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Jaishankar focuses on deepening ties with Bahraini counterpart

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday held a telephone conversation with Bahrain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, and discussed ways to further strengthen the longstanding multifaceted partnership between the two countries.

2025-11-16T09:17:36.146703+00:00 IST

China issues alert for its students in Japan

China's Education Ministry said that safety risks for Chinese citizens in Japan have risen, citing Japan's recent poor public security, a surge in crimes targeting Chinese citizens, and the overall unfavourable study environment. Earlier this month, Takaichi said Japan could respond with its own self-defence force if China attacked Taiwan.

2025-11-16T09:12:46.290793+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s leadership missing in action as climate emergencies

Pakistan is lacking in integrating its climate governance and social protection systems to survive the escalating pace of climate disasters, experts cautioned during the Fifth Annual International Conference, A New Global Order, Yet Again, organised by the IBA.

2025-11-16T08:58:40.436526+00:00 IST

Bangladesh on high alert ahead of Sheikh Hasina verdict

The situation in Bangladesh has become tense ahead of the verdict. Sheikh Hasina's Bangladesh Awami League has announced a two-day shutdown across the country, starting Sunday morning, disrupting normal life. Traffic in the capital, Dhaka, has been relatively light, while firecracker explosions have been reported in some areas.

2025-11-16T08:14:56.181465+00:00 IST

Gen-Z protests in Mexico City protests turn violent

The wave of Generation Z protests against the government's unaccountability has now reached the Western Hemisphere, as clashes broke out in Mexico City, with thousands participating in protests, demanding action against rising crime, corruption, and systemic impunity.

2025-11-16T07:57:38.400351+00:00 IST

Pakistan intensifies state repression as Baloch men disappear

Families and community members say the individuals were whisked away to unknown locations, after which all communication and information about them ceased, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-11-16T07:09:06.800100+00:00 IST

Afghanistan expands trade through Iran, Central Asia

According to Tolo News, citing Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce, it stated that the country is using the Chabahar Port in Iran to bypass frequent disruptions at Pakistan's borders and ease political pressures from Islamabad, shifting transit agreements to alternative routes.

2025-11-16T07:03:12.348525+00:00 IST

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Demolition starts to replace WH East Wing with Trump’s ballroom

US President Donald Trump has announced that demolition work has officially begun to replace the White House's East Wing with a new presidential ballroom, a project he says is "privately funded" and will cost taxpayers nothing.

2025-10-21T01:18:17.143268+00:00 IST

Amazon says systems back online after massive AWS outage

Amazon announced on Monday (local time) that its systems are largely back online following a major outage caused by technical issues within its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), CNN reported.

2025-10-21T01:06:24.853410+00:00 IST

NASA to open HLS contract for Bezos's Blue Origin over delays

Acting Administrator Sean Duffy of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Monday (local time) suggested the US space agency will be opening up its Human Landing System (HLS) production contracts for its Artemis lunar programme contract to additional companies, including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin.

2025-10-21T00:54:27.383570+00:00 IST

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“Iran can never be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon”: UK PM

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed support for America's decision to conduct 'precision' strikes on Iran. Calling Iran's nuclear program a "grave threat" to international security, Starmer called on Iran to reach a diplomatic solution.

2025-06-22T09:16:54.017257+00:00 IST

IAEA to convene emergency meeting of Board of Governors

Rafael Grossi, the Director-General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), said on Sunday that an emergency meeting would take place on Monday in light of the developments taking place in West Asia.

2025-06-22T08:24:22.480913+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy in Berlin hosts Yoga Day on yachts at Wannsee lake

The event, organised on Saturday, June 21, the International Day of Yoga, brought together members of the diplomatic corps and yoga enthusiasts. It offered a serene and immersive experience that highlighted this year's theme, "Yoga for One Earth, Yoga for One Health."

2025-06-21T22:08:06.902053+00:00 IST

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Canada: Brampton Mayor to introduce motion barring protests

Hours after an Indian consular camp at the Hindu Sabha Temple in Canada's Brampton witnessed a "violent disruption", the city's mayor, Patrick Brown announced that he will be bringing in a motion in the city council to prohibit protesting at places of worship in the city.

2024-11-04T05:31:07.710252+00:00 IST

Thanedar condemns Canada on Hindu attacks

Indian-American Congressman Shri Thanedar has condemned the Canadian government's response to recent attacks on Hindus, accusing it of "playing politics" and failing to protect religious minorities. Thanedar described the attacks as "purely terroristic acts" and criticised Canada's stance, comparing it to rights issues faced by Hindu minorities in Bangladesh.

2024-11-04T05:27:01.752102+00:00 IST

"Violence has no place in society...": OSGC condemns

Ontario Sikhs and Gurdwara Council (OSGC) condemned the "violent disruption" by 'anti-India' elements outside a consular camp in Brampton and requested local authorities to thoroughly investigate the incident, reaffirming that violence has no place in the society.

2024-11-04T04:39:05.630658+00:00 IST

Asia

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Iran reiterates its readiness to defend sovereignty

Iran on Friday reiterated its readiness to safeguard national interests while defending sovereignty and security "against any excessive demands or adventurism."

