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Israeli President criticizes New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani

Israeli President Isaac Herzog sharply criticized New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, for comments he described as "outrageous" and harmful to Jewish communities during a speech at Yeshiva University in New York City. Herzog said the mayor-elect's remarks questioning Jews' right to move to Israel and participate in traditional Zionist practices not only delegitimize the Jewish people's ancient homeland but also "legitimize violence and undermine freedom of religion." He labeled such rhetoric both anti-Jewish and anti-American.

2025-12-08T08:27:02.917698+00:00 IST

Nine reportedly disappeared after detentions in Quetta, Turbat an

Eight men were allegedly detained late on Tuesday during a wedding celebration. Their current location remains unknown since the arrest

2025-12-08T08:18:48.373773+00:00 IST

JSFM holds grand cultural rally in Jamshoro

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) organised a large and orderly cultural rally in Jamshoro, led by District President Saeed Tiyoono, Khan Sindhi, Sarmad Ali Qureshi, Majid Sindhi, along with other party members, in celebration of Sindhi Unity and Cultural Day.

2025-12-08T08:01:11.168147+00:00 IST

India, Israel sign agreement to boost sustainable agricultural t

The announcement was made at the valedictory session of the First International Science & Technology Clusters Conference held in New Delhi, where ATGC Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (India) and Luxembourg Industries Ltd. (Israel) formally exchanged licensing agreements to set up Semiophore Ltd., a 50-50 Indo-Israeli partnership.

2025-12-08T07:53:35.745933+00:00 IST

Chinese Embassy in India to launch online visa application system

The Chinese Embassy in India is set to launch the online visa application system on December 22, Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong said on Monday.

2025-12-08T07:50:22.277116+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets EU Trade Commissioner as India–EU FTA talks set

In a post on X, Jaishankar said, "A pleasure to meet European Trade & Economic Security Commissioner @MarosSefcovic in New Delhi today. Confident that the Commissioner and his team will have productive discussions in India."

2025-12-08T07:26:43.377198+00:00 IST

Balochistan: Below-normal rainfall threatens drought

Balochistan recorded 41.9pc below-normal rainfall in the period of the last three months, which has heightened drought threats in Quetta and six other districts according to a report by Dawn.

2025-12-08T06:43:56.807245+00:00 IST

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UNSC backs Trump’s Gaza plan, clears stabilisation force

The UN Security Council approved a US-backed plan for Gaza peace and an international force. Hamas rejected it, calling it foreign control. Russia and China abstained. The plan mentions a possible path to Palestinian statehood, which Israel's Netanyahu opposes. Trump hailed the vote as historic.

2025-11-18T03:03:00.296355+00:00 IST

Developed Countries must reach net-zero far earlier and deliver c

Yadav strongly urged Developed Countries to demonstrate greater climate ambition and honour their commitments. He asserted, "Developed countries must reach net zero far earlier than current target dates and deliver new, additional, and concessional climate finance at a scale of trillions, not billions".

2025-11-17T23:38:09.694550+00:00 IST

Trump to Finalise F-35 Fighter Jet Deal with Saudi Arabia

Saudi flags were displayed outside the White House ahead of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman's arrival for talks this week focused on strengthening economic and defence cooperation between the two nations.

2025-11-17T21:37:17.830118+00:00 IST

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UK faces pressure to ban imports linked to Uyghur forced labour

According to the submission, reviewed and cited extensively by the Uyghur Human Rights Project (UHRP), the UK's efforts to diversify supply chains for critical minerals, vital to the green energy transition, must be underpinned by a clear human rights framework.

2025-08-07T08:05:54.845834+00:00 IST

BASC Report exposes widespread enforced disappearances

This report records 674 instances of enforced disappearances, with 466 individuals remaining unaccounted for and only 208 having been released, revealing a troubling unresolved rate of 69.1%.

2025-08-07T07:58:30.425984+00:00 IST

Spain shelves plans for F-35 fighter jet "indefinitely": Report

: Spain has likely decided to "indefinitely" suspend its plans to purchase the US-made fifth generation stealth F-35 fighter aircraft, according to a report by Politico.

2025-08-07T03:31:05.215143+00:00 IST

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Rwanda rebels declare ceasefire for 'humanitarian' causes

The AFC/M23 rebel coalition said that it would implement a unilateral ceasefire starting on Tuesday. The group, backed by thousands of troops from neighbouring Rwanda, seized Goma, the main city in eastern DRC, last week. The United Nations estimated that 900 people died, while thousands have been displaced, as per Al Jazeera.

2025-02-04T11:04:06.269924+00:00 IST

WHO launches Ebola vaccination trial in Uganda

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Monday said that it has launched a first-ever vaccine trial in Uganda for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus.

2025-02-04T09:24:25.462197+00:00 IST

Canada releases list of products covered in retaliatory tariffs

The list includes items such as US-produced alcohol, household appliances, tools, firearms, dairy products, fruits, vegetables, clothing, and more.

2025-02-03T01:06:37.743400+00:00 IST

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Brazilian President Lula to visit India from Feb 18-22: MEA

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will pay a state visit to India from February 18 to 22 and participate in the 2nd AI Summit to be held in the national capital from February 16 to 20.

2026-02-12T11:10:13.817014+00:00 IST

Changes in US factsheet reflect shared understanding: MEA

Addressing a Weekly Media Briefing, MEA Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, when asked about reported changes made in the White House Factsheet on the deal, said that the joint statement on the framework for the interim agreement remains the basis of mutual understanding between the two sides.

2026-02-12T11:09:01.990937+00:00 IST

Nasreen flags Jamaat threat, says BNP faces tough road ahead

In a statement, Nasreen warned against what she described as the "Islamist threat" posed by Jamaat, while cautioning that the BNP would face "very serious challenges" if either of them came to power.

