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Singer Mary Millben voices support for PM Modi

Millben expressed her belief that while the US President holds respect for Prime Minister Modi, his current approach toward India may be misguided. "Trump in his heart respects the PM, but sadly is being ill-advised on his approach to India. I am praying for the President on this," she wrote.

2026-01-06T09:38:31.449994+00:00 IST

Protest in Iran driven primarily by distressed economic situation, says Ex-Indian Envoy

"We are into the second week of the protests. They started around the end of December, and it's about 9-10 days since the protests started. Protests are not unusual in Iran. They keep happening regularly at small levels," he told ANI. "This is an economic protest driven primarily by the distressed economic situation in the country, the high inflation rates, and high unemployment."

2026-01-06T09:29:51.802141+00:00 IST

Toshimitsu Motegi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan to visit

The visit comes after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's meeting in November on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa.

2026-01-06T09:09:02.588740+00:00 IST

‘Assembly protects elite privileges’: PoJK lawyer alleges federal

The agitation has gained momentum amid claims that elected bodies no longer reflect public will and instead serve entrenched elite interests.

2026-01-06T08:49:53.400225+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Afghanistan

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 100km.

2026-01-06T08:11:28.173896+00:00 IST

Amnesty warns Pakistan’s 27th constitutional amendment threatens

In a statement, Amnesty said the amendment undermines judicial autonomy by establishing a Federal Constitutional Court that lacks sufficient safeguards for independence. The organisation said the new court weakens judges' security of tenure and shields the president as well as the heads of the armed, naval, and air forces from accountability.

2026-01-06T07:40:49.364586+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Six more alleged enforced disappearances reported

The incidents occurred in Quetta and Kech districts as the protest camp of the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) marked its 6,047th day.

2026-01-06T07:35:25.750057+00:00 IST

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“It’ll either end or go on for a long time”: Trump on Russia-Ukra

"...We're in the final stages of talking. We're going to see. Otherwise, it's going to go on for a long time. It'll either end, or it's going to go on for a long time, and millions of additional people are going to be killed, and nobody wants that," Trump said.

2025-12-28T20:07:45.353823+00:00 IST

Trump calls talks with Putin “very productive” ahead of Zelenskyy

"I just had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin of Russia prior to my meeting, at 1:00 P.M. today, with President Zelenskyy of Ukraine," Trump wrote on Truth Social.

2025-12-28T18:43:47.163472+00:00 IST

US: FBI surges probe resources in Minnesota amid $250m

FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency has surged additional personnel and investigative resources to Minnesota as part of an ongoing effort "to dismantle large-scale fraud schemes exploiting federal programs," as Fox News.

2025-12-28T18:09:08.953049+00:00 IST

Europe

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JSMM appeals globally over 65% pension cuts in Sindh

JSMM has appealed to the UN and global leaders over a 65% pension cut in Sindh, calling it economic persecution of retirees. The group demands full pension restoration, relief aid, and accountability, warning of international protests if their demands are ignored.

2025-09-29T14:53:21.612721+00:00 IST

University of Worcester offers £3,000 scholarships for Indians

The University of Worcester will offer Indian students scholarships of up to £3,000 for postgraduate courses starting January 2026, alongside career-focused programs and placements. Recognised as a finalist for Times Higher Education University of the Year 2025, it aims to equip students with globally relevant skills and workforce readiness.

2025-09-29T13:39:49.746777+00:00 IST

Overall state of Europe's environment is not good, says EEA

Europe remains a world leader in the fight against climate change but must step up efforts to safeguard its environment and strengthen resilience against global warming, the European Union's environment agency warned on Monday.

2025-09-29T09:24:02.528278+00:00 IST

Pacific

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PM Modi supporters in Australia, Singapore celebrate BJP's victory

Perth [Australia], Pulau Ujong [Singapore], May 23 (ANI): As the counting trends began showing BJP-led NDA heading towards a comfortable majority in Lok Sabha, supporters of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Australia and Singapore on Thursday were seen celebrating his certain return to the office.

2019-05-23T14:54:38.844356+00:00 IST

New Zealand mine reopens 9 years after deadly blast; search begins for victims

Wellington[New Zealand], May 21 (ANI): A New Zealand coal mine that was sealed shut after 29 people were killed in the country's worst-ever industrial explosion, was reopened after nine years on Tuesday.

2019-05-21T16:04:48.315256+00:00 IST

Christchurch attacker Brenton Tarrant charged with terrorism: Police

Wellington [New Zealand], May 21 (ANI): The man accused of shooting dead 51 people in Christchurch mosque attacks, has been charged with terrorism, New Zealand police said on Tuesday.

2019-05-21T08:45:12.516342+00:00 IST

Others

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India to host the BRICS summit in 2026: LS Speaker Om Birla

India will host the next BRICS Parliamentary Forum in 2026, Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla announced at the conclusion of the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum in Brasilia, where member nations, in a joint declaration, also strongly condemned the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, and called for a "collectively" global approach with a zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

2025-06-07T08:44:34.797762+00:00 IST

'India being invited to G7 Summit is fantastic development'

Canada needs to have a better relationship with India and move forward positively and the invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney for the G7 Summit is a "fantastic development", a Canadian lawmaker said on Friday

2025-06-06T18:09:10.569229+00:00 IST

Parliaments of 10 BRICS nations strongly condemn Pahalgam attack

Representatives of the Parliaments of 10 member countries, including India, participated in the annual meeting of the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held in Brasilia on June 4-5, 2025. India was led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

2025-06-06T12:35:28.309323+00:00 IST

Asia

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European Legal Gateway a bridge between societies: EAM

Speaking during the inauguration ceremony of the office, EAM Jaishankar highlighted the broader context of global economic transformation, noting the need for countries to manage talent flows while ensuring legality, transparency, and fairness.

