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India, Malaysia vow deeper counter-terror partnership at 3rd JWG

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, both sides condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, stressing the need for stronger and sustained international cooperation to tackle global terror threats. They also reiterated their resolve to work closely in multilateral platforms, including the United Nations, FATF, APG and ARF.

2025-12-10T17:11:21.465871+00:00 IST

Netanyahu, PM Modi agree to meet “very soon”

In a post on X, Netanyahu's office said, "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke a short while ago with Indian Prime Minister @NarendraModi. At the end of the warm and friendly conversation, the two leaders agreed to meet very soon."

2025-12-10T17:09:58.919433+00:00 IST

PM Modi backs early Gaza Peace Plan implementation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined India's support for the early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan during a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the two leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and reviewed broader strategic cooperation.

2025-12-10T17:07:31.608784+00:00 IST

US expands online presence checks for H-1B visa applicants

This came after the Trump administration's recent move to make social media screening mandatory for all H-1B and H-4 applicants. This decision has added fresh uncertainty for thousands of workers and families.

2025-12-10T16:29:33.487343+00:00 IST

Modi’s Oman visit “very important,” says envoy as ties mark 70yrs

Oman's Ambassador to India, Sheikh Humaid Bin Ali Bin Sultan Al-Mani, said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Muscat will be a "very important" milestone in bilateral ties, especially as both nations mark 70 years of diplomatic relations this year.

2025-12-10T16:11:27.795638+00:00 IST

Jaishankar calls Italy ‘one of India’s closest partners’

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held bilateral talks with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, describing Italy as "one of India's closest partners" and reaffirming the two countries' joint commitment to countering terror financing.

2025-12-10T15:04:53.383306+00:00 IST

“We are working for peace, not a truce": Kremlin spokesperson

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday emphasised that Russia is focused on achieving a sustainable, long-term peace rather than a temporary truce.

2025-12-10T14:31:13.707544+00:00 IST

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“I’m gonna welcome those people”: Trump backs H-1B visas

US President Donald Trump defended the H-1B visa programme, arguing that skilled foreign workers are essential for advanced industries. He said critics in his MAGA base "don't understand" that companies need experts to train Americans, even as some Republicans urge him to end the programme.

2025-11-20T05:37:03.242213+00:00 IST

“You’re so lucky I’m with you”: Trump’s jab at Musk

Donald Trump joked about Elon Musk while discussing tax benefits at an investment forum, revisiting their strained relationship. Musk later thanked Trump on X. Their exchange followed a White House dinner with the Saudi crown prince, signalling a possible improvement in relations between the two.

2025-11-20T05:33:14.323323+00:00 IST

Trump echoed Saudi crown prince’s Khashoggi denials

US President Donald Trump defended Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over Jamal Khashoggi's murder, rejecting US intelligence findings. He repeatedly highlighted Saudi denials, stressed economic ties, and questioned whether the crown prince's role could ever be proven, while calling the killing a "terrible tragedy."

2025-11-20T04:13:20.193649+00:00 IST

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Zelenskyy dials PM Modi, proposes to meet him in person in Sept

This conversation comes amid heightened tensions between Russia and Ukraine, with the US and other countries exploring ways to end the conflict. India has maintained a balanced approach, advocating for peaceful resolution while also strengthening ties with both Russia and Ukraine.

2025-08-11T16:03:13.094963+00:00 IST

Portugal battles three major blazes in mountainous north

Wildfires encroaching on the villages of Palhais, Reboleiro, Aldeia Nova and Aldeia Velha were the most concerning.

2025-08-11T12:54:04.550154+00:00 IST

JSFM marks August 14 as Black Day, condemns Pakistan’s oppression

The state of Pakistan and its military have illicitly appropriated Sindh's territories and intentionally hindered the natural flow of the Indus River, devastating our agricultural sector and pushing millions into destitution.

2025-08-11T12:44:40.545468+00:00 IST

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EAM Jaishankar meets South African President Ramaphosa

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Johannesburg.

2025-02-20T19:34:20.880228+00:00 IST

EAM S Jaishankar meets Sergey Lavrov in Johannesburg

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Johannesburg, where they discussed the ongoing progress of bilateral cooperation between India and Russia.

2025-02-20T19:15:44.663603+00:00 IST

Russia, Chinese foreign ministers discuss US ties, Ukraine

The discussions between the two diplomats involved a wide range of topics, including relations with the US and the Ukrainian conflict, the Russian foreign ministry said on Thursday.

2025-02-20T16:12:19.147809+00:00 IST

Asia

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Not seen video, says MEA on Trump's purported destroy Modi career

During his weekly press briefing on Thursday, Jaiswal was asked about his remarks on the video.

2026-02-13T01:17:48.977495+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 2.8 strikes Myanmar

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 35km.

2026-02-13T01:15:18.582366+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Afghanistan

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 135km.

2026-02-13T01:12:25.911137+00:00 IST

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US ties with Pakistan won’t affect relations with India: Rubio

"I don't think anything we're doing with Pakistan comes at the expense of our relationship or friendship with India, which is deep, historic, and important," Rubio told reporters.

