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Winners of Khalifa Award for Education to be announced in April

The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education has announced the closure of nominations for the award's 19th cycle for 2025-2026, which was launched last July. The names of the winners are scheduled to be announced at the end of April.

2026-01-02T17:45:46.795836+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Switzerland, conveys condolences

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its full solidarity with the Swiss Confederation following the tragic fire in the ski resort town of Crans-Montana, which resulted in a devastating toll of deaths and injuries.

2026-01-02T17:40:47.381455+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Polio drive in merged districts falls short

The polio vaccination campaign in Pakistan's merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa fell short of its target, leaving over 935,000 children under five unvaccinated, officials said, citing security challenges and population displacement as key hurdles, The Express Tribune reported.

2026-01-02T17:40:15.787156+00:00 IST

"Rahul Gandhi's visits abroad must be probed": Vallabh

Vallabh, while talking to ANI, referred to Mamdani's letter on Umar Khalid, an accused in the North East Delhi riots larger Conspiracy case.

2026-01-02T17:28:28.961126+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy names spy chief Budanov as his top aide

Announcing the decision in a post on X, Zelenskyy said he had offered Budanov the role at a time when Ukraine requires heightened attention to national security and defence priorities.

2026-01-02T16:34:35.602416+00:00 IST

Trump says higher aspirin dose causes hand bruises

"They'd rather have me take the smaller one. I take the larger one, but I've done it for years, and what it does do is it causes bruising," the 79-year-old US President said on the recent reports of visible bruising, including persistent marks on his right hand and new discolouration on his left.

2026-01-02T16:01:32.466444+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy claims Russian strikes on Kharkiv

A day after the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Ukrainian drones struck in the Kherson region, which killed 24 people, including a child, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday claimed that two missiles from Moscow struck the city of Kharkiv.

2026-01-02T14:49:26.826850+00:00 IST

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Paramount amends offer to Warner Bros Discovery

Paramount on Monday (local time) addressed the concerns put forward by Warner Bros Discovery over its acquisition, with Oracle founder Larry Ellison issuing an "irrevocable personal guarantee" of USD 40.4 billion in equity to finance the deal.

2025-12-22T21:32:41.790622+00:00 IST

US triples self-deportation stipend till year-end

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Monday (local time) raised the self-deportation stipend from USD 1,000 to USD 3,000 for illegal immigrants who self-deport through the CBP Home app by the end of the year.

2025-12-22T19:40:39.116797+00:00 IST

East Turkistan Govt in exile rejects ‘Historical Falsification'

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has issued a strong condemnation against what it described as deliberate attempts to equate alleged collaborators of the Chinese occupation regime with leaders who genuinely struggled for East Turkistan's independence and sovereignty.

2025-12-22T12:06:12.792233+00:00 IST

Europe

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UK: Four arrested after nightclub shooting in Birmingham

Birmingham Police said a 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a nightclub shooting on Bristol Street where four people were injured. The area was cordoned off, and motorists were advised to avoid it, the force posted on X.

2025-09-20T12:00:55.222814+00:00 IST

China accused of silencing SOAS-bound student over Tibet advocacy

Zhang had been preparing to begin a Master's program in Anthropology at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), University of London, in September 2025 on a prestigious scholarship. Zhang's disappearance has sparked deep concern among academics, activists, and human rights defenders, as reported by Free Tibet.

2025-09-20T11:06:54.183439+00:00 IST

Cyberattack on service provider disrupts flights at European airp

Brussels Airport confirmed that the attack late Friday night had forced automated systems offline, leaving only manual check-in and boarding possible. "There was a cyberattack on Friday night, 19 September, against the service provider for the check-in and boarding systems affecting several European airports, including Brussels Airport," the airport said in a statement.

2025-09-20T09:00:49.003298+00:00 IST

Pacific

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6.0 magnitude quake jolts Costa Rica

San Jose [Costa Rica], Aug 18 (ANI): A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter Scale shook southern Costa Rica, close to the border with Panama.

2018-08-18T00:30:46.361923+00:00 IST

New South Wales fires: Helicopter crash kills pilot

New South Wales [Australia], Aug 17 (ANI): A helicopter crashed during a firefighting operation in Australia's New South Wales (NSW) on Friday, resultantly killing the pilot.

