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Trump to meet top global oil companies’ executives today

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (US local time) that he is going to meet top oil industry executives at the White House and hold discussion exclusively on Venezuela- its oil, the ties with US, security, the people and "stoppage" of drugs and criminals coming into the US.

2026-01-09T19:52:39.229059+00:00 IST

US Ambassador Gor after he arrives in India

In a post on X, the ambassador wrote, "Great to be back in India! Incredible opportunities ahead for our two nations!"

2026-01-09T17:48:34.889517+00:00 IST

Rahman assumes office as BNP Chairman after Khaleda's death

In a post on X, the party stated, "Mr Tarique Rahman has assumed office as the Chairman of the BNP. Following the passing of BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister, national leader Begum Khaleda Zia, the position of party Chairman became vacant."

2026-01-09T17:43:19.866088+00:00 IST

Trump to meet oil execs for Venezuela investment

Trump made the announcement in a post on his social media platform Truth Social, stating, "At least 100 Billion Dollars will be invested by BIG OIL, all of whom I will be meeting with today at The White House."

2026-01-09T17:38:09.216121+00:00 IST

US forces seize another oil tanker in Caribbean

The US Southern Command on Friday announced the seizure of another oil tanker, named Olina, in the Caribbean Sea in a pre-dawn operation, making it the fifth seizure of a tanker by US forces.

2026-01-09T17:14:22.064466+00:00 IST

Blockade gave leverage as Venezuelan govt agrees to work with US

"A large military force is down there to enforce the sanctions... and with the blockade, he (Trump) enforced the sanctions. We have a leverage now. We've got a Venezuelan government that wants to work with the United States and that tried to end the corruption, or at least they will work constructively with the US because that's the only way they will get the oil revenue. This is using military force without firing bullets, without soldiers on the ground and with the full impact of the force," Wright said to Fox News.

2026-01-09T17:13:03.937154+00:00 IST

Hope India backs Denmark: Danish MP amid Trump’s Greenland threat

Asserting that there are "important" principles at stake, Danish MP Rasmus Jarlov on Friday expressed hope that India will "back" Denmark as US President Donald Trump ramps up the threat to take over Greenland.

2026-01-09T16:11:28.108392+00:00 IST

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Venezuela: Explosions rock Caracas overnight, power outages repor

A series of loud explosions were reported across Venezuela's capital Caracas early Saturday, triggering power outages in several neighbourhoods, CNN reported.

2026-01-03T07:36:48.687248+00:00 IST

Iranian regime’s ‘whining’ to UN ignores terror: US Ambassador

US Ambassador to the UN Michael Waltz criticised Iran's appeal to the United Nations, saying Tehran ignores its history of terrorism and repression, and said the US stands with Iranians seeking freedom.

2026-01-03T05:10:18.007850+00:00 IST

Iran seeks UN action over Trump threats amid protests

Iran urged the UN to condemn what it called unlawful threats by US President Donald Trump amid nationwide protests over rising costs. Trump warned the US was "locked and loaded" if protesters were killed, while Iranian leaders vowed to defend sovereignty and warned against US interference.

2026-01-03T03:42:48.399101+00:00 IST

Europe

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Pakistan’s human rights abuses against Hindus laid bare at the UN

Addressing the Council under General Debate IX, Dr Sharma stated that equality and dignity are the fundamental values that cannot be compromised under any circumstances. "We categorically reject all forms of racial discrimination, xenophobia, and religious intolerance, regardless of where they occur," he said.

2025-10-03T06:02:38.044109+00:00 IST

Germany’s Munich Airport shut after drone sightings

The airport on Thursday said that a total of 17 flights were grounded shortly after 10 pm (local time) affecting nearly 3,000 passengers. In addition, 15 arriving flights were diverted to the German cities of Stuttgart, Nuremberg and Frankfurt, as well as Vienna in neighbouring Austria, the statement said.

