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Russia launches 242 drones, missiles on Ukraine, kills four

Russia carried out a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine, launching 242 drones, 13 ballistic missiles and 22 cruise missiles, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday.

2026-01-09T10:33:02.944215+00:00 IST

Trump cancels second wave of attacks on Venezuela

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has cancelled a previously expected second wave of military attacks on Venezuela, following his military action in Caracas which led to the capture of the South American country's leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, citing improved cooperation from Caracas and the release of a large number of political prisoners as part of efforts to 'seek peace'.

2026-01-09T10:21:54.577850+00:00 IST

Trump had "productive" call with Colombian Prez: Vance

Addressing a Press Briefing, Vance said that talks are being held at all levels of the government with Carribean countries.

2026-01-09T09:59:43.147534+00:00 IST

Iran Consulate in Hyderabad assures safety of Indians

The Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad categorically stated that the situation in Iran remains stable and fully under control, asserting that there is no threat to Indian citizens residing in or visiting the country, as per an official release.

2026-01-09T09:59:26.644489+00:00 IST

Chief Election Commisioner meets Costa Rica's Envoy to India

Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairperson International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar met Costa Rica's Ambassador to India, Nestor Gabriel.

2026-01-09T09:28:34.802152+00:00 IST

4 die, over 2 dozen injured due to Russian strikes, Ukraine's For

Sybiha said that Russian missiles attacked its residential areas too, disrupting water supply and heating.

2026-01-09T09:02:39.054003+00:00 IST

India can be a factor of stabilisation in global affairs: Chile

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Angulo said the multilateral forum must reflect contemporary global realities and called for reforms in the international system.

2026-01-09T08:59:34.149075+00:00 IST

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8 US lawmakers write letter calling for fair trial for Umar Khali

Eight U.S. lawmakers have now written a letter urging the Indian Government to grant Khalid a fair trial as per international law.

2026-01-02T03:24:46.087536+00:00 IST

"Peace on Earth," Trump reveals his new year resolution

When asked what his new year resolution was, he said, "Peace. Peace on Earth," as quoted by Fox News.

2026-01-01T09:33:01.506622+00:00 IST

India-US relations face test in Trump 2.0 era

India-US ties in 2025 saw public warmth coexist with sharp trade disputes and uncertainty under President Trump. While strategic engagement continued and leaders reaffirmed a "special" partnership, tariffs, differences over Pakistan, and geopolitical pressures strained relations, highlighting a year of mixed signals and unresolved tensions.

2026-01-01T06:40:57.364262+00:00 IST

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MoS Margherita interacts with Diaspora in Russia

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita addressed the Indian diaspora and students at the Embassy of India School in Moscow on the relevance of Gandhian principles in present times and how initiatives such as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan embody his vision.

2025-10-03T03:18:17.549270+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Russia

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita paid floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi in Moscow on the occasion of the 156th birth anniversary of the Father of the Nation.

2025-10-03T02:38:31.835878+00:00 IST

Netanyahu on Manchester synagogue terror attack

Netanyahu paid his condolences to the victims and wished for speedy recovery of the injured. He said that terrorism can only be defeated by strength and unity.

2025-10-03T01:13:09.393429+00:00 IST

Pacific

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US Special Representative for North Korea arrives in Beijing

Seoul [South Korea], Dec 20 (ANI): US Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun arrived in Beijing on Thursday on a previously unannounced two-day trip, reported Yonhap.

2019-12-20T01:18:38.991160+00:00 IST

US Special Representative for North Korea departs for Japan

Seoul [South Korea], Dec 18 (ANI): U.S. Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun on Tuesday departed for Japan.

2019-12-17T23:18:59.814243+00:00 IST

US doesn't have a deadline on nuclear negotiations with North Korea: Stephen Biegun

Seoul [South Korea], Dec 17 (ANI): US Special Representative for North Korea Stephen Biegun on Monday said that Washington DC has no deadline on nuclear negotiations with Pyongyang.

2019-12-16T22:52:18.924162+00:00 IST

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G7 leaders unite against transnational repression threat

G7 leaders expressed deep concern over rising transnational repression, calling it a threat to national security, human rights, and democracy. They pledged to work with civil society, support victims, and launch new frameworks and tools to counter such foreign interference and protect freedoms both online and offline.

2025-06-17T22:53:03.573076+00:00 IST

"India, Canada must strengthen democracy, humanity together"

PM Modi's visit to Canada comes after a period of friction between New Delhi and Ottawa, triggered by Canadian allegations that Indian agents were involved in the killing of NIA-designated terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside a gurdwara in Canada in 2023.

2025-06-17T22:46:52.016363+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets UK PM Keir Starmer at G7 summit

"An exceptional conversation with Prime Minister Keir Starmer! India and UK ties are getting stronger, reflecting in the ground we've covered in areas like trade and commerce. We will keep working together to add even more momentum to this wonderful friendship," PM Modi posted on X.

2025-06-17T21:50:58.375251+00:00 IST

Asia

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French President Macron addresses India AI Impact Summit

He said, "Ten years ago, a street vendor cannot open a bank account in Mumbai but today he can accept payments online. No address, no papers, no access and today the same vendor accepts payments on his phone India has built something no other country has built, a digital identity for 1.4 billion people."

2026-02-19T05:06:44.521424+00:00 IST

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei says India has key role to play in AI

Amodei said, "The energy and ambition in this room are incredible. I have been spending the last few days meeting with leaders and enterprises. This is the fourth AI Summit we've held. In the last 2.5 years the advances in these technology have been staggering. My fundamental view is that AI has been in on for the last years."