2018-08-17T08:41:53.448828+00:00 IST

Argentina's Senate trashes bill to legalise abortion

Bueno Aires [Argentina], August 9 (ANI): Argentina's Senate on Thursday rejected a proposed bill on legalising elective abortion in the country.

2018-08-09T11:09:43.312865+00:00 IST

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All-party delegation led pays tribute to Emir Abdelkader

The all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda visited Wilaya D'alger Etablissement De Gestion Des Pompes Funebres Et Cimetieres and paid floral tributes to Emir Abdelkader, the founder of the modern Algerian state.

2025-06-01T15:52:19.696341+00:00 IST

"Indian diaspora might be staying in Ethiopia, but they have not"

All-party delegation led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule which is on diplomatic mission to key global capitals to highlight India's stand on terrorism said on Sunday that during their visit, people from every state met the delegation and highlighted how the Indian diaspora have remained connected to their culture

2025-06-01T14:14:03.819259+00:00 IST

Country comes first, party later: Supriya Sule

Underlining the delegation's united front, Supriya Sule said, "For us, the country comes first, state second, party third and then our family. We come here as a team of all parties. For me, ours is a heavyweight delegation, as most have served as ministers in important departments..."

2025-06-01T02:48:56.546858+00:00 IST

Asia

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President of Spain Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon arrives in india

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal in a post on X wrote, "Welcome, President of Spain, Mr. Pedro Sanchez Perez-Castejon @sanchezcastejon for the India-AI Impact Summit. Warmly received by Minister of State for Skills Development and Entrepreneurship @jayantrld. The visit of President Sanchez will add further impetus to the ongoing celebrations of India-Spain Dual Year of Culture, Tourism and AI."

2026-02-18T04:04:33.159694+00:00 IST

“AI most transformative tech of human history;': Hassabis

Demis Hassabis, CEO of Google DeepMind appreciated India for hosting the seminal Global AI Impact, noting that it comes at an opportune time as the world is on the sup of Artificial Generative Intelligence. The DeepMind CEO higjlighted several areas where AI is making strides and also underlined the importance of the AI Summit in promoting global dialogue and cooperation for mitigating the risks which may arise from the technology.

2026-02-18T04:02:27.972885+00:00 IST

"Looking at totally new future for India": Vaishnaw

Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday hailed the young minds for their passion towards artificial intelligence and their response to coming to the AI Summit in large numbers. He shared how India is using AI to solve real world problems and gave a call to the top minds gathered for bringing solutions in making AI safe for all.

2026-02-18T03:45:50.607146+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Ruler of Fujairah attends Commemoration Day ceremony at...

H.H. laid a wreath at the monument in recognition of the sacrifices and bravery of the UAE's heroes. H.H. also presented the Martyr's Medal to four families of heroes who have sacrificed their lives to ensure the security and safety of the UAE.

2025-12-01T01:34:40.169825+00:00 IST

80,000 visitors witness launch of ‘Jamal Al Ittihad’ symphony...

The Sheikh Zayed Festival recorded an attendance of more than 80,000 visitors during the launch of the Jamal Al Ittihad symphony, presented by world-renowned composer AR Rahman as a musical tribute to the UAE in celebration of the 54th Eid Al Etihad.

2025-12-01T01:16:28.937346+00:00 IST

Pope Leo reiterates the two-state solution for Israeli-Palestine

The Pope made the comments as he flew from Turkiye to Lebanon on Sunday for the second and final leg of his maiden international voyage as Pope.

2025-11-30T18:00:14.094976+00:00 IST

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Asia

World leaders condole death of Khaleda Zia

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Friday expressed condolences and said that the nation's sympathies were with Bangladesh in this period of grief.

2026-01-02T14:00:20.001765+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh being pushed toward destruction by radical forces: for

In an exclusive interaction with ANI, Arafat expressed grave concern over the escalating violence against minorities, the "rigged" nature of upcoming polls, and the alleged influence of the ISI in dismantling the democratic fabric of Bangladesh.

