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Trump congratulates Colombia president-elect de la Espriella

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) congratulated Colombia's president-elect, Abelardo de la Espriella, following his election victory.

2026-06-22T05:00:27.928102+00:00 IST

US-Iran agree to form 'de-confliction cell' in Switzerland talks

According to the joint statement issued by mediators Qatar and Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday, a de-confliction cell involving the parties and Lebanon, facilitated by the mediators, will be created to ensure compliance with the termination of military operations in the region under the MoU.

2026-06-22T04:51:43.366598+00:00 IST

Iran, US establish communication line to manage Hormuz

Iran and the United States have established a direct communication line to "avoid incidents and miscommunication" in the Strait of Hormuz, mediators Qatar and Pakistan announced on Monday after the first round of high-level talks under a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

2026-06-22T04:31:45.600658+00:00 IST

Sergio Gor expresses anticipation for USTR Greer's visit to India

"Looking forward to welcoming Ambassador Greer @USTradeRep to New Delhi! Multiple sessions scheduled with Minister @PiyushGoyal to advance the U.S.-India trade deal!," he wrote.

2026-06-22T03:36:18.619705+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar to visit Mongolia and Republic of Korea

According to an official release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar will be meeting with the Mongolian and Korean leaderships and holding discussions with his counterparts during his official visit from June 22 to 25.

2026-06-22T03:23:09.210323+00:00 IST

US Secy Rubio congratulates Colombia president-elect

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (local time) congratulated Columbia's president-elect Abelardo de la Espriella following his apparent election victory, signalling that the Trump administration is prepared to work closely with the incoming government on security, migration and economic issues.

2026-06-22T03:08:59.846205+00:00 IST

FIFA World Cup 2026: Ghalibaf lauds goalie Beiranvand

In a post on X, the speaker, sharing an image from Iran's second Group G match in which the team held Belgium to a hard-fought 0-0 draw, hailed the goalkeeper for his outstanding performance.

2026-06-22T02:53:56.565854+00:00 IST

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‘Without strategic goal, or timeline’: US Senator on Iran War

Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, criticised US President Donald Trump in an interview to CBS on Sunday over the decision to get into the Iran war without any strategic goal, plan or timeline in place, which has resulted in Washington expending and depleting munitions which would take years to replenish.

2026-05-11T02:00:35.961454+00:00 IST

Arab League Secretary-General condemns targeting of Kuwait, UAE

Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned on Sunday the blatant attacks targeting the State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and the territorial waters of the State of Qatar, describing them as a flagrant violation of international law.

2026-05-11T00:58:24.908003+00:00 IST

Prime Minister Netanyahu’s party loses court challenge

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud Party's petition against former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett for publishing a photo of retired police chief Ami Eshed was rejected by the court.

2026-05-11T00:29:31.520725+00:00 IST

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Nepal Floods: RSP’s Kharel thanks India for assitance

Nepal's RSP spokesperson Jagdish Kharel on Wednesday thanked India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for extending support to the flood-hit country, saying assistance from India and other neighbouring countries would be "very significant and essential" at this critical juncture.

2026-08-26T17:10:36.499576+00:00 IST

BJHM demands immediate arrests in Ganapati Chakraborty family mu

The Bangladesh Jatiya Hindu Mohajote has given a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the arrest of the killers of Ganapati Chakraborty and his family on Wednesday.

2026-08-26T16:58:18.172412+00:00 IST

India dispatches 10 tonnes of relief material, medicines to Nepal

Expressing solidarity with India's neighbour amid the disaster, the EAM stated, "Our thoughts are with the bereaved families and all those affected. In face of this challenge, India stands with Nepal and its people."

2026-08-26T16:42:41.459269+00:00 IST

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Delegation-level talks covered wide gamut...critical minerals

The Ministry of External Affairs on Wednesday highlighted that during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Namibia, delegation-level talks covered a wide range of issues, with a significant focus on critical minerals.

2025-07-09T19:07:31.343928+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks Namibia for help in Cheetah reintroduction

"They are happy and have adapted well in their new home. They have grown in numbers as well. Clearly, they are enjoying their time in India," said PM Modi.

2025-07-09T17:59:51.423289+00:00 IST

India, Namibia enter licensing agreement for deploying UPI: MEA

During the press conference on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, Dammu Ravi, Secretary (East) noted that Namibia has become the first country in the world where the National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) and the Namibian Central Bank have entered into a licencing agreement for the usage of UPI in Namibia in real-time payments.

2025-07-09T17:03:02.725791+00:00 IST

Europe

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EU hearing raises alarm over China’s ‘Ethnic Unity Law’

The Subcommittee on Human Rights (DROI) and the Delegation for Relations with the People's Republic of China (D-CN) held a joint public hearing to assess the impact of China's "Ethnic Unity Law" on Tibetans, Uyghurs, and other affected communities, just a week after the European Parliament passed a landmark resolution condemning the legislation with a strong majority of 439 votes, according to a report by the Central Tibet Administration (CTA).

2026-05-07T15:05:22.792353+00:00 IST

WUC urges Trump to raise Uyghur genocide during China visit

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has urged United States President Donald Trump to raise the issue of the Uyghur genocide and press China over alleged human rights abuses during his upcoming visit to China on May 15, which will mark his first trip to the country during his second term in office, according to a WUC press release.

2026-05-07T15:05:13.640541+00:00 IST

Marco Rubio discusses West Asia situation with Pope Leo XIV

In what is being seen as efforts to thaw the ties between the Holy See and Washington, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Pope Leo XIV and held discussions on the situation in West Asia and areas of mutual interest in the Western Hemisphere.