2026-02-18T14:31:50.541013+00:00 IST

IMF's Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Delhi for AI Impact Summit

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said that India values its close engagement with the IMF.

2026-02-18T14:26:35.160313+00:00 IST

Afghanistan releases 3 Pak soldiers to Saudi officials on Ramadan

Deputy Spokesperson of Afghanistan Hamdullah Fitrat announced that those soldiers were captured on October 12, 2025, during clashes with Pakistan.

2026-02-18T14:18:49.082415+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israel: Criminal ‘hit’ thwarted, four arrested

The Israel Police said its coastal police officers raided an Arab "crime cell," thwarting a planned criminally motivated assassination just in the nick of time.

2025-12-09T17:59:29.247105+00:00 IST

Total imports to Israel were 8.2 billion USD in November

The Israel Tax Authority reported that the total value of all imports in November 2025 amounted to USD 8.2 billion, an increase of 1.3 per cent compared to the value of imports in November 2024.

2025-12-09T17:17:28.029124+00:00 IST

UAE strengthens leadership as a driver of global maritime system

The UAE continues to strengthen its international presence within the global maritime system through a consistent track record of initiatives, positions, and draft resolutions it has proposed and championed within the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) over the past years.

2025-12-09T09:30:29.546783+00:00 IST

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Asia

Another Hindu businessman slain in Bangladesh

"Mani Chakraborty, a resident of Palash upazila in Narsingdi district, was on his way home from his business after 9 pm on Monday night when assailants stabbed him right in front of his house", Abdullah Al Faruque told ANI over the phone on Tuesday.

2026-01-06T07:12:53.920060+00:00 IST

Asia

We have done all we could to provide better access to US products

Speaking on tariffs imposed by the US on India and US President Donald Trump's stance, former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar said, "We have known for quite some time that we have been waiting for Trump to sign the final negotiated bilateral trade agreement that was submitted to him at the beginning of July. In India, we thought it would be signed at any time. But days kept passing and weeks kept passing. We knew that at the level of the negotiators, the United States had been quite convinced about the balanced agreement. But obviously, Trump had not agreed to it."

2026-01-06T06:15:39.033689+00:00 IST

Asia

What Trump did in Venezuela is contrary to international law

Commenting on US actions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro Moros, Fabian said, "What he did in Venezuela is contrary to international law and the UN Charter."

2026-01-06T06:08:54.195556+00:00 IST

Ohio Governor candidate Ramaswamy opts out of social media amid r

Take for example, US Ohio Governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, who said in an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal, said that he would leave social media this year as a part of his new year resolution.

2026-01-06T05:39:42.170458+00:00 IST

Asia

Curfew extended in Nepal’s Birgunj city

The local administration on Monday afternoon had issued the prohibitory order in parts of the district but the two sides held simultaneous protest defying the order prompting authorities to impose curfew.

2026-01-06T04:47:26.630783+00:00 IST

Asia

Hindu Shopkeeper killed in Bangladesh

According to local residents and eyewitnesses, the attack occurred while Sarat Chakraborty Mani was operating his grocery shop at Charsindur Bazaar in Palash Upazila. The assailants reportedly arrived suddenly and assaulted him with sharp weapons before fleeing the scene. He sustained critical injuries and died while being taken to hospital.

2026-01-06T04:03:23.625625+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 8 sorties of Chinese PLA aircraft, 7 naval vessels

Of the eight, two crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern ADIZ.

2026-01-06T03:59:19.233409+00:00 IST

"We set the terms": US Homeland Security Advisor

According to Miller, US leverage over Venezuela is extensive.

2026-01-06T03:08:16.421543+00:00 IST

US mulling possible intervention in Iran, reports Jerusalem Post

Iran has experienced periodic waves of demonstrations over recent years, driven by economic pressures, political repression, and dissatisfaction with clerical rule. The current protests, which intensified following a sharp currency decline and rising living costs, have disrupted commercial activity in major urban centers, including Tehran. While Iranian authorities have previously succeeded in suppressing similar movements, analysts note that the persistence of the demonstrations has renewed international attention.

2026-01-06T02:41:25.957277+00:00 IST

Asia

China flexes its military muscles around Taiwan

In 2025 the PLA conducted 5,317 sorties - a daily average of 15 - around Taiwan. Of these, Chinese military aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line 3,867 times and entered Taiwan's self-declared air defense identification zone (ADIZ).

2026-01-06T02:35:26.788341+00:00 IST

JD Vance says "crazy person" tried to break into Ohio home

In a post on social media platform X, Vance said that an individual attempted to gain entry into his residence by damaging the windows. "I appreciate everyone's well wishes about the attack at our home. As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering the windows," he wrote.

2026-01-06T02:11:47.055615+00:00 IST

Asia

Hindu factory owner shot dead in Bangladesh

Three assailants on a motorcycle, called him out from the ice factory, and took him to an alley and then shot him at close range

2026-01-06T01:57:58.160426+00:00 IST

Asia

Oli’s travel ban lifted by Inquiry Commission

The inquiry commission investigating the September 8-9 incidents has lifted the movement restrictions on CPN-UML chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, a day after recording his statement at his Gundu residence in Bhaktapur, The Kathmandu Post reported.

2026-01-06T00:58:39.940000+00:00 IST

Casualties remains undetermined: DiCarlo after US strike

Speaking on the situation following the January 3 strike, DiCarlo said, "We meet at a grave time following the 3 January United States military action in the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela... The extent of casualties resulting from these actions remains undetermined."

2026-01-06T00:48:45.691754+00:00 IST