2026-02-12T10:50:05.276424+00:00 IST

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Scientists uncover molecular passports that regulate Cell Nuclei

An international team from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) at the University of California, San Francisco, The Rockefeller University, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that these gateways use a flexible protein network and special molecular "passports" to move molecules quickly and accurately.

2025-10-23T00:14:35.845723+00:00 IST

Global leaders spotlight new investment frontiers at WIC–SIF 2025

Government leaders from three continents convened at the World Investment Conference-Sharjah Investment Forum (WIC-SIF 2025) on Wednesday, urging countries to rethink investment promotion strategies to match rapidly shifting global capital flows.

2025-10-23T00:07:56.843604+00:00 IST

Over 5 million passengers travel through Sharjah Airport in Q3

These figures reaffirm the airport's position as a leading destination both locally and internationally. On aircraft movements, the total number of scheduled and non-scheduled flights reached 30,737, a 10.7 percent rise from 27,758 flights during the same period last year.

2025-10-22T17:46:50.707948+00:00 IST

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India, Australia push for deeper education ties

The discussions are expected to cover several major areas. Strengthening higher education links will be a priority, particularly the progress made by the seven Australian universities that have announced plans to set up campuses in India.

2025-12-08T06:07:59.109528+00:00 IST

Asia

US top diplomat Allison Hooker arrives in India

United States' Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs of the United States Allison Hooker arrived in India, with her visit set to advance US President Donald Trump's priorities for a strong partnership between New Delhi and Washington DC and a free and open Indo-Pacific, the US Embassy in India shared on Monday.

2025-12-08T05:59:24.511177+00:00 IST

Asia

3.8 magnitude earthquake strikes Myanmar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Myanmar on Monday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-12-08T05:28:45.149278+00:00 IST

Asia

Sri Lankan MP meets Indian envoy, hails India's continued support

During the meeting, the High Commissioner reiterated that India would continue to support the people of Sri Lanka in their rebuilding and recovery efforts.

2025-12-08T05:23:24.534180+00:00 IST

Asia

‘The World has much to learn from India’: Norway

Norway's Health and Care Services Minister Jan Christian Vestre has said his government is eager to align its health-sector priorities with India's rapidly advancing digital health ecosystem, describing India's achievements in digital infrastructure, population-scale service delivery, and artificial intelligence as "nothing short of incredible."

2025-12-08T04:47:50.690778+00:00 IST

Asia

Thailand launches airstrikes after Cambodian shelling kills Thai

According to the Royal Thai Army, Cambodian forces fired shells and rockets at Thai military and civilian areas around 7 am in the Chong Bok area of Nam Yuen district. One Thai soldier was killed and four others were injured in the attack.

2025-12-08T03:54:07.256342+00:00 IST

Afghan community urges fair probe into DC National Guard shooting

The head of the Afghanistan-US Relations Office in the United States has called for a serious and comprehensive investigation after the shooting which took place near White House on Thanksgiving Eve which resulted in the death of one US National Guard, as per a report by Tolo News.

2025-12-08T03:52:46.096517+00:00 IST

Asia

Operation Sagar Bandhu rebuilds links, restores lives in SL

"#OperationSagarBandhu rebuilding connectivity!@adgpi Engineers, together with @Sri_Lanka_Army Engineers and the Road Development Authority, have begun removing the damaged bridge on the Paranthan-Karachchi-Mullaitivu (A35) road in Kilinochchi. This joint effort marks another step toward restoring vital connectivity for affected communities."

2025-12-08T03:43:24.633228+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan records 4 PLA aircraft sorties, 7 PLAN vessels

Taiwan recorded the presence of seven PLAN vessels and four sorties by PLA aircraft around its territory on Monday, as reported by Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND).

2025-12-08T02:28:30.625308+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: Leaders back military, accuse PTI of “anti-state narrative”

Pakistani political leaders from several parties defended the military and accused PTI of attacking state institutions. Government figures condemned Imran Khan's rhetoric as dangerous, while PTI said Imran has always defended national interests. The dispute followed sharp remarks from the military's media wing about Imran's criticism of the army.

2025-12-08T01:22:26.503695+00:00 IST

Asia

Petition seeks halt to alleged fake police encounters in Punjab

A petition in the Lahore High Court accuses Punjab's Crime Control Department of hundreds of fake police encounters since 2025. It demands enforcement of a law requiring FIA investigations into custodial deaths, claiming courts have already ruled such encounters illegal but no action has been taken.

2025-12-08T01:01:50.764909+00:00 IST

“Little bit disappointed”: Trump on Zelensky peace stance

US and Ukrainian leaders are expressing mixed signals on peace efforts. Trump and his son questioned Ukraine's corruption and commitment, while Zelensky said talks were "constructive" but difficult. Meetings continue in London, with two major issues, Donbas and the Zaporzhzhia nuclear plant, still unresolved.

2025-12-08T00:46:42.285550+00:00 IST

Middle East

“Money trains have not stopped”: Donald Trump Jr warns

Donald Trump Jr warned at the Doha Forum that Donald Trump could end support for Ukraine unless it seeks peace with Russia. He criticised Volodymyr Zelenskyy, claimed elites have fled, and said Americans are tired of funding the war, arguing Republicans no longer prioritise the conflict.

2025-12-08T00:36:37.274804+00:00 IST

I’ve ended eight wars largely because of trade and tariffs: Trump

US President Donald Trump defended his tariff strategy and said he has other ways to impose duties if the Supreme Court restricts his authority. Officials are preparing backup legal options, warning that striking down current tariffs could force the government to repay large sums to businesses.

2025-12-08T00:35:48.128531+00:00 IST