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PM Modi congratulates Major Abhilasha Barak for UN award

Indian woman peacekeeper Major Abhilasha Barak, who is also the country's first woman combat helicopter pilot, has been awarded the prestigious 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate Award.

2026-06-07T10:33:51.139752+00:00 IST

Pak: KP's patients left struggling as treatment costs soar

Multiple Sclerosis patients in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa face severe risks of lifelong disability due to soaring treatment costs and inadequate government support. While advanced therapies can slow the chronic neurological disease, public hospital shortages and limited provincial health card coverage leave families unable to afford the vital PKR 1 million annual expenses.

2026-06-07T09:47:06.840345+00:00 IST

From defence to trade: Jaishankar bats for deeper Indonesia ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 8th Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi with his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono. The discussions focused on expanding multi-sectoral cooperation, including defence, trade, and health, while strengthening counter-terrorism ties and building on the fresh momentum from recent high-level leadership visits.

2026-06-07T09:20:21.263072+00:00 IST

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono pitches for deeper ties with India

At the 8th Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi, Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono and EAM S Jaishankar discussed deepening their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The talks focused on driving concrete outcomes across key sectors, advancing counter-terrorism cooperation, and building upon foundational high-level leadership visits to respond to the regional geopolitical landscape.

2026-06-07T09:14:04.547818+00:00 IST

Pak: KKH blocked as Kohistan locals bypass electricity benefits

Protests in Pakistan's Lower Kohistan entered their fourth day, with locals blocking the strategic Karakoram Highway. Demonstrators are demanding electricity supply from the Dubair-Khawar hydropower project for residents, threatening to halt transmission to the national grid until the federal government and WAPDA meet their demands.

2026-06-07T08:30:36.533999+00:00 IST

Corruption, crippling inflation trigger massive healthcare strike threat in Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa

The Provincial Doctors Association has given the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government a two-week ultimatum demanding a 100 per cent salary increase amid soaring inflation. Association Chairman Zubair warned that doctors will launch a phased shutdown of healthcare services across the province if demands for better pay and anti-corruption reforms are ignored.

2026-06-07T08:26:48.171221+00:00 IST

Nepal FM Khanal seeks to revive dormant bilateral mechanisms

Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal called for activating dormant bilateral mechanisms to resolve border issues and reviving high-level political ties, concluding his three-day visit to India. Speaking to ANI, he noted productive talks regarding energy and connectivity, including the anticipated Janakpur-Ayodhya rail link, aiming for regular future exchanges.

2026-06-07T08:07:32.456930+00:00 IST

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UAE and Sierra Leone Presidents meet to discuss bilateral ties

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, who is on a working visit to the UAE.

2026-04-21T23:33:18.866297+00:00 IST

Iran’s judiciary chief calls for full readiness

Iran's Judiciary chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei called for full readiness of all of the forces against the US-Israeli coalition and warned that the two may once again resort to "savage aggression" against Iran, according to a report by Iranian state broadcaster Press TV.

2026-04-21T17:44:11.094290+00:00 IST

No Iranian delegation sent for Islamabad Talks

Iran on Tuesday has flatly denied that any delegation has travelled to Islamabad for the second round of peace talks with the United States aimed at achieving a complete halt in the hostilities in West Asia, in a major blow to Pakistan's diplomatic ambitions as mediators in the peace efforts.

2026-04-21T17:41:11.460657+00:00 IST

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Over 5,000 Tibetans march in Dharamshala against China

More than 5,000 Tibetans in exile took part in a mass protest march in Dharamshala on Thursday, condemning China's policies in Tibet and demanding the withdrawal of its recently implemented "Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress Law".

2026-08-20T12:55:30.858250+00:00 IST

Tehran always prepared for talks: Iran’s Consul General

Iran on Thursday said it has always been prepared for negotiations and dialogue with the United States to end the West Asia conflict that began on February 28, but stated that Washington pursues talks with the Islamic Republic only when it serves its interests

2026-08-20T12:41:37.907050+00:00 IST

BNP's Alamgir elected as 23rd President of Bangladesh

Former Secretary General of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir was elected as the country's 23rd President on Thursday, securing 255 votes in the presidential election held at the Jatiya Sangsad here.

