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"Urge people of Ukraine to remain strong" Poland Dy PM at JLF

Questioning Russian President Vladimir Putin's strategy, Sikorski said Putin had initially viewed the conflict as a three-day "special operation," but it has turned into a prolonged war lasting years, resulting in heavy military and economic losses for Russia. He added that Russia is spending billions of dollars annually on its military and losing a large number of soldiers,

2026-01-18T08:44:50.910217+00:00 IST

Russia-Ukraine war a serious challenge to the Europe

He said, "Russia talks about trust, but its actions say otherwise. Attacks on Kyiv and constant military threats expose the reality behind this so-called brotherhood."

2026-01-18T08:43:24.958456+00:00 IST

India-US partnership is growing across trade, tech: US Envoy

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Sunday concluded his 'successful' visit to Mumbai, highlighting the growing partnership between India and the United States across trade, technology, education, energy and resilient supply chains.

2026-01-18T08:34:37.952876+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s energy mismanagement deepens as gas utilities sit on P

According to The Express Tribune, industry data shows that unpaid receivables owed to upstream companies have ballooned dramatically over the past decade. What stood at PKR 224 billion in June 2015 had surged to PKR 1.5 trillion by September 2025, excluding late payment surcharges.

2026-01-18T08:17:19.944633+00:00 IST

Ukraine warns of planned Russian strikes on nuclear power Subs

Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha on Saturday stated that Russia is currently planning "dangerous strikes" on substations that supply the country's nuclear power plants in an effort to deprive the nation of "power amid freezing winter."

2026-01-18T08:11:15.389980+00:00 IST

CM Fadnavis to propagate Maharashtra’s 2030 vision

The Chief Minister's participation aims to spotlight Maharashtra's trajectory toward economic and social transformation, anchored in global partnerships and investment collaboration. Maharashtra has set sights on becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030, leveraging infrastructure expansion, industry diversification and foreign direct investment to fuel growth across sectors such as logistics, manufacturing, agriculture and services.

2026-01-18T08:03:37.380349+00:00 IST

UK PM rejects Trump’s Greenland tariff threats

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's threats to impose tariffs on European nations over Greenland, calling the move "completely wrong."

2026-01-18T07:23:16.723889+00:00 IST

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Indian Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra meets US

During the interaction, Ambassador Kwatra thanked Speaker Johnson for his solidarity with India following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025. Highlighting India's firm stance against terrorism, he said, "Thanked him for his solidarity with India's counter-terrorism efforts following the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in April 2025." The discussion emphasized the shared commitment of India and the United States to combat terrorism in all its forms and to strengthen cooperation on security-related challenges.

2026-01-08T03:39:19.448205+00:00 IST

Trump claims he ended eight wars, slams Norway over Nobel

US President Donald Trump claimed he "single-handedly ENDED 8 WARS," asserted he was wrongly denied the Nobel Peace Prize by Norway, praised US military strength under his leadership, criticised NATO allies on defence spending, and said Russia and China fear only a US backed by him.

2026-01-08T03:01:48.175574+00:00 IST

“I appreciated his call and tone”: Trump invites Petro for talks

Trump and Colombia's President Petro spoke by phone after sharp public exchanges over drugs and US intervention. While Trump made fresh threats, both sides described the call as positive, as Petro warned against intervention and deployed troops near Venezuela.

2026-01-08T02:29:18.347903+00:00 IST

Europe

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West made Ukraine ‘anti-Russia’; eyes BRICS, SCO ties: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the West turned Ukraine into an "anti-Russia," accusing it of exploiting relations to hinder Moscow's development. In an interview celebrating filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov, Lavrov urged trust in partners like BRICS and SCO, linking diplomacy with Mikhalkov's cultural advocacy.

2025-10-23T02:46:08.863472+00:00 IST

“Putin must pay price for his needless aggression”: UK PM

The UK, on October 16, announced around 90 new sanctions on the Russian oil sector in an effort to put pressure on the country to stop the Ukraine war. A week later, on October 23, the United States announced sanctions on two of Russia's biggest oil companies.

