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IPMSC should not be seen as militarisation of Quad: MEA

The newly announced Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration (IPMSC) is aimed at strengthening the Quad's contribution to regional maritime domain awareness through coordinated maritime surveillance efforts and should not be viewed as a militarisation of the four-member grouping, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.

2026-05-26T15:26:12.293092+00:00 IST

New US bill seeks recognition for Tibetan government-in-exile

A new bipartisan US bill, H.R. 8982, has been introduced to direct the Secretary of State to advocate for the inclusion and recognition of the Central Tibetan Administration. The legislation reflects ongoing, bipartisan congressional support for the Dharamshala-based Tibetan government-in-exile, its human rights, and its cultural initiatives.

2026-05-26T15:21:10.500766+00:00 IST

Iranian Supreme Leader seeks "resolution of Islamic problems"

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called for Islamic unity and cooperation on Tuesday to resolve regional issues. However, following recent US military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, he also warned Washington that regional lands will no longer shield American bases, claiming Iran has delivered a devastating blow.

2026-05-26T15:12:14.195862+00:00 IST

Quad continues to remain a grouping of four members: MEA

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday clarified that the Quad continues to remain a grouping of four member countries, while noting that the platform remains open to collaboration with other partners in specific areas of cooperation.

2026-05-26T15:05:56.025718+00:00 IST

Nepal PM Balendra Shah meets EU envoys, assures policy stability

Nepali Prime Minister Balendra Shah met with EU ambassadors and mission heads to discuss bilateral cooperation ahead of the national budget. Assuring policy continuity and stability under his new government, Shah emphasised a balanced foreign policy, democratic values, and enhanced international partnerships in trade, green energy, and sustainable development.

2026-05-26T14:46:59.898851+00:00 IST

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa wildfires, drownings expose poor preparedness

Wildfires in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Lower Dir raged for a third day, exposing Pakistan's weak disaster infrastructure and poor preparedness. Hampered by inaccessible terrain and lack of roads, rescue teams used primitive firefighting methods. Concurrently, repeated drowning fatalities in the Panjkora River highlighted lax law enforcement and inadequate public safety mechanisms.

2026-05-26T14:36:00.272154+00:00 IST

Quad not for specific geography concerns: MEA

India on Tuesday said that Quad's existence "is not because we need to address a particular geography's concerns" and that the four-nation grouping has been operating India on Tuesday said that Quad's existence "is not because we need to address a particular geography's concerns" and that the four-nation grouping has been operating for a very long time and has been delivering projects. for a very long time and has been delivering projects.

2026-05-26T14:13:36.577153+00:00 IST

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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

Iran open to US agreement if Washington "abandons totalitarianism

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has indicated that Tehran remains open to reaching an agreement with the United States, provided Washington "abandons its totalitarianism" and respects the rights of the Iranian people.

2026-04-13T00:28:15.465143+00:00 IST

Netanyahu's visit to Southern Lebanon

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (local time)visited southern Lebanon alongside senior military and defence leadership, asserting that the war is far from over and stating that Israel's enemies are now "fighting for survival."

2026-04-12T22:36:35.587521+00:00 IST

Asia

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Pyongyang snubs Seoul's proposal as inter-Korean tensions flare

The diplomatic standstill comes amid heightened military readiness across the Korean Peninsula ahead of the annual US-South Korea joint military exercises, Ulchi Freedom Shield, set to begin on Monday. Meanwhile, the Russian ship Pallada arrived at Wonsan port for a goodwill visit on Saturday tied to the liberation anniversary.

2026-08-16T08:07:00.217168+00:00 IST

PM Modi thanks Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for I-Day wishes

Modi's remarks come after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu extended greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on India's 80th Independence Day on Saturday, describing the friendship between both nations as "boundless."

2026-08-16T06:53:21.716620+00:00 IST

HRFP supports sanitation workers’ safety in Pakistan

According to HRFP, these workers are routinely exposed to contaminated waste, blocked drainage systems, open sewage, and toxic environments without adequate protective equipment, safety training, or occupational health safeguards.

2026-08-16T06:51:31.652285+00:00 IST

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Prime Minister of Guyana hosts Dinner for all-party delegation

The Prime Minister of Guyana, Brig (Retd.) Mark Anthony Phillips hosted a dinner for the all-party Indian delegation visiting the country.

2025-05-26T01:47:46.263990+00:00 IST

Shashi Tharoor hails meeting with Guyana's Vice President

The all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor called upon the Vice-President of Guyana on Sunday (local time). Speaking to media after the meeting, Tharoor hailed the discussions and noted that the talks also featured the larger issues in the relationship of Guyana and India.

2025-05-26T00:53:53.784212+00:00 IST

“India and Guyana have special kind of partnership”: Amit Telang

India's High Commissioner to Guyana, Amit Telang, said that the people of Guyana stand with India in the fight against terrorism.

2025-05-26T00:32:49.593852+00:00 IST

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Russia vows to make US-Israel ops on Iran ‘impossible’

During his remarks at the ambassadors' round-table amid the ongoing crisis, Lavrov said Russia would continue engaging in dialogue with regional countries as well as with the international community, including members of the United Nations Security Council and the United Nations General Assembly, to prevent further military escalation.

2026-03-05T12:05:56.355735+00:00 IST

Middle powers forge new tech alliances

According to an issue brief titled "Changing Geometries: The Rise of a Middle-Power Tech Triangle" by the Institute for Security & Development Policy, the three countries are exploring deeper cooperation in technology and innovation to reduce dependence on dominant global powers.

