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Brazil govt unveils results of national anti-crime offensive

The Ministry of Justice and Public Security (MJSP) on Friday presented the first report on its "Brazil Against Organised Crime" plan, outlining expanded federal measures aimed at combating criminal factions and strengthening security infrastructure across the country. The initiative seeks to tackle organised crime through coordinated action in policing, intelligence sharing, and prison security reforms.

2026-05-23T12:18:33.804032+00:00 IST

Austria backs faster EU trade deals with UAE, global partners

Wolfgang Hattmannsdorfer, Austria's Minister for Economy, Energy and Tourism, has called for accelerating negotiations and removing obstacles to enhance trade cooperation with the UAE and international partners.

2026-05-23T12:14:49.195647+00:00 IST

Pakistani journalists slam "draconian" media gag laws

Pakistani journalists at a national convention unanimously rejected recent amendments to the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (Peca), labelling them "draconian" laws aimed at silencing dissent. The gathering condemned increasing state intimidation, judicial harassment, and mass layoffs, demanding immediate legal reforms to protect media freedom and job security.

2026-05-23T12:00:29.894585+00:00 IST

"Poor thing": Iran mocks Trump with lookalike buffalo

Tehran took a swipe at US President Donald Trump by circulating a trending video of an albino buffalo from Bangladesh that bears a striking resemblance to him. Amid the ongoing friction between Washington and Tehran, Iran asserted that the animal had gone off its food after being likened to the American politician.

2026-05-23T11:54:39.768654+00:00 IST

Rubio extends Trump’s invite to PM Modi to visit White House: Amb

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

2026-05-23T11:45:09.839044+00:00 IST

Iran's Ghalibaf met Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir in Tehran

Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir met with Iran's top negotiator and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf in Tehran, according to Iranian state media reports.

2026-05-23T11:32:31.459256+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Rubio discuss bilateral ties, West Asia situation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held wide-ranging discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on bilateral cooperation across areas such as defence, trade and energy. Rubio briefed PM Modi on Washington's perspective on the situation in West Asia, and PM Modi reaffirmed India's consistent support for the peaceful resolution of conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.

2026-05-23T11:29:02.521051+00:00 IST

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Iranian officials deny reports of travelling to Pak for talks

Iran's official news agencies have firmly rejected the reports in international media claiming that senior officials such as Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Bager Ghalibaf have travelled to Pakistan to negotiate with the United States, Press TV reported on Friday.

2026-04-10T05:19:10.577116+00:00 IST

“Everything can erupt in a second again”: Foreign Affairs expert

Director General (and CEO) and Director of Communications at the Jerusalem Centre for Security and Foreign Affairs, Sagiv Steinberg, warned that the ceasefire between the US and Iran can be broken at any second, expressing doubts over the outcome of the negotiation talks in Islamabad.

2026-04-10T00:58:40.526860+00:00 IST

India-Sweden holds 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi

India and Sweden held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi, dicussing the reviewed the entire spectrum of bilateral relations.

2026-04-10T00:02:13.442257+00:00 IST

Asia

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Beyond the “midnight hour”: The 79-year saga of how India forged

Over 79 years, India transformed from a reactive post-independence military into a self-reliant power that projects hard capability and calibrated statecraft. From high-stakes tactical brilliance in 1947 to modern stand-off precision and high-altitude readiness, India ensures its sovereignty remains firmly defended.

2026-08-15T02:38:19.095641+00:00 IST

How India's Armed Forces became a 'First Responder' to the world

strikes abroad. The latest chapter in this expanding global humanitarian footprint came in June-July 2026 with Operation Amistad in Venezuela, where India deployed an Indian Army medical contingent following twin earthquakes that struck the South American country on June 24

2026-08-15T02:07:03.281091+00:00 IST

India at 80: Bicycles to lunar south pole & beyond

India's space programme has evolved from humble beginnings to a globally competitive ecosystem. With major achievements in lunar exploration, private rocket launches, navigation, human spaceflight and deep-space missions, India is expanding its space economy while advancing ambitious plans for Gaganyaan, Bharatiya Antariksh Station and future planetary exploration.

2026-08-15T02:01:22.016782+00:00 IST

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MoS Margherita, New Zealand PM Luxon hold talks

The two leaders explored ways to take forward the partnership in strengthening bilateral ties in various sectors.

2025-05-09T06:39:47.791256+00:00 IST

Brazil urges India, Pakistan to exercise utmost restraint

Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has called on India and Pakistan to exercise the utmost restraint to prevent an escalation of tensions.

2025-05-09T03:25:34.338461+00:00 IST

India briefs other countries on Operation Sindoor

Senior Indian officials have spoken to their counterparts in a number of countries, including the US, UK, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Russia, to brief them on the Operation Sindoor that targeted terror infrastructure in Pakistan in retaliation against Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 killed, said sources in the government.

2025-05-07T01:49:49.260850+00:00 IST

Europe

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Trump, Zelensky speak on call ahead of Ukraine-US talks in Geneva

Ahead of a new round of talks on Thursday aimed at ending Russia's invasion, US President Donald Trump held discussions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.

2026-02-25T23:16:09.063079+00:00 IST

"Grateful”: Zelensky thanks G7 for reaffirming support

In a post on X, the Ukrainian President expressed his appreciation while calling for a dignified and lasting peace for Ukraine, which, according to him, is achievable if allies work together to guarantee the country's security and recovery.

2026-02-25T12:21:07.517061+00:00 IST

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy pleads with Trump to ‘stay on our side’

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a high-stakes appeal this week to US President Donald Trump, calling on him to keep the United States firmly aligned with Ukraine as its war against Russia stretches into its fifth year and the Russian invasion's fourth anniversary approaches.