2026-02-06T13:01:52.777383+00:00 IST

Historic in many ways: Indian envoy BN Reddy

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high-profile visit to Malaysia on February 7 and 8, India's High Commissioner to Malaysia, BN Reddy, termed the upcoming trip "historic," noting it marks the first prime ministerial visit since the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in August 2024.

2026-02-06T12:31:13.021502+00:00 IST

Bangladesh: Police deploy water cannons at Yunus' residence

The incident occurred just six days before Bangladesh's highly anticipated national elections, scheduled for February 12.

2026-02-06T11:59:47.373140+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Iraq to inaugurate first industrial-scale solar plant in Karbala

Iraq will inaugurate its first large-scale solar plant in Karbala, aiming to produce 300 megawatts of power to ease chronic electricity shortages. Officials said more projects are planned in Babil and Basra, with solar capacity expected to meet up to 20 percent of national demand, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-09-20T10:58:17.601535+00:00 IST

UAE participates in 7th Meeting of Heads of Prosecution Services

The UAE Public Prosecution participated in the 7th Meeting of Heads of Prosecution Services of BRICS Countries, held recently under the chairmanship of the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office of Brazil.

2025-09-20T09:42:11.569029+00:00 IST

UAE leaders congratulate President of Nepal on Constitution Day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to President Ramchandra Paudel of Nepal on the occasion of his country's Constitution Day.

2025-09-20T09:35:24.054858+00:00 IST

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Asia

Pakistan dengue toll hits 36

According to Dawn, citing officials, a 50-year-old man and an 80-year-old woman died in Hyderabad, while a 55-year-old woman passed away in Karachi.

2025-11-16T06:18:45.852022+00:00 IST

Middle East

Putin, Netanyahu phone call over Gaza, ahead of UNSC vote

The United States has proposed a UN Security Council resolution to back President Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. Russia was forced to prepare an alternative draft UNSC resolution to the American one on achieving sustainable peace in Gaza, according to a Russian Permanent Mission to the UN.

2025-11-16T06:09:51.279110+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Petrol price remains unchanged at PKR 265.45 per litre

According to Geo News, citing a notification issued by Pakistan's Finance Division on Saturday, petroleum prices were reviewed after consultations with OGRA and other relevant ministries.

2025-11-16T06:06:28.723294+00:00 IST

Long term supporter Greene voices sharp frustration toward Trump

In a lengthy statement posted on X on Saturday, the Georgia lawmaker, known for her staunch support of Trump's MAGA agenda and who helped him to bag a second term at the White House, accused the President of radicalising individuals with rhetoric similar to that which previously led to multiple convictions of men who threatened her life.

2025-11-16T05:05:11.941656+00:00 IST

US confirms successful B61-12 nuclear bomb flight test

As per the reports released by the lab, the test was conducted from August 19 to August 21 at the Tonopah Test Range in Nevada with support from Hill Air Force Base in Utah.

2025-11-16T04:30:32.881709+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 30 Chinese aircraft, 7 vessels, one ship

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected 30 Chinese military aircraft, seven vessels and one official ship operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time) on Sunday.

2025-11-16T02:35:29.945303+00:00 IST

Europe

Indian Envoy receives Portugal President at Diplomatic Bazaar

Kundal lauded the 50 years of diplomatic relations between both the nations.

2025-11-16T01:29:44.539392+00:00 IST

Europe

Portugal put on high alert as storm Claudia moves towards UK

The storm brought heavy rain and strong winds, triggering landslides and flooding. The powerful weather also uprooted numerous trees and damaged homes, roads and vehicles, as per EuroNews.

2025-11-16T01:27:57.880835+00:00 IST

Trump withdraws support for Marjorie Taylor Greene, says she went

In a post on his Truth Social platform late on Friday, Trump said, "I am withdrawing my support and endorsement of 'Congresswoman' Marjorie Taylor Greene, of the great state of Georgia."

2025-11-16T01:27:40.940425+00:00 IST

Asia

Russian attacks on Ukraine kill 9 in latest strike

At least nine people have been killed and 53 have been injured over the past 24 hours by Russian strikes in Ukraine, according to regional authorities.

2025-11-16T01:25:58.960181+00:00 IST

NY Consul General meets Dalit Chamber of Commerce

India's Consul General in New York, Binaya Pradhan met a delegation from the Dalit Indian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and discussed strengthening of business opportunities for entrepreneurs of DICCI.

2025-11-16T00:51:06.663151+00:00 IST

Asia

China: 4 mice sent for life-science tests in space return to Eart

The samples returned include life science, materials science, and combustion experiment samples involving 26 experimental projects, comprising nine types of life experiment samples, 32 types of materials experiment samples, and three types of combustion science specimens, with a total weight of approximately 46.67 kilograms, according to a CAS press release.

2025-11-16T00:46:01.969362+00:00 IST

Middle East

4 die as boat capsizes off Libya

In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the Red Crescent said that the two incidents occurred on Thursday night.

2025-11-16T00:41:51.642096+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar condoles death of Micronesia Secretary of Foreign

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday condoled the death of Lorin S Robert, Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Federated States of Micronesia.

2025-11-16T00:10:07.505359+00:00 IST