2025-10-03T04:58:06.799338+00:00 IST

Pakistan becoming "rogue state" with alarming enforced disappeara

The event, titled "Enforced Disappearances in Pakistan: Amplifying Voices, Demanding Justice, Calling for Global Action", was convened by the Centre for Human Rights and Peace Advocacy.

2025-10-03T04:39:03.584492+00:00 IST

Pacific

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New Zealand Defence Force to assist Australia in tackling bushfire

Wellington [New Zealand], Jan 5 (ANI): New Zealand will send its Defence Force personnel as well as three NH90 helicopters belonging to its Air Force to assist Australia in its efforts to fight the devastating bushfire raging across the country, New Zealand Defence Minister Ron Mark said on Sunday.

2020-01-05T09:47:48.588663+00:00 IST

Australian PM postpones scheduled visit to India amid bushfire crisis

Canberra [Australia], Jan 4 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has postponed his scheduled visit to India and Japan amid the ongoing bushfire crisis in his country, Australian PM office said on Saturday.

2020-01-04T05:06:46.004673+00:00 IST

Australian bushfire crisis: PM Scott Morrison calls up 3000 reservists

Canberra [Australia], Jan 4 (ANI): Up to 3000 reservists will be dispatched across four states in Australia to help tackle the bushfires raging across the country, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison announced on Saturday.

2020-01-04T04:37:37.239123+00:00 IST

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PM Modi emphasises Global South unity at G7 Summit

At the G7 Summit in Canada, PM Modi held productive talks with European leaders and emphasized strong cooperation with Brazil and South Africa. He highlighted India's commitment to Global South issues, echoed by Brazil's President Lula, affirming their united voice for a better future.

2025-06-18T01:28:33.972145+00:00 IST

India, Japan committed to deepen ties, says PM Modi at G7

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. Both leaders discussed strengthening India-Japan ties across sectors, with PM Modi calling the talks "insightful" in a post on X.

2025-06-17T23:49:35.874133+00:00 IST

India, France to work closely for global betterment: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Canada. The two leaders shared a warm hug, and Modi later posted on X about their strong friendship and commitment to working together for global betterment.

2025-06-17T23:43:36.648125+00:00 IST

Asia

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"While some see fear in AI, India finds its future in it," says PM Modi at AI Impact Summit 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed confidence in India's AI-driven future at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. He highlighted AI's rapid growth, stressed ethical responsibility, called for skilling and reskilling, advocated democratisation of AI for the Global South, and urged global standards to address risks such as deepfakes.

2026-02-19T05:56:44.685619+00:00 IST

"AI needs to be democratic for all," says PM Modi

The Prime Minister highlighted how using AI sovereignly can help build a better nation and said that it was key to understand what we can do with AI in the present

2026-02-19T05:29:53.256421+00:00 IST

PM Modi joins world leaders for ‘family photo’ at India AI Impact

PM Modi joined world leaders and tech titans, including Sundar Pichai and Sam Altman, for a historic "family photo" at Bharat Mandapam. This group photograph at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 served as a powerful prelude to high-level global deliberations on the future of human-centric technology.

2026-02-19T05:25:27.597597+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Indian diaspora in Jordan brims with excitement ahead of PM Modi's Amman visit

Members of the Indian diaspora in Jordan are preparing to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he begins a three-nation tour of Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman. The visit focuses on strengthening diplomatic ties, people-to-people connections and cooperation across West Asia and Africa.

2025-12-15T10:06:35.695488+00:00 IST

Travel warnings renewed for Israelis in wake on Australia massacr

After the terrorist attack on Jews on Sunday at a Hanukkah event, which took place on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, Israel's National Security Council issued renewed safety guidelines for Israelis traveling abroad:

2025-12-15T09:31:41.736360+00:00 IST

UAE condemns in strongest terms terrorist attack at gathering in

The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred at a Jewish gathering in the city of Sydney, Australia, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries.

2025-12-15T01:21:05.816245+00:00 IST

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No ruling by US Supreme Court in high-stakes Trump tariffs case

According to Reuters, the US apex court released only one decision on Friday, which pertained to a technical matter involving criminal procedure.

