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Mansour bin Zayed attends World Arabian Horse Championship

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, on Saturday, attended the World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme Qatar 2025 - Global Champions Arabians Tour, held in Doha, Qatar, in the presence of several sheikhs, leading Arabian horse owners and equestrian enthusiasts.

2025-12-06T17:15:42.875517+00:00 IST

Israeli Ambassador to US addresses Lebanese: We want security

In an interview with the website "This is Beirut", Yechiel Leiter, Israel's ambassador to the United States and a close associate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said that disarming Hezbollah and disconnecting Lebanon from Iran could open "a door to peace, economic growth and shared opportunities" for both countries.

2025-12-06T16:46:48.375895+00:00 IST

India, US condemn cross-border terrorism

India and the United States have unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism and renewed their commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation in the field of countering terrorism, including in the UN, Quad and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

2025-12-06T16:44:54.878667+00:00 IST

Iron Man Sardar Patel an inspiration for entire world: Afedi

United Nations Ambassador Evans Afedi attended the grand closing ceremony of the Sardar @150 Unity March and paid heartfelt tributes to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

2025-12-06T16:41:19.868905+00:00 IST

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman on West after Putin's visit

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman said that despite discomfort in Western capitals over Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, the United States is expected to continue working closely with New Delhi, underscoring the resilience of the India-US partnership even amid geopolitical strain.

2025-12-06T14:20:55.013917+00:00 IST

WUC ramps up global advocacy against China’s Uyghur genocide

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its weekly brief, highlighting a series of events across Asia, Europe, and North America to expose China's ongoing atrocities against the Uyghur people and to demand stronger international accountability for the genocide unfolding in Xinjiang.

2025-12-06T14:12:56.829301+00:00 IST

India, Eritrea hold Third Round of Foreign Office Consultations

The third round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) between India and Eritrea took place in Asmara.

2025-12-06T13:42:16.501643+00:00 IST

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US confirms successful B61-12 nuclear bomb flight test

As per the reports released by the lab, the test was conducted from August 19 to August 21 at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada with support from Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

2025-11-16T04:30:32.881709+00:00 IST

Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene, says she went

In a post on his Truth Social platform late on Friday, Trump said, "I am withdrawing my support and endorsement of 'Congresswoman' Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the great state of Georgia."

2025-11-16T01:27:40.940425+00:00 IST

NY Consul General meets Dalit Chamber of Commerce

India's Consul General in New York, Binaya Pradhan met a delegation from the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed strengthening of business opportunities for entrepreneurs of DICCI.

2025-11-16T00:51:06.663151+00:00 IST

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Russia creates world's first anti-drone rifle simulator

Students of the Southern Federal University (SFU) have developed the world's first training platform simulator that simulates working with anti-drone rifles and drone detection systems.

2025-08-04T00:36:41.614395+00:00 IST

Most powerful solar flare occurred in 1.5 months recorded

A flare of M2 level was recorded on the Sun, which became the strongest in the last 1.5 months. This was announced on August 3 on the website of the Laboratory of Solar Astronomy of the Institute of Space Research (IKI) of the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS).

2025-08-03T19:26:07.555862+00:00 IST

Italy records 10th death due to West Nile virus

The death toll from the West Nile virus in Italy since the beginning of the year rose to ten after a 93-year-old woman died at the Spallanzani Institute in Rome.

2025-08-03T09:26:41.384069+00:00 IST

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At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides

andslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said on Sunday.

2025-01-13T09:49:42.186957+00:00 IST

Chad's ruling party secures majority in parliamentary election

Chad's ruling Patriotic Salvation Movement, led by President Mahamat Idriss Deby, has secured a majority of seats in the parliamentary election that was held in December, Al Jazeera reported on Sunday.

2025-01-12T22:23:01.760537+00:00 IST

Cholera outbreak in Angola leaves 12 dead

Angola's Ministry of Health has reported 12 deaths following a cholera outbreak since the first confirmed case was reported on Tuesday.

2025-01-12T07:36:11.281656+00:00 IST

Asia

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Bangladesh interim Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus casts vote

Yunus, who heads the interim government overseeing the poll, voted around 10:00 am (local time), joining millions of Bangladeshis participating in the country's first election in the wake of last year's political upheaval. The vote is widely seen as a pivotal step in restoring democratic governance after last year's uprising and changes in political leadership.

2026-02-12T04:53:31.233309+00:00 IST

‘People of Bangladesh waiting for this day": Tarique Rahman

Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairperson Tarique Rahman on Thursday said that his party would work towards women empowerment once they form the government. He also called people to come out and vote in large numbers as the country goes into the 13th parliamentary elections.

2026-02-12T04:44:36.931124+00:00 IST

Will accept election verdict if polls are fair: Jamaat-e-Islami l

The comments came shortly after he cast his ballot at the Monipur High School and College polling centre in Dhaka.

2026-02-12T04:40:50.380404+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Sultan bin Ahmed chairs Sharjah Media Council meeting

At the start of the meeting, H.H. Sheikh Sultan thanked the various organisations working under the Sharjah Media Council for their ongoing efforts to improve media in the emirate, commending the achievements of local media institutions, which aim to enhance the quality and purpose of media messages in the region.