2026-03-05T10:55:13.776774+00:00 IST

Pak’s blasphemy victim Shagufta Kiran’s case raised at UN

During the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva, Jubilee Campaign representative Hulda Fahmi, during an interactive dialogue with the Special Rapporteur on Torture, highlighted the case of Shagufta Kiran, a Christian woman imprisoned in Pakistan over blasphemy allegations.

2026-03-05T09:57:20.537487+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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Baloch scholar missing for a year; activists demand justice

Baloch activist Shalee Baloch and others demanded the immediate release of MPhil scholar Ghani Baloch, marking one year since his alleged enforced disappearance from Khuzdar. Activists stated the ongoing practice by security forces violates international law, severely distressing families and attempting to silence political voices in Balochistan.

2026-05-26T14:12:33.202723+00:00 IST

Asia

BYC alleges forced confessions in Balochistan

A new Baloch Yakjehti Committee report highlights "staged press conferences and coerced confessions" in Balochistan. Based on qualitative analysis of cases from 2023 to 2026, it claims individuals are detained incommunicado and paraded before media, discrediting peaceful activism and undermining Pakistani and international human rights frameworks without judicial oversight.

2026-05-26T13:52:59.577241+00:00 IST

Asia

India a very indispensable partner within Quad framework: Japanese Foreign Press Secretary

Japanese Foreign Press Secretary Kitamura Toshihiro announced a Quad pact to secure critical mineral supply chains, asserting the grouping's momentum remains unhindered. Highlighting India as an indispensable partner, he reaffirmed Tokyo's commitment to deepening bilateral security cooperation with New Delhi to ensure a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific.

2026-05-26T13:18:09.616245+00:00 IST

Asia

"We are for peace in Indo-Pacific": Wong counters Beijing on Quad

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong defended the Quad against Chinese criticism, asserting the alliance promotes Indo-Pacific peace and stability. Beijing opposed the summit, viewing it as exclusionary, particularly following a landmark Quad agreement to modernise Fiji's port infrastructure, which counters previous Chinese investment efforts in the Pacific.

2026-05-26T12:40:26.092029+00:00 IST

Asia

We oppose "bloc confrontation": China on Quad meeting in India

"We remain seriously concerned about the situation in the East China Sea and the South China Sea. We reiterate our strong opposition to any destabilising or unilateral actions, including by force or coercion, that threaten peace and stability in the region," the Ministers said in the statement.

2026-05-26T12:18:09.677402+00:00 IST

Asia

"Counter-terrorism a significant pillar of Quad": MEA

The Quad Foreign Ministers met in New Delhi, reinforcing counter-terrorism, maritime surveillance, and supply chain security. The grouping strongly condemned cross-border terrorism, explicitly highlighting the 2025 Pahalgam and Bondi Beach attacks, while reaffirming their commitment to maintaining a free, open, and stable Indo-Pacific region.

2026-05-26T11:14:15.501309+00:00 IST

Asia

Quad launches maritime surveillance, critical minerals initiative

Addressing a special media briefing after the meeting here, Additional Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, Nagaraj Naidu, said that the discussions centred around maritime and transnational security, economic prosperity and security, critical and emerging technologies, and humanitarian assistance and disaster response.

2026-05-26T11:06:29.096486+00:00 IST

Asia

"We need to see the Strait open": Australian FM Penny Wong

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated that US Secretary Rubio updated Quad members on diplomatic talks with Iran. Emphasising regional energy security, she called for a peaceful resolution to open the Strait of Hormuz, maintaining that safe supply flows remain a unified priority for all Quad nations.

2026-05-26T10:23:46.024102+00:00 IST

"I'm a big, big fan": Trump shares envoy's post on PM Modi

US President Donald Trump reaffirmed strong bilateral ties, stating "India can count on me 100 per cent." In a phone call shared by US Ambassador Sergio Gor at a Delhi event, Trump praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying, "I am a big, big fan of Prime Minister Modi."

2026-05-26T09:57:23.630195+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi set to visit Australia in “near future”, says FM Wong

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong shared on Tuesday that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced of a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Australia in the near future.

2026-05-26T09:44:24.818355+00:00 IST

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Goyal underlines importance of trade, tech and investment linkage

Union Minister Piyush Goyal met Canada's Foreign Minister Anita Anand and said that the talks between them emphasised on the importance of trade, investment and tech linkages for the strategic partnership between the two countries.

2026-05-26T09:34:49.029995+00:00 IST

Asia

PoJK witnesses rising political tensions over rights

The Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir continues to intensify its long-standing demands for political rights, subsidies, and greater self-governance, with its recent public mobilisation and rally-style gathering highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.

2026-05-26T09:29:47.154658+00:00 IST

Asia

Quad emphasises energy security in Indo-Pacific

India, Australia, Japan and the United States of America reiterated their commitment towards ensuring energy stability and security and announced their intention to convene a Quad Fuel Security Forum to coordinate high-level discussions and facilitate cooperation in these areas.

2026-05-26T09:04:38.388835+00:00 IST

Asia

Guwahati: Bhutan PM Tobgay offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple

Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay on Tuesday visited and offered prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple in Assam's Guwahati. The development comes as the Bhutanese Prime Minister is currently on an official visit to Assam.

2026-05-26T08:51:10.529147+00:00 IST