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India, Germany strongly condemn Pahalgam and Delhi terror attacks

India and Germany condemned the terror attacks in Pahalgam and Delhi and called for action against terror safe havens, networks and financing. In a joint statement after talks between PM Modi and Chancellor Merz, both sides urged coordinated global efforts against terrorism and welcomed progress in counter-terror cooperation.

2026-01-12T15:18:12.246429+00:00 IST

Millions condemn US, Zionist regime: Iran Embassy in India

Iran's Embassy in India stated that millions in Iran condemned what it called US and Zionist "state-sponsored terrorism" amid unrest and pro-government rallies. Press TV reported mass demonstrations nationwide. Al Jazeera said Iran's Civil Aviation Organisation confirmed flights are normal despite internet issues, while Trump warned of "strong options."

2026-01-12T14:39:51.461029+00:00 IST

India, Germany ink key agreements to boost cooperation in defence, technology and energy

India and Germany signed 19 agreements during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's visit to India. The deals cover defence, technology, energy, education and mobility. PM Modi said defence cooperation will support co-innovation and co-production. Germany also announced visa-free transit and new funding under the GSDP.

2026-01-12T14:25:57.805138+00:00 IST

Chinese money laundering network member charged in US

Lin Yan, accused of being part of a Chinese money-laundering network linked to Mexico's drug cartels, has been charged in the United States. Prosecutors say he helped move tens of millions in drug proceeds through cash transfers and electronic goods shipments. He faces up to 20 years in prison.

2026-01-12T14:24:58.697200+00:00 IST

India, Germany united against terrorism: Prime Minister Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi called terrorism an "ultimate and serious threat to humanity" and said India and Germany will fight it together. During talks with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, both sides discussed Ukraine and Gaza, strengthened defence and people-to-people ties, backed global reforms, and highlighted growing trade and cooperation.

2026-01-12T12:45:34.090077+00:00 IST

Pentagon tightens research security over China collaborations

A Select Committee stated that Pentagon-funded research led to collaborations with Chinese entities, some linked to defence organisations. In response, the Pentagon is tightening research security, conducting damage assessments, restricting funding to listed Chinese military companies, and improving monitoring of research partnerships.

2026-01-12T11:57:00.250085+00:00 IST

India pursuing Ariha Shah case on humanitarian grounds: Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday highlighted India's continuing engagement with German authorities on the case of Ariha Shah, an Indian girl child who has been in German foster care for 40 months, stressing that New Delhi is approaching the matter with a humanitarian focus while extending support to the family.

2026-01-12T10:56:34.805155+00:00 IST

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US Secy defends Venezuela strike, cites oil, national interest

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday defended Washington's military action in Venezuela, during which it captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, saying that it was aimed at protecting US national interests in the Western Hemisphere and preventing adversaries from controlling the South American country's oil resources.

2026-01-04T16:21:12.308730+00:00 IST

US intervention in Venezuela opposite to Iraq : Pete Hegseth

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has defended Washington's military intervention in Venezuela, during which the US captured the country's president and deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, asserting that the operation was the "exact opposite" of the 2003 Iraq invasion and would not result in prolonged conflict or loss of American lives.

2026-01-04T14:16:10.634482+00:00 IST

“Freedom of political prisoners is our priority”: Machado

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado called on global leaders to support the release of political prisoners, with French President Emmanuel Macron backing her appeal. The statements came amid Maduro's removal, his arrest by US authorities, and Venezuela's Supreme Court appointing Vice President Delcy Rodriguez as acting president.

2026-01-04T13:06:24.360064+00:00 IST

Europe

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Kitagawa, Robson, Yaghi win 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi for developing metal organic frameworks that can store gases and capture carbon dioxide. Their work enables innovations like harvesting water from desert air and creating sustainable materials, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-10-08T13:49:20.656900+00:00 IST

France’s outgoing PM rules out parliament dissolution

Caretaker French PM Sebastien Lecornu ruled out dissolving parliament after coalition talks to pass an austerity budget amid France's political crisis. As opposition leaders, including Marine Le Pen, call for President Macron's resignation, Al Jazeera reported that Lecornu plans to present a proposal to resolve the ongoing deadlock.

