01-18T13:55:03.627096+00:00 IST

Milewski calls PM Modi ‘clever, ruthless’ on Nijjar case, trade

"I will take my hat off. If anyone can do it, probably Narendra Modi is the man. He's an enormously clever man, and he's also quite ruthless. And you can add Amit Shah into the mix and so on," Milewski said.

2026-01-18T13:46:18.774156+00:00 IST

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China’s ongoing repression draws global pushback as Uyghur

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its monthly brief, highlighting advocacy networks worldwide that are seeing a surge in coordinated political engagement, remembrance events, and community-driven mobilisation, all aimed at countering China's ongoing repression in East Turkistan.

2026-01-08T13:36:19.129277+00:00 IST

White House weighs options to acquire Greenland

The White House indicated that President Donald Trump is considering various options, including military action, to acquire Greenland on national security grounds, a move that has raised concern among US allies, European leaders and lawmakers across party lines.

2026-01-08T09:29:31.344158+00:00 IST

Rep. Nancy Mace seeks Omar immigration records

Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace sought subpoenas for Ilhan Omar's immigration records, alleging marriage fraud, but the House Oversight Committee set aside the move. Omar dismissed the claims as "sick," while Republicans said the allegations, if proven, could carry serious legal consequences.

2026-01-08T06:14:20.766120+00:00 IST

Europe

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Putin calls new US sanctions "unfriendly move," confirms postpone

Putin accused the United States of repeatedly using sanctions as a tool to exert pressure, saying such tactics would not succeed. He also hinted that "certain people in the US administration" had pushed for restrictions on Russian oil exports, questioning whose interests they truly represent.

2025-10-23T17:19:28.182594+00:00 IST

Kashmiris rally in Brussels, call 1947 Pak invasion "betrayal"

Leaders of the United Kashmir People's National Party held a demonstration in Brussels, condemning Pakistan's 1947 invasion of PoJK. They called for a fact-finding mission, international accountability, and a demilitarised PoJK, highlighting decades of human rights violations and ongoing suffering under Pakistan's occupation.

2025-10-23T10:27:09.722342+00:00 IST

EU adopts 19th sanctions package against Russia: Kaja Kallas

The 19th package of sanctions against Russia introduces a gradual phase out of imports of Russian LNG, blacklists "shadow fleet" of vessels, restricts movement of Russian diplomats. It also sanctions banks and cryptocurrencies and imposes restrictions on companies from India and China.

2025-10-23T09:18:33.029802+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Vaccine efficacy to determine when Australia re-opens borders: PM

Canberra [Australia], February 4 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia's borders could be opened sooner than expected if COVID-19 vaccines effectively prevent transmission, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said.

2021-02-04T07:25:26.529028+00:00 IST

US demands China end pressure on Taiwan, engage in dialogue

Washington [US], February 3 (ANI): The United States has urged China to end its military, diplomatic, and economic pressure against Taiwan, State Department spokesperson Ned Price said.

2021-02-03T01:00:40.699800+00:00 IST

Australian govt, opposition deadlocked: poll

Canberra [Australia], February 1 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia's opposition has drawn level with the government ahead of a likely election later in 2021 expected by local media, an opinion poll has found.

2021-02-01T05:31:12.915058+00:00 IST

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PM Modi arrives in Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

On the fourth leg of his five-nation tour, PM Modi landed at the Galeão International Airport here on Saturday evening (local time).

2025-07-05T23:52:02.633568+00:00 IST

PM Modi conferred with Key to City of Buenos Aires

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the Key to the City of Buenos Aires by Jorge Macri, Chief of the City Government of Buenos Aires.

2025-07-05T23:11:43.016356+00:00 IST

India discusses defence, agriculture, and trade with Argentina

Addressing a press briefing after the bilateral meeting between the two leaders, MEA's Secretary (East) P Kumaran said, "Both leaders also expressed interest in enhancing collaboration in the defence sector, where they felt that they can leverage their respective experiences and capabilities to increase cooperation and contribute to mutual strategic interests."

2025-07-05T22:48:40.390474+00:00 IST

Asia

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India’s ‘MANAV’ AI vision receives strong global endorsement

Speaking at a press conference in the national capital, Vaishnaw highlighted the international recognition for India's AI policy, which focuses on developing a sovereign bouquet of AI models across five layers.

2026-02-20T13:10:29.757160+00:00 IST

LuSI: Made-in-India AI robotic newborn transforms medical trainin

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 in the national capital has showcased some groundbreaking technological marvels across all sectors, with several Indian companies pushing the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative on such a global stage.

2026-02-20T13:01:51.962385+00:00 IST

Hundreds of Nepali Muslims take part in first Friday prayers of R

In Kathmandu, a large number of worshippers congregated at the Kashmiri Mosque near Ghantaghar to perform namaz. Similar gatherings took place in mosques nationwide as they observed the religious occasion.

2026-02-20T12:53:47.850737+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israel accuses Hamas of violating Trump's 20-point ceasefire

Netanyahu further said that Israel will respond accordingly.

2025-12-24T20:27:32.045983+00:00 IST

UAE inks healthcare pact for Sudan with Medical Corps–UK

The UAE Aid Agency signed an agreement with International Medical Corps-UK to provide healthcare support to Sudanese people affected by conflict, contributing USD 2 million for mobile health services, nutrition support, and essential relief for displaced and vulnerable communities.