2025-10-20T18:18:31.876279+00:00 IST

Ali Al Nuaimi chairs 15th meeting of IPU Task Force on peaceful r

During the meeting, Al Nuaimi emphasised the IPU's pivotal role in promoting peaceful solutions and building trust among the parties involved, underlining the importance of parliamentary dialogue in supporting stability and peace efforts.

2025-10-20T18:17:40.647760+00:00 IST

UAE participates in IPU Standing Committee on Peace and Internati

In the UAE Parliamentary Division's intervention on the topic the role of parliaments in establishing robust post-conflict mechanisms to restore a just and lasting peace, Al Muhairi said that post-conflict parliamentary work must be based on three key pillars -- rebuilding trust, strengthening the rule of law, and achieving sustainable development.

2025-10-20T18:12:05.722297+00:00 IST

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Jaishankar congratulates Finland on Independence Day

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar extended his greetings to Finland on its Independence Day, underscoring India's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties.

2025-12-06T12:44:18.483808+00:00 IST

Asia

Jaishankar pays tribute to Dr B R Ambedkar

Mahaparinirvan Diwas is observed every year on December 6 to mark the death anniversary of Dr Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution and a key figure in the country's social justice movement.

2025-12-06T11:56:20.617220+00:00 IST

Asia

“Am very excited about India's space programme: Astro Mike

With reference to Sunita Williams whom he referred to by her nickname 'Suni', Massimino said, "Sonny is a Indian American, right? So their parents are from india. When I was in India I met the prime minister (PM Narendra Modi). He gave me a letter to send to Sonny in space because I was talking to her through email. And so I made a copy of the letter and I sent it up to her and she was thrilled. And then I sent her the original letter signed by the prime minister after she got back. So she's very much proud of her Indian heritage and her parents as well and her whole family."

2025-12-06T11:07:18.107850+00:00 IST

Asia

Healthcare crisis deepens in Pakistan's Lahore

A severe shortage of qualified anaesthetists has plunged Lahore's leading government hospitals into disarray, forcing delays and cancellations of countless surgeries.

2025-12-06T10:57:57.611868+00:00 IST

Asia

Worsening ties with Afghanistan deepen Pakistan’s isolation and e

In a sharp critique of Pakistan's current military and foreign policies, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Abdul Samad Yaqoob has warned that the country's worsening ties with Afghanistan and its flawed internal strategies are pushing Pakistan toward greater regional isolation and economic collapse.

2025-12-06T09:53:47.835214+00:00 IST

Asia

India-Russia summit shows Moscow isn’t isolated: Kugelman

The recently concluded 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit serves as a clear reminder to Western capitals that Moscow "cannot be isolated", said South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman, noting that New Delhi and Beijing--two of the world's most influential global players--continue to maintain close ties with Russia despite ongoing geopolitical tensions.

2025-12-06T09:45:52.642783+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak deepens into military rule as PTI slams Munir’s reappointment

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Abdul Samad Yaqoob has denounced the appointment of General Syed Asim Munir as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) for another five-year term, calling it an "undemocratic, unconstitutional, and dictatorial manoeuvre" aimed at tightening the army's grip over the country's political and civilian institutions.

2025-12-06T09:27:47.361532+00:00 IST

Asia

India must be cautious on Russia energy ties: Kugelman

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman on Saturday cautioned that India must tread "very careful" in making strategic judgments in managing its energy ties with Russia in the immediate term, even as the just-concluded two-day state visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin showcased the enduring depth of the bilateral relationship.

2025-12-06T09:24:25.648135+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi receiving Putin signals strong ties: Kugelman

South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has described Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent visit to India as "successful" and "one of the most important" engagements between the two nations in recent years, noting that Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally receiving Putin at the airport following the Russian President's arrival in the country underscored how significant the New Delhi-Russia relation is.

2025-12-06T09:04:52.512439+00:00 IST

Asia

India reaffirms support to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

During the meeting, High Commissioner Jha briefed the leaders on India's response to Sri Lanka's ongoing crisis and reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to stand by Sri Lanka during its resurgence.

2025-12-06T08:46:38.841578+00:00 IST

Asia

Tamil Nadu sends relief aid to Cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

The Tamil Nadu Government dispatched 300 tonnes of relief assistance and essential supplies for Sri Lanka's Cyclone Ditwah-affected communities from Thoothukudi port on Saturday, as the island nation plans for rehabilitation and recovery after the devastating tropical storm wreaked havoc for the past weeks.

2025-12-06T08:42:51.902835+00:00 IST

Asia

Jaishankar rejects Putin visit impact on US trade deal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday firmly rejected suggestions that Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent two-day state visit to India would complicate the ongoing India-US trade negotiations, asserting that no country can expect to dictate New Delhi's relations with other major powers

2025-12-06T07:40:37.219303+00:00 IST

Asia

New Balochistan killings put spotlight on Pakistan’s handling

In yet another grim episode highlighting Pakistan's worsening human rights record in Balochistan, the mutilated bodies of five men were found across three districts, one of whom had previously been "forcibly disappeared", as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-12-06T07:16:36.258158+00:00 IST

Asia

Putin visit reimagined India-Russia ties: EAM

Jaishankar emphasised that the summit addressed historical imbalances, noting that while defence and energy ties remained strong, the economic side had not kept pace.

2025-12-06T06:59:48.518277+00:00 IST