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Trump says full US-Iran agreement will be released publicly

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that the full text of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the United States and Iran will be made public soon, calling the agreement a "very powerful document."

2026-06-15T17:49:47.565245+00:00 IST

PM Modi visits unique exhibition crafted by Slovak artisans

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday visited a unique exhibition at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava inspired by Varanasi, his parliamentary constituency. During the visit, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini accompanied Prime Minister Modi and warmly welcomed him at the Presidential Palace.

2026-06-15T17:48:40.059970+00:00 IST

India, Slovakia elevate ties to Comprehensive Partnership

India and Slovakia on Monday announced 14 key outcomes during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to Slovakia, including the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership, the establishment of a Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism, and agreements in areas ranging from defence and labour mobility to digital technologies and scientific cooperation.

2026-06-15T17:35:39.668739+00:00 IST

US President Trump meets President Macron after arrival in France

The top-tier multilateral forum, hosted by France in the scenic spa town of Evian, is scheduled to run from June 15 to 17 against a backdrop of major global economic and security shifts.

2026-06-15T17:01:25.550567+00:00 IST

US President Trump gives take on immigration

US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) renewed his criticism of immigration, arguing that large-scale migration from developing countries could undermine the future of the United States.

2026-06-15T16:54:57.772549+00:00 IST

Slovakia reaffirms constructive approach to India's NSG bid

Slovakia on Monday reaffirmed its "constructive approach" towards India's membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Slovakia, where the Prime Minister and his Slovak counterpart, Robert Fico, held discussions on the importance of preserving and strengthening the global non-proliferation framework.

2026-06-15T16:53:51.904898+00:00 IST

PM Modi and Slovakia's President Pellegrini watch session of Yoga

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini on Monday watched a special session of Yoga at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava. This comes amidst the backdrop of the upcoming International Day of Yoga on June 21.

2026-06-15T16:49:01.172724+00:00 IST

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Iran mission to UN criticises US over nuclear weapons policy

Iran's mission to the United Nations in New York on Saturday (local time) sharply criticised the United States over nuclear weapons policy, accusing Washington of "hypocritical behaviour" and "non-compliance" of its obligations under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

2026-05-02T21:13:48.815356+00:00 IST

Qatar urges Iran to move towards de-escalation

Qatar on Saturday urged Iran to adhere to provisions of international law, the UN charter, and prioritise the interests in the region amid the security situation in West Asia, with the need to support efforts to de-escalate tensions.

2026-05-02T18:02:05.857126+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi launches global autism awareness campaign

Under the patronage of Moza bint Suhail, the Executive Committee of the International Autism Conference has announced the launch of a global awareness campaign under the slogan "Smile... Your Smile Is Enough to Make Them Happy."

2026-05-02T17:53:33.716966+00:00 IST

Asia

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BRICS Child Futures Forum urges focus on human capital agenda

The BRICS Child Futures Forum in Lucknow called for an integrated focus on children and adolescents within BRICS human capital cooperation. Organised by ORF and UNICEF India, the forum highlighted early childhood investment, last-mile delivery, and governance to drive inclusive economic growth and social development.

2026-08-24T08:01:32.376231+00:00 IST

NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Beijing for India-China border talks

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval arrived in Beijing for a two-day visit on Monday afternoon at the invitation of Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The leaders are set to hold the 25th round of Special Representatives' Talks on the India-China boundary question on Tuesday.

2026-08-24T07:58:16.588889+00:00 IST

MoS MEA Pabitra Margherita to embark on three-nation visit

As India continues to deepen its engagement in East Asia and the Indo-Pacific region, Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita is set to embark on a three-nation visit to Vietnam, Laos and Palau.

2026-08-24T07:35:20.097241+00:00 IST

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India working on creating Girmitiya community's database: PM Modi

PM Modi has said that India is actively working on creating a comprehensive database of the Girmitiya community.

2025-07-04T04:43:39.813055+00:00 IST

PM Modi attends dinner hosted by Trinidad and Tobago counterpart

PM Modi noted that the food served on Sohari leaf during the dinner has great cultural significance to the people of Trinidad and Tobago.

2025-07-04T04:10:51.244470+00:00 IST

Trinidad and Tobago PM praises PM Modi's leadership

She stated that PM Modi has modernised India's economy through his visionary and futuristic initiatives.

2025-07-04T03:30:15.651933+00:00 IST

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WUC urges global action after Ex-Police Officer’s testimony

The World Uyghur Congress has called on the international community to take action following new testimony from a former Chinese police officer, which it says sheds light on the continued system of repression in China's Xinjiang region.

2026-04-19T10:10:56.603962+00:00 IST

"Morally indefensible": Amjad Mirza slams Pak role in terror

Political activist Amjad Ayub Mirza has condemned Pakistan's role in regional violence ahead of the Pahalgam attack anniversary. He slammed the "blood, fear, and destruction" caused by militant networks, questioning why Pakistan fails to take "credible and transparent action" to dismantle infrastructure that ensures such attacks remain a recurring pattern.

2026-04-19T08:35:13.904376+00:00 IST

"US won't leave NATO": Rutte rejects Trump's "paper tiger" jibe

NATO chief Mark Rutte has dismissed fears of a US withdrawal, telling Die Welt he does not see Washington leaving the alliance. Despite President Trump labelling NATO a "paper tiger" following the Iran war, Rutte insisted the American nuclear umbrella remains the "ultimate guarantor" of European security.

