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Piyush Goyal tours Kadavumbagam Synagogue at Israel Museum before

Goyal said his visit had been "very successful," adding that both the Israeli government and industry showed strong interest in expanding cooperation with India. He noted that the two sides had finalised and signed the Terms of Reference for the proposed India-Israel free trade agreement, allowing formal negotiations to begin.

2025-11-23T04:41:18.938134+00:00 IST

India welcomes key outcomes at UNFCCC CoP30

India welcomed several significant decisions adopted at the conference, in the "High-level Statement" at the Closing Plenary of the UNFCCC CoP30 in Belem, Brazil, on Saturday.

2025-11-23T04:19:06.169401+00:00 IST

US issues airspace warning as Trump weighs action on Venezuela

The US issued an aviation warning over Venezuelan airspace as a B-52 carried out an "attack demo." Trump kept military action against Venezuela on the table, while Maduro signalled openness to dialogue amid rising tensions and increased US operations in the Caribbean.

2025-11-23T03:28:52.363392+00:00 IST

PM Modi underscores "shared commitment to global progress" at G20

PM Modi attended the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, shared updates on meetings with several world leaders, highlighted India's global commitments, and proposed initiatives on development, healthcare, and tackling the drug-terror nexus during the opening session.

2025-11-23T03:01:15.017716+00:00 IST

French President Macron after meeting PM Modi

Following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude and reaffirmed the strength of India-France relations.

2025-11-23T01:11:18.203837+00:00 IST

Last rites of Madinah bus accident performed

The last rites for the victims of the Madinah bus accident were performed on November 22 in Madinah, in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Ambassador Suhel Khan, and Consul General Fahad Suri.

2025-11-23T00:58:51.504197+00:00 IST

PM Modi extends gratitude to RSA President Cyril Ramaphosa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) expressed gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for the "warm welcome" extended to him at the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannesburg.

2025-11-23T00:41:42.460645+00:00 IST

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WUC urges European insurers to review ties with Hikvision, Dahua

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has urged European insurers and tech firms to stop using Hikvision and Dahua products, citing human rights abuses, cybersecurity risks, and misuse in conflict zones. It also warned of legal liabilities under new EU laws and called for audits and partnership reviews.

2025-10-27T06:18:25.470031+00:00 IST

US Senator warns land strikes in Venezuela a “real possibility”

US Senator Lindsey Graham warned that land strikes in Venezuela are a "real possibility" as the US intensifies air strikes on boats accused of drug trafficking. He said President Trump plans to brief Congress soon about potential military operations against Venezuela and Colombia.

2025-10-27T04:06:41.825889+00:00 IST

Hurricane Melissa: Caribbean countries brace for floods

Haiti, Jamaica, the Dominican Republic, Cuba and the Bahamas were opening shelters and making other emergency preparations as experts warned that Hurricane Melissa could become the strongest storm to make landfall in Jamaica's recorded history, according to the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency.

2025-10-27T01:16:02.689117+00:00 IST

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UK MP condemns violence against Bangladesh minorities

UK MP Bob Blackman urged the government to pressure Bangladesh to protect Hindu, Christian, Buddhist, and Ahmadiyya minorities following attacks on Rath Yatra celebrations. He also criticised the delay in announcing election dates and called for a Foreign Office statement on safeguarding minorities and supporting democracy in Bangladesh.

2025-07-11T16:43:09.020217+00:00 IST

Poland warns of shutting major NATO arms route to Ukraine

Polish President Andrzej Duda warned that Poland may shut down a key NATO aid hub to Ukraine, accusing Kiev and NATO of treating Polish infrastructure as their own. He called the situation a "scandal" and demanded more respect and inclusion in decision-making, RT reported.

2025-07-11T13:29:44.377517+00:00 IST

US tariffs ‘will not radically change picture’: Ryabkov

Russia will not change its course if the US imposes 500% secondary tariffs, Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said. He noted over 30,000 sanctions have already been imposed, and President Putin claimed the sanctions hurt the West more than Russia, RT reported.

2025-07-11T12:31:48.839883+00:00 IST

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"Trade between India-Brazil is USD 15 bn"

Executive Director of India-Brazil Chamber of Commerce Leonardo Ananda Gomes highlighted the successful bilateral trade between the two countries, which as of now has crossed the USD 15 billion mark.

2024-11-18T01:44:26.422626+00:00 IST

UAE participates in fourth G20 Sherpa Meeting

A UAE delegation headed by Saleh Al Suwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Brazil and the UAE Sous Sherpa to the G20, participated in the Fourth G20 Sherpa Meeting in Rio de Janeiro between 12th and 17th November 2024.

2024-11-18T01:33:28.063350+00:00 IST

PM Modi lands in Brazil to attend G2O Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down in Brazil's Rio de Janeiro on Monday on the second leg of his three-nation visit to attend the 19th edition of the G20 Leaders' Summit.

2024-11-18T01:15:10.403245+00:00 IST

Asia

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European lawmakers urge Taiwan to boost defence

Taiwan should prioritise reinforcing its own national defence to deter any possible invasion by China as cross-strait tensions continue to escalate, several European lawmakers said on Friday, according to a report by the Taipei Times.

