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India condemns attack on UN peacekeepers deployed with UNIFIL

India condemned the attack carried out on UN peacekeepers deployed with UNIFIL on Thursday and paid tribute to the fallen Serbian Blue Helmet.

2026-06-05T02:33:39.945157+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 7 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 10 vessels, 6 ship

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence on Friday reported 7 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 10 naval vessels and 6 official ships operating around its territory.

2026-06-05T01:23:12.904083+00:00 IST

Lufthansa welcomes visa-free airport transit for Indians

The Lufthansa Group welcomes the decision of the Federal Republic of Germany to abolish airport transit visa requirements for Indian nationals travelling to third countries via German airports, effective 3 June 2026, the release said

2026-06-05T00:27:45.597908+00:00 IST

UAE reinforces its leadership in sustainability, addressing clima

The United Arab Emirates is marking World Environment Day, observed annually on 5 June, while reaffirming its strong commitment to advancing environmental sustainability through a wide range of pioneering initiatives and solutions aimed at protecting natural resources, conserving biodiversity, and promoting environmentally friendly practices.

2026-06-05T00:23:00.755237+00:00 IST

Looks wobbly to a lot of our partners: CSIS Richard Rossow on US's tariff approach to India

Senior Adviser and Chair on India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), Richard M Rossow, said the US's tariff approach looks "wobbly" to a lot of our partners.

2026-06-04T23:55:38.371913+00:00 IST

IAF Chief concludes France visit, boosts defence ties

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh concluded a three-day official visit to France, reaffirming the strong and enduring partnership between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (AAEF), the Indian Embassy in France said.

2026-06-04T23:36:12.728296+00:00 IST

If Iran kills US troops, it would be good reason to restart war

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that any killing of US troops by Iran would be a "good reason" to restart war.

2026-06-04T23:35:16.226131+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Iranian forces launch drones toward US warships after attack on c

Iranian forces launched drones towards US warships following an attack on an Iranian commercial vessel in the Sea of Oman, Al Jazeera reported citing to Iranian media.

2026-04-20T01:12:29.652402+00:00 IST

IRGC forces US troops to leave Hormuz after attack on Iranian shi

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has claimed that US forces stationed in the Sea of Oman were forced to retreat after firing at an Iranian merchant vessel, according to a report, Press TV reported.

2026-04-20T00:57:30.707597+00:00 IST

“Security of Strait of Hormuz is not free," says Iran VP Aref

In a post on X, Aref said, "The security of the Strait of Hormuz is not free. One cannot restrict Iran's oil exports while expecting free security for others."

2026-04-20T00:28:23.551286+00:00 IST

Asia

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China nefariously spreads its all-pervasive influence

One does not need to scratch very deep beneath the surface to see how wide and deep Chinese influence spreads around the globe. In fact, recent reports from opposite sides of the world have exposed malign Chinese activities in New Zealand and the USA, for instance.

2026-08-20T02:01:28.695093+00:00 IST

Kolkata hotel fire: 5 Bangladeshis among 9 dead, 4 from same fam

According to the Deputy High Commission, four of the deceased Bangladeshi nationals were from Kushtia and belonged to the same family, while the fifth was from Dhaka. One of the other deceased was an Indian national, while the identities of three victims are yet to be confirmed.

2026-08-19T20:41:41.225808+00:00 IST

Indian army chief Gen Dhiraj Seth concludes Nepal visit

Continuing with the age-old tradition, the President of Nepal conferred upon General Dhiraj Seth, the Honorary Rank of General of the Nepali Army in a ceremony at Shital Niwas. Following the ceremony, General Seth called on Ram Chandra Paudel, the President of Nepal.

2026-08-19T17:50:27.679666+00:00 IST

Others

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Appeal to greylist in FATF Pakistan gains momentum: BJP's Panda

BJP MP Baijayant Panda, who led the all-party delegation to Algeria on Monday, stated that India's appeal to place Pakistan back on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list is gaining significant resonance globally, emphasising the role of illicit financing in fuelling terrorism.

2025-06-02T15:07:21.842042+00:00 IST

"FATF important to deter, stop inflow of funds to terrorist organisations in Pakistan": Former FS Shringla

"The issue of terrorist financing was very much a part of all of our conversations. The leader of our delegation and individual members also explained that as long as Pakistan was on the grey list of the FATF, they were responsive; they were forced to be responsive and to the extent that Sajid Mir, a very wanted person under the UN Security Council's list, had been declared dead by Pakistan but when the FATF took up the issue and there was some serious financial pressure brought to bear on Pakistan, then they declared that he was alive. So terrorists who are dead have suddenly become alive thanks to the FATF. So the Financial Action Task Force is very important. It is important to deter and stop the inflow of funds to terrorist organisations and also the Pakistan government's utilisation of funds," he stated.

2025-06-02T13:43:23.451990+00:00 IST

India united against terror, says envoy Sujan Chinoy in Liberia

Ambassador Sujan Chinoy said India's delegation shows national unity against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism. He called the Pahalgam attack a national tragedy and praised Operation Sindoor as a success, saying Pakistan was forced to seek a ceasefire after India's strong military response.

2025-06-02T08:48:46.291873+00:00 IST

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Macron demands cessation of attacks by Iran in region

Macron underlined the need to cease the hostilities and attacks on other countries in the region.

2026-03-25T00:47:43.227081+00:00 IST

Sambhali Trust highlights plight of refugee women at UNHRC

Stories of resilience, displacement, and survival echoed as the event brought global attention to the struggles of women and children, particularly asylum seekers from Pakistan now living in Rajasthan's desert regions.