2026-04-19T07:14:23.365714+00:00 IST

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DNI Gabbard reveals US funding for global biolabs

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) statement indicated that many of these facilities have engaged in research involving hazardous and highly contagious pathogens, including "Gain-of-Function" research, with what the DNI described as minimal oversight.

2026-06-12T17:28:45.620873+00:00 IST

SpaceX founder Elon Musk becomes world's first trillionaire

Musk's personal fortune also surpasses the gross domestic product of several countries, including Taiwan, Ireland, Sweden, Singapore and his native South Africa.

2026-06-12T17:15:56.297236+00:00 IST

Institute founder urges India to move ICJ over PoJK rights abuses

Founder of the Washington-based Institute for Gilgit-Baltistan Studies, Senge Sering, on Friday urged the Indian government to approach the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over human rights violations in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) by Pakistani forces amid recent clashes in the region, asserting that the Indian citizens in the region deserve protection.

2026-06-12T17:08:04.971812+00:00 IST

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Europe

PM Modi meets Slovak President Peter Pellegrini in Bratislava

President Pellegrini extended a warm welcome to PM Modi, who is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit Slovakia since its independence, in the Presidential Palace, where he also signed the visitor's book.

2026-06-15T16:44:45.894027+00:00 IST

Asia

India-Israel ties on 'amazing trajectory' despite war: Azar

Speaking to ANI, Azar cited expanding cooperation in defence, infrastructure, finance and trade with India for such a trajectory despite the conflict in the region, noting that bilateral partnership had continued to strengthen over the past three years, with both countries deepening engagement across multiple sectors.

2026-06-15T16:25:36.675491+00:00 IST

Europe

“Everything is very nice...”: Trump after arrival for G7 Summit

US President Donald Trump arrived in the French resort town of Évian-les-Bains to attend the 52nd G7 Summit on Monday, carrying geopolitical momentum following a watershed diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East.

2026-06-15T16:21:30.686475+00:00 IST

Asia

Indian Embassy in Baku organises special yoga session

The event brought together a distinguished gathering that included a Member of Parliament of Azerbaijan, ambassadors, diplomats, prominent people from various fields, yoga enthusiasts from Azerbaijan and representatives of Indian diaspora associations.

2026-06-15T16:07:53.647507+00:00 IST

Europe

Trump lands in Geneva on way to France for G7 Summit

Trump flew overnight from Washington, departing in the wee hours

2026-06-15T16:07:16.973035+00:00 IST

Asia

"Will continue fight against Hezbollah": Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar; says "regime change" not goal of Iran conflict

Regarding Israel's agenda through the Iran conflict, Azar said that Israel, rather than regime change, aimed to remove the nuclear and ballistic missile threat "looming on our country" from Iran, through its operation with the US.

2026-06-15T16:07:12.032369+00:00 IST

Middle East

"Europe criticises Israel but keeps buying Israeli weapons": Azar

Speaking to ANI, Azar highlighted the flourishing defence exports to Europe, adding that 36% of Israel's total defence exports, which amounted to USD 19 billion globally, are currently directed toward Europe.

2026-06-15T15:51:31.810430+00:00 IST

Middle East

"We don't trust Pakistanis": Israeli Ambassador Azar

Azar said, "Well, I said it in many interviews. We don't trust the Pakistanis. I think that their behaviour has been reprehensible, their approach towards Israel, the anti-Semitic remarks of their defence minister, etc. So there's nothing new there."

2026-06-15T15:23:07.626529+00:00 IST

Many ships "loaded up with oil" started to move out of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that ships, including several carrying oil, had started moving out of the Strait of Hormuz following his announcement of the completion of the Iran-US peace deal aimed at ending the hostilities in the region.

2026-06-15T15:13:32.407461+00:00 IST

Europe

Switzerland offers venue for formal signing of US-Iran deal

Switzerland has welcomed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) reached between the United States and Iran, describing it as an important step towards de-escalation and regional stability in the Near and Middle East.

2026-06-15T14:24:18.100444+00:00 IST

We already signed the deal digitally: US VP on Iran-US deal

Following US President Donald Trump's announcement that the deal with Iran was "complete" and will be signed on Friday, US Vice President JD Vance on Monday said that both sides have already "signed the deal digitally", stressing that any sanctions relief for Tehran as part of the agreement would depend on the Islamic Republic's compliance with commitments under the agreement.

2026-06-15T13:48:06.248098+00:00 IST

Europe

India-Slovakia to establish dedicated "consular mechanism"

According to the joint statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), the Indian and Slovak leaders recognised cooperation on consular affairs as a critical area of mutual interest.

2026-06-15T13:19:41.711302+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: PAF trainer aircraft crashes near Mardan, both pilots die

A trainer aircraft of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Monday crashed near Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Mardan city during a routine training mission, killing both pilots on board, according to a news report by the Dawn.

2026-06-15T13:19:14.313407+00:00 IST

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Mauritius Prez unveils Lokmanya Tilak busts at centenary event

Mauritian President Dharambeer Gokhool unveiled two busts of Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Tilak at the Lokmanya Tilak Vidyalaya and Maharashtra Mandal. The event celebrated the school's 100th anniversary, highlighting deep cultural ties and the "living bridge" between India and the Mauritian diaspora.

2026-06-15T13:10:33.375704+00:00 IST