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Hamas' weapons chief key October 7 planner killed in strike: IDF

In a statement issued on December 13, the Israeli Defence Forces said it had eliminated Ra'ad Sa'ad, described as the "Head of the Weapons Production Headquarters of Hamas' military wing" and "one of the architects of the brutal October 7 massacre."

2025-12-14T03:34:12.999563+00:00 IST

19 US state attorneys general sue Trump over USD 100,000 H-1B vis

A coalition of 19 US state attorneys general, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its policy imposing a USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, calling the move unlawful and harmful to employers facing critical labour shortages.

2025-12-14T01:41:54.000287+00:00 IST

UAE Attorney General receives delegation from Russia’s Prosecutor

Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, UAE Attorney General, received a visiting Russian team tasked with activating the protocol annexed to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the UAE Federal Public Prosecution and the Prosecutor General's Office of the Russian Federation.

2025-12-14T01:23:52.271090+00:00 IST

UAE relief teams conclude humanitarian mission in Sri Lanka

UAE relief teams have concluded their humanitarian mission in the Republic of Sri Lanka as part of the urgent response launched by the United Arab Emirates, under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to support those affected by Cyclone Ditwah and the landslides that struck the country.

2025-12-14T01:23:32.072300+00:00 IST

UAE, EU issue joint statement on launch of SPA negotiations

The United Arab Emirates and the European Union officially launched the process of negotiating a Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA).

2025-12-14T01:23:08.900261+00:00 IST

Bangladesh condemns drone attack on UN base in Sudan

Following the death of six Bangladeshi United Nations peacekeepers in a drone attack on a United Nations base in Abyei, Sudan, the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement strongly condemning the attack, in which eight others were also injured while serving under the UN peacekeeping mission.

2025-12-14T01:08:25.415650+00:00 IST

US: Two dead, eight injured in Brown University shooting

At least two people were killed and eight others injured following an active shooting at the US's Brown University's Barus & Holley Engineering Building on Saturday (local time), the university said in an official alert, with the suspect still at large.

2025-12-14T00:31:47.943404+00:00 IST

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Trump says Ukraine has "zero gratitude" for US efforts

Even when all seemed well after last Trump-Zelenskyy meet, including clothes and assistance in war, the new hurling is a grim reminder of volatility in the White House.

2025-11-23T17:57:13.479459+00:00 IST

“I called AQ Khan the ‘Merchant of Death’,” says ex-CIA officer

Former CIA officer James Lawler recounted how he exposed AQ Khan's global nuclear network, detailed CIA sabotage operations, and warned of growing proliferation risks. He also reflected on his career, his "Mad Dog" nickname, and the need for stronger US-India cooperation to prevent nuclear conflict.

2025-11-23T13:50:05.174119+00:00 IST

“I’m going to kill that son of a b**ch”: Ex-CIA officer

Ex-CIA operations officer James Lawler, who led covert missions that penetrated, sabotaged, and ultimately exposed AQ Khan's global nuclear trafficking network, stated that the turning point came when US intelligence confronted Pakistan's leadership, including President Pervez Musharraf, with "absolutely incontrovertible evidence" that Khan was selling Pakistan's nuclear secrets abroad.

2025-11-23T13:41:10.312270+00:00 IST

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Moscow to host BRICS+ actors for theatre training

Moscow will host young theatre actors from BRICS+ countries as part of the InteRussia fellowship programme in the field of theatre arts, scheduled from 25 August to 3 October 2025.

2025-08-17T08:08:41.114379+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy to meet Trump in Washington on Monday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he would be meeting with US President Donald Trump on Monday for diplomatic efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, just two days after the 'historic' bilateral meeting between Trump and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska.

2025-08-17T06:17:26.681833+00:00 IST

God has made me protector. Do not desire position: Asim Munir

Pakistan's Army Chief General Asim Munir noted that he holds no ambitions in the political landscape of his country and that he considers himself only a servant of the state, as stated in a column by Sohail Warraich, senior editor at Daily Jang newspaper, during the latter's meeting with Munir in Brussels, Belgium.

2025-08-17T05:07:22.039225+00:00 IST

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Mauritius MPs hail PM Modi’s gesture of presenting OCI card

In a special gesture, PM Modi handed over OCI cards to Ramgoolam and his wife, Veena Ramgoolam on Tuesday.

2025-03-12T00:08:38.634067+00:00 IST

'PM Modi only leader who promotes Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam'

"70 per cent of our population has your DNA!" he said, adding that it is only natural to have such good and flourishing ties between the two countries."

2025-03-11T21:51:06.160688+00:00 IST

India-Mauritius ties have "no boundaries": PM Modi

""If there is one country in the world which has full rights over India, that is Mauritius. There are no boundaries to our relations," PM Modi said.

2025-03-11T19:10:57.065441+00:00 IST

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"Bangladeshi women have demolished Jamaat-e-Islami": MJ Akbar

Speaking to ANI, Akbar said, "The biggest message of this election is that the Bangladeshi women have demolished the Jamaat-e-Islami. They have done so because Jamaat represented an anti-women platform," while reacting to the results in Delhi.

2026-02-13T17:36:05.141562+00:00 IST

20 world leaders to gather for India-AI Impact Summit: MEA

Anchored in three guiding Sutras - People, Planet, Progress - the Summit reflects India's approach to shaping global cooperation on AI, with a focus on inclusive growth, sustainability and technological advancement.

