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Trump says peace deal near, flags "one or two thorny issues" afte

"We had a terrific meeting. We discussed a lot of things. As you know, I had an excellent phone call with President Putin. It lasted for over two hours. We discussed a lot of points. I do think we're getting a lot closer, maybe very close. The President and I just spoke to the European leaders... We have made a lot of progress on ending that war, which is probably the deadliest war since World War II..." Trump said.

2025-12-28T23:10:58.191348+00:00 IST

Suriname Horror: Man stabs nine to death, including four of his o

The attack took place in Meerzorg, a town located across the Suriname River from the capital, and began on Saturday evening. Media reports said the suspect attacked members of his own family as well as neighbours. Among those killed were the man's four children.

2025-12-28T22:00:39.564761+00:00 IST

"I don't have deadlines": Trump on Russia-Ukraine peace deal as

Speaking to reporters outside the resort, when asked whether he had set any deadline for ending the Russia-Ukraine war, Trump made it clear that he has no deadline for a peace deal this time.

2025-12-28T20:36:31.572268+00:00 IST

“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

Jamaat-e-Islami strikes seat pact with students-led NCP

Jamaat-e-Islami has announced a seat-sharing alliance ahead of Bangladesh's 2026 elections, triggering divisions within the National Citizen Party. The political shake-up comes as the Awami League remains banned and key opposition leader Tarique Rahman returns from exile.

2025-12-28T18:10:14.620367+00:00 IST

Pak FM says talks hosted by Saudi with Afghanistan yielded no res

However, he noted that these talks, like those previously hosted in Turkiye and Qatar, have not produced any results.

2025-12-28T18:09:50.074013+00:00 IST

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Trump designates fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) signed an Executive Order officially designating illicit fentanyl and its core precursor chemicals as weapons of mass destruction (WMD), escalating the federal government's efforts to combat the drug crisis and target cartels and foreign networks responsible for the opioid crisis.

2025-12-15T22:54:52.680915+00:00 IST

Ukraine-Russia peace deal ‘closer than ever’, says Trump

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) stated that the peace deal to end the four-year-long running war between Ukraine and Russia is 'closer than ever' following ongoing talks between European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin.

2025-12-15T22:12:19.150420+00:00 IST

Trump pays tribute to victims of US campus shooting and Australia

"I want just to pay my respects to the people. Unfortunately, two are no longer with us. Brown University, nine injured. And two are looking down on us right now from heaven," Trump said. Referring to the attack in Australia, he added, "Likewise, in Australia, as you know, that was a terrible attack. Eleven dead, 29 badly wounded. And that was an anti-Semitic attack, obviously. And it's -- I just want to pay my respects to everybody."

2025-12-15T09:35:26.327302+00:00 IST

Europe

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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

Spain’s Vuelta cycling race cancelled

Large number of protestors stormed the course as cyclists entered Madrid, taking down barriers and carrying banners reading "Boycott Israel Genocide, No to Genocide," to which the police responded with tear gas and baton charges in order to disperse the crowd.

2025-09-14T23:25:04.897541+00:00 IST

Romania condemns Russia for violating airspace during attack

In a statement, the ministry stated that the action represented a new challenge to the regional security and stability in the Black Sea area, noting that such incidents demonstrated Russia's "lack of respect" for international law.

2025-09-14T20:47:51.953125+00:00 IST

Others

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All-party delegation holds talks with South Africa MPs

The delegation members explained the background of terrorist incidents in India, including April 22 Phalgam terror attack.

2025-05-28T13:49:25.958160+00:00 IST

"Great honour": Vishva Vidya Gurukulam founder Jonas Masetti expresses gratitude on being conferred with Padma Shri award

Jonas Masetti, founder of Vishva Vidya Gurukulam in Brazil, expressed gratitude to the Indian government for conferring the Padma Shri award.

2025-05-28T05:29:15.649597+00:00 IST

"We expected some action by Pak against terrorism": BJP MP

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Rajya Sabha MP and senior advocate Manan Kumar Mishra, who is a part of the multi-party delegation led by Shrikant Shinde, said that India launched Operation Sindoor after Pakistan failed to take action against terrorists on its soil following the Pahalgam terror attack.

2025-05-28T05:24:51.596685+00:00 IST

Asia

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French President Macron embraces morning jog in Mumbai

The jog proceeded peacefully, with minimal disruption from the media and locals along the route. Wearing a navy blue T-shirt and black sunglasses, Macron decided not to disrupt his fitness routine despite being in a foreign country, ahead of a long day of diplomatic meetings.

2026-02-17T09:36:20.069716+00:00 IST

'Reform Express' to roll on: EAM Jaishankar at Mumbai GEC Summit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar warned that the global order is entering a messy and unpredictable transition. Speaking at the Global Economic Cooperation Summit in Mumbai, he highlighted the growing role of politics, security, and AI, while emphasising India's strategy of building national capabilities, sustaining reforms, and deepening engagement with international partners.