2026-01-09T15:55:02.976721+00:00 IST

Asia

CNS Tripathi lauds INSV Kaundinya crew on maiden overseas voyage

In a post on X, the Spokesperson of the Indian Navy said that the CNS congratulated the crew via video conferencing on their steady progress during the voyage and commended their proficiency and resilience to date.

2026-01-09T14:38:43.509022+00:00 IST

Asia

India calls to “exercise restraint” in Indo-Pacific

During a weekly press briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that India is closely monitoring developments across the Indo-Pacific region amid China's repeated threats to Taiwan, which Beijing considers an integral part of its territory.

2026-01-09T14:37:08.284145+00:00 IST

Europe

"War is back in vogue," warns Pope Leo XIV

Pope Leo XIV also highlighted the crisis in Venezuela, calling for respect for the will of the people and for the safeguarding of human and civil rights.

2026-01-09T14:17:55.719562+00:00 IST

Asia

MEA rejects Chinese CPEC buildup in Shaksgam Valley

India on Friday firmly rejected China's infrastructure buildup through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the Shaksgam Valley, terming it "illegal and invalid", while noting that the region is an "integral and inalienable part" of India.

2026-01-09T13:57:35.642406+00:00 IST

Asia

Hiring lobbyists to strengthen outreach is standard practice: MEA

Speaking at a weekly press briefing, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal emphasised that this has been a longstanding norm, noting that India has been hiring such lobbying firms since the 1950s.

2026-01-09T12:56:29.365721+00:00 IST

Asia

China accelerates cyberwarfare against Taiwan

China has sharply escalated its cyberoffensive against Taiwan, directing an average of 2.63 million attacks every day throughout 2025, according to a new intelligence assessment from Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB). The report warns that China is intensifying efforts to infiltrate and disrupt essential civilian and government networks, as reported by The Epoch Times.

2026-01-09T12:37:55.051033+00:00 IST

Asia

India probes presence of nationals on US-seized Russian tanker

India on Friday said it is closely monitoring reports of Indian nationals allegedly present on a Russian-flagged oil tanker recently seized by the United States in the North Atlantic Ocean after weeks of pursuit, noting that it is currently "ascertaining" the details of the nationals aboard the tanker.

2026-01-09T12:15:19.009452+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan’s governance crisis deepens

Pakistan's Ministry of Finance has acknowledged that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) lacks institutionalised transparency, an omission the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns could further damage investor confidence and weaken policy stability.

2026-01-09T11:44:59.123597+00:00 IST

Asia

Chinese espionage push exposed as Taiwanese marine indicted

A former Taiwanese Marine Corps service member has been indicted for allegedly accepting payments from a Chinese handler and leaking classified defence information, a case that prosecutors say highlights China's growing infiltration efforts, as reported by Focus Taiwan.

2026-01-09T11:38:06.296418+00:00 IST

Asia

India backs multilateralism, urges collaborative action: MEA

Responding to media queries regarding the US decision to withdraw from several UN and non-UN international organisations, including the ISA, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India will continue to commit to the Global Solar Alliance.

2026-01-09T11:35:35.181477+00:00 IST

Asia

Ayatollah Khamenei says protestors working "to please America"

The Ayatollah also accused US President Trump of acting like a despot and said that despots are deposed at the peak of their pride.

2026-01-09T11:18:41.859013+00:00 IST

Asia

India prioritises affordable energy amid US bill on Russian oil

Responding to a proposed bill in the United States Congress that seeks to impose a 500 per cent duty on countries continuing to purchase Russian oil, India on Friday said it remains guided by the imperative of securing "affordable energy" for its 1.4 billion people amid evolving global market dynamics.

2026-01-09T11:01:39.353555+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Chile in final stages of social security pact; CEPA talks

India and Chile are in the final stages of negotiating a social security agreement aimed at facilitating investments and the movement of professionals between the two countries, Chilean Ambassador Juan Angulo said on Friday.

2026-01-09T10:35:41.445043+00:00 IST