2026-01-02T13:56:08.720527+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh: Inqilab Moncho protests at Shahbagh

Fresh protests erupted in Bangladesh's capital, Dhaka, on Friday as Inqilab Moncho, a mass cultural movement formed during the 2024 July Uprising, held a blockade in the Shahbagh region, demanding justice in the murder of Osman Hadi, one of the prominent leaders of the movement, who died on December 18

2026-01-02T13:46:53.637525+00:00 IST

Asia

Sri Lanka, Nepal, Singapore leaders condole demise of Khaleda Zia

The President of Sri Lanka and the Prime Ministers of Nepal and Singapore have expressed their deep condolences over the passing of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, remembering her as a distinguished stateswoman and a key figure in Bangladesh's democratic journey.

2026-01-02T12:53:41.313066+00:00 IST

Asia

Heavy rain, snowfall kill 17, injure 11 in Afghanistan

The dead included five members of a family whose roof collapsed on Thursday in Kabkan, a district in Herat province, Mohammad Yousaf Saeedi, spokesman for the Herat governor, said. Two of the victims were children.

2026-01-02T12:39:23.426608+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran slams Trump, Israel over remarks on protestors

Iranian officials on Friday sharply rebuked US President Donald Trump and the Israeli Foreign Ministry for their statements regarding the ongoing protests in the country, warning that any foreign intervention in its internal affairs would be met with a "regrettable response".

2026-01-02T12:37:52.540254+00:00 IST

Middle East

China’s military drills disrupt air traffic, expose coercive stra

China's recent large-scale military exercises around Taiwan have triggered widespread disruption to regional air travel, prompting renewed concern over China's growing use of coercive tactics to pressure the island. The drills, conducted on December 30, disrupted 941 flights and affected more than 100,000 passengers, underscoring the broader security implications of China's actions, as reported by Focus Taiwan.

2026-01-02T12:01:58.796099+00:00 IST

Isarel PM thanks Trump for New Year party invite, hopes for furth

Netanyahu wished for the alliance between the nations to grow stronger.

2026-01-02T11:59:22.484215+00:00 IST

Asia

IIT Madras inks global MoUs

The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on Friday announced a series of international partnerships with academic institutions, industry players and government bodies across Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, the UAE, the UK and the US, marking a major push in its global expansion efforts.

2026-01-02T11:12:03.769288+00:00 IST

Asia

India’s leadership crucial for Indian ocean and South Asia

Speaking in an exclusive interview from Colombo, Premadasa said that India's national interests and Sri Lanka's national interests clearly converge, creating the foundation for mutual respect, understanding and constructive cooperation between the two neighbours. Acknowledging India as a global superpower, Premadasa said this reality must be recognised both regionally and internationally. He reiterated his support for India's permanent membership in the United Nations Security Council, saying it would reflect current global power dynamics.

2026-01-02T11:06:10.939115+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistani control, political marginalisation grip PoJK, says Sard

In an exclusive interview with ANI, he stated that despite being projected as a self-governing territory, PoJK remains under the firm control of Pakistan's security establishment, leaving its elected institutions largely powerless. He stated that real authority rests not with local representatives but with unelected actors who dictate political outcomes and restrict civic freedoms.

2026-01-02T11:03:46.199002+00:00 IST

Asia

Family of Hindu man attacked in Bangladesh in shock, say they are unable to understand attack motive

His wife, Seema Das, was inconsolable as she spoke to ANI. Carrying her infant in her arms, she lamented how Das caught hold of Das as he was about to enter the house and was attacked.

2026-01-02T09:52:44.471426+00:00 IST

Europe

Bulgaria welcomes the Euro

For many, the occasion symbolised Bulgaria's deeper integration into Europe. European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde hailed the move as a powerful sign of unity and shared values, while European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described it as a milestone that would simplify travel, strengthen trade and boost economic transparency. President Rumen Radev echoed this sentiment, calling euro adoption the "final step" in Bulgaria's EU integration.

2026-01-02T09:41:52.461213+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel’s first Immigrants of 2026 from Australia amid shifts in J

On landing, the three were greeted by Minister of Immigration and Absorption Ofir Sofer, received Israeli ID cards, and officially began their new life in the country. The family's son, Levi Sachs, had already immigrated ahead of them and enlisted in the Israel Defense Forces.

2026-01-02T09:33:16.027235+00:00 IST