2026-02-17T09:28:40.462459+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s administrative apathy sparks public protests in PoGB

Public frustration spilled onto the streets of Gilgit as women and students staged separate protests, highlighting what residents described as chronic governance failures in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB). The demonstrations were triggered by prolonged electricity load-shedding and a worsening drinking water crisis in the Jutial area, as reported by Dawn.

2026-02-17T09:25:46.513114+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi erupts after 10,000 years, ash plume movin

The explosive eruption began around 8.30 am UTC on Sunday, said the Toulouse VAAC advisory. Satellite imagery later confirmed a large ash column rising between 10-15km into the atmosphere.

2025-11-24T15:27:29.410056+00:00 IST

Terrorist eliminated after attacking Israeli troops

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that a terrorist was killed after elements of its 101st Paratroopers Battalion rushed into the Ofra area north of Jerusalem earlier today (Sunday), following a report of a number of terrorists throwing stones at Israeli civilians.

2025-11-24T01:20:23.422546+00:00 IST

Operation ‘new order’ initiated to fight violent crime in Negev

Nine Bedouin were arrested as hundreds of Israeli police officers, together with Naval Special Operations Command, dog units, cavalry units, and the Israel Police Air Force unit embarked on Operation "New Order" in the Negev, which was initiated by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Commissioner Danny Levy, to "restore governance in the Negev," specifically when it comes to violent and organized crime in Arab communities.

2025-11-24T01:20:05.143233+00:00 IST

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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

"DHS under gag order while Garcia makes TikToks," Assistant Secy

McLaughlin said that the DHS was under gag order while El Salvadorian illegal immigrant Kilmar Abrego Garcia made TikToks.

2025-12-28T18:02:35.540013+00:00 IST

Asia

Afghan journalists allege limited, untimely access to information

They say that over the past year, they have faced challenges such as delays in receiving information, the absence of a media law, and economic difficulties.

2025-12-28T17:57:05.228851+00:00 IST

Middle East

Abu Dhabi delivers world’s first ITVISMA gene therapy

Abu Dhabi has become the first place globally to deliver ITVISMA gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, marking a major healthcare milestone and reinforcing the emirate's role as a leader in genomics, precision medicine, and advanced treatments.

2025-12-28T17:46:24.919182+00:00 IST

“US has become the real United Nations,” says Trump

US President Donald Trump welcomed the Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire after weeks of deadly border clashes. The agreement, supported by ASEAN mediation, includes an immediate halt to fighting, de-escalation measures, humanitarian cooperation and commitments to uphold international agreements.

2025-12-28T17:34:44.695133+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE pledges USD 8 million to aid East Africa refugees

The UAE International Aid Agency has signed an agreement with the Norwegian Refugee Council to provide humanitarian assistance to refugees in East Africa, committing USD 8 million to support displaced communities in Ethiopia, Uganda, and other countries in the region.

2025-12-28T17:23:16.202422+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy briefs UK PM on preparations for Trump meet

Zelenskyy also informed him of the situation on frontline and Russian strikes.

2025-12-28T17:22:09.769164+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: KP polio staff oppose recruitment policy

According to Dawn, the affected workers said the revised criteria have effectively shut the door to their reappointment despite years of field experience in high-risk, hard-to-reach areas.

2025-12-28T16:59:05.318354+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel sent over 4k aid trucks to Gaza last week: COGAT report

COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip), which coordinates and facilitates humanitarian aid for Gaza, said on Sunday that 4,200 humanitarian aid trucks entered the Gaza Strip in the past week.

2025-12-28T16:17:36.170550+00:00 IST

Asia

Afghanistan: Kabul commuters stranded amid transport chaos

Kabul residents are facing severe transport problems in the evenings due to road repairs, bus shortages and traffic congestion. Commuters wait for hours for buses they cannot find, while authorities say the issue worsens in winter and is temporary.

2025-12-28T15:42:02.974536+00:00 IST

Asia

“Isolated criminal acts”: Bangladesh downplays India’s concerns

Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday "rejected" India's concerns over attacks on minorities in the country, claiming that the statements made by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) do not reflect the ground reality.

2025-12-28T15:25:59.664921+00:00 IST

Bangladesh Interim Govt leader calls to to ensure security during

In a post on X, Yunus said that cyber crimes will be dealt very sternly.

2025-12-28T15:17:25.621954+00:00 IST

Could have stayed in Mumbai: US influencer mocks death of Indian

American influencer Andrew Branca sparked outrage after mocking the death of Indian-origin man Prashant Sreekumar in Canada, posting racist remarks and anti-India content on X. His comments targeted Indian migrants, healthcare systems, and culture, drawing widespread criticism online.

2025-12-28T14:35:29.892921+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak envoy says Dhaka–Karachi direct flights to begin in January

Pakistan High Commissioner Imran Haider met Bangladesh Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka, discussing expanded cooperation in trade, investment, aviation and exchanges. Haider said Dhaka-Karachi direct flights are expected to begin in January, while both sides stressed boosting bilateral trade and people-to-people ties.

2025-12-28T14:16:43.225212+00:00 IST