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Clashes erupt in Bangladesh after appointment of new chairman for

A major clash broke out between customers and police at Bangladesh's Islami Bank PLC following the appointment of its chairman. During the clash, the police resorted to heavy force, using tear gas and water cannons, which left several people injured.

2026-06-01T08:36:32.122108+00:00 IST

Africa CDS welcomes medical aid by Indian govt amid Ebola outbrea

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomed the emergency diagnostics, therapeutics and medical supplies provided by the Government of India to support the ongoing Ebola response efforts in the eastern regions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

2026-06-01T08:32:15.571268+00:00 IST

Iran's FM on US-Iran negotiation

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Monday said that ongoing exchanges between Tehran and Washington are taking place in an atmosphere of deep mistrust, accusing the United States of changing its positions and complicating efforts to reach an understanding.

2026-06-01T08:28:16.164184+00:00 IST

Israel announces strikes against terror targets in Beirut

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Israel Katz have instructed the country's defence force to conduct strikes against terror targets in Beirut in response to what it has called Hezbollah's repeated violations of the ceasefire in Lebanon and attacks against Israeli cities and civilians.

2026-06-01T08:16:51.987054+00:00 IST

Israeli envoy Azar slams Islamabad's 'anti-semitic' remarks

Expressing deep scepticism towards Islamabad, Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Monday stated that Israel does not trust Pakistan, citing its "terrible anti-Semitic statements."

2026-06-01T08:04:27.359655+00:00 IST

Balochistan: VBMP demands safe recovery of Chagai resident

The Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) has raised concerns over the alleged enforced disappearance of a resident of Chagai district in Balochistan and called for his immediate and safe recovery, according to a report published by The Balochistan Post.

2026-06-01T07:49:40.017736+00:00 IST

PoJK: Rising kidney disease cases overwhelm dialysis services

Healthcare access remains a major challenge in the Jhelum Valley district of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, where residents say inadequate medical infrastructure and a shortage of specialised healthcare services are placing vulnerable patients at risk.

2026-06-01T07:44:48.306923+00:00 IST

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Iran praises Lebanese “resistance” after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Esmaeil Baqaei, welcomed the recent 10-day ceasefire announcement between Lebanon and Israel, describing it as part of broader regional diplomatic understandings and praising what he called the "resistance" of the Lebanese people and fighters against Israeli military actions.

2026-04-17T05:58:58.219388+00:00 IST

Trump gave in to Iran's pressure; forced Netanyahu to agree: Lebanese MP on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire deal

Member of the Lebanese Parliament, Hussein Haj Hassan, claimed that the recent 10-day ceasefire arrangement between Israel and Lebanon was the result of external pressure on the United States by Iran, alleging that US President Donald Trump "gave in" to the influence of the Islamic Republic, which compelled the Israeli leadership to accept the deal.

2026-04-17T05:13:50.549477+00:00 IST

Iran Speaker credits Israel-Lebanon ceasefire to Hezbollah

Following the announcement of the 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel by US President Donald Trump, Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, MB Ghalibaf, credited the agreement to what he described as the "steadfastness" of Hezbollah and the unity of the so-called "Axis of Resistance".

2026-04-17T03:21:49.159206+00:00 IST

Asia

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"Being examined": MEA on request for Sheikh Hasina's extradition

Answering a query on the invitation to Tarique Rahman for a visit to India, Jaiswal said "on this particular matter, when I have an update, I will surely share it with you... We have extended a cordial invitation to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh to visit India".

2026-08-18T17:34:53.432781+00:00 IST

"Engaging with Venezuela to strengthen our energy security": MEA

State-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is set to step up its activities in Venezuela after receiving a licence from the US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), removing the sanctions-related restrictions that had limited the company's operations in the country.

2026-08-18T17:08:07.628008+00:00 IST

India shares a long-standing relationship with Afghan people: MEA

The spokesperson emphasised that New Delhi's growing interactions with Kabul remain centred on pragmatic and developmental priorities rather than formal political status.

2026-08-18T15:09:28.316381+00:00 IST

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All-party delegation led by Baijayant Panda to visit Algeria

India sent a multi-party parliamentary delegation to Algeria from May 30 to June 2, 2025, to strengthen cooperation against terrorism, especially Pakistan-sponsored threats, following the April 22 Pahalgam attack. The delegation includes MPs and senior officials.

2025-05-30T09:07:58.393690+00:00 IST

Supriya Sule-led delegation departs South Africa for Ethiopia

After finishing their visit to South Africa, the all-party delegation led by Supriya Sule left for Ethiopia on Friday. The visit focused on strengthening ties and discussing key issues, including India's fight against terrorism.

2025-05-30T04:44:09.847691+00:00 IST

“This kind of outrage could not go unpunished”: Shashi Tharoor em

Reiterating India's firm stance against terrorism, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Thursday (local time) said that the country decided that the Pahalgam terror attack could not go unpunished and launched strikes against terrorist infrastructure under Operation Sindoor.

