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UN marks second World Meditation Day with focus on inner peace, g

The programme was organised by the Permanent Mission of India in collaboration with the missions of Andorra, Mexico, Nepal and Sri Lanka, which together form the core group behind the World Meditation Day initiative. The event took place at the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UN and saw participation from diplomats, experts, spiritual leaders and members of civil society.

2025-12-20T08:11:01.843792+00:00 IST

Pak: Baloch National Movement accuses state of targeting families

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) has denounced the alleged enforced disappearance of Shafiq Zehri, father of Baloch activist Mahzaib Shafiq, describing the incident as part of a broader pattern of collective punishment aimed at families in Balochistan who seek justice for their missing loved ones, The Balochistan Post reported on Saturday.

2025-12-20T08:03:06.960751+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Security heightened at Parliament building

The Bangladesh Guard Border and police have been deployed at the Parliament building and other key locations across Dhaka ahead of the funeral prayers for Sharif Osman Hadi, as reported by BDNews24.

2025-12-20T07:55:16.289443+00:00 IST

Pak: Residents of South Waziristan launch long march

Residents of Azam Warsak, a remote area of Birmal tehsil in Lower South Waziristan district of Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, on Friday launched a long march to protest what they described as a deteriorating law and order situation, Dawn reported.

2025-12-20T07:39:13.382660+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Seven arrested over lynching of Hindu youth in Mymen

The arrested suspects are Md. Limon Sarkar (19), Md. Tarek Hossain (19), Md. Manik Mia (20), Ershad Ali (39), Nijum Uddin (20), Alamgir Hossain (38), and Md. Miraj Hossain Akon (46).

2025-12-20T07:36:03.873842+00:00 IST

Sharif Osman Hadi’s post-mortem underway as Bangladesh observes s

Police officials said Hadi's body was taken to the Hospital earlier this morning, where forensic procedures are being conducted under strict security arrangements. Additional police personnel have been deployed in and around the hospital to ensure law and order, BD News reported.

2025-12-20T06:58:56.254286+00:00 IST

Former Pak PM Imran Khan, wife Bushra Bibi sentenced to 17 yrs

A special court of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday sentenced former Pakistan PM and Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of imprisonment in the Toshakhana-2 case, as reported by Dawn news.

2025-12-20T06:34:15.031313+00:00 IST

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Trump seals Rwanda, Congo peace deal; opens rare earth minerals

The violence in the eastern Congo is tied to the aftermath of Rwanda's 1994 genocide, which killed up to 1 million people. The members of the Hutu militia fled into eastern Congo, triggering security concerns for Rwanda. Over the years, tensions deepened as Rwanda repeatedly accused the DRC of sheltering hostile armed groups like the FDLR, while Kinshasa accused Kigali of backing rebel factions such as the M23.

2025-12-04T22:07:56.555363+00:00 IST

42 US lawmakers urge visa bans, asset freezes on Pak officials

Forty-two members of the United States Congress, led by Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal and Congressman Greg Casar, have written to Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding immediate sanctions against senior Pakistani officials for what they termed an "escalating campaign of transnational repression and worsening human rights crisis in Pakistan" under the military-backed government of Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and their Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir.

2025-12-04T04:31:24.904140+00:00 IST

US unveils 'New G20' for 2026

In a blog post authored by Rubio, titled "America Welcomes a New G20", the Secretary of State stated that the US hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit, set for December 2026 in Miami, Florida, will also mark America's 250th anniversary. The US will host the G20 summit for the first time since 2009.

2025-12-04T04:12:21.896614+00:00 IST

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France denounces US decision of revoking Palestinian visa at UN

"A UN General Assembly meeting... should not be subject to any restrictions on access," Barrot said at a meeting of EU foreign ministers in Denmark.

2025-08-30T09:22:14.910247+00:00 IST

Russia: State Duma told about laws coming into force in September

A number of laws will come into force in Russia on September 1, which include a set of anti-fraud measures, the Chairman of the State Duma, Vyacheslav Volodin, said on August 30.

2025-08-30T09:10:49.057384+00:00 IST

Global cholera situation continues to deteriorate: WHO

The World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the global cholera situation continues to deteriorate, driven by conflict and poverty, posing a significant public health challenge across multiple WHO regions.

2025-08-30T09:03:38.412979+00:00 IST

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"Important to distinguish wants from reality": Canada PM Carney

Carney firmly rejected US President Donald Trump's suggestion that Canada become the 51st US state, stating, "It's important to distinguish wants from reality." Carney emphasised that his election victory and the votes he received demonstrate Canadians' clear desire for independence.

2025-05-02T17:27:35.965832+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 7.3 strikes Drake Passage

An earthquake of magnitude of 7.3 jolted the southwest of Stanley, Falkland Islands on Friday, as reported by the National Center of Seismology (NCS).

2025-05-02T14:42:48.572565+00:00 IST

Czech Republic reaffirms support for Tibet amid China tensions

On April 29, Representative Thinlay Chukki from the Tibet Bureau in Geneva met with lawmakers and officials from the Czech Republic to request their ongoing support for Tibet and its people, as reported by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA).

2025-05-02T11:12:32.799997+00:00 IST

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Tarique Rahman pays courtesy visit to Jamaat-e-Islami chief

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman paid a courtesy visit to the residence of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Ameer Shafiqur Rahman on Sunday, just days after the BNP's landslide victory in the 13th National Parliamentary Election held on February 12.