2026-03-24T15:05:10.506099+00:00 IST

Pakistan's atrocities in Balochistan spotlighted at UNHRC session

Addressing the council, Fujiki urged delegates to "imagine Baloch mothers desperately searching" for their loved ones, describing a grim reality marked by fear and uncertainty.

2026-03-24T07:31:24.565222+00:00 IST

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"What the f*** are you doing?": Trump blasts Netanyahu in call over Lebanon strikes, says report

During a heated call, US President Trump blamed Prime Minister Netanyahu for rising global hatred toward Israel over disproportionate military actions in Lebanon, Axios reported. Trump explicitly ordered Netanyahu to halt a major raid on Beirut, subsequently announcing that the Israeli leader had turned his troops around.

2026-06-02T01:05:37.564863+00:00 IST

UN chief says maintaining UN force in Lebanon "necessary" once current peacekeepers depart

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged the Security Council to maintain a UN presence in Lebanon after UNIFIL's mandate ends this year. He proposed three operational options to monitor the Blue Line, support Lebanese forces, and uphold the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah despite recent military attacks.

2026-06-01T23:46:29.296891+00:00 IST

Trump expects Iran truce, Hormuz deal “over the next week”

US President Donald Trump shared his optimism regarding Middle East truce talks with Iran, noting progress despite recent military friction. However, escalation quickly followed as Israel launched fresh strikes in Lebanon, prompting Tehran to freeze back-channel diplomatic communications with Washington.

2026-06-01T22:57:37.585065+00:00 IST

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Asia

UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper meets PM Modi

United Kingdom Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper paid an official visit to India from June 3-4, marking her first visit to the country since assuming office.

2026-06-04T23:17:38.492434+00:00 IST

Trump says trade deal with "good friend" PM Modi soon

United States President Donald Trump expressed confidence that Washington and New Delhi will soon reach a trade agreement, while describing Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a "good friend".

2026-06-04T22:04:37.620324+00:00 IST

Europe

"We are developing our ties": Russian President Putin calls India a "reliable partner"

Speaking at the St. Petersburg Economic Forum on Thursday, Putin expressed confidence in the future of India-Russia ties, saying that "We are developing our ties with India and will continue doing that, and we deem India to be a very reliable partner...", as per Reuters.

2026-06-04T21:30:39.060107+00:00 IST

Asia

Hardeep Singh Puri meets Venezuela’s Acting President Rodriguez

In a post on X, Puri said that a technical team from India would soon visit Venezuela to study opportunities in the energy sector.

2026-06-04T20:33:25.659697+00:00 IST

Asia

'Complementarity for India, Venezuela to work in energy sector'

There exists a perfect complementarity for India and Venezuela to work in the energy sector, both upstream and downstream, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon said on Thursday, noting that the discussions during the visit of Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodriguez, also went into broadening the economic partnership to other areas.

2026-06-04T19:36:22.593093+00:00 IST

Asia

India, US advance talks on Bilateral Trade Agreement

India and the United States issued a Joint Statement on 7th February 2026, agreeing on a framework for an Interim Agreement regarding reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.

2026-06-04T18:51:58.654575+00:00 IST

Asia

University of Liverpool to establish Bengaluru campus

In a major boost to India's educational landscape, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, along with UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, witnessed the formal handing over of a Letter of Approval to the University of Liverpool for the establishment of its new campus in Bengaluru.

2026-06-04T17:33:11.994759+00:00 IST

PM Modi’s Yoga Guru to lead New York’s Times Square celebrations

Nagendra, who is often dubbed as one of India's most distinguished yoga scholars is set to travel to New York this month as chief guest at the International Day of Yoga celebrations at Times Square -- one of the most photographed public spaces in the world.

2026-06-04T17:31:17.448823+00:00 IST

Asia

SARSO Concludes 11th Governing Board meeting in Dhaka

The two-day meeting (June 3-4) was chaired by Kazi Emdadul Hoque, SARSO Chairperson and Director General (Secretary) of BSTI. Delegates from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives participated both in person and virtually.

2026-06-04T17:30:43.026411+00:00 IST

Trump calls vote to end Iran war "unpatriotic"

On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives voted to halt Trump from taking further military action against Iran. Four Republicans also joined Democrats to vote against Trump to support the resolution which was passed by 215 votes to 208, and now heads to the Senate.

2026-06-04T17:16:00.723103+00:00 IST

Ex US NSA Bolton to plead guilty over mishandling classified docu

Bolton will also plead guilty to one felony count of illegal retention of sensitive national security documents and has agreed to pay a fine of over USD 2 million.

2026-06-04T17:11:16.609002+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi meets UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper and said the deepening of the India-UK partnership in recent times has unlocked unprecedented growth opportunities for the two countries.

2026-06-04T17:00:37.530603+00:00 IST

Asia

Venezuela is India's valued partner in Latin America: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Eloina Rodriguez Gomez, on Thursday held extensive discussions on expanding cooperation in a range of areas, including energy, critical minerals and technology.

2026-06-04T16:39:16.780255+00:00 IST

Asia

Govt response on maritime situation near Strait of Hormuz

"The ministry through the Directorate General of Shipping has facilitated the safe repatriation of more than 3,474 Indian seafarers so far, including 28 in the last 72 hours from various locations across the Gulf region."

2026-06-04T16:38:06.312351+00:00 IST