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Russia developed vaccine against new Ebola strain: Health Min

The Russian Embassy in South Africa said that the Russian scientists have developed a vaccine against the new Ebola virus strain.

2026-05-27T00:27:34.863619+00:00 IST

“US lacks stability in decision-making”: Iran's Consul General

Iran's Consul General in Mumbai, Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh, termed Washington's lack of stability in the decision-making process as one of the main obstacles behind the agreement on a ceasefire framework.

2026-05-27T00:01:12.484870+00:00 IST

‘Pakistan as mediator more than problematic’: US Senator Graham

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham again raised questions over Pakistan's neutrality as a mediator between the US and Iran in the ceasefire talks, citing Islamabad's "animosity" towards Israel, as he termed their role as "problematic"

2026-05-26T23:51:36.057774+00:00 IST

Trump moves Cabinet Meeting to White House due to bad weathe

US President Donald Trump will convene the rare cabinet meeting in the White House tomorrow. The meeting was scheduled to be held at Camp David, the presidential retreat.

2026-05-26T22:45:23.163916+00:00 IST

Iranian President Pezeshkian calls for Muslim unity "in face of t

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called for stronger unity among Muslim countries, stressing that collective solidarity is essential to effectively addressing regional challenges and ongoing tensions in West Asia.

2026-05-26T22:09:40.777949+00:00 IST

India gifts 10 prisoner carrier trucks to Nepal

Ten prisoner carrier trucks were ceremonially handed over by Consul General Devi Sahai Meena to Bhola Dahal, Chief District Officer, Parsa, Government of Nepal, at an event held in Birgunj today. This is a part of supplies by the Government of India that have helped enhance Nepal's capacities related to law enforcement.

2026-05-26T22:02:34.723797+00:00 IST

‘Trump admin, Indian govt set to take nations to 'new highs’: WH

White House Spokesperson Kush Desai reaffirmed US President Donald Trump's priority to the strategic partnership with India, mentioning the phone call moment with US Ambassador Sergio Gor and underlining the importance of US State Secretary Marco Rubio's four-day visit to India.

2026-05-26T21:47:54.839125+00:00 IST

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Saudi summons Iraq envoy over drone threats

AlSouhail and Farhan talked about continued attacks and blatant threats against the nation.

2026-04-13T07:08:32.102738+00:00 IST

Netanyahu appoints Maj Gen Gofman as new Mossad chief

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed his military secretary, Major General Roman Gofman, as the next Director of the Israeli Institute for Intelligence and Special Operations, Mossad, following approval from the advisory committee on senior appointments.

2026-04-13T05:24:11.140467+00:00 IST

Zero lessons earned after Islamabad MoU talks hit stalemate: Iran

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said "zero lessons earned" after hours of negotiations between the United States and Iran held in Pakistan on the "Islamabad MoU" ended in a stalemate, despite being close to a breakthrough.

2026-04-13T01:23:37.004768+00:00 IST

Asia

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COAS General Dhiraj Seth arrives in Nepal

As India and Nepal continue to strengthen their close defence cooperation and military-to-military ties, General Dhiraj Seth, Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), departed on an official visit to Nepal from 17 to 19 August 2026.

2026-08-16T11:21:28.943296+00:00 IST

Ukraine hits Russian aerospace and energy targets in major op

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed that the forces deployed long-range "Flamingo" missiles to strike the Progress Rocket Space Center in Russia's Samara region, a major Roscosmos enterprise involved in electronics production.

2026-08-16T09:33:22.734544+00:00 IST

Bangladesh FM spokesperson on proposed PM Rahman's India visit

Officials from Bangladesh and India have been in active communication for several weeks regarding a potential bilateral visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to New Delhi, Bangladesh Foreign Ministry spokesperson Shahidul Karim confirmed on Sunday.

2026-08-16T08:58:39.607643+00:00 IST

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"We are protectors, not aggressors": Guyana President Irfaan Ali

At the 59th Independence Day celebrations in Guyana, President Mohamed Irfaan Ali emphasised the nation's commitment to protect its sovereignty, asserting that Guyana is a protector, not an aggressor.

2025-05-26T03:42:56.464950+00:00 IST

Former Ambassador Sujan Chinoy highlights strategic ties and peacekeeping role of India in DR Congo

Former Indian Ambassador Sujan Chinoy highlighted DR Congo's strategic importance in Africa, strong ties with India, and the role of Indian peacekeepers. He emphasised the need for closer cooperation to address global terrorism and praised India's united diplomatic approach.

2025-05-26T03:12:19.187166+00:00 IST

Shashi Tharoor celebrates Guyana’s 59th Independence Day

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading an all-party delegation, attended the 59th Independence Day celebrations of Guyana at the Albion Sports Complex in Berbice. Following a meeting with Prime Minister Brigadier Mark Anthony Phillips (Retd.), Tharoor spoke about the larger scope of cooperation between the two nations.

2025-05-26T03:04:25.149409+00:00 IST

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Oxford student highlights India’s education model at UNHRC

India's vision for inclusive education under the National Education Policy 2020 was highlighted during the 61st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva by Jan Hubel, a Luxembourg national and master's student of International Development at the University of Oxford.

2026-03-06T17:29:22.489335+00:00 IST

Kosovo President dissolves Parliament

The development comes after the country's parliament failed to elect a new president to replace Osmani, who assumed office in 2021. In December last year the Balkan country held snap elections after a nearly yearlong political deadlock.

