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India must rely on diplomacy: Former Diplomat KP Fabian

Speaking to ANI, Fabian on Thursday said, "It may not be the fourth attack. There have been many attacks on Hindus. There is anarchy in Bangladesh. India has to use diplomacy."

2026-01-02T00:59:04.964893+00:00 IST

Israel’s first immigrants of 2026 from Australia

The arrival of the Sachs family brings the total to nearly 22,000 immigrants to Israel in 2025.

2026-01-02T00:32:55.538380+00:00 IST

Winners of Khalifa Award for Education to be announced in April

Hamid Al Houti, Secretary-General of the award, said the wide response from the education sector at the local, Arab and international levels reflects the award's distinguished standing.

2026-01-02T00:26:47.514253+00:00 IST

Over 2.8 million passengers used public transport on New Year's Eve 2026

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) transported more than 2.8 million passengers during New Year's Eve 2026 celebrations, achieving ridership growth of over 13 per cent.

2026-01-02T00:22:01.382538+00:00 IST

“SAARC spirit is alive”: Muhammad Yunus

Yunus on Thursday said that "the SAARC spirit is alive and well", citing the strong presence and solidarity shown by South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.

2026-01-01T23:11:45.911665+00:00 IST

Deadly blast in Sibi kills one, injures five, says police

"One person lost his life, and five others were wounded," Dawn quoted the SHO as saying, adding that security personnel and Edhi ambulances reached the scene immediately after receiving information about the blast.

2026-01-01T22:43:00.882519+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.5 hits Bhutan

The quake occurred at a depth of five kilometres, with its epicentre located at latitude 27.14° North and longitude 89.05° East.

2026-01-01T22:02:01.696479+00:00 IST

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US President Trump appoints Jeff Landry as Greenland envoy

US President Donald Trump appointed Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, renewing focus on the Arctic territory. Trump reiterated Greenland's strategic importance, did not rule out annexation, and said the US needs it for security, while Greenland's leadership rejected any sale.

2025-12-22T05:47:58.987237+00:00 IST

Gurudev leads world’s largest collective meditation at UN

Over 12.1 million people from 150 countries joined a global meditation led by Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar on World Meditation Day at the UN, highlighting meditation's role in mental wellbeing and launching a global Gallup-Art of Living study on wellbeing.

2025-12-22T04:04:47.638201+00:00 IST

Held productive meetings: Witkoff after Miami talks concludes

US President Donald Trump's foreign envoy, Steve Witkoff, stated that Russia "remains fully committed to achieving peace" in Ukraine as the United States concluded talks with the Russian delegation in Miami, Florida.

2025-12-22T00:11:03.182897+00:00 IST

Europe

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NATO intercepts Russian jets over Estonian airspace

The three MiG-31 jets entered Estonia's airspace without authorisation and remained there for approximately 12 minutes, the ministry said. Italian F-35s stationed in Estonia under NATO's Eastern Sentry operation, alongside Swedish and Finnish aircraft, responded to the incursion, NATO Allied Command Operations headquarters confirmed.

2025-09-19T22:42:41.645910+00:00 IST

UAE President, Georgian Prime Minister discuss growth of bilateral ties under Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks today with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, focusing on strengthening cooperation across key sectors, including investment, the economy, agriculture, renewable energy, and sustainability, which are considered strategic priorities in both countries' development plans.

2025-09-19T18:29:14.736498+00:00 IST

Geneva: Religious minorities facing persistent challenges in Pak

Human rights activist Arif Aajakia, voiced concerns about the human rights situation in Pakistan and Bangladesh during the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.

2025-09-19T18:19:19.608313+00:00 IST

Pacific

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7 killed in Australia mass shooting

Canberra [Australia], May 11 (ANI): Seven people, including four children, were shot dead in a suspected mass murder-suicide near Margaret River, in south-west Western Australia on Friday.

2018-05-11T11:04:10.193686+00:00 IST

104-year-old Australian scientist to end life in Switzerland

Canberra [Australia], May 3 (ANI): A 104-year-old Australian scientist has decided to end his life in Switzerland, saying he "greatly regrets living to his advanced age".

2018-05-03T10:03:56.531731+00:00 IST

Australia to expel 2 Russian diplomats over spy nerve attack

Canberra [Australia], Mar 27 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull on Tuesday announced that he would be expelling two Russian diplomats, in response to the poisoning of ex-Russian spy Sergei Skripal and his daughter in the United Kingdom.

2018-03-26T23:46:23.937327+00:00 IST

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'Any kind of terrorism is unacceptable in Africa'

Speaker of the House of Ethiopia, Tagesse Chafo, has highlighted "very long-standing relationship" between India and his country and stressed the importance of working together with New Delhi and international organisations to eradicate terrorism.

2025-05-31T18:28:28.995599+00:00 IST

Shrikant Shinde-led delegation leaves Sierra Leone for Liberia

The all-party delegation, led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde, departed from Sierra Leone on Saturday for Liberia as part of India's efforts to reach out to partner countries to highlight its fight against cross-border terrorism and its policy of zero-tolerance to terrorism.

2025-05-31T18:19:38.207589+00:00 IST

“World needs to know truth of Pahalgam": Supriya Sule

The delegation's mission is to showcase India's resolve against terrorism and garner international support for a united stand against this global threat. The Indian government's diplomatic outreach efforts aim to strengthen partnerships with countries in East and Southeast Asia, emphasising the need for a collective response to the threat of terrorism.

