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US committed to ‘next level’ defence ties with India: Spox 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"

2026-05-29T20:39:03.957071+00:00 IST

"India, Italy started task force against terrorism,": Envoy

Bartoli, while speaking at 80th Anniversary Celebration of the Italian Republic, said that both nations will soon launch a format on maritime security in support of freedom of navigation.

2026-05-29T19:45:50.137477+00:00 IST

Rubio thanks Pak for ‘role in advancing peace in Middle East’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday held talks with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on the Middle East developments.

2026-05-29T19:21:53.537819+00:00 IST

Norbu Negi appointed India’s High Commissioner to Sierra Leone

In another decision, Muanpuii Saiawi (IFS: 2005), presently High Commissioner of India to New Zealand, has been concurrently accredited as the next High Commissioner of India to the Cook Islands, with residence in Wellington.

2026-05-29T18:26:51.342343+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.

2026-05-29T17:51:57.731277+00:00 IST

Trump-Modi vision taking shape: Gor, highlights Pax Silica

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Friday highlighted the deepening cooperation between Washington and New Delhi that has been actively translating the shared vision of US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi into "concrete outcomes" across technology, trade, defence-linked innovation, and strategic supply chains, signalling what he described as a defining phase in bilateral relations.

2026-05-29T17:44:56.017799+00:00 IST

Defence Secy pays tribute at Kranji War Memorial in Singapore

Singh laid a wreath in honour of the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice during the World Wars.

2026-05-29T17:30:41.924329+00:00 IST

Middle East

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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

Qatari Emir calls for de-escalation amid West Asia tensions in ph

Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani held a phone conversation with US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time), discussing rising regional tensions and calling for urgent de-escalation, according to a statement from the Emir's office, CNN reported.

2026-04-15T22:45:15.417599+00:00 IST

Asia

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Afghanistan should not be field for negative competition: Envoy

Afghanistan on Monday highlighted that the country's geographical position should not be a field for negative competition but rather a bridge for connectivity, cooperation and shared prosperity.

2026-08-17T18:55:01.455546+00:00 IST

Ajay Kumar appointed as India’s next Ambassador to Iraq

Ajay A Kumar, Joint Secretary in the External Affairs Ministry, has been appointed India's next Ambassador to Iraq.

2026-08-17T17:43:11.692445+00:00 IST

Tarique Rahman’s possible visit could open new window

Former senior diplomat Vidya Bhushan Soni on Monday expressed optimism as discussions remain underway for a visit by Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India, noting that his visit could open a new window of opportunity for strengthening India-Bangladesh ties and resolving long-pending bilateral issues.

2026-08-17T17:34:40.451533+00:00 IST

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"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

“We wants to stand with India in campaign for peace”, says Panama

Panama Assembly President, Dana Castaneda on Tuesday (local time) expressed solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism after she held a meeting with Congress MP Shashi Tharoor-led delegation.

2025-05-28T00:04:07.854531+00:00 IST

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Patiala Foundation highlights road safety as human right at UNHRC

At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), during the General Debate Item 3, which focuses on the promotion and protection of all human rights, Ravee Singh Ahluwalia from Patiala Foundation delivered a video statement highlighting the importance of safe mobility and calling for greater recognition of road safety as a human rights priority.

2026-03-13T10:10:21.574700+00:00 IST

Grassroots initiatives reflect India’s human rights progress

At the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Stephanie Anjo Branco, a representative from Sambhali Trust, in her oral statement, during the General Debate under Item 3, highlighted how grassroots initiatives are playing a crucial role in translating human rights commitments into real change for marginalised communities.

2026-03-13T07:39:52.769429+00:00 IST

Pakistan-linked terrorism raises alarm at UNHRC

On the sidelines of the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Yasser Laaroussi, an associate of the ECO-FAWN Society, drew international attention to the continuing threat of terrorism in the region, particularly referencing the deadly attack in Pahalgam, located in Jammu and Kashmir.

2026-03-13T07:19:45.280259+00:00 IST

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US sanctions Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority

The United States on Wednesday (local time) imposed sanctions on Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA), accusing Tehran of using the body to "extort" commercial vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz and "funnelling" revenue to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), according to the official press release by the US Department of the Treasury.

2026-05-28T02:56:19.528278+00:00 IST

Nasa launches plan to set up permanent base on moon

On Wednesday Nasa also announced new partnerships supporting sustained lunar exploration. Companies including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos Blue Origin, Intuitive Machines, and Astrobotic have been awarded the contracts to build the machines. NASA said the award to Astrolab is worth $219 million and the award to Lunar Outpost is worth $220 million.