2026-03-06T13:28:57.895019+00:00 IST

RSKS activist calls for global action on housing rights

At the UN Human Rights Council, RSKS activist Neha urged governments to treat safe housing as a fundamental human right and address the global housing crisis. She highlighted the impact on vulnerable communities and pointed to India's Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana as an example of large-scale affordable housing efforts.

2026-03-06T07:01:42.311449+00:00 IST

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US “not to rush into a deal” with Iran: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that Washington will not "rush into a deal" with Iran to achieve a complete solution to the crisis in West Asia, asserting that the US "blockade" on the ports of the Islamic Republic will remain in "full force and effect" until a formal agreement is reached, certified, and signed between the two sides.

2026-05-24T15:08:36.627546+00:00 IST

Trump thanks law enforcement after gunman shot dead

US President Donald Trump on Sunday thanked the law enforcement authorities and the Secret Service agents for the swift action in gunning down the person responsible for a shooting incident near the White House.

2026-05-24T06:06:37.267948+00:00 IST

ICE Los Angeles arrests 26-year-old Indian national

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Los Angeles on Saturday (local time) reported the arrest of Parminderpal Singh, 26, an Indian national, on Thursday (local time).

2026-05-24T06:05:04.557795+00:00 IST

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Trump again slams media coverage on West Asia conflict

US President Donald Trump again hit out at the media coverage of the West Asia conflict, alleging bias against his administration as he stated that they will even depict Iran's surrender as their victory.

2026-05-26T20:49:07.521601+00:00 IST

Asia

Quad boosts Indo-Pacific future with major energy, mineral, and maritime pacts

The Quad nations unveiled a framework in New Delhi to mobilise up to USD 20 billion for secure critical mineral supply chains. Additionally, India and the US signed a rare earths bilateral agreement, while the alliance announced a new Fuel Security Forum to protect Indo-Pacific energy routes.

2026-05-26T20:21:46.386500+00:00 IST

Middle East

“Iran wants to kill as many civilians as possible”:

Israeli Police International Press Spokesperson Dean Elsdunne recalled the March 1 attack in Beit Shemesh, Jerusalem, in which nine people were killed, accusing Iran of targeting civilians with cluster missiles.

2026-05-26T20:20:41.822834+00:00 IST

Asia

Australian Foreign Minister meets PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong and discussed the growing India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

2026-05-26T18:46:26.197837+00:00 IST

American Airlines to install Starlink Wi-Fi on over 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning Q1 2027

US air carrier American Airlines on Tuesday announced a major upgrade to its in-flight customer experience, saying it will install Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by SpaceX, across more than 500 narrowbody aircraft beginning in early 2027.

2026-05-26T18:22:03.900239+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iran slams US 'self-defence strikes' amid peace talks

Iran on Tuesday strongly condemned the recent US 'self-defence strikes' on the Islamic Republic, as well as the maritime blockade on its ports, saying such actions expose Washington's "dishonesty and unreliability" even as diplomatic efforts continue to end the crisis in West Asia.

2026-05-26T17:50:07.984511+00:00 IST

Asia

Committed to remaining a reliable partner:Aussie FM on India

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday said that Australia remains "committed to remaining a reliable partner" for India, underscoring the depth and growing significance of bilateral ties during the 17th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

2026-05-26T17:41:42.186445+00:00 IST

Asia

“Talks demonstrated strength, expanse of India-Australia”: EAM

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the 17th Foreign Ministers' Framework Dialogue with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong reflected the "strength and expanse" of India-Australia ties, highlighting steady progress across economic, strategic and multilateral cooperation.

2026-05-26T17:32:38.930511+00:00 IST

Asia

Tension continues to flare in Nepal Parliament

Tension continued to flare in the Nepal Parliament between opposition and ruling party lawmakers as they engaged in a verbal spat over the absence of Prime Minister Balendra Shah from the House proceedings.

2026-05-26T17:17:16.076323+00:00 IST

Trump calls Camp David meeting as US strikes fuel Iran tension

US President Donald Trump will convene a Cabinet meeting at Camp David on Wednesday amid high-stakes negotiations and a fraying ceasefire with Iran. While Washington suggests a potential breakthrough is near, Tehran rejects this. Meanwhile, the US military conducted "self-defence strikes" against Iranian maritime positions near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

2026-05-26T17:04:22.230053+00:00 IST

Asia

India rejects references to J-K in China-Pakistan joint statement

India on Tuesday strongly rejected references to Jammu and Kashmir in a joint statement issued by China and Pakistan, stating that "Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral and inalienable parts" of the country, and no other country has the locus standi to comment on the same.

2026-05-26T15:51:32.375481+00:00 IST

Europe

Four killed after Belgian school minibus hit by train

According to CNN, citing local authorities in Buggenhout, a "serious traffic accident" took place around 8 am (local time), after the minibus was struck by a train while crossing the railway track.

2026-05-26T15:41:25.720819+00:00 IST

Asia

US very engaged, continues to remain engaged: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday asserted that the Quad remains strong and continues to expand its engagement, dismissing speculation over a shift in the United States' position on the grouping.

2026-05-26T15:37:30.171989+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi meets Japanese FM, reaffirms India-Japan ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reaffirmed the importance of the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership during his meeting with Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, underscoring its role in promoting peace and stability across the Indo-Pacific region.

2026-05-26T15:36:24.517521+00:00 IST