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Friendly nations' support in fight against terrorism: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for Ethiopia's support and solidarity following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, stressing that backing from friendly nations is important for India's fight against terrorism.

2025-12-16T18:29:29.774868+00:00 IST

Co-passengers and partners of Global South: PM Modi in Ethiopia

The Prime Minister characterised the two countries as collaborators in promoting the voice of the Global South. "We are co-passengers and partners of the Global South," he said.

2025-12-16T18:18:45.992150+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives warm welcome in Addis Ababa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a warm reception by members of the Indian community after reaching his hotel in Addis Ababa, with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali accompanying him from the airport.

2025-12-16T18:03:13.811662+00:00 IST

India, Ethiopia raise bilateral ties to strategic partnership

India and Ethiopia on Tuesday elevated the bilateral ties to "strategic partnership" with Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the decision will provide bilateral relations new energy, new speed and new depth.

2025-12-16T16:57:13.114514+00:00 IST

PM Modi takes part in traditional Coffee Ceremony at airport

Prime Minister Narendra Modi took part in a traditional Coffee Ceremony with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali at Addis Ababa airport on Tuesday in a gesture of warm friendship between the two countries.

2025-12-16T15:54:45.019625+00:00 IST

PM Modi interacts with Indian diaspora in Addis Ababa

Upon his arrival, the Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by his Ethiopian counterpart, Abiy Ahmed Ali, who personally met him at the airport and escorted him to the hotel. Prime Minister Ahmed Ali is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

2025-12-16T15:33:59.377545+00:00 IST

In a special gesture, Ethiopian PM welcomes PM Modi at airport

In a unique gesture, the Ethiopian Prime Minister welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Addis Ababa Airport and drove him to the hotel.

2025-12-16T15:23:01.655636+00:00 IST

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I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries

US President Donald Trump has said that he would permanently pause migration from all "third-world countries", to allow the US system to terminate illegal admissions into the United States. This comes in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard service members in Washington, DC, on Wednesday by an Afghan national, which resulted in the death of one National Guard and left the other critically injured.

2025-11-28T05:38:22.537078+00:00 IST

US President Trump calls DC shooting suspect a “savage monster”

Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, one of the two West Virginia National Guard personnel shot near the White House on Wednesday afternoon (local time), had died from her injuries. Trump said he had spoken with Beckstrom's family and described her as "an incredible person, outstanding in every single way."

2025-11-28T05:20:04.900636+00:00 IST

Trump, Elon Musk appear together in RFK Jr’s Thanksgiving photo

US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr shared a Thanksgiving photo with Donald Trump and Elon Musk, sparking speculation that the two may be repairing their strained relationship after past disputes over the Epstein Files and Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill."

2025-11-28T05:17:18.715707+00:00 IST

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Russia carries out biggest missile attack in a month on Ukraine

Amid peace talks, Russia on Thursday launched its largest wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine in more than a month, leaving nine civilians dead, CNN reported citing Ukrainian authorities.

2025-08-21T19:52:25.422186+00:00 IST

Regular meetings have helped: Jaishankar to Lavrov

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Thursday and said the global context for the meeting is provided by the evolving geopolitical situation, the shifting economic and trade landscape, and the shared goal is to maximise complementarity.

2025-08-21T18:53:58.125872+00:00 IST

"Honored to call on President Putin": EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin, conveying greetings from President Murmu and PM Modi. He briefed Putin on talks with Russian leaders and discussed preparations for the Annual Leaders Summit, global developments, and the situation in Ukraine.

2025-08-21T15:54:06.119142+00:00 IST

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Earthquake of magnitude 7 jolts Tonga Islands

As per the NCS, massive earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-03-30T15:25:14.588500+00:00 IST

PM Carney: Canada’s ties with US are over

In a dramatic shift in Canada's foreign policy, Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday declared that the long-standing economic and security relationship between Canada and the United States has ended, responding to US President Donald Trump's announcement of new auto tariffs that could severely impact Canada's economy, Politico reported.

2025-03-28T01:28:38.905132+00:00 IST

Six Russians killed in Egypt submarine sinking

Six Russian tourists were killed after a viewing submarine sank off the coast of Hurghada, Egypt. The vessel, operated by Sindbad Submarines, was carrying 45 passengers when the accident occurred. Authorities are investigating the cause of the incident.

2025-03-28T00:15:26.148708+00:00 IST

Asia

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Argentina–India ties set to deepen: Argentine Ambassador

Speaking at CS India's Borderless Bharat Conclave at the IIMT Group of Colleges campus in Noida, he stated that Argentina and India are "destined to deepen their co-operation in an ever-increasing number of areas", highlighting growing economic ties.

2026-02-14T12:28:56.200753+00:00 IST

“We must remain united”: Tarique Rahman after BNP’s triumph

BNP chief Tarique Rahman urged national unity after his party's decisive parliamentary election victory. Calling it a mandate for democracy, he thanked supporters and warned of challenges ahead, citing a fragile economy and weakened institutions. The BNP-led alliance won 212 seats. Rahman recently returned from long exile in Britain.

2026-02-14T11:45:46.048726+00:00 IST

China accused of extending abuse to Tibetan activist

Tibetan environmental campaigner and anti-corruption whistle-blower A-Nya Sengdra has been released from a Sichuan prison in fragile health, but fresh reports indicate that Chinese authorities continue to keep him under tight surveillance and restrict his access to medical care. Sengdra returned to his home in Kyangche Township after completing his jail term earlier this month. However, his freedom is said to be heavily curtailed. He and his relatives have allegedly been warned not to discuss his imprisonment, grant interviews, or circulate photographs or videos online. Travel outside the area, even for urgent treatment, is also said to require permission, as reported by Phayul.

