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PTI will not hold talks without street protests: KP CM

Afridi made the remarks after spending three days in Lahore mobilising party supporters, at a time when the PTI remains divided internally. While one group of senior leaders has been advocating dialogue, another faction continues to push for street agitation in line with the directions of the party's jailed founder, Imran Khan, according to Dawn.

2025-12-29T10:43:17.193942+00:00 IST

Russian strikes in Donetsk kill 1, injure 5 overnight

According to a statement shared on Telegram by the Head of the Donetsk Regional State Administration and Regional Military Administration, Russian forces carried out seven shelling attacks on settlements in the Donetsk region overnight, killing one and injuring five.

2025-12-29T10:38:06.809682+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy seeks 50-year security guarantees after Trump talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that US President Donald Trump briefed him on a 20-point peace plan discussed with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy sought long-term security guarantees and said a ceasefire and referendum would be needed as part of any peace agreement.

2025-12-29T10:21:20.992174+00:00 IST

Argentina envoy praises India’s Malvinas stance, seeks deeper

Argentina has reiterated its long-standing claim over the Malvinas and praised India's historic role in supporting decolonisation, while also expressing understanding for India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the UN Security Council (UNSC).

2025-12-29T09:29:41.931244+00:00 IST

Ex-Nepal Home Minister faces probe over Gen-Z protest violence

Former Nepalese Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak on Monday appeared before a high-level inquiry commission investigating the alleged atrocities committed during the Gen-Z protests held in September.

2025-12-29T09:06:03.813027+00:00 IST

Jamaat-i-Islami slams PIA privatisation, calls sale grave mistake

Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) leader Hafiz Naeemur Rehman expressed his disapproval of the recent privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), asserting that it is a strategic asset that should not have been sold, as reported by Dawn.

2025-12-29T08:44:58.438726+00:00 IST

Pakistan: KP Governor urges provincial govt to back military ops

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi urged the provincial government to back military operations in the region, citing a notable decline in security owing to militancy, as reported by Dawn.

2025-12-29T07:59:59.416221+00:00 IST

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Trump orders total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from

In a lengthy statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said Venezuela has been designated a "foreign terrorist organisation" and accused the Maduro government of using oil revenues to fund "drug terrorism, human trafficking, murder and kidnapping."

2025-12-17T03:39:30.938598+00:00 IST

Trump widens travel ban, adds 5 more countries to list

The move came as the Trump administration continues to tighten US entry requirements and immigration standards, Fox News reported.

2025-12-17T01:20:47.740903+00:00 IST

ETNM holds vigil ahead of National Day of Mourning

As the world approaches December 22, East Turkistan's National Day of Mourning, the East Turkistan National Movement (ETNM) is calling on the international community to confront what it describes as China's ongoing occupation and genocide of Uyghurs, Kazakhs, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic peoples. Marking 76 years since the fall of the independent East Turkistan Republic in 1949, the organisation frames the anniversary as a critical moment to demand accountability and push for independence.

2025-12-16T09:34:23.854029+00:00 IST

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Poland urges NATO to consider no-fly zone on Ukraine

According to CNN, the idea of a no-fly zone over Ukraine was first pushed by President Volodymyr Zelensky after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, but NATO allies rejected it.

2025-09-15T18:16:15.987336+00:00 IST

Samara Film Festival highlights BRICS+ films, global culture

The 18th 'Salt of the Earth' Film Festival in Samara, Russia (Sept 16-20) showcases 72 films, including BRICS+ contributions. The Highlights feature showcases works from Nigeria, Cuba, India, Brazil, and a Russian-Iranian co-production, with screenings designed to foster cultural exchange and engage young audiences.

2025-09-15T10:47:25.051340+00:00 IST

Bulgaria extinguishes 121 fires in 24 hours, No injuries reported

A total of 121 fires have been extinguished in Bulgaria over the past 24 hours, with no injuries reported, the General Directorate of Fire Safety and Population Protection announced. Firefighters responded to 157 reports of accidents as of 6:00 AM

2025-09-15T09:05:36.598660+00:00 IST

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“We stand with India”: Panama Foreign Minister

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led delegation on Wednesday (local time) met with Panamanian Foreign Minister Javier Martinez Acha and showed them pictures of Pakitani Army officials attending the funeral of of UN-designated terrorists who were killed in India's

2025-05-28T21:12:18.073528+00:00 IST

Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde-led all-party delegation arrives

The group 4 delegation led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde arrived in Sierra Leone, as part of an outreach programme. The delegation was welcomed by Baisnab Charan Pradhan, the High Commissioner of India to Sierra Leone.

2025-05-28T21:00:36.740268+00:00 IST

Sujan Chinoy comments on relations between India and Sierra Leone

He further added that there is also scope to enhance the developmental ties between Sierra Leone and India because of the diversity of minerals in the former.

2025-05-28T18:08:51.737120+00:00 IST

Asia

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Tarique Rahman sworn in as Bangladesh PM

BNP Chairman Tarique Rahman was sworn in as Bangladesh's Prime Minister, marking the party's return to power after two decades. President Md. Shahabuddin administered the oath. The new cabinet includes many first-time ministers. Rahman pledged unity, stability, rule of law, and order. India was represented by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

2026-02-17T10:50:38.292572+00:00 IST

"Beautiful partnership": MEA outlines roadmap for India-France ties as PM Narendra Modi, President Macron meet in Mumbai

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Mumbai for talks with PM Narendra Modi, focusing on India-France cooperation across sectors. He paid tribute to 26/11 victims and will join the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi. Both leaders will also launch the Year of Innovation 2026.

