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Karachi citizens condemn park commercialisation drive

According to The Express Tribune, speakers at a press conference organised by the Karachi Residents' Committee on Tuesday urged the Sindh government, Mayor Murtaza Wahab, and local authorities to immediately stop the commercialisation of public parks. They revealed that at least 13 parks, mainly located in Clifton and PECHS, have already been handed over to private contractors for revenue-generating projects such as padel courts and sports arenas.

2025-11-26T12:30:16.932308+00:00 IST

EAM reiterates India’s ‘zero tolerance’ for terrorism on 26/11 an

External Affairs Minister S S Jaishankar on Wednesday reaffirmed India's unwavering stand against terrorism as the nation marked the 17th anniversary of the horrific attack in Mumbai on November 26, 2008, that killed 166 people and injured 300, and left one of the busiest cities in the world to remain stand still.

2025-11-26T12:06:58.029273+00:00 IST

India, UAE hold 6th Joint Committee meeting on Consular Affairs

India and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday held the 6th Meeting of the Joint Committee on Consular Affairs (JCCA) in Abu Dhabi, during which both sides reviewed cooperation on consular services, visa facilitation, and mutual legal assistance, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a release.

2025-11-26T11:42:15.116834+00:00 IST

Huge blaze engulfs Hong Kong high-rise; kills four, injures three

At least four people were killed and three others injured after three high-rise residential towers caught fire in Hong Kong's Tai Po district on Wednesday, The New York Times reported, citing the city's public broadcaster, Radio Television Hong Kong.

2025-11-26T11:05:24.981599+00:00 IST

India-Venezuela hold 5th Foreign Office Consultations

According to a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs, both nations also reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing collaboration in multilateral forums of mutual interest.

2025-11-26T10:53:58.396477+00:00 IST

“Unusual and regrettable”: Foreign Affairs experts

Foreign Affairs experts reacted to the "arbitrary detention" of an Indian national, Prema Wangjom Thongdok, at Shanghai International Airport, calling it unusual and unfortunate at a time when India-China ties are coming back on track.

2025-11-26T10:32:28.751192+00:00 IST

IMF rebukes Pakistan for fiscal mismanagement

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued a stern critique of Pakistan's fiscal governance, highlighting chronic weaknesses in financial management, accountability, and transparency. Despite operating under its 24th IMF programme alongside the Ministry of Finance (MoF), the Fund expressed dissatisfaction over the country's inability to manage public resources effectively and demanded urgent reforms in its Single Treasury Account (TSA) framework to prevent political misuse of taxpayer money, as reported by Dawn.

2025-11-26T10:24:08.315426+00:00 IST

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Trump says China knows “consequences” of invading Taiwan

US President Donald Trump said China "understands the consequences" of invading Taiwan, adding the issue never arose during recent talks. He told Beijing avoided escalation during his presidency, claiming its leadership "knows the consequences" of what would happen if it acted.

2025-11-02T22:40:40.382108+00:00 IST

"We will track, map, hunt, and kill them": Pete Hegseth

Three male narco-terrorists were aboard the vessel during the strike, which was conducted in international waters, Hegseth said. "All three terrorists were killed, and no U.S. forces were harmed in this strike."

2025-11-02T17:41:31.531522+00:00 IST

Trump to host Syria’s al-Sharaa at White House

US President Donald Trump will host Syria's interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Washington this month, marking the first Syrian presidential visit in over 80 years. The talks will focus on lifting sanctions and rebuilding ties, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-11-02T13:58:22.511778+00:00 IST

Europe

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EU approves strongest sanctions yet against Russia

The newly passed sanctions hit hard at the core of Russia's economy, especially its energy, banking and military sectors, and are designed to cut down Russia's ability to finance its war on Ukraine.

2025-07-18T08:17:23.169005+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav to showcase ‘Madhya Pradesh Vision’ in Barcelona

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on the third day of his official visit to Spain on Friday, will be showcasing the state's global capabilities and strengthening investment cooperation and will present the "Madhya Pradesh Vision" to global audiences of investors, industrialists, and members of the Indian diaspora in Barcelona.

2025-07-18T05:45:05.315601+00:00 IST

MP CM Yadav holds 'postitive' talks with Submer in Barcelona

Yadav said that he held positive discussions regarding potential investments in Madhya Pradesh.

2025-07-17T23:57:34.771207+00:00 IST

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PM Modi: A voice heard globally

During his visit to Guyana, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a Special Session of the Guyanese Parliament on November 21, marking yet another significant moment in his global diplomatic outreach.

2024-11-21T04:10:08.408407+00:00 IST

India, Trinidad and Tobago signs MoU to strengthen ties

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Amery Browne, the Minister of Foreign and CARICOM Affairs of Trinidad and Tobago, on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the presence of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister Keith Rowley.

2024-11-21T03:43:22.876019+00:00 IST

PM Modi conferred with Guyana’s highest national award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred with the highest national award of Guyana, 'The Order of Excellence' during his visit to nation on the final leg of his three-nation tour.

2024-11-21T03:40:23.760783+00:00 IST

Asia

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Chabahar Port key symbol of India-Iran partnership: Iranian Envoy

Iran's Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Monday stated that the Chabahar Port project stands as a symbol of the strong partnership between India and Iran and plays a vital role in promoting common development and regional connectivity.

