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PM Modi-President Trump to meet in France: White House

Senior US officials told ANI that a deal will probably not be closed during their meeting, but technical discussions will be pored over.

2026-06-13T15:55:55.719443+00:00 IST

Taiwan condemns China after its vessels enter restricted waters

As reported by Taipei Times, the CGA stated that the Chinese patrol vessel Sansha Zhifa 301 and supply ship Sansha 2 entered the restricted zone surrounding Itu Aba Island twice on Friday morning.

2026-06-13T14:11:29.768902+00:00 IST

"Great anger over killing of Indian seafarers, good that EAM brou

Sikri, in a conversation with ANI, said that the international maritime organization based in London have also issued a strong statement.

2026-06-13T14:07:38.596401+00:00 IST

"India's stance on killing of 3 seafarers is strongest that can b

Sachdev, in his conversation with ANI, said that the kin of these seafarers and MPs may ask for compensation from the US government.

2026-06-13T14:07:15.028827+00:00 IST

Adviser Humayun Kabir calls India an important regional partner

Emphasising the importance of constructive engagement with India, the Bangladesh Prime Minister's Adviser Humayun Kabir on Saturday said that the neighbouring countries should work together to strengthen cooperation based on mutual respect, shared economic benefits and people-to-people ties.

2026-06-13T13:29:04.093548+00:00 IST

PM Modi's Slovakia visit "historic and extremely important", will boost ties: Indian Ambassador

"This is the first time an Indian prime minister is going to visit Slovakia since its independence in 1993. Therefore, this is extremely important as well as very special and historic. I am confident that it will take our relation to a new level. India and Slovakia share a very good relationship based on common democratic values," India's Ambassador to Slovakia, Apoorva Srivastava, said.

2026-06-13T13:19:10.393388+00:00 IST

"US-Iran truce deal likely to be finalised in 24 hours": Pak

Sharif said that finalisation is likely in the next 24 hours, and technical level talks will follow.

2026-06-13T12:52:21.143816+00:00 IST

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US shifted from 'managing world's energy' to 'disruption': IRGC

The IRGC said that the disruption project was launched by the US to contain China, Russia and Europe.

2026-04-30T05:14:19.897355+00:00 IST

Tehran unlikely to concede ground on Strait of Hormuz

The analysis says that Iran appears unwilling to concede control over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.

2026-04-30T02:58:51.833158+00:00 IST

Indian carriers plan to resume operations to Qatar from May 1

"Indian carriers plan to resume operations at Hamad International Airport, Doha, as flight operations continue to expand. Air India, Air India Express and Indigo plan to resume their flight services between Doha and various destinations in India starting 1 May 2026," posted Embassy of India Doha, Qatar on X.

2026-04-29T22:51:48.502835+00:00 IST

Asia

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Greater Malé Connectivity Project milestone reflects India-Maldiv

"A major milestone for the Greater Male Connectivity Project today! Honored to have launched this project during my tenure as Foreign Minister," Shahid said in a post on X.

2026-08-23T01:02:54.860045+00:00 IST

FBI adds Rosemary Lorraine Godbolt-Molder to most wanted list

According to federal records, the victim, Rayshon Omar Alexander, was transported from his residence at Fort Bliss to an Army medical facility with severe injuries and was pronounced dead on the same day. An autopsy later revealed that Alexander died as a result of extensive child abuse, with numerous bruises across his body and a fractured skull.

2026-08-22T22:29:08.636656+00:00 IST

Japanese delegation praises Sarnath’s heritage significance

Yumi Sai, a member of the 75-member Japanese delegation, led by Kotaro Nagasaki, Governor of Yamanashi Prefecture, which visited Sarnath on Saturday, described her visit as a very special experience.

2026-08-22T21:21:54.798213+00:00 IST

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Hamas open to Gaza truce but resists Trump-backed deal

Hamas on Wednesday indicated a willingness to consider a ceasefire with Israel but stopped short of accepting a US-backed proposal unveiled earlier by President Donald Trump, maintaining its demand that any agreement must result in a complete end to the war in Gaza.

2025-07-02T14:41:06.366581+00:00 IST

Indian envoy presents credentials to Brazil's President

India's Ambassador to Brazil, Dinesh Bhatia, presented credentials to Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and discussed deepening of bilateral strategic partnership and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Brazil.

2025-07-02T04:15:01.657756+00:00 IST

“Very excited”: Indian diaspora overjoyed ahead of PM Modi’s visi

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ghana, the Indian diaspora expressed excitement while giving their insight on the friendship between New Delhi and Accra.

2025-07-02T01:16:07.955139+00:00 IST

Europe

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"Unacceptable": Meloni rebukes Trump over comments on Pope Leo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has doubled down on her criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump, labelling his recent remarks regarding Pope Leo as "unacceptable" and reaffirming the necessity of religious independence from political interference.

2026-04-14T14:13:15.879204+00:00 IST

UK, France to bring together over 40 countries at Hormuz talks

France and the United Kingdom are set to host a joint conference aimed at bringing together over 40 countries to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-04-14T13:17:53.234548+00:00 IST

FS Misri arrives in Berlin for India–Germany FOC

The visit comes after German Chancellor Fredrich Merz visited India in January 2026.

2026-04-14T03:28:49.888266+00:00 IST

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Indian-origin man arrested in US for $100 million bank fraud

According to the US Attorney's Office for the Central District of California, the accused, Mahender Makhijani, who controlled a Newport Beach-based firm, is alleged to have misled a victim bank by falsely claiming first-lien positions on real estate loans while other creditors reportedly held priority claims.