2025-10-23T01:19:36.605341+00:00 IST

Climate science, early warnings key to saving lives: UN

Early-warning systems work," he told the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in Geneva. "They give farmers the power to protect their crops and livestock. Enable families to evacuate safely. And protect entire communities from devastation."

2025-10-23T00:08:19.611389+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Aussie scientists embark on voyage to count Antarctic krill

Canberra [Australia], January 29 (ANI/Xinhua): Australia's national science agency has launched a voyage to Antarctica in an attempt to measure krill numbers.

2021-01-29T04:16:28.589292+00:00 IST

Pregnant women in Australia warned of COVID-19 vaccines risk

Canberra [Australia], January 27 (ANI/Xinhua): Australian women who are pregnant have been advised against receiving COVID-19 vaccines until more data is available.

2021-01-27T02:26:41.985732+00:00 IST

Wonderful coincidence that Australia Day is India's Republic Day: Australian PM Morrison

Canberra [Australia], January 26 (ANI): As January 26 marks the celebration of India's Republic Day and also Australia Day, Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Tuesday extended greetings to India on the occasion, calling it a wonderful coincidence.

2021-01-26T07:34:59.001100+00:00 IST

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PM Modi departs for Brazil to attend BRICS Summit

After concluding his visit to Argentina on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Brazil, the fourth leg of his five-nation tour, where he will also attend the BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro.

2025-07-05T20:56:33.509954+00:00 IST

India-Argentina discuss cooperation in energy, critical minerals

"The two leaders also had an opportunity to discuss cooperation in the energy and critical mineral sectors. The Prime Minister underlined India's growing energy and industrial needs and emphasised that Argentina could serve as a reliable partner in supporting India's developmental journey," Kumaran said.

2025-07-05T19:04:11.943784+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Argentina’s President Milei greet supporters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President of Argentina Javier Milei greeted people who had gathered outside the Presidential Palace in Buenos Aires on Saturday, acknowledging the enthusiastic crowd during the Indian leader's official visit.

2025-07-05T17:43:08.659416+00:00 IST

Asia

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AI must serve people, democracy, human rights, not just profits

Stressing that Artificial Intelligence must serve humanity beyond commercial interests, Martin Chungong, Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), said AI should be leveraged to strengthen democratic processes, protect human rights and improve people's lives, rather than merely generate profits.

2026-02-20T12:33:49.258525+00:00 IST

India-US working together at every layer of supply chain

Speaking to ANI at the sidelines of the AI Impact Summit Helberg said that it reinforces the need to work together for shared economic security.

2026-02-20T12:15:08.471610+00:00 IST

Swedish Deputy PM lauds investments in sovereign AI models

Addressing the AI Impact Summit 2026, Busch drew parallels between Sweden's strategic AI push and India's large-scale digital ambitions, underscoring the potential for deeper collaboration between the two countries.

2026-02-20T12:09:24.473971+00:00 IST

Middle East

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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

Hezbollah Terrorist serving in Lebanese Military eliminated

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) said that on Tuesday it eliminated three Hezbollah terrorists in Lebanon, including a terrorist who simultaneously served in the intelligence unit of the Lebanese Army and a terrorist who was engaged in air defense in the Sidon sector.

2025-12-23T16:05:00.760802+00:00 IST

Sharjah Festival of African Literature to open January 14

The Sharjah Festival of African Literature (SFAL) will be held from January 14-18 University City in Sharjah, under the patronage of Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah.

2025-12-23T13:50:09.815677+00:00 IST

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.1 strikes Afghanistan

The earthquake struck at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2026-01-18T07:03:21.515196+00:00 IST

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Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake struck at a depth of 65km.