2026-02-14T09:40:39.466251+00:00 IST

Middle East

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In two separate incidents Israeli forces eliminate terrorists

In two separate incidents in the central Gaza Strip earlier today, IDF (Israel Defence Forces) units identified two terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line and approached IDF forces operating in the central Gaza Strip in a manner that posed an immediate threat to them. Immediately after identification, the forces eliminated the terrorists in order to eradicate the threat.

2025-11-05T17:42:41.375058+00:00 IST

Bahrain Interior Minister receives Medal of Highest Order

The Interior Minister of Bahrain has received the INTERPOL Medal of the Highest Order from the President of INTERPOL, in recognition of outstanding contributions to enhancing international cooperation in promoting global security and peace. The medal is awarded to heads of state, prime ministers, and interior ministers, according to the Bahrain News Agency.

2025-11-05T17:41:56.605769+00:00 IST

UAE: Mohammed bin Rashid visits Pulse of Nation space

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid was accompanied by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council; Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior; and Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee.

2025-11-05T17:38:42.681643+00:00 IST

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Asia

Hong Kong descends into spiral of paranoia

Lai is one of the highest-profile people netted under Hong Kong's draconian national security legislation.

2025-12-16T15:05:02.010700+00:00 IST

Asia

Tibetan govt-in-exile condemns China-appointed PanchenLama remark

The Tibetan government in exile has strongly condemned remarks by the China-appointed Panchen Lama on the Dalai Lama's reincarnation, reaffirming that authority over the process rests solely with the Dalai Lama.

2025-12-16T14:01:44.134255+00:00 IST

Asia

JSMM chairman urges Bangladesh to uphold liberation ideals

Sindhi leader and Chairman of the Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), Shafi Burfat, has issued a strong message to the people of Bangladesh on the occasion of Victory Day, urging them to safeguard the moral, political, and historical foundations of their national liberation and warning against the rise of anti-India sentiment within the country.

2025-12-16T13:48:34.804549+00:00 IST

Middle East

Machine learning offers new way to predict plant water use

A new Israeli study suggests that machine-learning models may soon give growers a far more precise way to predict how much water their crops use each day, while also laying the groundwork for earlier detection of plant stress.

2025-12-16T13:38:04.268604+00:00 IST

Asia

Afghan Health Minister arrives in India for first official visit

The Ministry of External Affairs of India welcomed the Afghan Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, on his first official visit to the country.

2025-12-16T13:27:30.824529+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh celebrates victory over Pakistan in liberation war

December 16 is also observed as Vijay Diwas in India, marking the end of a nine-month war against Pakistan in 1971, where Indian forces and Mukti Bahini secured victory, leading to East Pakistan's liberation and the birth of Bangladesh.

2025-12-16T13:16:10.953575+00:00 IST

Asia

Campaign in full swing ahead of the election to choose top leader

The election campaign is in full swing ahead of voting to elect the top leadership of CPN-UML, led by former Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli, in Kathmandu.

2025-12-16T13:14:48.602570+00:00 IST

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Prime Minister Modi arrives in Ethiopia on state visit

Ethiopia is hosting the Indian Prime Minister for the first time since 2011, and the significance of the visit was evident across Addis Ababa, where extensive preparations were made ahead of PM Modi's arrival, including welcome hoardings, posters, and Indian flags displayed throughout the city.

2025-12-16T12:43:47.575085+00:00 IST

Middle East

India expect large delegation from Jordan at next Waves Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasised the growing opportunities for India-Jordan collaboration during his address at the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman.

2025-12-16T12:22:26.943855+00:00 IST

Middle East

India, Jordan agree to deepen ties on 75 years of relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Jordan on December 15-16, reviewing bilateral ties with King Abdullah II. The two sides discussed expanding cooperation across trade, technology, education, health, agriculture, renewable energy and multilateral forums as India and Jordan mark 75 years of diplomatic relations.

2025-12-16T12:13:39.738305+00:00 IST

Asia

HRCP flags shrinking space for independent journalism in Pakistan

Pakistan's Human Rights Commission and journalists' bodies have raised concern over a 13-month ban on government advertisements to the Dawn Media Group, calling it economic coercion, an attack on press freedom, and urging the government to restore free, independent and responsible journalism.

2025-12-16T11:55:13.102364+00:00 IST

Asia

UKPNP condemns prolonged load shedding, power shortages

The United Kashmir People's National Party (UKPNP) has strongly condemned the ongoing power crisis, communication disruptions, and collective punishment in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (POJK). The party's spokesperson, Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan, released the statement on his X account.

2025-12-16T11:52:00.663623+00:00 IST

Asia

India, UAE agree on roadmap to deepen partnership

India and the UAE agreed on new initiatives and a forward-looking agenda to deepen cooperation across key sectors during talks between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed in Abu Dhabi.

2025-12-16T11:02:22.609612+00:00 IST

Asia

India–Maldives joint military exercise EKUVERIN concludes

India and Maldives concluded the two-week Exercise EKUVERIN in Thiruvananthapuram, focusing on counter-insurgency and counter-terror operations, with both forces validating training objectives and reaffirming their commitment to military cooperation and regional security.

2025-12-16T10:27:13.984852+00:00 IST