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United States, Ukraine hold talks on peace framework in Geneva

United States representatives and Ukraine met in Geneva on Sunday to discuss the US peace proposal, focusing on achieving a just and lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict, according to a joint statement issued after the meeting.

2025-11-24T00:41:11.166031+00:00 IST

Uzbekistan’s President meets China's Foreign Minister

Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Tashkent to discuss regional security concerns, particularly the situation in Afghanistan, and bilateral cooperation, The Khama Press news agency reported.

2025-11-23T23:46:52.949419+00:00 IST

Returning Afghan migrants face shelter, winter aid challenges

Afghan migrants returning from Pakistan are facing severe hardships as winter sets in, struggling to meet basic needs such as shelter, food, and identification documents, according to interviews with returnees, Tolo News reported.

2025-11-23T23:34:56.948890+00:00 IST

FIA arrests two in Pak over forced begging, human smuggling

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested two men in Faisalabad for their alleged involvement in forced begging and human smuggling from various localities of Faisalabad, ARY News reported, citing a spokesman's statement.

2025-11-23T23:29:18.452251+00:00 IST

Multiple road accidents kill six across Pakistan

At least six people were killed in separate road accidents across Pakistan on Sunday, while several others sustained injuries, Al Jazeera reported, citing an official statement.

2025-11-23T21:56:12.678170+00:00 IST

Karachi faces 884 million-gallon water shortage

Karachi is facing a severe water shortage this month as prolonged electricity outages disrupted operations at key pumping stations across the city, the Karachi Water Corporation reported, ARY News reported.

2025-11-23T21:55:00.253875+00:00 IST

Mass kidnapping in Nigeria: 300 abducted, 50 escaped

At least 50 of the more than 300 students abducted from a Catholic school in Nigeria have managed to escape, according to a Christian group following the incident closely.

2025-11-23T21:54:35.230772+00:00 IST

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Florida Governor orders end of H1B Visa use in state universities

DeSantis also announced that Florida DOGE has partnered with Federal DOGE, the State University System, and institutional partners to cancel or repurpose millions of dollars in DEI-related grants.

2025-10-29T17:48:17.797211+00:00 IST

White House staffers to miss October paycheck amid shutdown

"Due to the lapse in appropriations, the Chief Administrative Officer's (CAO) Office of Payroll and Benefits has no authority to pay salaries until an appropriations continuing resolution or a Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill is signed into law," the notice states.

2025-10-29T17:02:08.703547+00:00 IST

US lawmakers confront China’s brutal war on faith with sanctions

According to The Epoch Times, Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Representative Mark Alford (R-Mo.) jointly unveiled the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act, coinciding with International Religious Freedom Day.

2025-10-29T13:08:54.057340+00:00 IST

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Accra gears up to host FESTAC Africa 2025

The seven-day celebration aims to foster pan-African cultural unity, while driving growth in trade, tourism, health, and sustainable development.

2025-07-13T11:56:32.369680+00:00 IST

UN agencies warn of critical fuel shortage in Gaza

United Nations agencies have warned that the fuel shortage in Gaza has reached critical levels.

2025-07-13T09:41:25.005099+00:00 IST

UNESCO commends UAE leadership's commitment

This praise came during an interview with the Emirates News Agency (WAM) in Paris, where Miculescu expressed her appreciation for the UAE's recent success in inscribing the Faya Palaeolandscape in Sharjah on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

2025-07-13T09:39:33.210852+00:00 IST

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UK PM Starmer hails “productive meeting” with PM Modi

In a post on X Starmer expressed that both leaders held a productive meeting. In a significant announcement, he informed that the two countries have "announced plans to relaunch UK-India trade talks".

2024-11-19T08:29:51.725933+00:00 IST

Financial Consultant in Guyana says PM Modi's visit would boost

Dave said that Guyana's neighbouring countries do not have a stable currency, which gives Guyana an edge over them

2024-11-19T08:09:09.707977+00:00 IST

India and Italy Strengthen Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with his Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Brazil. The meeting saw the two leaders strengthen the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29.

2024-11-19T06:36:42.420101+00:00 IST

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Minister Rajnath Singh to hold bilateral meeting with Dendias

The meeting comes amid steadily expanding strategic ties between New Delhi and Athens, with defence cooperation emerging as a key pillar of the broader bilateral relationship.

2026-02-08T21:29:05.264933+00:00 IST

Japan's ruling LDP secures two-thirds lower house majority

The landslide result marks a sharp increase from the party's pre-election strength of 198 seats and was widely attributed to Takaichi's personal popularity. The LDP and its coalition partner, the Japan Innovation Party (JIP), will together command a dominant presence in the chamber, reinforcing Takaichi's position after she took office in October.

2026-02-08T20:26:05.023851+00:00 IST

Japan’s LDP set to win two‑thirds lower house majority

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is certain to secure a two-thirds majority in the lower house in the Japanese Parliament, the House of Representatives, following Sunday's snap election, delivering a significant boost to her policy agenda, Kyodo News reported, citing early projections.

