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India expands defence diplomacy with Netherlands, Australia, EU

India on Saturday continued its high-level defence engagements on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh holding separate bilateral meetings with senior counterparts from the Netherlands and Australia.

2026-05-30T06:07:42.663096+00:00 IST

Terrorist label for Brazilian gangs mirrors tariff hike strategy

Reacting to the announcement during the Boa Noite 247 programme, journalist and Brasil 247 special editor in Brasilia Ricardo Amaral described the measure as "Tariff Hike 2.0," comparing it to recent US trade actions directed at Brazil. According to Amaral, the initiative appears less focused on combating crime and more aligned with broader geopolitical and political objectives.

2026-05-30T05:43:44.215141+00:00 IST

Myanmar President U Min Aung Hlaing visits Bodh Gaya

Myanmar's President U Min Aung Hlaing on Saturday arrived in Bodh Gaya with the MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcoming the visit and highlighting India's civilisational and spiritual ties with Myanmar.

2026-05-30T05:29:50.975107+00:00 IST

Tiffany Trump alongwith her husband, visits Akshardham Temple

Akshardham Temple of New Delhi featured prominently during a private visit to India by US President's daughter Tiffany Trump and his son-in-law, Michael Boulos, with both the couple and the temple sharing posts about the cultural visit.

2026-05-30T04:52:33.650266+00:00 IST

NSA Doval, Russian Presidential aide review maritime cooperation

Doval and Patrushev assessed the status of proposals discussed during Patrushev's visit to New Delhi in November 2025. Their discussions focused on expanding cooperation in maritime connectivity, shipbuilding, defence collaboration, and the training of sailors for operations in polar waters.

2026-05-30T04:01:20.609138+00:00 IST

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

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Pak PM reiterates push for US-Iran peace talks

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reiterated Islamabad's stance in promoting dialogue between the United States and Iran for a deal to achieve a complete end to the hostilities in West Asia, during his meeting with Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Jeddah.

2026-04-16T03:23:22.650172+00:00 IST

Hezbollah claims drone strikes on Israeli army positions near Nah

In a statement published on Telegram, as cited by Al Jazeera, Hezbollah said it struck "a logistics base of the 146th Division" of the Israeli army near the city of Nahariya using a squadron of attack drones.

2026-04-16T03:10:55.024368+00:00 IST

Hezbollah launches 39 military operations against Israeli targets

A Lebanese armed group has claimed that its fighters conducted 39 military operations over the past 24 hours, targeting Israeli settlements, troop concentrations, military vehicles, and engaging in close-range clashes along the southern border and northern Israel, Al Jazeera reported.

2026-04-16T01:19:42.972045+00:00 IST

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Taiwan detects 5 PLA aircraft sorties, 8 PLAN vessels

According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defence, three of the five PLA aircraft sorties entered the country's northern and eastern parts of its Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2026-08-18T01:28:21.645926+00:00 IST

Heavy rains lash Rawalpindi, Islamabad; low-lying areas inundated

The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Rawalpindi has been placed on high alert following the torrential downpour. According to its Managing Director, the current spell is the heaviest of the ongoing monsoon season, with more than 140 mm of rainfall recorded so far, as per ARY News.

2026-08-17T22:53:56.982703+00:00 IST

Four detained in Pakistan TikToker Shamsoo Bibi murder case

The four accused include two alleged facilitators who are believed to have helped the main suspect evade arrest, according to ARY News.

2026-08-17T20:35:34.828830+00:00 IST

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Milind Deora reaffirms India's firm stance on countering terroris

Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora, who is part of the delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, emphasised India's resolve to respond decisively to any acts of terrorism.

2025-05-28T01:34:11.683953+00:00 IST

"Our desire to be left alone not reciprocated by other side"

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who is leading a delegation to Panama, on Tuesday (local time) slammed Pakistan over their continuous attack on Indian territory through terrorism.

2025-05-28T01:08:47.719123+00:00 IST

"Indian forces acted with utmost restraint": MP Anand Sharma

Congress MP Anand Sharma, member of the all-party delegation led by NCP-SCP MP Supriya Sule, emphasised India's restrained and targeted response to terrorism during an interaction with the Indian community in Johannesburg.

2025-05-28T00:59:46.230962+00:00 IST

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UNHRC: Geneva event to probe Pakistan’s GSP+ and rights record

A Geneva side event during the UNHRC 61st Session will examine Pakistan's EU trade preferences (GSP+). Panellists will assess if Pakistan is meeting human rights and labour obligations required for market access, amid concerns over democratic freedoms and accountability. The March 25 discussion aims to inform future EU trade policy.

2026-03-14T08:37:54.985987+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s minority rights failures raised at UNHRC

Mohamed Serkal, Director of the Solidarity Advocacy Group, urged the UNHRC to prioritise minority rights in Pakistan and Asia. Speaking in Geneva, he highlighted insufficient reforms and called for global accountability and stronger collaboration between civil society and international institutions to protect vulnerable communities from persistent discrimination.

