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Germany's FM Wadephul response after UNSC seat loss

Germany has failed in its bid to secure one of the two rotating seats allocated to European countries on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), with Portugal and Austria winning election to the UN body, according to a news report by Al Jazeera.

2026-06-04T06:36:21.933644+00:00 IST

Israel’s largest Marine Defence project completed

The largest marine defence project in Israel, for the construction of 12 breakwaters on the coastal cliff strip in central Netanya, has come to an end.

2026-06-04T06:32:39.962303+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Venezuela Acting Prez Rodriguez

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez here in the national capital on Thursday.

2026-06-04T06:10:43.126826+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday met Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez in New Delhi and reaffirmed India's commitment to strengthening ties with the South American nation.

2026-06-04T05:36:04.349020+00:00 IST

Trump would end ceasefire if US troops are killed : Report

US President Donald Trump has privately told aides that he would consider ending the ceasefire with Iran if Tehran becomes responsible for the deaths of American troops, according to US officials cited by the Wall Street Journal.

2026-06-04T05:20:08.530701+00:00 IST

3.9 magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 hit Myanmar on Thursday, as reported by the National Centre of Seismology (NCS).

2026-06-04T05:08:26.929517+00:00 IST

Amb Tripathi meets Indians injured in Kuwait Airport attack

The Embassy said that it is in touch with the family of the deceased Indian national and is coordinating with Kuwaiti authorities for expeditious transportation of the mortal remains.

2026-06-04T04:57:38.428195+00:00 IST

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Iranian Prez Pezeshkian slams Trump over nuclear "rights"

President Pezeshkian has challenged the US's authority to restrict Iran's nuclear programme, questioning the legal basis for such interference. While recent talks narrowed some differences, tensions remain high over the Strait of Hormuz, with President Trump warning against "blackmail" as a fragile eight-week ceasefire nears its expiration.

2026-04-19T09:07:20.292698+00:00 IST

UAE, UK's top foreign diplomats discuss Gulf region tensions

UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan met UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in Abu Dhabi, where both sides reviewed the evolving security situation in the region.

2026-04-19T07:23:58.863912+00:00 IST

Kuwait condemns attack on UNIFIL forces in southern Lebanon

In a statement issued on Sunday, the ministry said it " expresses the State of Kuwait's condemnation and denunciation of the attack targeting the French battalion affiliated with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon 'UNIFIL' in southern Lebanon, which resulted in the death of one individual and the injury of several soldiers."

2026-04-19T07:11:13.432558+00:00 IST

Asia

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Malaysia targets 2.1 million Indian tourists arrivals

Speaking to ANI here on Wednesday, Abdul Rahim said India remains one of Malaysia's most important tourism markets and recorded around 1.5 million arrivals, representing a 14 per cent increase over the corresponding period last year.

2026-08-19T13:37:26.134752+00:00 IST

Jammu and Kashmir "important part of India": US envoy Gor

"So, we will be looking at if the travel warning that is imposed... is something that should be downgraded. This is a beautiful area, I think a lot of Americans would enjoy coming here and seeing the beauty and opportunity that exists here," he added.

2026-08-19T12:33:41.372997+00:00 IST

Dalai Lama photo lands Chinese activist in jail

According to the Phayul report, Zhang Yi, a retired resident of Wuhan, was detained by police in Lhasa on July 1 after showing a photograph of the Dalai Lama to a Tibetan woman at Sera Monastery.

2026-08-19T10:47:30.457583+00:00 IST

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“Our relationship with Algeria is very old”: Nishikant Dubey

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, a member of the all-party delegation led by BJP MP Baijayant Panda, said India's relationship with Algeria is very old.

2025-06-01T17:43:46.735145+00:00 IST

Panda-led delegation meets Algerian Parliamentary Foreign Affairs

The all-party delegation is in Algeria from May 30 to June 2 to strengthen global cooperation in counterterrorism efforts.

2025-06-01T17:38:14.548051+00:00 IST

Qatar, South Africa, and Ethiopia reassured strong support for In

NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, leading an all-party delegation, said on Sunday that their visits to Qatar, South Africa, and Ethiopia were very successful.

2025-06-01T17:25:01.788569+00:00 IST

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London: Four ambulances set on fire in Golders Green

In an official statement, the police said that an investigation has been launched into the matter and that officers remain on the scene, with the arson attack being treated as an anti-Semitic hate crime.

2026-03-23T06:16:51.001289+00:00 IST

Global economy faces major threat amid worsening energy crisis

The world could be heading towards one of the most severe energy crises in decades, International Energy Agency (IEA) Chief Fatih Birol has warned, citing escalating disruptions in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict.