2026-02-09T17:05:59.069599+00:00 IST

India, Greece boost defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Minister of National Defence of the Hellenic Republic, Nikolaos-Georgios Dendias, in the national capital, during which the two sides agreed to further strengthen defence cooperation, including the positioning of a Greek International Liaison Officer at the Information Fusion Centre-Indian Ocean Region (IFC-IOR) in Gurugram.

2026-02-09T16:56:51.206686+00:00 IST

PM Modi receives phone call with Mauritius PM Ramgoolam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday received a phone call from his Mauritian counterpart, Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam, during which both leaders discussed the progress in the extensive cooperation between the two countries.

2026-02-09T16:19:21.646215+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israeli forces locate rockets in Gaza city ready to strike deep

Israeli forces discovered long-range rockets in Gaza City that were capable of striking deep within Israeli territory.

2025-10-06T16:28:16.015964+00:00 IST

UAE Civil Aviation Day reaffirms country’s leadership in global a

This year marks a special milestone following the UAE's seventh consecutive election to the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), a renewed affirmation of the country's influential presence in shaping the future of international civil aviation policies.

2025-10-06T10:02:09.195293+00:00 IST

Israel denies reports of mistreatment of Greta Thunberg

The ministry said Thunberg "did not complain to the Israeli authorities about any of these ludicrous and baseless allegations--because they never occurred." It added that she and other detainees had refused to accept fast-track deportation offers, choosing instead to "prolong their stay in custody."

2025-10-06T09:15:11.427206+00:00 IST

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Asia

Taiwan plans to boost defence spending by USD 40 bn

In an op-ed in the Washington Post, Lai said Taiwan is committed to maintaining peace in the Indo-Pacific region despite frequent Chinese military incursions into its vicinity and drills breaching the first island chain that extends from Japan to Borneo.

2025-11-26T09:30:41.046143+00:00 IST

Asia

Diplomat bridges India–S Korea heritage through museum tour

At New Delhi's India Habitat Centre, the India Foundation's Katha Session took a vibrant turn when Deputy Chief of Mission Sang-woo Lim of the Korean Embassy in India led a special virtual tour of the National Museum. The event transformed into a cultural voyage, illuminating the deep-rooted civilizational ties between India and Korea through art, myth, and shared heritage.

2025-11-26T09:21:13.865434+00:00 IST

Asia

US Embassy pays tributes on 26/11 terror attack

The US Embassy in India paid tributes to the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack and reaffirmed the determination of United States to fight against terror together with the Government of India and highlighted the extradition of 26/11 mastermind Tahawwur Rana to India as a critical step towards justice.

2025-11-26T09:01:09.468888+00:00 IST

Asia

‘Agencies working together…’: US Embassy on illegal call centre

The US Embassy in India highlighted on Wednesday that Indian and American agencies are working together to dismantle international networks and prevent future scams. The statement came after the crackdown on an illegal call centre in Lucknow, which was targeting American nationals.

2025-11-26T08:40:53.946914+00:00 IST

Asia

Persistent neglect leaves Sindh’s healthcare system in crisis

Even after more than 70 years of independence, Sindh's public health infrastructure continues to languish in disrepair, exposing deep-rooted governance failures and mismanagement within Pakistan's healthcare system. Primary and secondary hospitals across the province remain deprived of essential diagnostic and emergency facilities, while hundreds of crucial staff positions lie vacant, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-11-26T07:34:27.826479+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: 8 million people remain jobless

The unemployment rate in Pakistan has risen resulting in the number of jobless people in the country to cross the figure of eight million people, Ary News reported citing the Labour Force Survey (LFS) 2024-2025 released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

2025-11-26T07:22:16.937495+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan faces outrage as NDP demands justice for missing Baloch

The National Democratic Party (NDP) has accused Pakistan's security agencies of systematically crushing dissent in Balochistan, after the mysterious disappearance of its senior activist Ghani Baloch, who has been missing for six months. The party declared that his abduction represents a direct assault on constitutional rights and democratic freedoms, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-11-26T06:41:52.555709+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Indonesia

An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Northern Sumatra on Wednesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-11-26T06:07:23.762319+00:00 IST

'Will be pleasantly surprised by actions of President Xi': Trump

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism after his conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping and said that he held discussions on a lot of areas, including trade and his visit to China in April next year.

2025-11-26T05:52:11.557210+00:00 IST

Asia

‘26/11 an attack on humanity’: Israeli envoy pays tribute

This year marks 17 years since terrorists from the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) unleashed mayhem on the streets of India's financial capital, Mumbai, on November 26, 2008.

2025-11-26T04:59:51.747869+00:00 IST

Asia

French Ambassador pays tribute to victims of 26/11 terror attack

French Ambassador to India, Thierry Mathou paid tributes on the 17th anniversary of the 26/11 terror attack which took place in Mumbai in 2008.

2025-11-26T03:48:03.161837+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Afghanistan

An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 struck Afghanistan on Wednesday morning, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).

2025-11-26T03:00:48.840369+00:00 IST

Asia

Ukraine peace talks: Trump says spl envoy Witkoff to meet Putin

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday (US local time) that his special envoy Steve Witkoff would be visiting Moscow next week to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner might going with Witkoff too. The development comes on the heels of progress on a draft proposal to end the conflict, CNN reported.

2025-11-26T02:45:53.255976+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan reports 20 PLA sorties, 14 crossing median line

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 20 Chinese military sorties and five naval vessels in its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Wednesday.

2025-11-26T01:34:26.318325+00:00 IST