2026-02-08T18:13:31.174380+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Saudi German Health strengthens relationship with Mayo Clinic

With this announcement, SGH cements its position as the largest group of Mayo Clinic Care Network members in the region, reflecting the group's unwavering commitment to advancing healthcare standards and delivering exceptional outcomes in the UAE, KSA & Beyond.

2025-10-03T09:43:31.381481+00:00 IST

UAE: Nature Guardians Majlis mobilises private sector

Chaired by Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, the exclusive forum brought together private sector companies, NGOs, universities, and research centres to share insights and experiences on advancing a nature-positive economy.

2025-10-03T00:23:00.527232+00:00 IST

Netanyahu hails naval forces for intercepting Gaza-bound aid flotilla

The Global Samud Flotilla, comprising 45 vessels with several politicians and Swedish activist Greta Thunberg, began its journey last month and was heading to the UN-designated female region, Gaza, according to France 24.

2025-10-02T19:34:07.889307+00:00 IST

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Israel breached Gaza ceasefire almost 500 times in 44 days

Israel has breached the United States-brokered Gaza ceasefire almost 500 times in just 44 days, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of Palestinians since the truce came into effect on October 10, Al Jazeera reported, citing the Gaza Government Media Office's statement.

2025-11-23T20:39:33.067578+00:00 IST

Asia

Japan aims to foster innovation, growth in areas of semiconductor

According to a statement issued by the Japanese Foreign Ministry, the meeting began at 1:40 pm local time and lasted for about 35 minutes. At the outset, Prime Minister Modi offered his heartfelt congratulations to Prime Minister TAKAICHI on her assumption of office and expressed his pleasure at holding the face-to-face meeting.

2025-11-23T19:08:57.773741+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel to complete immigration of entire Bnei Menashe Indian Jewi

The government of Israel at the cabinet meeting on Sunday approved the proposal to complete the immigration to Israel of the entire Bnei Menashe (Children of Manasseh ) to Israel - A sect of Jews that lives in India.

2025-11-23T18:03:40.695892+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka

UAE expresses solidarity with Sri Lanka; conveys condolences over victims of landslide

2025-11-23T18:02:13.359111+00:00 IST

Asia

Former Maoist splinters, faction of Gen-Z alliance in Nepal unite

Former Maoist splinters and faction of Gen-Z alliance in Nepal has united to form Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party. The new political party was announced on Sunday by merging various groups led by former Maoist Centre deputy general secretary Janardan Sharma, Durga Sob of the Nepal Samajwadi Party (Naya Shakti) and former Rastriya Swatantra Party chief whip Santosh Pariyar.

2025-11-23T18:01:22.861062+00:00 IST

Trump says Ukraine has "zero gratitude" for US efforts

Even when all seemed well after last Trump-Zelenskyy meet, including clothes and assistance in war, the new hurling is a grim reminder of volatility in the White House.

2025-11-23T17:57:13.479459+00:00 IST

Middle East

Rajasthan MLA receives warm welcome by Indian Envoy to Bahrain

India's Ambassador to Bahrain Vinod K Jacob welcomed Sachin Pilot, Member of the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly, at India House on Sunday.

2025-11-23T17:49:12.482783+00:00 IST

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PM Modi hails succesful G20 Summit in Johannesburg

PM Modi thanked South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for organising the Summit.

2025-11-23T17:31:44.826905+00:00 IST

Asia

Chinese Foreign Minister asks Japan to "correct its mistakes"

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks in a media interview after concluding his visit to Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan.

2025-11-23T17:27:03.717120+00:00 IST

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India-Japan discuss collaborative opportunities

The MEA noted in its statement that the two leaders reaffirmed the importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, which is based on civilizational connect, shared values, mutual goodwill, and a commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific. The leaders underscored their commitment to deepening the India-Japan partnership for regional and global peace, prosperity and stability.

2025-11-23T17:26:11.511888+00:00 IST

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PM Modi, Meloni unveil Joint Initiative to counter terrorism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Sunday unveiled a Joint Initiative to counter terrorism financing, reinforcing their commitment to global security on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Johannesburg, South Africa.

2025-11-23T17:14:15.181140+00:00 IST

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PM Modi, Canada PM note progress in bilateral ties on G20 Summit

The leaders, who met in the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, agreed to further the bilateral ties in several sectors.

2025-11-23T17:01:44.388246+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel Targets Hezbollah’s Number Two Man in Beirut

An Israeli airstrike in Beirut on targeted Hezbollah senior commander and number two man Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office confirmed.

2025-11-23T16:57:09.622740+00:00 IST

Middle East

Over 3,00,000 athletes descend on Sheikh Zayed Road for Dubai

The streets of Dubai came alive this morning as a record-breaking 307,000 runners took part in Dubai Run, presented by Mai Dubai, reinforcing its status as the world's largest free community run and delivering some of the most inspiring moments of Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC) 2025.

2025-11-23T16:51:36.901131+00:00 IST