2025-10-08T12:21:00.547252+00:00 IST

British Airways to expand UK–India connectivity

British Airways has reaffirmed its ambition for network growth in India as the airline facilitated a major UK Government trade mission led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the country, the airline said in an official statement.

2025-10-08T10:25:18.961522+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 jolts Occidental Mindoro province of Philippines

Manila [Philippines], October 17 (ANI): An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.4 jolted Occidental Mindoro province of Philippines today early morning.

2020-10-17T06:44:28.763037+00:00 IST

Coronavirus restrictions being eased in New Zealand's Auckland

Auckland [New Zealand], October 5 (ANI/Sputnik): New Zealand is easing coronavirus restrictions in Auckland down to the lowest level amid an improving epidemiological situation, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced.

2020-10-05T05:59:46.914184+00:00 IST

Belgian Parliament gives support to new coalition government

Brussels [Belgium], October 4 (ANI/Sputnik): The Belgian parliament has given its support to a new federal government following three days of discussions, newly appointed Prime Minister Alexander De Croo said on Saturday.

2020-10-03T21:45:54.991379+00:00 IST

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri visits Mauritius, calls on PM Ramg

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri paid an official visit to the Republic of Mauritius on Tuesday. This was his second visit to Mauritius as Foreign Secretary.

2025-07-02T00:12:10.808763+00:00 IST

Indian Envoy highlights significance of PM Modi’s visit to Ghana

High Commissioner of India to the Republic of Ghana, Manish Gupta, highlighted the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first visit to Ghana, noting that this will be the first visit first visit of and Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in three decades.

2025-07-01T20:29:59.116307+00:00 IST

New road will remain as symbol of India-Guyana...: Jaishankar

In a video message for the people of Guyana, Jaishankar complimented Indian companies for the successful completion of the project.

2025-07-01T09:14:46.375150+00:00 IST

Asia

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China accused of expanding repression as exiled voices rally

Senior activists from Uyghur, Tibetan and Chinese Christian communities used the platform of the Geneva Summit for Human Rights and Democracy to sharply criticise China's human rights record, accusing the Chinese government of intensifying repression across multiple regions and faith groups.

2026-02-19T11:48:46.228221+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds bilateral meeting with Netherlands PM Dick Schoof

Earlier on Thursday, Prime Minister of the Netherlands Dick Schoof hailed the AI Impact Summit 2026, noting an artificial intelligence boom in India.

2026-02-19T11:44:53.975253+00:00 IST

Spainish President Pedro Sánchez departs from Delhi airport

The meeting between the two leaders came shortly after President Sanchez arrived in New Delhi to participate in the prestigious summit. The Spanish President was accorded a warm welcome at the airport by Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship Jayant Singh.

2026-02-19T11:35:48.116547+00:00 IST

Middle East

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India expect large delegation from Jordan at next Waves Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the growing opportunities for India-Jordan collaboration during his address at the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman.

2025-12-16T12:22:26.943855+00:00 IST

India, Jordan agree to deepen ties on 75 years of relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jordan on December 15-16, reviewing bilateral ties with King Abdullah II. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation across trade, technology, education, health, agriculture, renewable energy and multilateral forums as India and Jordan mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.

2025-12-16T12:13:39.738305+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Morocco, conveys condolences over f

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the Kingdom of Morocco and its people over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

2025-12-16T09:37:08.272769+00:00 IST

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Asia

Pakistan-Afghanistan border closure hits KP trade, economy

A three-month Pakistan-Afghanistan border trade blockade has caused heavy economic losses, especially in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Exports and revenue fell sharply, businesses suffered daily losses, and perishable goods were wasted. Trade diversion may lead to long-term market loss and job cuts.

2026-01-12T10:28:07.067670+00:00 IST

Asia

“Visit is particularly significant”: Misri on Merz in India

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is on his first official India visit and first Asia trip as Chancellor. PM Modi and Merz held talks in Gujarat, finalised a higher education roadmap, invited German universities to open campuses in India, discussed trade and tech ties, and signed MoUs.