2026-05-07T14:38:31.903975+00:00 IST

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CENTCOM disputes Tehran's authority over Strait of Hormuz

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) said that Iran does not exercise control over the Strait of Hormuz, even as tensions remain high in the region after heightened military developments linked to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, following which the Islamic Republic announced the closure of the strategic waterway.

2026-06-20T22:57:50.693704+00:00 IST

FIFA World Cup ball, Trionda, reaches space

The official match ball for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Trionda, has reached space, with astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) conducting experiments to study football dynamics and ball performance in microgravity.

2026-06-20T22:57:05.397094+00:00 IST

US VP Vance departs for Switzerland for technical talks with Iran

US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance have departed for Switzerland on Saturday (local time) for technical-level talks with Iran, following the signing of the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) reached between the two sides to end the hostilities in West Asia as diplomatic efforts continue over nuclear and regional security issues.

2026-06-20T21:46:02.813692+00:00 IST

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Europe

US, Iran agree on roadmap to reach final deal within 60 days

According to the statement, the US and Iran agreed to establish a High-Level Committee that will provide political oversight of the mediation process. Chief negotiators--JD Vance for the United States and Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf for Iran--will regularly report to the committee while leading working groups focused on nuclear issues, sanctions, and a monitoring and dispute resolution mechanism to support implementation of the MoU.

2026-06-22T02:49:02.974089+00:00 IST

Middle East

"Delivered major progress to end Lebanon War": Araghchi

"Tireless Pakistani and Qatari mediation has delivered major progress to end Lebanon War. Oil and petrochem exports are waived, blockade lifted, some frozen assets released, and major reconstruction & development plan launched for Iran," he wrote.

2026-06-22T02:35:58.904969+00:00 IST

Europe

Trump’s threat forced Iran to suspend quadrilateral talks: Iran

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Sunday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump's threats against the Islamic Republic during ongoing technical talks as part of the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) led to the suspension of the quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Qatar and Pakistan in Switzerland, even as discussions continued on Iranian oil sales, frozen asset releases, and mechanisms related to maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-06-22T01:48:47.690399+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan Post restructuring sparks fresh unrest in country

A proposed restructuring plan of Pakistan Post has triggered strong opposition from postal employees, with workers' unions warning of nationwide protests and a strike from July 1 if the reforms are not withdrawn, The Express Tribune reported.

2026-06-22T01:27:41.598068+00:00 IST

Europe

Iran-US negotiations ongoing, talks set to continue overnight

The ongoing technical talks as part of the 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran in Switzerland remain active, with both sides expected to continue discussions through the night, CNN reported, citing US officials.

2026-06-22T01:16:21.645015+00:00 IST

Trump slams NATO, Italy over Iran nuclear stance

US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) criticised NATO members and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni for not joining efforts against what he described as Iran's "very serious Nuclear Threat," accusing allies of failing to support the United States despite decades of American security commitments.

2026-06-22T00:48:27.015591+00:00 IST

Middle East

IDF kills Oct 7 abduction suspect in Gaza strike

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and Israel Security Agency (ISA) in a joint operation have eliminated a terrorist involved in the October 7 attacks and the abduction of Israeli civilian Yagil Yaakov in a precision strike in the southern Gaza Strip over the weekend.

2026-06-22T00:36:51.317781+00:00 IST

Middle East

Hezbollah chief accuses US of Israeli military ops in Lebanon

Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem accused the United States of enabling continued Israeli military operations in Lebanon, despite multiple calls for cessation of such hostilities, asserting that efforts to eliminate Iran and resistance movements in the region had failed, referring to the recent conflict instigated by US-Israeli coalition forces.

2026-06-22T00:26:13.852059+00:00 IST

Middle East

"Will remain in security zone in South Lebanon": Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (local time) reaffirmed that Israeli forces would remain in a security zone in southern Lebanon for as long as necessary to protect the country's citizens, while asserting Israel's commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

2026-06-21T23:57:07.637874+00:00 IST

Middle East

NEET 2026 successfully conducted in Qatar, 598 students take exam

The Embassy of India in Qatar announced that the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 was successfully conducted in Doha, with 598 students appearing for the examination.

2026-06-21T22:55:17.099824+00:00 IST

Europe

Lebanon truce, Hormuz access top agenda in US-Iran talks

Discussions on maintaining the ceasefire in Lebanon, ensuring the continued opening of the Strait of Hormuz, and addressing key aspects of a potential nuclear agreement dominated the first round of technical talks as part of the 14 point memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran in Switzerland, Axios reported, citing a US diplomat familiar with the negotiations.

2026-06-21T22:52:43.792132+00:00 IST

Middle East

Several injured in explosion at Qatar's Ras Laffan

A technical malfunction during operations at a factory in Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar triggered an internal explosion and fire, leaving several people injured, according to Qatari authorities.

2026-06-21T22:11:22.235697+00:00 IST

Europe

US-Iran talks stalled, not over yet: Report

Negotiations between the United States and Iran as part of the technical talks between the two sides have hit a temporary roadblock but have not completely collapsed, CNN reported, citing an Iranian source familiar with the ongoing discussions in Switzerland's Burgenstock.

2026-06-21T20:35:08.331267+00:00 IST

Europe

Iran's parliament speaker slams Trump's warning

Amid stalled negotiations as part of the technical talks between Iran and the US in Switzerland, US President Donald Trump warned Tehran of hitting the Islamic Republic "very hard" if they "immediately stop their highly paid proxies in Lebanon", which Iranian Parliament Speaker MB Ghalibaf described as a sign of American 'desperation', while sharply criticising the US President, dismissing the remarks as ineffective.

2026-06-21T20:22:17.015157+00:00 IST