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“Enthusiasm to overturn regime incredible”: Trump on Iran protest

Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) warned Iran's government against harming protesters, stating that the United States would intervene if innocent people were killed amid the ongoing demonstrations in the Middle Eastern country.

2026-01-09T03:44:03.268487+00:00 IST

“People do not want this regime”: Iranian activist Masih Alinejad

Prominent Iranian activist and journalist Masih Alinejad urged global support for ongoing protests in Iran, saying people reject the regime. Speaking on Fox News, she highlighted internet shutdowns and appealed to Elon Musk, Trump, and the international community to help Iranians achieve a secular democracy.

2026-01-09T03:11:11.959459+00:00 IST

Explained: The long history behind US interest in Greenland

The renewed push has reignited anxiety across Europe and drawn sharp criticism from several US allies. For decades, Washington has viewed Greenland as strategically important, and the Trump administration has once more placed the island at the centre of its Arctic agenda by reviving discussions around altering the status of the Danish territory.

2026-01-09T02:48:53.737902+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 23 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, official ship arou

Of the 23, 19 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

2026-01-09T02:47:48.688426+00:00 IST

“Religious Nazi who kills his people”: US senator Lindsey Graham

US Senator Lindsey Graham warned Iran's Supreme Leader that Donald Trump could take lethal action if protesters continue to be harmed.

2026-01-09T02:42:24.939826+00:00 IST

'I don’t need international law': US President Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump in a wide-ranging interview to The New York Times brushed aside international law, and also spoke about NATO and Greenland, with an emphasis on ownership. He also hinted that China would not take any steps against Taiwan, till Trump was in office.

2026-01-09T01:37:22.657431+00:00 IST

“Trump has been in a climate denial”: Former Envoy

After US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday directing the withdrawal of the United States from international organisations, conventions and treaties that are "contrary to the interests" of the US, former Indian diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar told ANI on Thursday that the US President is in climate denial, with a focus on oil drilling.

2026-01-09T01:12:07.726067+00:00 IST

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US sees record investment as domestic products...: Trump

Trump added that companies are establishing factories and businesses across the country "at a level never seen before" because domestically manufactured products face no tariffs.

2026-01-01T00:16:39.019337+00:00 IST

US imposes new sanctions on Venezuela’s oil sector

The move is part of President Donald Trump's renewed efforts to increase pressure on the Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

2025-12-31T23:25:37.752346+00:00 IST

Trump orders National Guard withdrawal from Chicago, LA, Portland

In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, "We are removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland, despite the fact that CRIME has been greatly reduced by having these great Patriots in those cities, and ONLY by that fact. Portland, Los Angeles, and Chicago were GONE if it weren't for the Federal Government stepping in. We will come back, perhaps in a much different and stronger form, when crime begins to soar again - Only a question of time."

2025-12-31T22:17:20.204080+00:00 IST

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UK Home Secy "horrified" by Manchester synagogue attack

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has expressed her concern following the deadly attack outside a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar.

2025-10-02T13:05:08.166380+00:00 IST

UK: 2 killed, 3 injured in stabbing, car ramming attack

At least two people lost their lives in a car ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, northern England, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar

2025-10-02T12:46:07.848034+00:00 IST

At UNHRC, activists highlight plight of Sindhis in Pakistan, underscore equal rights in India

At a UNHRC side event in Geneva, activist Divya Advani and Sindhi Adhikar Manch founder Govind Gurbani highlighted declining Sindhi numbers in Pakistan and contrasted it with constitutional rights enjoyed by minorities in India, stressing equal opportunities, reservations, and inclusive representation for Dalits, Muslims, and other communities.

2025-10-02T12:41:42.701164+00:00 IST

Pacific

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New Zealand: 6 bodies recovered from White Island days after volcanic eruption

Wellington [New Zealand], Dec 13 (ANI): Bodies of six tourists, who died after a volcano erupted on New Zealand's White Island earlier this week, were recovered from the island by a team of country's police and military specialists on Friday morning (local time).

2019-12-13T02:49:14.945740+00:00 IST

Bougainville votes overwhelmingly for independence from Papua New Guinea

Port Moresby [Papua New Guinea], Dec 11 (ANI): Bougainville, a collection of islands in the South Pacific, has voted overwhelmingly to gain independence from Papua New Guinea (PNG), authorities announced on Wednesday, paving way for the autonomous region to become world's newest nation.

2019-12-11T10:55:31.871870+00:00 IST

White Island volcano eruption: 5 dead, several tourists missing

Wellington [New Zealand], Dec 9 (ANI): Five people were killed while several tourists remain missing after a volcano erupted in New Zealand's White Island on Monday, police said.

2019-12-09T09:01:04.281081+00:00 IST

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PM Modi joins world leaders for group photo at 51st G7 Summit

The photograph featured a host of prominent international figures, including Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, France's President Emmanuel Macron, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council Antonio Costa.

2025-06-17T20:33:03.293191+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets world leaders on sidelines of G7 Summit in Canada

Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a flurry of high-level bilateral meetings with leaders from Mexico, South Korea, Australia, South Africa, France and Canada on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening global partnerships.

2025-06-17T20:03:02.544457+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates President Sheinbaum on her historic victory, thanks Mexico for its support in India's fight against terrorism

He congratulated President Sheinbaum on her historic victory and thanked Mexico for its support in India's fight against terrorism. This was the first meeting between the two leaders, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.

2025-06-17T19:23:05.401136+00:00 IST

Asia

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US Envoy to India Sergio Gor attends India AI Impact Summit 2026

Earlier, the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) on Wednesday hosted Gor, for a high-level closed-door luncheon at the India AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-19T03:59:52.677519+00:00 IST

Bill Gates to skip AI Impact Summit keynote; Ankur Vora to represent foundation

Bill Gates has cancelled his keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit 2026 to ensure the focus remains on the event's priorities. Ankur Vora will represent the Gates Foundation, which reaffirmed its commitment to advancing health and development goals in India.