2026-01-12T09:52:03.871620+00:00 IST

Donald Trump now becomes “acting president of Venezuela"

Earlier in the day, Trump while addressing reporters aboard Air Force One said, "Venezuela is really working out well. We're working along really well with their leadership, and we'll see how it all works out."

2026-01-12T09:47:32.684425+00:00 IST

Middle East

Pro-Iran rallies held across country

Large-scale pro-Iran demonstrations were held across several cities and provinces, including Tehran, in the Islamic Republic on Monday, as tens of thousands of people took to the streets to express support for the nation and denounce what authorities described as armed acts of "terrorism" by protestors who took to the streets against the current regime, Iranian state broadcaster Press TV reported.

2026-01-12T09:45:21.398514+00:00 IST

Asia

Mossad terrorists stirring violence on Iranian soil: Iran’s FM

Iranians have been protesting since the 28th of December, 2025. Initially the masses were protesting worsening economic conditions but now the protests are directly targeting the Khamenei regime, whose been in power since 1979.

2026-01-12T09:23:15.713653+00:00 IST

Asia

Baloch rights groups allege killing of 14-year-old

A 14-year-old boy was reportedly shot dead in Balochistan, while six Baloch men have allegedly been subjected to enforced disappearance in separate incidents, according to statements issued by Baloch rights organisations on X.

2026-01-12T09:18:43.638548+00:00 IST

Asia

India ‘partner of choice’ for Germany: Chancellor Merz

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday said that concluding the negotiation of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union is essential to unlocking the full potential of India-Germany economic relations, while describing India as a "desired partner" and a "partner of choice" for Berlin.

2026-01-12T09:07:49.286223+00:00 IST

Asia

Global Intelligence Faces Rapid Transformation, ORF Report Warns

The ORF report argues that traditional intelligence practices are under pressure from a combination of digital interconnectedness, shifting global power dynamics, and the rise of private sector intelligence actors. It highlights how "geotechnography" - the blending of physical geography with digital space -- now enables rapid transnational political affiliations and narratives that intelligence services must monitor and interpret in real time.

2026-01-12T08:51:38.858876+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi shares car ride with German Chancellor Merz

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday shared a car ride following their engagements in Gujarat, reflecting the warm and friendly ties between the two leaders and the growing partnership between India and Germany.

2026-01-12T08:50:53.108199+00:00 IST

Middle East

Engine-less Indian ship ‘Kaundinya’ enters Omani waters

"The main objective of the Kaundinya project now stands proved: we have demonstrated how ancient "stitched" ships from India could cross the oceans, we know the strengths and drawbacks of this design, and have good idea of the human experience of ancient mariners," Sanjeev Sanyal posted from onboard the Indian Navy vessel.

2026-01-12T08:21:58.301642+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi invites German universities, welcomes visa-free transit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday invited German universities to establish campuses in India as part of a comprehensive roadmap on higher education development between India and Germany during German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's official visit to the country.

2026-01-12T08:13:41.446649+00:00 IST

Asia

BRAS claims 174 attacks in 2025

The report states that BRAS fighters killed 167 Pakistani military and intelligence personnel and wounded 95 others in these operations. The group also asserted that 26 people, including officials from Pakistani intelligence agencies, were taken into custody, TBP reported.

2026-01-12T08:07:52.910938+00:00 IST

Asia

India-Germany economic cooperation vital for humanity: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday emphasised the importance of close economic cooperation between India and Germany, stating that such collaboration is vital not only for the two nations but for humanity as a whole.

2026-01-12T07:54:20.836113+00:00 IST

Asia

Iran's Revolutionary Guard denounces US President

In a statement released on Sunday night (local time), the IRGC said that, as with past attempts at destabilization by Iran's adversaries, the latest acts of sabotage committed by terrorist groups backed by the United States and Israel are destined to fail.

2026-01-12T07:46:13.592078+00:00 IST