2026-02-13T17:24:19.261024+00:00 IST

Sheikh Hasina calls Bangladesh polls “disgraceful chapter”

Sheikh Hasina challenged the legitimacy of Bangladesh's February 12 elections, calling them a "disgraceful chapter" for democracy. She alleged manipulation, unrealistic turnout figures, and irregularities, and demanded annulment of the polls, Muhammad Yunus's resignation, release of political prisoners, and fresh elections under a neutral caretaker government.

2026-02-13T16:57:40.804299+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Emirates NBD and UAE–India CEPA Council to back Indian start-ups

The collaboration creates a stronger platform for Indian entrepreneurs to expand globally. The initiative combines India's innovation ecosystem with the UAE's international reach to help high-potential start-ups scale beyond borders. The platform has generated exceptional interest, with more than 10,000 Indian start-ups applying to participate since the initiative launched in June.

2025-10-29T11:53:23.557076+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate Rodrigo Paz Pereira on winning president

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to Rodrigo Paz Pereira on his election as President of the Plurinational State of Bolivia.

2025-10-29T09:44:14.335247+00:00 IST

Israel announces "renewed enforcement" of ceasefire after conduct

Israel on Wednesday declared a "renewed enforcement" of the Gaza ceasefire, hours after carrying out a series of airstrikes that killed 91 Palestinians, including at least 24 children, as reported by Al Jazeera, in an alleged retaliation for the killing of an Israeli soldier and violations by Hamas.

2025-10-29T09:16:10.467742+00:00 IST

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Middle East

PM Modi’s Jordan visit “truly historic”; Indian Ambassador

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first bilateral visit to Jordan beginning December 15, India's Ambassador to Jordan, Manish Chauhan, described the trip as "truly historic" due to its unprecedented scale and scope, emphasising that its impact could extend significantly to bilateral ties as well as regional and global dynamics.

2025-12-14T00:04:00.254243+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi to elevate ties duirng Jordan visit: Indian Envoy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming two-day visit to Jordan is not only aimed at celebrating and reflecting the longstanding friendly relationship between the two nations but also at elevating the ties to a new level, India's Ambassador to Jordan, Manish Chauhan, said on Saturday.

2025-12-13T23:55:54.294220+00:00 IST

Active shooter reported at Brown University, suspect at large

Multiple shootings were reported at Brown University in the US state of Rhode Island on Saturday (local time), with law enforcement actively searching for the suspect, authorities said.

2025-12-13T23:22:27.182296+00:00 IST

Europe

India, Georgia review bilateral relations at 8th Foreign Office C

India and Georgia held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Tbilisi on Saturday to review and strengthen their bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments.

2025-12-13T22:19:36.483528+00:00 IST

Middle East

EAM meets Egypt, European FMs at Sir Bani Yas Forum

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) held a series of meetings with his counterparts from Egypt and Europe on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE.

2025-12-13T22:18:58.220045+00:00 IST

Trump vows retaliation after ISIS kills 2 US soldiers, civilian

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) pledged "very serious retaliation" after an ISIS gunman killed two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter in an ambush in Syria, calling the attack a strike against both the United States and Syria.

2025-12-13T21:28:36.756627+00:00 IST

Two US soldiers, one interpreter killed after ambush by ISIS gunman in Syria

The US Central Command (USCENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) stated that two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter were killed, while three other soldiers were injured in an ambush attack by a lone ISIS gunman in Syria during ongoing counter-ISIS operations in the region.

2025-12-13T20:29:57.656611+00:00 IST

Middle East

Jaishankar meets UK, Luxembourg DPMs at Sir Bani Yas Forum

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) met UK Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary David Lammy on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025, highlighting continued high-level engagements between the two countries.

2025-12-13T20:13:21.778312+00:00 IST

Europe

Ukraine imposes sanctions on nearly 700 vessels used by Russia

"Today, Ukraine's sanctions against nearly 700 additional maritime vessels used by the Russians to finance the war have come into effect," Zelenskyy said. "This is a significant part of Russia's fleet that transports oil and other energy resources and generates funds to prolong the war."

2025-12-13T17:57:23.689631+00:00 IST

Asia

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in UN base attack in Sudan

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers were killed and eight injured in a terrorist attack on a UN base in Abyei, Sudan. Clashes with militants are ongoing as authorities carry out rescue and medical operations in the disputed border region between Sudan and South Sudan.

2025-12-13T17:57:03.818886+00:00 IST

Asia

India's Ambassador to Nepal hospitalised after falling unconscious during hike near Kathmandu

India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, was hospitalised after falling unconscious while hiking near Kathmandu. He was rescued by the Nepal Army and airlifted to a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. Further updates are awaited.

2025-12-13T17:31:56.707832+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: PTI forms new 23-member political committee

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reconstituted its political committee, announcing a new 23-member body that will now function as the party's top decision-making forum.

2025-12-13T17:23:20.383540+00:00 IST

Middle East

Indonesia flood death toll exceeds 1,000

The death toll from floods and landslides that struck three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has exceeded 1,003, with 218 people still missing, according to the latest data released Saturday by the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB).

2025-12-13T17:22:55.147688+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Sindh sets up panel to review high traffic fines

Pakistan's provincial government has formed a cross-party committee to review high traffic fines under the e-ticketing system after public backlash. Lawmakers also discussed university transport shortages, illegal water connections, power raids and a court assault incident in the assembly.

2025-12-13T17:22:07.481709+00:00 IST