2026-02-19T03:25:17.328833+00:00 IST

Pak SC issues notice to ECP over Imran Khan’s electoral ban

Pakistan's Supreme Court issued a notice to the Election Commission over Imran Khan's five-year electoral ban linked to the Toshakhana case. Judges examined legal arguments on suspended sentences versus convictions. Proceedings were deferred indefinitely. Hearings in the cipher case and a defamation suit involving Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Shehbaz Sharif were adjourned.

2026-02-19T02:59:45.795027+00:00 IST

Middle East

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‘Vile’: Israeli leaders condemn deadly Sydney Chanukah attack

According to Australian reports, two gunmen opened fire on a menorah-lighting celebration at Sydney's popular Bondi Beach, attended by around 2,000 people. Numerous people were killed or injured.

2025-12-14T09:49:45.348252+00:00 IST

Israel’s High Court overturns government’s attempt to remove Atto

"The Attorney General continues to serve in her position lawfully; the dismissal decision is void; and any unilateral action that could change her status, powers, or working methods is inconsistent with this ruling," the court said. The expanded panel of seven justices stressed that the rule of law applies to all, including state authorities, and highlighted the "great discomfort" caused by the government's conduct.

2025-12-14T09:49:13.458528+00:00 IST

Hamas' weapons chief key October 7 planner killed in strike: IDF

In a statement issued on December 13, the Israeli Defence Forces said it had eliminated Ra'ad Sa'ad, described as the "Head of the Weapons Production Headquarters of Hamas' military wing" and "one of the architects of the brutal October 7 massacre."

2025-12-14T03:34:12.999563+00:00 IST

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Europe

Russia calls on US to cease “unlawful actions” against oil tanker

The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on Thursday on the seizure of oil tanker Marinera and gave a call to the United States to return to the established norms and principles of international maritime law and immediately cease its unlawful actions against the Marinera and other vessels engaged in lawful activities on the high seas.

2026-01-09T00:48:27.526924+00:00 IST

Europe

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi internet blackout

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Friday said Iran has cut all lines of communication and shut down the internet, even attempting to jam satellite signals.

2026-01-09T00:29:07.000686+00:00 IST

Europe

X app could be banned in Britain over AI chatbot row: Telegraph

Elon Musk's app X could see a ban in Britain amid the row over its AI undressing women and children in photographs, the Telegraph reported on Thursday.

2026-01-08T23:47:15.855663+00:00 IST

‘Ensuring Venezuela is stable’: US VP JD Vance

Speaking at the White House Press Briefing on Thursday (local time) US Vice President JD Vance said that he is chairing meetings regularly to talk about the next steps and ensure stability in Venezuela and a government that actually "listens to the United States".

2026-01-08T23:39:16.467720+00:00 IST

Europe

UN Chief expresses regret on US withdrawal from UN entities

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed regret iver the decision by the United States to pull out of UN entities.

2026-01-08T23:34:06.073939+00:00 IST

'European leaders should take US President seriously': JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday (local time) that the European leaders should take President Trump seriously on Greenland. Calling it important not only for American missile defence, but also the world missile defence, Vance said that Europe should take its security more seriously otherwise the US would have to "do something about it".

2026-01-08T22:34:18.959362+00:00 IST

Europe

EAM Jaishankar meets French President Emmanuel Macron

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (local time) met French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes. Earlier in the day he also addressed the Ambassadors' Conference of France and underlined contemporary global shifts driven by factors like trade and energy.

2026-01-08T22:24:24.817022+00:00 IST

Asia

German Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh

German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann called upon Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh. They held discussions on bilateral security and defence issues, the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence said on Thursday.

2026-01-08T21:35:17.287630+00:00 IST

Asia

Sri Lanka: COAS General Upendra Dwivedi visits Army War College

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi paid a visit to the Army War College in Sri Lanka and interacted with student officers, underscoring the importance of innovative thinking and preparedness to operate across the full spectrum of warfare.

2026-01-08T21:29:04.961571+00:00 IST

We stand by Iranian people for their rights: US VP JD Vance

When asked if the United States would stand by the citizens of Iran and that if the US would take part if Israel decides to strike the nuclear sites in Iran, the US Vice President said that the United States would stand by anybody who is engaged in peaceful protests and that the "smartest thing" for Iran to have negotiations with the United States on its nuclear programme.

2026-01-08T21:10:27.543514+00:00 IST

Europe

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India next month

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (local time) said that he would pay a visit to India next month as New Delhi is set to host the AI Impact Summit. He made the remarks while addressing the Diplomatic Corps, according to France 24.

2026-01-08T19:54:31.452291+00:00 IST

US withdraws from Green Climate Fund

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also said that the goals set by the GCF were "contrary" to Washington and that it would no longer fund "radical organizations."

2026-01-08T17:57:57.587158+00:00 IST

Middle East

Syria: Clashes in Aleppo kill at least 15 amid heavy shelling

Fierce clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have erupted for a third consecutive day in the northern city of Aleppo, leaving at least 15 people dead and prompting the displacement of more than 100,000 civilians, Al Jazeera reported, citing state media and local authorities.

2026-01-08T17:36:16.755696+00:00 IST

US Senate advances resolution limiting Trump’s military action

The US Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution that would prohibit President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela, days after his military action in the Latin American country, without prior approval from the US Congress, clearing the way for additional debate in the 100-member chamber.

2026-01-08T17:27:16.795847+00:00 IST