2026-03-23T04:37:36.666212+00:00 IST

French President calls for "halt to attacks on energy facilities

Macron reaffirmed to him France's solidarity and commitment to contributing to the strengthening of Saudi Arabia's air defenses.

2026-03-23T01:37:55.631005+00:00 IST

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US pushes new Israel-Lebanon ceasefire initiative : Axios

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held discussions over the past 48 hours with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an effort to advance a new ceasefire initiative, according to a senior US official cited by Axios.

2026-06-01T03:52:40.619256+00:00 IST

Iran reopens majority of underground missile sites: Report

Iran has restored access to a significant portion of its underground missile infrastructure following months of excavation and repair work, highlighting the "limits to US bombing strategy", which was focused on sealing tunnel entrances, according to a news report by CNN.

2026-06-01T03:18:14.184964+00:00 IST

Trump pushes for revisions to proposed Iran deal, US media report

US President Donald Trump has demanded further modifications to a proposed 60-day Iran ceasefire deal, emphasising his nuclear red lines. While Iran insists on financial guarantees and asset releases before finalising any pact, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that military action could resume if talks fail.

2026-06-01T01:30:08.425582+00:00 IST

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Asia

Ambassador Gor meets business tycoon Anand Mahindra

Ambassador Sergio Gor, met Anand Mahindra and held discussions with him on the investments by the Mahindra Group in the United States.

2026-06-04T04:37:11.778009+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Afghanistan discuss deepening cooperation

India and Afghanistan held discussions on strengthening cooperation in mutual areas of interest during the meeting between Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami and Afghan envoy to China, Asadullah Karimi on Wednesday.

2026-06-04T04:10:58.542256+00:00 IST

Asia

Kim Jong Un visits newly inaugurated nuclear facility

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a newly launched nuclear material production facility on Wednesday, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing the Korean Central News Agency.

2026-06-04T02:39:31.814115+00:00 IST

Europe

“I'm not running at all": Lalit Modi rejects 'fugitive' label

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Lalit Modi mocked the idea that he is successfully hiding from Indian authorities, attributing the narrative entirely to media sensationalism rather than legal reality. He rubbished claims that he is on the run, arguing that evading a global superpower like India while travelling the world is an impossibility.

2026-06-04T02:32:06.835552+00:00 IST

US-Iran diplomatic talks deadlock over frozen assets row

US-Iran diplomatic talks face a severe impasse over Tehran's rigid demand to unfreeze billions in assets upfront. Despite this deadlock and recent volatile regional strikes, including an attack on a Kuwaiti airport, parallel US-mediated talks achieved a conditional breakthrough between Israel and Lebanon on implementing a ceasefire.

2026-06-04T02:10:14.784400+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan reports heightened Chinese military activity

Taiwan on Thursday reported 32 sorties of PLA aircraft, 10 PLAN vessels and 5 official ships operating around its territory.

2026-06-04T02:05:27.234171+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: PTI rift explodes over “lack of efforts” to free Imran Khan

Disgruntled PTI lawmakers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have slammed their leadership's "lack of efforts" to free jailed founder Imran Khan and exposed severe governance failures. In a letter reported by Dawn, around 20 sidelined legislators demanded a fresh strategy, risking a political rift while top leaders campaign in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB).

2026-06-04T01:12:47.548935+00:00 IST

Asia

India condoles demise of former Yemen President Hadi

India has expressed condolences over the passing of former Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi, hailing him as a "friend of India". Hadi, who led Yemen from 2012 to 2022 during its complex civil war, passed away in Riyadh at the age of 80.

2026-06-04T00:56:37.898939+00:00 IST

Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to implement a ceasefire, conditional on Hezbollah halting fire and evacuating southern Lebanon. Following intense US-mediated talks, both nations plan to establish military-controlled pilot zones and will reconvene the week of June 22 to negotiate a comprehensive agreement.

2026-06-04T00:28:20.905466+00:00 IST

Tech CEO held in US for aiding Iran’s nuclear, military agencies

A dual US-Iranian national has been arrested in the United States for illegally supplying restricted American networking and encryption equipment to Iran's nuclear and military sectors. Jamshid Ghomi allegedly bypassed sanctions for over a decade, smuggling USD 15 million worth of hardware via UAE intermediaries to state-linked entities.

2026-06-04T00:06:30.301533+00:00 IST

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

Middle East

Israeli army’s chief of staff says ‘no ceasefire’ in Lebanon

The Israeli army's chief of staff Eyal Zamir declared that no effective ceasefire exists in Lebanon. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any Israeli strike on Beirut would trigger a full-scale resumption of war, noting that Iran's armed forces are fully prepared for a counterattack.

2026-06-03T22:19:40.503308+00:00 IST