2026-08-20T12:07:02.715224+00:00 IST

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India’s policy of resolve is an effective deterrent: Ex-envoy

India's former UN envoy Syed Akbaruddin said the all-party delegation's visit to four countries helped strengthen ties and counter terrorism. He highlighted India's shift from restraint to resolve and said such visits build long-term narratives and boost India's soft power globally.

2025-06-04T09:19:59.709314+00:00 IST

Strong support for India’s fight against terrorism: Supriya Sule

NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule said the all-party delegation's four-nation visit received strong global support for India's fight against terrorism. She thanked PM Modi and ministers for their trust and noted that the delegation helped counter fake news about India's Operation Sindoor.

2025-06-04T05:16:35.949846+00:00 IST

BJP's Muraleedharan calls for global consensus against terrorism

BJP leader V Muraleedharan said the four-nation visit was productive, with global support for India's stand against terrorism. He stressed the need for a global consensus to fight terrorism. The all-party delegation, led by Supriya Sule, visited South Africa, Ethiopia, Qatar, and Egypt.

2025-06-04T04:40:46.455247+00:00 IST

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Trump delays Iran energy strikes amid market jitters: Expert

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Vaez said President Trump's hesitation stems from his understanding that global markets are already deeply unsettled by the prospect of further escalation of the conflict and noted that Trump had earlier threatened to destroy Iran's energy infrastructure and electrical grid, a move that Tehran warned would prompt retaliatory attacks on energy facilities in the Gulf and even Israel's grid - a scenario that analysts have described as a "nightmare for global energy markets".

2026-03-27T23:05:34.089271+00:00 IST

Russia announces export ban on gasoline from April 1

The Government of Russia on Friday (local time) announced a ban on gasoline exports starting April 1, aiming to prioritise domestic supplies and stabilise fuel prices amid global market turbulence due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

2026-03-27T21:34:39.885993+00:00 IST

US can meet Iran goals without ground troops: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday (local time) said that the United States can accomplish its military objectives in the war against Iran "without any ground troops", even as Washington is considering sending additional ground troops to West Asia despite the talks with Iran amid the conflict.

2026-03-27T20:59:56.131059+00:00 IST

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Trump faces jolt as US House passes resolution to end Iran war

The US House of Representatives has passed a resolution to curb President Donald Trump's war powers regarding Iran. The measure aims to halt unauthorised hostilities, though the White House claims the conflict is winding down. The vote reflects growing friction, with several Republicans breaking party lines to support the text.

2026-06-03T23:28:58.853282+00:00 IST

Rubio faces US Congress fury over Trump "sleeping" claims

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio was accused of "lying" by Democratic Representative Ted Lieu after denying that President Donald Trump falls asleep during official meetings. While Lieu presented video clips to question Trump's physical and cognitive fitness, the White House maintained the 79-year-old president remains in "excellent health".

2026-06-03T23:15:30.030597+00:00 IST

Trump confirms attendance at G7 Summit in France this month

US President Donald Trump confirmed his attendance at the G7 summit in France from June 15-17. The high-profile gathering arrives amid deep divisions between Washington and its European allies over the ongoing war in Iran, marking Trump's first face-to-face meeting with these leaders since the military strikes began.

2026-06-03T22:45:03.095125+00:00 IST

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Nepal's Shishir Khanal backs ties with "rising" India

Nepalese Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal advocated for a development-oriented partnership, praising a "rising India" as an innovative economic and tech powerhouse. His visit focused on trade, cross-border UPI payments, and Indian-assisted reconstruction projects, while emphasising a desire to move past old geopolitical rivalries through shared cultural and economic ties.

2026-06-07T07:49:02.618045+00:00 IST

Asia

No boundary too complex if we sit with an open heart, says Nepal Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal

Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal stated that Nepal seeks to resolve border issues with India through diplomacy, approaching ties with an "open heart." Rejecting hyper-nationalistic grandstanding, he lauded a "Rising India" as a tech and economic powerhouse, emphasising a shared focus on Nepal's economic transformation and mutual prosperity.

2026-06-07T07:24:50.743083+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: Fresh Quetta disappearances deepen human rights concerns

Two residents of Quetta, including a teenage driver, have allegedly been subjected to enforced disappearances by security forces. Meanwhile, a Karachi man resurfaced after being missing for ten months, as the long-running Voice for Baloch Missing Persons protest camp in Quetta demands legal transparency and an end to secret detentions.