2026-05-28T02:37:36.195152+00:00 IST

"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

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Middle East

Final deal depends on US stance shift: Iran FM

Araghchi made these remarks during a telephone conversation with Omani counterpart Badr Al-Busaidy, during which both sides reviewed the latest developments in diplomatic engagements aimed at achieving a complete solution to the hostilities in West Asia.

2026-05-29T17:06:51.173287+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal’s first budget since Gen-Z protests

Nepal on Friday unveiled its budget of NRS 2.124 trillion for the fiscal year 2026-27, the first since last year's Gen-Z protests in September, with a key focus on exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list and achieving 7 per cent economic growth.

2026-05-29T16:44:07.608756+00:00 IST

Asia

"Constructive, forward-looking," MEA says on WMCC talks

India on Friday said that the discussions at the meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) were constructive and represent a step forward.

2026-05-29T16:37:11.813918+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM pays tribute to UN Peacekeepers

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday paid his tributes to United Nations peacekeepers on the occasion of the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, acknowledging their role in maintaining global peace and security.

2026-05-29T16:33:52.912520+00:00 IST

"In Situation Room, to make final determination": Trump

Taking to Truth Social, Trump outlined the rigid, unyielding terms under which the United States is prepared to permanently lift its unprecedented naval blockade, end hostilities, and orchestrate the highly complex excavation and destruction of Iran's deeply buried enriched nuclear materials.

2026-05-29T16:15:23.613166+00:00 IST

Asia

Foundation stone laid in Nepal’s Manang District for hospital bui

As per the release, the stone was laid for the building at ward No. 5 of Nason Rural Municipality. "It was jointly laid today by Dr. Rakesh Pandey, Deputy Chief of Mission, Embassy of India, Kathmandu, and Dhan Bahadur Gurung, Chairman, Nason Rural Municipality, Manang," the release announced.

2026-05-29T15:58:25.162583+00:00 IST

Asia

Security of Indian citizens...highly important: Mohammad Fathali

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Ambassador Fathali addressed growing domestic anxieties regarding the safety of hundreds of thousands of Indian citizens stationed throughout the volatile West Asian theatre.

2026-05-29T15:42:06.533827+00:00 IST

Asia

Legal rights will not be given up: Iran on uranium enrichment

Iranian Ambassador to India, Mohammad Fathali, on Friday asserted that Tehran will not compromise on what it described as the "legal and legitimate rights" of the Iranian people, particularly the right of the Islamic Republic to peaceful nuclear energy and uranium enrichment.

2026-05-29T15:29:18.420217+00:00 IST

Asia

Tehran rejects Trump’s ‘mandatory’ Abraham Accords expansion

"The Islamic Republic of Iran believes that any real framework for regional peace and stability must be built on the realities on the ground and the interests of the nations in the region," Fathali told ANI. "Agreements that lack a real political and geopolitical foundation, and are instead designed based on short-term considerations and foreign pressure, will not be durable or sustainable."

2026-05-29T15:10:59.820689+00:00 IST

Asia

Sanctions cannot break us; ready for war or diplomacy: Fathali

In an interview with ANI, Ambassador Fathali emphasised that decades of economic restrictions have not crippled the country, but have instead armed it with valuable expertise in managing foreign hostility through a strategy of "economic resistance."

2026-05-29T14:56:55.995694+00:00 IST

Asia

Visitors flock to Dhaka Zoo to see Bangladesh’s viral sensation

The albino buffalo that captured the world's attention with its uncanny resemblance to US President Donald Trump has become the latest crowd-puller at the National Zoo of Bangladesh in Mirpur, Dhaka, with visitors flocking in large numbers to catch a glimpse of the viral animal.

2026-05-29T14:50:25.753640+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s pressure campaign exposed as Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has strongly criticised Laos for endorsing China's claim that Taiwan is part of China, describing the statement as a deliberate distortion of historical and political realities. The ministry warned that such remarks could embolden China's increasingly aggressive posture toward Taiwan and threaten peace, as reported by Taiwan News.

2026-05-29T14:35:53.622532+00:00 IST

Asia

'In new conditions, navigation through Hormuz will not be free'

Noting that Strait of Hormuz "is part of the territorial waters" of Iran and Oman, Iran's Ambassador in India Dr Mohammad Fathali has said that his country over the past decades has provided extensive services for free in areas such as navigation, maritime rescue, traffic control, and shipping security but "under the new conditions, these services and facilities will no longer be free, and fees will be charged".

2026-05-29T14:19:15.861812+00:00 IST

Asia

UN lauds Indian recipient of 2025 Military Gender Advocate

United Nations in India honoured Major Abhilasha Barak, the recipient of 2025 Military Gender Advocate of the Year on Friday, International Day of UN Peacekeepers.

2026-05-29T13:47:10.514462+00:00 IST