2026-02-17T10:39:53.012453+00:00 IST

PM Modi holds bilateral talks with French President Macron

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai, as part of the latter's fourth visit to India.

2026-02-17T10:32:07.145587+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israel to establish national database on charging stations

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is promoting a national database for electric charging stations to increase competition between charging station operators - the database will be operated in real time, will be accessible to the public, will reduce "range anxiety", and will support the acceleration of the transition to electric vehicles in Israel.

2025-11-25T00:20:53.204419+00:00 IST

Dubai Airshow honours late Wing Commander Namansh Syal

The Dubai Airshow team expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who tragically lost his life in a Tejas fighter jet crash during the Dubai Air Show.

2025-11-24T22:58:58.469120+00:00 IST

Dubai Health trains healthcare professionals on organ donation

Dubai Health organised a specialised training programme, Essential Skills in Organ Donation, to enhance the capabilities of healthcare professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation, ensuring alignment with global medical standards.

2025-11-24T17:57:26.075366+00:00 IST

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Balochistan: Man reportedly missing after security operation

A man has reportedly gone missing after being taken into custody during a security operation conducted by Pakistani armed forces in the Panjgur district of Balochistan, The Balochistan Post reported.

2025-12-29T07:53:20.162535+00:00 IST

Asia

Tarique Rahman files nomination papers for Dhaka-17 seat

Nomination papers of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman, who recently returned to the country after 17 years in self-exile, have been filed by party leaders on Monday for the upcoming national elections, Daily Star reported.

2025-12-29T07:39:34.330741+00:00 IST

Trump open to trilateral meeting with Putin, Zelenskyy

US President Donald Trump has floated the possibility of a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to continue peace talks amid the war in Europe, which is now in its fourth year.

2025-12-29T07:03:14.552620+00:00 IST

Asia

Strained because of tariff: US Congressman on India-US ties

Indian-origin US Congressman Shri Thanedar described the current India-US relationship as "a little bit strained" due to hefty tariffs imposed by Washington on New Delhi, most of which is due to India's purchase of Russian oil, claiming that it fuels Moscow's war purpose in Ukraine.

2025-12-29T06:26:51.660996+00:00 IST

Asia

Bilawal Bhutto urges PTI to abandon ‘extremist politics'

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari urged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to abandon what he called "extremist politics" and return to conventional democratic practices for the betterment of their party, leadership, workers, and the country's political environment, The Express Tribune reported.

2025-12-29T05:38:41.147491+00:00 IST

Asia

Indonesia: 16 killed in nursing home fire in Manado

At least 16 people were killed in a fire that broke out at a nursing home in the capital city of Indonesia's North Sulawesi province, Manado, on Sunday, Xinhua reported, citing Indonesian authorities.

2025-12-29T04:58:27.158576+00:00 IST

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Mexico: 13 killed, 98 injured as passenger train derails

At least 13 people were killed and 98 others injured after a passenger train on the interoceanic corridor of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec Railway met with an accident on the Salina Cruz-Coatzacoalcos route in Mexico on Sunday, the Mexican Navy Secretariat said.

2025-12-29T04:15:26.627408+00:00 IST

Asia

China launches ‘Justice Mission 2025’ drills around Taiwan

China on Monday announced the launch of a large-scale inter-service joint military exercise around Taiwan, showcasing its assertion over the island nation, which Beijing claims "is a sacred and inseparable part" of its territory.

2025-12-29T03:09:41.492846+00:00 IST

One dead after two helicopters collide midair in New Jersey

The incident occurred around late morning near Hammonton Municipal Airport, where two Enstrom helicopters were flying at the time.

2025-12-29T01:30:34.431941+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects two sorties of Chinese aircraft, nine naval vessel

"2 sorties of PLA aircraft, 9 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. The ROC Armed Forces have monitored the situation and responded," the MND said in a post on X.

2025-12-29T01:12:51.145931+00:00 IST

Europe

Blow to Hamas infrastructure in Europe: Israel aids Italy in arre

A joint task force of the Economic Counterterrorism Headquarters (ECT) in Israel's Ministry of Defence, the Intelligence/CEO Division of the Israel Police, the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) Intelligence Division, and the Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service), transferred information and evidence to law enforcement authorities in Italy, through accepted and agreed channels, as part of an investigation targeting Hamas infrastructure in Italy.

2025-12-29T01:07:19.509320+00:00 IST

“Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed,” Trump

Speaking to reporters, Trump said, "Russia wants to see Ukraine succeed. It sounds a little strange, but President Putin was very generous in his feelings toward Ukraine succeeding, including supplying energy, electricity and other things at very low prices."

2025-12-29T00:54:32.406034+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE tops Arab region in food, beverage sector investment

In its third sectoral report for 2025 on the Arab food and beverage sector, issued at its headquarters in the State of Kuwait today, Dhaman said that five Arab countries: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Morocco and Qatar, attracted 421 FDI projects, making up 82 percent of the total, with Capex of more than US$17 billion, or 79 percent. These projects created 71000 jobs, accounting for 76 per cent of the total.

2025-12-28T23:39:29.695594+00:00 IST

Middle East

Council of League of Arab States condemns Israel’s recognition of

After hearing a briefing by Ambassador Ali Abdi Awrai, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of Somalia to the Arab League, the Council strongly condemned Israel's recognition, on 26th December 2025, of the Somaliland region, affirming its complete rejection of this invalid measure and its resulting political and security repercussions. It stressed that the region is an integral part of the Federal Republic of Somalia, in accordance with the Charter of the League of Arab States and the Charter of the United Nations.

2025-12-28T23:29:07.398439+00:00 IST