2026-02-25T09:10:31.409521+00:00 IST

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US: Select Committee warns of China’s state-led push to dominate

The letter warned that the US is "engaged in a fierce biotechnology competition with the PRC", where medical innovation is central to national and economic security. It also stated that China is pursuing a "deliberate, state-directed strategy to dominate global biotechnology", including drug development, biologics manufacturing, and clinical R&D.

2026-05-22T12:21:38.889016+00:00 IST

US indicts four Chinese container manufacturing companies

The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicted seven Chinese executives and four of the world's largest shipping container manufacturing companies for allegedly conspiring to restrict output and fix prices of standard shipping containers during the COVID-19 pandemic and global supply chain crisis.

2026-05-22T05:19:27.985495+00:00 IST

CENTCOM showcases war readiness as US-Iran talks intensify

Amid intense indirect discussion over a ceasefire framework between Washington and Tehran, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said that the strike group of the Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier is maintaining peak readiness if it is called to action.

2026-05-22T02:55:46.167798+00:00 IST

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Asia

US calls India "vital partner" as Rubio holds talks with PM Modi

As New Delhi and Washington continue to deepen their partnership, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The leaders held talks on Indo-US cooperation across areas such as security, trade and critical technologies.

2026-05-23T11:11:34.604058+00:00 IST

Asia

Cypriot Prez Christodoulides concludes India visit

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides concluded his India visit, which saw the elevation of bilateral ties between New Delhi and Nicosia to a strategic partnership and the inking of several MoUs aimed at deepening cooperation across areas such as trade and defence.

2026-05-23T10:34:50.545719+00:00 IST

Nuclear talks failure a "missed opportunity": UN chief

The 11th NPT Review Conference failed to achieve consensus, with Iran blaming US "obstructionism" over its nuclear programme. UN chief Antonio Guterres called it a "missed opportunity." Contentious issues involving Ukraine and North Korea were also dropped after four drafts, marking the third consecutive failure for the global disarmament treaty.

2026-05-23T10:12:52.343265+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan’s water mismanagement pushes cities towards crisis

Pakistan's worsening governance failures have deepened the water emergency in the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad, where residents are now facing severe shortages as summer temperatures rise. The daily water deficit in Rawalpindi city and cantonment areas has climbed to more than 60 million gallons, while officials fear the situation could worsen further in the coming months, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2026-05-23T09:25:41.944410+00:00 IST

Middle East

Iranian FM, Omani FM discuss diplomatic efforts to prevent war

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation with Omani counterpart, Badr Albusaidi, on Saturday amid intensified regional diplomacy aimed at reducing tensions and securing a possible peace agreement between Iran and the United States, according to the Iranian semiofficial Tasnim news agency.

2026-05-23T09:25:05.622814+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak army alleged of seven more disappearances in Balochistan

Fresh allegations of enforced disappearances have surfaced across several districts of Balochistan, where seven more individuals, including a teenage boy, a local singer, labourers, a fisherman and a driver, were reportedly taken away during separate operations allegedly carried out by Pakistani security and intelligence agencies, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2026-05-23T08:55:29.886434+00:00 IST

Middle East

"Only way out of war, is to secure Iran's rights": Iran

Iran's Defence Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik on Saturday said that the United States must accept Iran's demands to avoid further escalation, warning that continued confrontation would result in "further losses" for Washington and its allies, according to the Iranian state media Tasnim news agency.

2026-05-23T08:42:48.566757+00:00 IST

US Senator urges sanctions on entities paying Iran

US Senator Tom Cotton sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent encouraging the administration to use existing authorities to sanction any entity assisting Iran with what he said was "illegally blocking the Strait of Hormuz, including the Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA). "

2026-05-23T08:21:10.464548+00:00 IST

Europe

India-Estonia ties witnessing strong growth in trade : Amb Sinha

India and Estonia are witnessing a "strong trajectory of growth" in bilateral relations across trade, digital cooperation, cyber security and cultural engagement, India's Ambassador to Estonia Ashish Sinha said while highlighting the growing partnership between the two countries.

2026-05-23T08:18:35.270340+00:00 IST

Asia

Argentine Ambassador highlights strength of ties with India

Speaking during the celebration of Argentina's National Day, Ambassador Mariano Caucino praised Argentina-Indian relations and stated that "this bilateral link is based on common interests, shared values and an elevated degree of economic complementarity".

2026-05-23T07:41:05.249349+00:00 IST

Asia

US Secretary of State Rubio alongwith his wife arrives in Delhi

During his visit to the national capital, Rubio is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and deliver remarks at the dedication ceremony of the US Embassy Support Annex Building.

2026-05-23T07:37:43.798694+00:00 IST

Europe

Pakistan accused of sheltering terrorists

Political activist from Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), Amjad Ayub Mirza, has strongly criticised Pakistan following reports of the killing of alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Hamza Burhan, claiming the incident once again exposed Pakistan's long-standing links with militant groups.

2026-05-23T07:31:03.315725+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif begins China visit

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday departed for Hangzhou, marking the first leg of a four-day official visit to China from May 23 to 26, aimed at expanding economic cooperation, strengthening strategic ties, and advancing projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), according to the Pakistani Prime Minister's Office.

2026-05-23T06:33:53.458311+00:00 IST

Middle East

Munir, Araghchi hold talks on West Asia, Iran War: State media

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir, with the two sides exchanging views on the security situation in West Asia.

2026-05-23T06:28:20.515474+00:00 IST