2026-06-10T20:21:37.762364+00:00 IST

'Iran took too long to strike deal, must pay a price': Trump

"Iran's Military is a complete and total mess. Much of it, like their Navy and Air Force, doesn't even exist anymore - They have been completely defeated. Iran is all talk and no action. The Bully of the Middle East is DEAD!!! They've taken too long to negotiate a deal that would have been great for them, now they will have to pay the price!!! President DONALD J. TRUMP," he said.

2026-06-10T18:40:02.940409+00:00 IST

Trump praises PM Modi on record-setting tenure as PM

In a post on Truth Social, he said, "Congratulations to my friend, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on becoming India's longest-serving Prime Minister - And a Great One he is! He is a strong, healthy, and wise man, and will have many years of Greatness and Success ahead of him! President DONALD J. TRUMP."

2026-06-10T18:36:56.627032+00:00 IST

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Asia

Pakistan: Doctors threaten province-wide shutdown as KP govt

According to Dawn, speaking at a press conference at the Peshawar Press Club, YDA representatives said the government has failed for years to address the financial concerns of medical professionals despite repeated assurances. YDA leader Adnan stated that doctors would initiate demonstrations across the province and could suspend routine hospital operations if their demands were ignored.

2026-06-13T12:11:32.340727+00:00 IST

Asia

CTA highlights case of Tibetan political prisoner

In a statement posted on X by its Tibet Advocacy Section under the Department of Information and International Relations on 13 June 2026, the CTA said that Ngawang Yignyen was arrested on 29 April 2008 and later sentenced to life imprisonment. The administration asserted that he was wrongfully accused of leading a group of Tibetans, including five monks, in activities related to the protests that erupted across Tibet beginning on 10 March 2008.

2026-06-13T11:10:27.152176+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan’s budget priorities questioned as govt employees protest

Thousands of government employees staged a major protest in Islamabad, demanding salary reforms, pension protections, and service-structure improvements ahead of the federal government's announcement of the Rs17.5 trillion budget for fiscal year 2026-27. Employees from across Pakistan gathered at Secretariat Chowk before marching toward Parliament House to press for the inclusion of their demands in the new budget, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-06-13T10:56:30.556914+00:00 IST

Kenndey Center asks for 12-hour extension to remove Trump's name

The workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the exterior of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts early Saturday (local time) after a federal judge ruled that the rebranding of the landmark venue was unlawful.

2026-06-13T09:30:24.483559+00:00 IST

Europe

Ukraine’s public debt soars to more than USD 110 billion: Report

Ukraine's public debt has risen to more than USD 110 billion since 2022, Russian news agency TASS reported on Saturday.

2026-06-13T09:26:49.702231+00:00 IST

Asia

Japanese PM Takaichi departs for her 1st G7 Summit

Japanese Prime Minister Sanaei Takaichi on Saturday announced the diplomatic tour of the United Kingdom (UK), Italy, and France, where she will attend her first G7 Summit and push for stronger international cooperation on energy security, critical minerals, and supply chain resilience.

2026-06-13T08:48:46.539445+00:00 IST

Asia

Baloch families intensify search for missing relatives

A fresh case of an alleged enforced disappearance has emerged in Quetta, where the family of a teenage student claims he was taken into custody by Pakistani security personnel, further deepening concerns over the ongoing issue of missing persons in Balochistan, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-06-13T08:09:49.839933+00:00 IST

Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, UN discuss cooperation

Al-Mahfoudh bin Bayyah, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, has met with Chaloka Beyani, UN Special Adviser of the Secretary-General for the Prevention of Genocide at the Under- Secretary-General level, to discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in combating hate speech and preventing genocide and other atrocity crimes.

2026-06-13T08:01:23.778354+00:00 IST

Middle East

Hezbollah's "mistakes" do "not justify" backing Israel : Bassil

Lebanese politician and Free Patriotic Movement leader Gebran Bassil has said that while Hezbollah has committed a series of "mistakes" since the 2006 war with Israel, that does "not justify" supporting Israel or "allowing" Israeli "occupation" of Lebanese territory.

2026-06-13T07:49:57.681844+00:00 IST

Asia

India- Papua New Guinea review bilateral ties at 2nd FoC

India and Papua New Guinea (PNG) held the second round of Foreign Office Consultations (FoC) in virtual mode on June 12 and discussed the full spectrum of the bilateral relationship, along with cooperation in multi-lateral fora.

2026-06-13T07:26:45.315399+00:00 IST

Pakistan accused of silencing PoJK unrest coverage

Pakistan has come under criticism over press freedom after the arrest of journalist Sohrab Barkat, whose reporting on unrest in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) led to his detention under controversial cybercrime laws. Barkat was arrested at his Islamabad residence on June 5 after publishing reports on his YouTube channel concerning recent protests in the region, as reported by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ).

2026-06-13T07:04:18.464721+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi to inaugurate 'Bharat Innovates' in Nice

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday departed on a two-nation visit to France and Slovakia, where he is scheduled to hold high-level engagements with the leadership of both countries and participate in key international events, especially the G7 summit.

2026-06-13T06:42:04.009984+00:00 IST

Asia

Philippine envoy Josel F Ignacio on Philippines-India ties

Highlighting the growing depth of India-Philippines ties, the Philippine Ambassador to India, Josel F. Ignacio, said that India occupies a "prominent and impactful place" in Manila's foreign policy, underscored by expanding trade, defence cooperation and the elevation of bilateral ties to a strategic partnership.

2026-06-13T06:08:15.287650+00:00 IST

Others

Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar visits Baku

Renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian, and founder of The Art of Living Foundation, Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, visited Baku and addressed a large gathering during a special public event held in the city.

2026-06-13T05:37:45.288958+00:00 IST