2026-03-14T07:05:20.759460+00:00 IST

INS Sudarshini docks in Malta on 22,000-mile global voyage

The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at Valletta, Malta, on 12 March as part of its global Lokayan-26 expedition. The visit, which includes professional exchanges and community outreach, aims to strengthen maritime cooperation and bilateral ties between India and Malta during its 22,000-nautical-mile voyage.

2026-03-14T06:47:17.508705+00:00 IST

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"US putting efforts for Americans to protect them," says US Secy

Rubio, while speaking at the Cabinet Meeting, said, "We've got good efforts in place and Americans should feel assured that the President and his administration are doing everything we can do to protect them."

2026-05-28T00:46:21.008265+00:00 IST

“Don’t care about midterms”: Trump vows Iran deal

US President Donald Trump remained committed to striking a favourable ceasefire deal with Iran, warning that he "won't be outlasted" as he "doesn't care about the midterm" elections.

2026-05-27T21:22:49.370333+00:00 IST

Rubio cites “some progress” on Iran deal but says “we’ll see”

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised that Washington prefers diplomacy with Iran but maintains alternative options. Meanwhile, the White House flatly rejected an Iranian state media report claiming both nations had reached a framework agreement to lift the naval blockade, branding the claims a "complete fabrication."

2026-05-27T17:38:29.962349+00:00 IST

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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

'US committed to 'next level' defence ties with India: Pigott

US State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening a result-driven strategic partnership with India, clarifying that Washington's relationship with New Delhi and Islamabad stands on their "own merit" and is not a "zero-sum proposition".

2026-05-30T02:37:02.351965+00:00 IST

"Definitely a priority": US State Department Spokesperson on Quad

The United States has reaffirmed that the Quad remains a key priority in its foreign policy, with State Department Spokesperson Tommy Pigott underscoring that the grouping is central to Washington's Indo-Pacific strategy.

2026-05-30T02:30:48.744180+00:00 IST

Asia

Hegseth lauds India's role in Indo-Pacific Security

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday highlighted India as a key pillar of regional stability, saying the country is "modernising" its military to serve the shared objective of maintaining a balance of power across the Indo-Pacific.

2026-05-30T02:27:46.028347+00:00 IST

Asia

Hegseth says era of US 'subsiding wealthy nations' is over

Speaking at the security summit in Singapore, Hegseth was quoted by Al Jazeera as saying that the "era of US subsidising wealthy nations is over", implying that the US was done subsidising other rich countries.

2026-05-30T02:14:26.991814+00:00 IST

Others

India's Consulate in Toronto condoles killing of Indian student

Consulate General of India in Toronto expressed sorrow on the killing of an Indian international student, Vidhi Megha, in Canada's Niagara.

2026-05-30T00:58:24.050318+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israeli study points to potential reversal of cellular ageing

Israeli scientists have found evidence that some aspects of ageing may be reversible, after a study that restored aged liver cells in mice to a more youthful state, Bar-Ilan University announced.

2026-05-30T00:32:27.967347+00:00 IST

Middle East

Thani Al Zeyoudi speaks at Eurasia Economic Forum 2026

On behalf of UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, attended the Eurasia Economic Forum 2026 in Astana, Republic of Kazakhstan.

2026-05-30T00:19:02.111211+00:00 IST

Trump ends Situation Room meeting without announcement

The White House has not announced any decision following US President Donald Trump's meeting with his national security team in the Situation Room on Friday, despite the President earlier indicating that the discussion would help him make a "final determination" on issues related to Iran, CNN reported.

2026-05-29T23:48:00.690600+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran’s new Strait of Hormuz controlling body condemns US sanction

Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), Iran's new body to manage the passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, condemned the US sanctions on it and vowed to continue its operations "without interruptions".

2026-05-29T23:16:57.452791+00:00 IST

"They walk among us": US launches 'aliens' themed website

The White House has unveiled a new space-themed website focused on immigration enforcement, using imagery and language associated with extraterrestrials to highlight arrests of individuals residing in the United States without legal authorisation.

2026-05-29T23:05:11.595371+00:00 IST

“Trade priority for US, expect more meetings”: State Dept Spox

2026-05-29T22:29:46.023488+00:00 IST

RANA, GARC launch awareness campaign against fake Cambodia notice

The Rajasthan Association of North America (RANA), New York, under the leadership of its President, Prem Bhandari, and the Global Alliance of Rajasthani Community (GARC), has launched an awareness campaign to counter misinformation being spread through a fake immigration notice purportedly issued by the Government of Cambodia.

2026-05-29T21:32:56.575882+00:00 IST

Middle East

"No final understanding reached": Iran rejects Trump's pressure f

The tedious negotiations on the ceasefire deal continue as Iran said that no final understanding has been reached, rejecting suggestions that Tehran would act under external pressure, Iranian state media Press TV reported.

2026-05-29T21:29:19.645068+00:00 IST