2026-02-19T04:44:12.613307+00:00 IST

"Google is establishing a full-stack AI hub": Sundar Pichai

Sundar Pichai addressed the India AI Impact Summit 2026, recalling his student journey and highlighting India's rapid transformation. He announced Google's full-stack AI hub in Visakhapatnam as part of a USD 15 billion investment, featuring large-scale compute capacity and a subsea cable gateway to boost jobs and AI innovation.

2026-02-19T04:42:58.742041+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israel joins ‘Pax Silica’ international AI initiative

Israel has joined the Pax Silica initiative, a strategic move led by the United States that was unveiled during an international conference attended by nine leading countries in the fields of artificial intelligence, semiconductors and advanced industries.

2025-12-14T17:51:03.575098+00:00 IST

Breakthrough technique maps toxic protein growth in Alzheimer

Israeli and Dutch researchers have unveiled a new technique that allows scientists to precisely measure toxic protein clumps associated with Alzheimer's disease -- something that has long been out of reach and could open new paths for studying and eventually diagnosing dementia.

2025-12-14T17:35:19.136982+00:00 IST

Israel’s high court overturns government decision

Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday overturned the government's decision to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, ruling that she will continue to serve in her position. The decision also criticized the government for procedural flaws and a lack of legal foundation in its attempt to remove the country's top legal advisor.

2025-12-14T17:34:03.208383+00:00 IST

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Asia

Balochistan traders decry sugar restrictions

They have urged the government to immediately resume issuing no-objection certificates (NOCs) that allow sugar consignments from Punjab and Sindh to be transported into the province, as reported by Dawn.

2026-01-09T08:54:41.605012+00:00 IST

Middle East

Aleppo ceasefire extended amid SDF evacuation efforts

A ceasefire in parts of Aleppo has been extended as Syria prepares to evacuate SDF fighters from contested neighbourhoods, while fighting has displaced over 100,000 civilians and killed at least 22 people, with authorities saying it is still unsafe for residents to return.

2026-01-09T08:49:08.723866+00:00 IST

Asia

German Chancellor to visit India from Jan 12-13 at PM Modi's invi

Merz will be on an official visit to India on January 12-13 at the invitation of Prime Minister Modi. This will be Merz's first official visit to India.

2026-01-09T08:27:44.147897+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Flour supply curbs trigger bakers’ strike in Peshawar

Bakers in Peshawar have begun an indefinite strike against a ban on flour transport from Punjab and delays in issuing new price lists. The Nanbai Association says soaring flour prices and administrative action have made business unsustainable and demands immediate government intervention.

2026-01-09T08:15:03.772214+00:00 IST

Asia

"There was no Bangladesh without India": Ex-diplomat

"It is a very disappointing and sad development. Bangladesh, for which India did so much. There was no Bangladesh without India. Even the son of Khaleda Zia has gone on record that we can't forget what actually happened in 1971," Kumar told ANI.

2026-01-09T08:13:42.919055+00:00 IST

Asia

Wave of custodial killings in Balochistan raises fresh alarms ove

The deceased were identified as Ayaz Baloch and Zareef Ahmed, both hailing from Kolwah in Kech district, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-01-09T07:47:21.331207+00:00 IST

Asia

'Not too surprising': Ex-diplomat as Trump clears Russia Sanction

"Well, it's not too surprising. He has been saying in a roundabout way that if you don't comply, I will do this. He also mentioned 500 per cent in the past. But now he's on a high after what he has been able to achieve in Venezuela," Surendra Kumar told ANI.

2026-01-09T07:28:59.031641+00:00 IST

Asia

Prime Minister Modi greets EAM Jaishankar on birthday

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, praising his diplomatic service and role in strengthening India's foreign policy. Jaishankar, a former Foreign Secretary, has been serving as External Affairs Minister since 2019.

2026-01-09T07:25:58.798698+00:00 IST

Machado to visit Washington next week: Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado may visit Washington next week. He said this would be their first meeting, spoke about rebuilding Venezuela's democracy and oil sector, and said US energy companies could play a key role.

2026-01-09T07:05:49.352306+00:00 IST

Trump refuses to confirm contact with Putin after tanker seizure

US forces seized a Russian-flagged tanker in the Atlantic after a weeks-long chase, prompting criticism from Russia and China. Donald Trump declined to confirm contact with Vladimir Putin, while the White House said it will continue targeting sanctioned oil shipments.

2026-01-09T06:10:08.046481+00:00 IST

“United States will take power away from criminal cartels”: Vance

US Vice President JD Vance linked regional peace to firm action against criminal cartels, as President Donald Trump announced plans to target cartels on land. The move follows recent US operations in Venezuela, drawing criticism from several countries, including Mexico.

2026-01-09T05:07:38.602008+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Tajikistan

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 110km.

2026-01-09T04:47:31.693943+00:00 IST

US to start hitting drug cartels in land-based operations: Trump

US President Donald Trump stated that the US will expand its cartel crackdown to land operations, prompting a sharp response from Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum, who rejected any foreign intervention and reaffirmed Mexico's sovereignty while stressing cooperation without subordination.

2026-01-09T04:30:14.617382+00:00 IST

Venezuela’s Interim President says citizens did not deserve "vile

Rodriguez also announced the upcoming construction of a monument in honor of all citizens who died in the US military incursion into Venezuela on January 3.

2026-01-09T04:08:00.845699+00:00 IST