2026-06-07T07:01:12.845726+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal seeks bilateral shift away from geopolitical friction

Nepalese Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal advocated a development-oriented approach to bilateral ties, expressing a strong desire to engage with a "rising India" as a technological and economic powerhouse. His visit focused on trade, digital payments, energy partnerships, and shifting the bilateral narrative away from old geopolitical rivalries.

2026-06-07T06:55:28.324569+00:00 IST

12 injured in gunfire exchange at Toledo festival in Ohio

The incident occurred around 5:30 pm (local time) on June 6 near the Old West End Festival, an annual event featuring live music and historic home tours,

2026-06-07T06:47:23.027823+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran rules out possibility of Trump-Khamenei meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi dismissed Donald Trump's hints at a potential meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, calling the prospect unrealistic. This comes amid regional instability and mounting domestic criticism over US-Israeli strikes on Iran that began on 28 February.

2026-06-07T06:01:53.831571+00:00 IST

Asia

Sukkur Barrage water crisis threatens Pakistan crops

Pakistan is facing a severe agricultural crisis due to critical water shortages in the Sukkur Barrage's Right Bank Canal System, impacting Sindh and Balochistan. The crisis, worsened by excess withdrawals in upper regions like Punjab, threatens millions of acres of farmland and has triggered intense political backlash over resource mismanagement.

2026-06-07T05:36:07.943436+00:00 IST

US iconic landmarks set to host 12th International Day of Yoga

The 12th International Day of Yoga will be celebrated across iconic US venues, including the Lincoln Memorial, Times Square, and Navy Pier. Centred on 'Yoga for Healthy Aging', the celebrations feature mass sessions, community retreats, and curtain-raiser events to promote holistic wellness, longevity, and global togetherness.

2026-06-07T05:15:11.129839+00:00 IST

Pentagon raises Israel spy threat to 'critical' level: Report

The Pentagon has raised Israel's counter-intelligence threat level to "critical" amid escalating tensions between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu over Iran. While US officials are adopting extra security precautions against potential spying, Israel and the White House have strongly denied the espionage claims.

2026-06-07T05:06:47.528535+00:00 IST

‘Donald, Donald Trump’: Trump shares bizarre AI music video

US President Donald Trump shared an AI-generated music video on Truth Social celebrating his global popularity. The track, created by congressional candidate Anthony Constantino, features repetitive lyrics and bizarre synthetic images of Trump paragliding, riding a lion, and standing on the Moon, drawing significant attention online.

2026-06-07T04:26:53.697072+00:00 IST

Asia

Indonesian FM in Delhi for 8th Joint Commission Meeting

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono arrived in New Delhi to co-chair the 8th Joint Commission Meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. The high-level talks focus on expanding counter-terrorism, bilateral trade, and regional cooperation, building on commitments from President Prabowo Subianto's January 2025 state visit.

2026-06-07T03:58:25.971963+00:00 IST

US shoots down 2 Iranian drones in Strait of Hormuz

The US military shot down two Iranian attack drones in the Strait of Hormuz late Saturday, amid a wider exchange of missile and radar strikes between US and Iranian forces. The active hostilities have severely strained the region's fragile ceasefire, complicating parallel diplomatic mediation tracks across multiple fronts.

2026-06-07T03:28:20.370288+00:00 IST

Middle East

Amid US-Iran standoff, Pakistan Interior Minister arrives in Tehran with letter for Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei

Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrived in Tehran on Saturday to deliver an official letter to Ayatollah Sayyed Mojtaba Khamenei. The visit follows a briefing with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, coming amidst stalled US-Iran diplomatic efforts to resolve the West Asia crisis following the April 8 ceasefire.

2026-06-07T03:05:13.306380+00:00 IST

US to tap Iranian assets for Gulf allies' war recovery: Report

The US plans to use seized Iranian assets to fund rebuilding efforts for Gulf allies hit by Tehran's attacks. This proposal has heightened tensions amid fragile ceasefire talks, ongoing military exchanges in the Strait of Hormuz, and widening regional conflict involving US and Israeli forces.

2026-06-07T02:15:32.729239+00:00 IST