2025-05-31T17:56:51.851307+00:00 IST

Asia

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"Conveys good message to youth": MEA on Macron jogging in Mumbai

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that French President Emmanuel Macron jogging at Marine Drive in Mumbai conveyed a positive message on health to youth.

2026-02-17T22:56:13.086748+00:00 IST

India, France express concern over Russia-Ukraine war

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, agreeing to support lasting peace through dialogue and diplomacy.

2026-02-17T22:09:28.999408+00:00 IST

UK Deputy PM David Lammy arrives in Delhi for AI Impact Summit

United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy arrived in New Delhi on Tuesday to attend the AI Impact Summit 2026.

2026-02-17T22:08:39.897772+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Nine terrorists eliminated in Rafah

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that nine additional terrorists were located and eliminated in an underground terror infrastructure as its hunt for the terrorists in eastern Rafah continues.

2025-11-29T16:52:34.046476+00:00 IST

Israeli Forces thwart attempt to smuggle weapons on Border

During what the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) called a proactive operation today, its fighters, in collaboration with the Israel Police, thwarted a smuggling attempt from Jordan and located two pistols in the northern sector of the Jordan Valley and apprehended one suspect.

2025-11-29T16:25:15.016021+00:00 IST

3,532 people convert to Judaism in Israel last year

The conference, which was held for the first time, was attended by approximately 1,000 converts from all over the country who are in the midst of the conversion process.

2025-11-28T07:56:05.798845+00:00 IST

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7 dead, dozens missing after migrant boat capsizes off Gambia

The Gambian Ministry of Defence stated that the vessel capsized around midnight on Thursday near a village in the North Bank region.

2026-01-01T21:33:34.301739+00:00 IST

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Canada seeks probe after Air India pilot under alcohol influence

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) informed authorities that "Captain Saurabh Kumar reported for duty on Air India flight AI186 on December 23, 2025, while under the influence of alcohol, and unfit for duty".

2026-01-01T21:22:41.142593+00:00 IST

Europe

Swiss bar fire in Crans-Montana claims 40 lives, 115 injured

At a press conference in Crans-Montana, Valais Cantonal Police Commander Frederic Gisler on Thursday said that authorities responded swiftly after a fire was reported at a bar in the area.

2026-01-01T20:12:49.608060+00:00 IST

Middle East

Violent protests erupt across Iran

At least two people were killed on Thursday morning during confrontations between protesters and police in Lordegan county of the southwestern Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province, CNN cited the state-affiliated Fars News Agency as saying.

2026-01-01T19:23:13.416443+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel starts 2026 with more than 10 million people

Israel's Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) reported that, as of the start of 2026, Israel's population is estimated at 10.178 million residents.

2026-01-01T17:40:36.074939+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE Government issues two federal decree laws on Capital Market A

The UAE Government has issued a federal decree law concerning the Capital Market Authority and a federal decree law concerning the Regulation of Capital Markets, as part of the UAE's ongoing efforts to modernise the legislative and regulatory framework governing the financial sector and enhance its stability, efficiency, and competitiveness.

2026-01-01T17:40:06.575182+00:00 IST

Middle East

Bedouin Arms Trafficking Network Thwarted, 14 Arrested

A network of arms dealers that supplied weapons to residents of the Bedouin towns Rahat and Segev Shalom in the Negev was exposed and thwarted, said the Israel Police, and 14 suspects were arrested and weapons were seized.

2026-01-01T17:35:11.795219+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE President, Emir of Qatar discuss fraternal ties, regional dev

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call today with Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, during which they discussed fraternal relations and ways to strengthen cooperation for the benefit of both countries and their peoples.

2026-01-01T17:30:15.557100+00:00 IST

Europe

24 killed in drone strike on New Year celebrations in Kherson

At least 24 people were killed, including a child and more than 50 were injured after Ukrainian drones struck a cafe and a hotel during New Year celebrations in the Kherson region, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a statement on Thursday.

2026-01-01T17:26:15.831595+00:00 IST

Asia

128 journalists killed globally in 2025, Middle East worst hit

A total of 128 journalists and media workers were killed worldwide in 2025, making it another deadly year for journalism, with the Middle East and Arab World emerging as the worst-affected region, according to the final Killed List released by the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ).

2026-01-01T17:09:55.757408+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE: Announcement of arrival of riders of FEI delegation

The Organising Committee of the second edition of the Regional Group VII Endurance and Endurance Teams and Individual Championship announced the completion of the arrival of participating riders and the International Equestrian Federation (FEI) delegation, ahead of the start of the 120 km race.

2026-01-01T17:00:40.539445+00:00 IST

Asia

12 dead, 11 injured as floods ravage Afghanistan

Heavy snowfall and flash floods in the last three days across several provinces of Afghanistan has resulted in the death of 12 people and left at least 11 others injured, Tolo News reported on Thursday citing the Afghanistan National Disaster Management Authority (ANDMA).

2026-01-01T16:47:05.888692+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israeli forces uncover drone-based weapons smuggling network

Israeli security agencies said Thursday they had uncovered a weapons smuggling network in the Negev desert that used drones to ferry arms across Israel's southern border from Egypt's Sinai Peninsula.

2026-01-01T16:08:03.505111+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian Embassy in Israel hails 2025 as year of landmark achieve

In a post on X, the Embassy noted key developments in bilateral ties last year, including high-level visits, the signing of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) and a Defence Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), and the finalisation of the Terms of Reference for Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations.

2026-01-01T16:03:24.775773+00:00 IST