2026-02-08T13:29:03.031070+00:00 IST

"We don't have to. We intend to": Goyal on $500 bn India-US trade

Speaking to ANI, Goyal said the interim trade understanding does not require India to purchase specific quantities or values of goods from the US, adding that the estimates are based on India's growing commercial needs.

2026-02-08T13:02:22.606261+00:00 IST

Bangladesh faces rise in Islamist politics after uprising

A sharp rise in Islamist politics following the July 2024 uprising in Bangladesh could have widespread negative consequences, particularly for women, according to a new research report released in Dhaka on Sunday.

2026-02-08T12:22:38.161974+00:00 IST

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Israel thwarts Palestinian attempt to pave over biblical city

Israeli authorities prevented what they described as a deliberate attempt by the Palestinian Authority (PA) to damage a major archaeological site in the Binyamin region. The operation, carried out on Monday, targeted PA engineering crews who were preparing large-scale infrastructure work at the Biblical city of Gibeon, a site of great historical and biblical significance.

2025-10-01T16:45:23.643329+00:00 IST

Israeli forces take control over Gaza’s Netzarim axis

The IDF (Israel Defense Forces) has closed the Netzarim axis in the northern Gaza Strip to people from the south trying to move north. from the south.

2025-10-01T16:40:29.265891+00:00 IST

Israeli citizen Mahmoud Salameh returns home after three months

Mahmoud Salameh, an Israeli citizen who had been imprisoned in Jordan for about three months, was returned to Israel this afternoon (Wednesday) and handed over to the coordinator of Israel's Missing and Kidnapped Persons, Soldiers and Citizens Service.

2025-10-01T16:37:33.963613+00:00 IST

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Deepak Mittal, CG Satish Sivan pay last respects to Namansh Syal

The mortal remains of the Indian Air Force (IAF) officer were flown back to India on a special aircraft. The Emirati Defence Forces accorded him a ceremonial guard of honour in recognition of his bravery and service.

2025-11-23T00:33:52.006517+00:00 IST

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Piyush Goyal concludes three-day Israel visit

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (local time) described his three-day visit to Israel as "very successful," noting that both industry leaders and government representatives in Israel have expressed strong enthusiasm for further strengthening bilateral ties with India.

2025-11-23T00:15:16.041165+00:00 IST

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MEA highlights India’s G20 legacy

Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations) and the MEA's lead official for G20 affairs, on Saturday (local time) emphasised the significance of the G20 Summit 2025 for India, highlighting the country's key contributions and enduring legacy.

2025-11-22T23:30:52.985749+00:00 IST

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G20 emphasises critical minerals as catalyst for economic growth

The framework seeks to ensure that mineral-producing countries, particularly in the Global South, derive maximum benefit from their resources, moving beyond mere raw material exports.

2025-11-22T23:14:49.894716+00:00 IST

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PM Modi calls for stronger global cooperation in G20 Summit

Pointing to the rising frequency and impact of natural disasters worldwide, he described them as a major challenge for humanity. He noted that India had established the Disaster Risk Reduction Working Group during its 2023 G20 presidency to strengthen global collaboration in this area and commended South Africa for prioritising the issue.

2025-11-22T22:53:55.691777+00:00 IST

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ACITI to have emphasis on green energy innovation

In a significant initiative, India, Australia, and Canada on Saturday agreed to enter into a new trilateral technology and innovation partnership - the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.

2025-11-22T22:10:03.741945+00:00 IST

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MEA outlines four core priorities driving G20 Summit 2025

Speaking at a press conference, Dalela said that the summit, hosted under the South African presidency, focused on enhancing disaster resilience and response, ensuring debt sustainability for low-income countries, harnessing critical minerals for sustainable economic growth, and mobilising finance for a just energy transition.

2025-11-22T21:58:02.939323+00:00 IST

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PM Modi meets German Chancellor Merz, UK PM Starmer

On the first day of the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) held meetings with several key global leaders, including German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, among others.

2025-11-22T21:38:40.704667+00:00 IST

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PM Modi, Brazil's President affirm working to boost trade

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg and reaffirmed that India and Brazil will continue to work closely to strengthen bilateral relations.

2025-11-22T21:29:43.020576+00:00 IST

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PM Modi during address at G20 Leaders' Summit

During his address, the Prime Minister called for greater collective action on the climate agenda to strengthen food security and highlighted the Deccan Principles on Food Security adopted during India's presidency of the G20 Summit.

2025-11-22T21:00:22.342578+00:00 IST

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India's priorities reflected in G20 Leaders' Declaration

From India's perspective, two major priorities, the condemnation of terrorism and the recognition of the transformative potential of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), found clear and direct mention.

2025-11-22T20:51:14.634843+00:00 IST

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PM Modi addresses G20 Summit on climate change, disaster manageme

Addressing the session titled "A Resilient World - the G20's Contribution to Disaster Risk Reduction; Climate Change; Just Energy Transitions; Food Systems," PM Modi reiterated that India is committed to building a future that is human-centric, sustainable and inclusive. He noted that India's developmental approach aligns with the broader global objective of strengthening resilience against emerging risks.

2025-11-22T19:35:35.616451+00:00 IST

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