2025-10-26T12:54:05.612461+00:00 IST

Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 launches free training

The Supreme Organising Committee of the Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi 2026 has announced the launch of the Open Masters Games Blueprint Training Programme, a comprehensive training programme for the community. Running until February 2, 2026, the initiative will host training sessions at Khalifa Square, Zayed Sports City Majlis, and HARAKA Gym free of charge.

2025-10-26T10:08:18.652638+00:00 IST

Trump repeats claim of brokering India-Pakistan ‘ceasefire’

"I got it done (ceasefire). There are others. If you look at India and Pakistan. I could say almost any one of the deals that I've already done I thought would have been more difficult than Russia and Ukraine, but it didn't work out that way," President Trump said while interacting with presspersons aboard Air Force One.

2025-10-25T22:59:00.166439+00:00 IST

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Asia

12 killed in residential building fire in China’s Guangdong

Preliminary findings show the building was a four-storey, self-built concrete structure, with the fire spreading across nearly 150 square metres. The cause of the incident is still under investigation.

2025-12-10T13:50:51.487606+00:00 IST

Asia

Two advisers resign from Bangladesh's interim government's cabine

It is expected that these two advisers will contest the upcoming parliamentary elections. The Chief Election Commissioner will announce the schedule for the parliamentary elections on Thursday.

2025-12-10T13:30:53.669326+00:00 IST

Asia

EU condemns China’s expanding human rights violations in Xinjiang

Marking Human Rights Day 2025, the European Union (EU) accused China of intensifying its suppression of fundamental freedoms and failing to make any meaningful progress on human rights.

2025-12-10T13:30:44.789059+00:00 IST

Asia

WUC urges global action as Uyghur genocide recognition marks 4 yr

World Uyghur Congress (WUC) former President Dolkun Isa renewed calls for justice and accountability for China's ongoing persecution of Uyghurs on Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day 2025, describing the movement's four-year campaign for recognition as a turning point in raising global awareness of China's atrocities.

2025-12-10T13:01:38.663050+00:00 IST

Asia

US commits $ 1.25 billion for major mining project in Balochistan

The United States on Wednesday announced a significant investment aimed at boosting mining activity in Pakistan's Balochistan province, with the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) approving USD 1.25 billion in financing to support the development of the Reko Diq critical minerals project.

2025-12-10T12:33:52.410905+00:00 IST

Others

19 dead, 16 injured after two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fes

The two four-storey buildings were located in the Al-Mustaqbal neighbourhood. As per Al Jazeera, a total of eight families were living in the buildings at the time of the collapse.

2025-12-10T11:52:49.564064+00:00 IST

Asia

China's assimilation drive targets Tibetan educator, shuts down c

According to Phayul, it remains uncertain whether regular police, secret police, or state security officers carried out the detention. Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin's growing influence as both a Buddhist teacher and a cultural educator has long drawn the attention of Chinese authorities, who are increasingly intolerant of independent Tibetan educational initiatives.

2025-12-10T11:46:28.132001+00:00 IST

Asia

WHO, Health Ministry launch women health campaign on Delhi Metro

The campaign, which runs from 10 December 2025 to 10 January 2026, will display messages inside coaches and across select stations. These messages focus on reducing the digital divide, promoting mental health support for women, spreading TB awareness, and reinforcing the provisions of the PC&PNDT Act, 1994.

2025-12-10T11:06:47.172290+00:00 IST

Asia

Jhelum Valley faces healthcare, education crisis

Former Assembly candidate Liaquat Qayyum Abbasi has called on the newly elected Prime Minister to prioritise the neglected needs of Jhelum Valley residents, highlighting the dire state of healthcare and education in the region.

2025-12-10T11:06:13.859821+00:00 IST

NASA astronauts, Roscosmos cosmonauts return from ISS

They made a safe, parachute-assisted landing at 10:03am (local time), southeast of Dzhezkazgan, Kazakhstan, after departing the space station at 8:41pm on December 8, aboard the Soyuz MS-27 spacecraft.

2025-12-10T09:49:12.776722+00:00 IST

Asia

"Universal Declaration of Human Rights are philosophical and poli

Guterres' message on the occasion of Indian Human Rights Day, was read by Areti Saianni, UN Resident Coordinator in the presence of President Droupadi Murmu and NHRC Chairman Justice B Ramasubramanian in event held at Bharat Mandapam.

2025-12-10T09:40:17.266811+00:00 IST

Asia

Enforced disappearances persist across Balochistan

Fresh incidents of enforced disappearances have surfaced from Quetta, Mastung, Gwadar and Karachi. Families of the victims have once again appealed for justice, urging authorities to end what they described as a systematic violation of human rights and constitutional protections, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-12-10T09:27:14.028092+00:00 IST

Asia

Tibetan government in-exile celebrates 36th anniversary of Nobel

International delegations from the Czech Republic, Australia, France, Chile, New Zealand, and Fiji also join the ceremony and address the gathering here today. All the delegates expressed their support and solidarity for the cause of Tibet and ask China to resume the dialogue.

2025-12-10T09:25:29.199419+00:00 IST

US critiques China's use of radar on Japanese jets

The US has for the first time criticized the Chinese military's use of radar on Japanese fighter jets last week, as Tokyo refuted Beijing's claims it had given sufficient advance notice of military drills near Japan, The Japan Times reported.

2025-12-10T09:22:19.510451+00:00 IST