2026-02-15T16:50:05.273017+00:00 IST

"Women got only 4% nominations, this is gatekeeping": Women's rights activist Raihana highlights discrimination in Bangladesh elections

Speaking to ANI after the results were announced, Raihana said many women were unable to secure party nominations despite being politically active.

2026-02-15T15:44:54.416266+00:00 IST

Pak: Imran Khan’s eye exam at Adiala Jail sparks PTI outrage

A medical team examined Imran Khan's eyes at Adiala Jail on Sunday following a Supreme Court order. PTI rejected the inspection as "malicious" without his family and personal doctors present. No hospital transfer occurred.

2026-02-15T15:40:35.827191+00:00 IST

Middle East

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IDF shows proof Hezbollah killed Christian politician

Video footage released by IDF Arabic spokesperson Lt. Col. Avichay Adraee shows Hezbollah terrorists killing senior Christian politician Elias Al-Hasrouni on 1 August 2023.

2025-11-15T13:04:43.209670+00:00 IST

EAD launches AI-powered portal

The Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) has launched the Abu Dhabi State of Environment Portal (ADSOEP) using AI technology during the 30th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30), which is held in Brazil in November 2025.

2025-11-15T12:38:23.663804+00:00 IST

Sharjah racecourse season to open on Sunday

Sharjah Equestrian and Racing Club will open its 2025-2026 racing season on Sunday with the first of six horse races scheduled at the track this season.

2025-11-15T12:26:45.838731+00:00 IST

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Operation Hawkeye: US, Jordan hit over 70 ISIS targets in Syria

In a post on X, CENTCOM said the strikes were carried out overnight and described the operation as a demonstration of "peace through strength." The command also released a video showing footage of the air strikes.

2025-12-20T06:11:38.124033+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal Interim PM calls on people to gear up for election, brush o

In a recorded address to the nation released on Saturday, the interim Nepal Premier described the March election as the only sure way to provide stability to the nation and usher in a new era.

2025-12-20T06:06:36.601513+00:00 IST

Asia

Former Indian envoys warn of anarchy in Bangladesh

Former Indian High Commissioners to Bangladesh have expressed serious concern over the ongoing protests in the country, pointing to weak governance, the role of extremist elements, and risks to Indian diplomatic personnel and establishments.

2025-12-20T05:53:58.925090+00:00 IST

Asia

Dhaka tense as activists gather for funeral of slain Inqilab monc

Preparations for Hadi's funeral prayer are underway at Manik Mia Avenue, located south of the ational Parliament Building. The funeral prayer is scheduled to take place at 2 pm Bangladesh time.As the ceremony is just hours away, the area witnessed heightened security arrangements and restricted movement.

2025-12-20T05:03:04.352842+00:00 IST

Justice Department says no political redactions in Epstein Files

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has clarified that the recently released Jeffrey Epstein-related documents are being redacted solely to protect victims, and no politicians' names are being withheld.

2025-12-20T04:53:41.381306+00:00 IST

Asia

Inqilab leader Osman Hadi to be buried in Dhaka today

The party's remarks came amid incidents of vandalism and arson targeting media houses and cultural institutions, including Prothom Alo, The Daily Star, Chhayanaut and Udichi, as well as an attack on the Indian mission over the past two days.

2025-12-20T04:05:12.283332+00:00 IST

Europe

PM Modi to play 'strong role' in Russia-Ukraine conflict: Indian envoy

India's Ambassador to Estonia, Ashish Sinha, has highlighted the significant role Prime Minister Narendra Modi can play in resolving the Russia-Ukraine conflict, noting that the PM Modi's "personal connections" with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy provides a rare sense of optimism in the world.

2025-12-20T03:50:53.847415+00:00 IST

Europe

India's diplomatic influence is hope for peace amid Russia-Ukraine crisis, says Ambassador to Estonia

In a recent statement, Ashish Sinha, the Ambassador of India to Estonia, emphasised India's significant role in global politics, particularly in the context of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. With Estonia located in a region heavily impacted by the crisis, Sinha highlighted how India is viewed as a key player capable of facilitating a peaceful resolution.

2025-12-20T03:16:20.370737+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh: Protesters vandalise Prothom Alo office

Sharif said the attack took place late last night while journalists were working on the next day's newspaper and online content. He said the incident followed public anger after the killing of Sharif Osman Hadi, described as one of the stewards of last year's uprising.

2025-12-20T03:13:38.406985+00:00 IST

Asia

Putin says Europe counting on US midterms to pressure Trump

Putin made the remarks during his annual "Direct Line" end-of-year press conference held in Moscow, a four-and-a-half-hour question-and-answer session with citizens and journalists.

2025-12-20T03:00:43.507088+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese aircraf, 11 vessels, 1 ship

The Taiwanese Armed Forces said they responded accordingly.

2025-12-20T01:16:43.272428+00:00 IST

Asia

Tibetans in-exile condemn China’s gold mining project, hold vigil

On November 5, the Chinese Communist Government launched a gold mining project in Kashi Village, Zachukha, Kham without the consent of the local Tibetan population.

2025-12-20T01:15:19.731949+00:00 IST

Trump's name hardly appears in released Epstein files

The files that The Times initially reviewed on Friday were heavily redacted. Those that were visible included scattered references to or images of Trump.

2025-12-20T01:14:43.827772+00:00 IST

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