2026-01-18T06:57:45.651661+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan’s enforced disappearances continue unchecked

The family of a woman allegedly abducted by Pakistani security and intelligence agencies from Hub Chowki has appealed for her immediate recovery. Speaking at a press conference at the Hub-Lasbela Press Club, relatives of Fatima Muhammad Qasim said she was taken from her home in Akram Colony during a late-night operation on January 13.

2026-01-18T06:53:34.407526+00:00 IST

Trump urges “new leadership in Iran” after Khamenei blames US

US President Donald Trump on Saturday called for an end to 37-year rule of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's regime, saying, "It's time to look for new leadership in Iran," as anti-government protests in the Islamic Republic escalate, driven by soaring inflation, economic hardship and mounting public anger over governance.

2026-01-18T06:18:42.217748+00:00 IST

Europe

Greenland not for sale, respect its sovereignty: EU Parliament

On Saturday, Trump threatened to impose tariffs on Denmark and other European countries unless they agree to sell Greenland. In his post, Trump claimed the move is necessary for national security, citing China's and Russia's interest in the territory.

2026-01-18T05:59:57.643922+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects nine PLA sorties, nine PLAN vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday recorded nine sorties made by Chinese PLA aircraft and detected nine PLAN vessels around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time).

2026-01-18T05:36:40.544392+00:00 IST

US kills Al-Qaeda leader linked to ISIS attack on soldiers

The United States military killed a senior Al-Qaeda-affiliated leader with direct links to the ISIS ambush that targeted American soldiers in Syria in December in a strike carried out in the country's northwest region.

2026-01-18T05:19:49.329152+00:00 IST

Asia

Ex-Bangladesh FM slams rights report on July 2024 uprising

Former Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud accused the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights of preparing a biased, one-sided and fabricated report on violations under the Sheikh Hasina regime during student-led unrest in July and August 2024 in the country.

2026-01-18T04:43:10.791288+00:00 IST

Europe

WEF MD dismisses calls to disinvite Trump ahead of Davos meet

In an interview with the Swiss-based daily newspaper 20 Minuten, Alois Zwinggi, the Swiss head of the WEF, responded to remarks by the President of the Green Party of Switzerland, Lisa Mazzone, who urged the organisers to prevent Trump's participation, citing Washington's recent intervention in Venezuela, which led to the capture of Nicolas Maduro, former President of the South American nation and his wife, Cilia Flores.

2026-01-18T04:22:43.998991+00:00 IST

Europe

Protesters trek through Alpine villages to challenge WEF

Protesters set off from Kublis in southeastern Switzerland, trekking through wintry terrain toward Davos in what organisers described as a statement against capitalism, entrenched power structures, and policies they see as contributing to climate change and social inequality. Many carried placards with slogans calling for "Democracy rather than WEF dictatorship" and opposing oligarchic influence on global affairs.

2026-01-18T04:12:11.429198+00:00 IST

Asia

Iran’s supreme leader acknowledges thousands killed in unrest

In a televised address on Saturday, Khamenei said the unrest, which began in late December over economic hardship and wider political grievances, resulted in "several thousand" deaths. He described some of the casualties as the result of "inhuman, savage" conditions but shifted blame toward the United States and other foreign actors rather than Iranian security forces.

2026-01-18T03:50:46.949714+00:00 IST

Asia

Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi pays tributes at Rajghat

Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi paid tributes at Raj Ghat on Saturday during his visit to India.

2026-01-18T03:42:21.311463+00:00 IST

Europe

US-EU trade deal stalled amid Trump tariff threat over Greenland

Following US President Donald Trump's warning to impose tariffs on Denmark and other European countries over the sale of Greenland, the European Union has called for a pause to the ratification process of the EU-US trade deal announced back in July 2025.

2026-01-18T03:09:34.912104+00:00 IST

Asia

Smog chokes Pakistan's Punjab as air quality slips to 'very unhea

A thick blanket of smog continued to envelop large parts of Punjab, pushing air quality to hazardous levels in several districts and heightening public health concerns amid persistent fog and cold weather

2026-01-18T00:48:14.186630+00:00 IST