2025-05-30T01:25:41.931534+00:00 IST

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Sambhali Trust highlights minority women’s empowerment at UNHRC

At the UNHRC's 61st session, Tasha Mauricette Stoppler of Sambhali Trust urged global action to protect minority rights. Highlighting India's constitutional safeguards and development schemes, she emphasised that empowering minority women through education and decision-making is essential for achieving social cohesion, dignity, and sustainable global peace.

2026-03-18T06:34:41.051154+00:00 IST

Middle East war could drive global hunger to record levels: WFP

The UN's World Food Programme warns that the current US-Israel-Iran war could push 45 million more people into "acute hunger." Surging fuel and food costs are hitting "the world's most vulnerable" as the agency, "stretched to the limit," struggles to prevent a global humanitarian catastrophe and record-breaking hunger levels.

2026-03-18T03:35:37.300358+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy says 200 Ukrainian drone experts helping in Middle East

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that around 200 Ukrainian air defence experts are currently deployed in the Middle East to help counter Iranian drone attacks, CNN reported.

2026-03-17T22:58:51.391856+00:00 IST

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President Trump "remains in excellent health" : Physician's memo

A newly issued annual physical examination memorandum on Friday (local time) from the Physician to the US President Donald Trump, Capt. Sean P. Barbabella, D.O., MC, USN, stated that Trump "remains in excellent health" following his comprehensive medical evaluation on Tuesday (May 26) conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

2026-05-30T03:43:43.261703+00:00 IST

Bessent says US seized $ 1 bn in Iranian crypto

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (local time) said that the United States has seized roughly USD 1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of Washington's economic pressure campaign against Tehran.

2026-05-30T03:06:13.487329+00:00 IST

State Dept Spox Tommy Pigott on India deal

US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott said that US President Donald Trump has made it clear that trade is a priority for Washington, and more meetings are expected with trade representatives to close the trade deal with India.

2026-05-30T02:39:00.818273+00:00 IST

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Asia

5 killed in S Korea after Hanwha Aerospace factory blast

Hanwha Group and its defence arm Hanwha Aerospace issued an apology, pledged full cooperation with authorities and a thorough investigation into the cause of the accident, local media reported.

2026-06-01T07:39:08.800729+00:00 IST

Asia

“India, Australia defence engagements increased…”: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday hailed the Annual India-Australia Defence Minister's Dialogue and underlined how since its inception last year, ties between the two countries have deepened on the front of military engagements.

2026-06-01T07:06:59.938802+00:00 IST

Asia

Australian Deputy PM says defence ties are "at a high-water mark"

Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday said that India and Australia have "never been more strategically aligned" and in terms of defence ties are "at a high-water mark" during the bilateral talks with Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The talks aimed at strengthening strategic and defence cooperation between the two countries.

2026-06-01T07:02:02.501179+00:00 IST

Asia

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles pays tributes

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Monday paid tributes at the National War Memorial here in the national capital.

2026-06-01T06:37:38.343012+00:00 IST

Asia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets Myanmar’s President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing on Monday.

2026-06-01T06:18:43.241460+00:00 IST

Middle East

Rubio leading Israel-Lebanon ceasefire efforts

"If these efforts succeed, that will be announced after the Tuesday negotiations session" between Lebanese and Israeli diplomats, Lebanon news outlet LBCI television reported on Monday.

2026-06-01T06:01:08.393738+00:00 IST

"Iran really wants to make a deal," says Trump

Amid an evolving security situation in West Asia, US President Donald Trump said that Iran really wants to make a deal, and it will be a good one for Washington and its allies. He attacked the political rivals and those among his party for not being supportive--calling them to "sit back and relax".

2026-06-01T05:27:49.366837+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE condemns settlers' entry into Al-Aqsa Mosque

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday strongly condemned the entry of Israeli settlers into the courtyards of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound under Israeli police protection and the raising of the Israeli flag within the site, considering the actions as a "provocation and an unacceptable act of extremism."

2026-06-01T05:26:42.639413+00:00 IST

US conducts strikes on Iranian radar, drone command sites

The United States Central Command (CENTOM) on Sunday (local time) said that it carried out self-defence strikes on Iranian radar and command and control sites for drones in Southern Iran over the weekend, following "aggressive Iranian actions".

2026-06-01T04:20:05.272971+00:00 IST

Middle East

US may signal green light for IDF to expand ops in Lebanon

As the security situation continues to evolve between Israel and Lebanon, the United States has signaled that it does not expect Israel to absorb attacks against its civilians, thus giving a green light to the country's military for escalating operations in Beirut-- according to a report by the Jerusalem Post.

2026-06-01T04:06:35.318653+00:00 IST

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

Middle East

Kuwait: Air defence confronts hostile missile, drone attacks

Kuwait's Army on Monday announced that its air defences were confronting hostile missile and drone attacks, and advised people to adhere to security and safety instructions.

2026-06-01T03:47:19.515062+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

Asia

Tomoe Shokai expands Indian footprint for 2027

Tomoe Shokai is an old established Japanese gas trading company. Tomoe Shokai trades various gas domestically and oversea. It includes high pressure gas, medical treatment gas, special chemical gas and so on.

2026-06-01T02:53:20.701421+00:00 IST