2025-12-24T10:01:21.300303+00:00 IST

Mansoor bin Mohammed reviews preparations for World Sports Summit

Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, has affirmed that the World Sports Summit being organised by the Dubai Sports Council adds a new page to Dubai's sporting calendar that embodies the emirate's unwavering commitment to helping build a better future for humanity.

2025-12-24T01:06:14.792366+00:00 IST

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Pakistan: Roadblocks and detentions reported as JSMM holds rally

Convoys of JSMM workers travelling from different districts toward Sann city were intercepted at multiple points by police and security agencies.

2026-01-18T13:45:20.443076+00:00 IST

Asia

GC Shubahnshu Shukla shares Indian textiles carried into space

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared on Sunday how he carried with him a curated collection of Indian textile cards into space, thus celebrating the age-old craftsmanship during his journey into space.

2026-01-18T13:02:54.397215+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan accused of repression as Sindhi nationalists rally

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) staged a large protest rally in Sindh on the 122nd birth anniversary of Sain GM Syed, the veteran Sindhi nationalist leader regarded by his followers as the Father of the Sindhi Nation, amid allegations of state repression, arrests, and enforced disappearances.

2026-01-18T12:57:22.854295+00:00 IST

Asia

Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah resigns to contest March 5 polls

Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah resigned on Sunday to contest Nepal's March 5 election. He joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a senior leader and is being projected as its prime ministerial candidate. Shah is preparing to contest from Jhapa-5 against KP Sharma Oli.

2026-01-18T12:43:22.620444+00:00 IST

Europe

Thousands rally in Novi Sad as Serbia protests intensify

Thousands rallied in Novi Sad as student leaders vowed to continue protests against corruption under President Aleksandar Vucic. The movement began after a 2024 railway station disaster that killed 16. Students plan more rallies and demand reforms, while Vucic denies wrongdoing.

2026-01-18T12:27:33.637246+00:00 IST

Asia

China escalates pressure with drone intrusion near Pratas Islands

An incursion by a Chinese military drone near Taiwan-controlled islands has raised renewed concerns over China's expanding pressure campaign in the South China Sea, with Taiwan warning that such actions threaten regional peace and stability. According to Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence, a Chinese surveillance drone entered the southwestern section of Taiwan's air defence identification zone in the early hours of the morning and moved toward the Pratas Islands, also known as Dongsha, as reported by The Taipei Times.

2026-01-18T12:09:16.044861+00:00 IST

Europe

WEF 2026: CM Fadnavis praises diaspora for cultural connect

He thanked the diaspora for the traditional Marathi welcome. In his speech, CM Fadnavis said, "It made me wonder for a moment whether I am in Maharashtra or in Zurich. I would especially like to congratulate and thank our sisters who performed the Lezim here. It felt as if they practice it every day; they performed it so gracefully and skillfully. The presentations performed here were also very beautiful."

2026-01-18T11:46:34.535580+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran dismisses US attack claims, warns of “firm” response

Iran rejected US claims that it was planning attacks on American bases, saying Washington is fuelling tensions in West Asia. Iran said it will strengthen its defence capabilities and warned it would respond "firmly and decisively" to any aggression.

2026-01-18T11:10:39.109296+00:00 IST

Europe

Two killed in overnight Russian drone strikes in Ukraine

In a social media post on X on Sunday, Zelenskyy stated that the Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipro, Zaporizhia, Khmelnytskyi and Odesa regions were targeted in an assault involving more than 200 drones.

2026-01-18T10:45:24.583960+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan detects poliovirus in 40 samples in December

Dawn reported that 40 of 127 sewage samples tested in December 2025 across Pakistan's provinces and Islamabad were positive for poliovirus. The NIH official said sewage detection signals gaps in vaccination coverage. A nationwide polio campaign is scheduled from February 2 to 8, 2026.

2026-01-18T10:11:10.815902+00:00 IST

Asia

‘Dhauladhar Kahani Mela’ creates reading habits

Manara, an organisation based in Dharamshala, has jointly organised 'Dhauladhar Kahani Mela' in collaboration with few other organisations here in the North Indian hill town of Dharamshala. Apart from this festival, they have been holding read a loud sessions on every Sunday.

2026-01-18T09:23:24.818119+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Death toll rises to 6, injuries to 20 in Karachi fire

At least six people, including a firefighter, were killed and 20 others injured after a massive fire broke out late Saturday night at Karachi's Gul Plaza shopping mall in Pakistan, The Express Tribune reported ciitng officials on Sunday.

2026-01-18T09:16:47.028396+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar meets US Senator Steve Daines

Daines' India visit comes as Sergio Gor, took charge as US Ambassador to India. It also comes at a time when New Delhi and Washington discuss a meeting between Jaishankar and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio next month as both sides have resumed talks on a trade agreement.

2026-01-18T09:09:57.976111+00:00 IST

Europe

CM Fadnavis greeted in “true Maharashtrian style” at Zurich

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has embarked on a mission to further the state's development roadmap on the global stage with his participation at the World Economic Forum's 'Davos Summit 2026'.

2026-01-18T08:59:08.947172+00:00 IST