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Taiwan detects 16 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense on Saturday detected the presence of sixteen sorties of Chinese military aircraft and eight vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am (local time).

2026-05-23T06:00:39.731390+00:00 IST

Iran slams US for obstructionism as nuclear talks end in deadlock

Iran on Saturday accused the United States and its allies of 'obstructionism' after the third round of talks on the nuclear proliferation treaty (NPT) torpedoed at the United Nations, with the delegates failing to adopt a final document amid ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran over the latter's nuclear program.

2026-05-23T05:48:26.159020+00:00 IST

Viral 'Donald Trump' albino buffalo sold for Eid sacrifice

The buffalo, which went viral across social media and local news outlets for its uncanny resemblance to the former US President's signature hairstyle, was raised at the Rabeya Agro Farm in Narayanganj, just outside the capital city of Dhaka.

2026-05-23T05:35:51.628645+00:00 IST

Kolkata: Marco Rubio alongwith wife depart departs for Delhi

United States Secretary Marco Rubio alongwith his wife Jeanette D Rubio, on Saturday departed from Kolkata for Delhi, where he will have talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor is also travelling with Secretary Marco Rubio.

2026-05-23T05:15:30.298037+00:00 IST

"Shared values transcend borders": US envoy Gor accompanies Rubio on visit to Missionaries of Charity

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Saturday said the relationship between India is not only in strategic cooperation, but also in shared humanitarian values, following a visit to the Missionaries of Charity in Kolkata alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

2026-05-23T04:38:11.831035+00:00 IST

Kolkata : Rubio alongwith wife arrives at Nirmala Shishu Bhavan

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alongwith his wife Jeanette D. Rubio, on Saturday arrived at Nirmala Shishu Bhavan Missionaries of Charity, in Kolkata. The Nirmala Shishu Bhavan is a network of specialised children's homes managed by the Missionaries of Charity, the Roman Catholic religious congregation established by Mother Teresa in 1950.

2026-05-23T03:53:41.216621+00:00 IST

SpaceX launches Starship V3 in its twelfth major flight test

SpaceX successfully launched the twelfth test flight of its next-generation Starship on Friday evening (local time), marking the first-ever flight of the upgraded Starship and Super Heavy Version 3 vehicles and the debut of the company's new Raptor 3 engines.

2026-05-23T03:24:17.884275+00:00 IST

Middle East

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“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

Israel FM Gideon Sa'ar denounces Pak Defence Minister's remarks

Israel has responded with fury to Pakistan Defence Minsiter Khawaja Asif's statement, denouncing Islamabad's mediation pitch and vowing to defend itself against "terrorists" who want Tel Aviv's destruction.

2026-04-09T23:41:53.340268+00:00 IST

Asia

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Russian envoy extends greetings on 80th Independence Day

In a post on X, Alipov said that given India's "predetermined path of development", there was no doubt that the country's dreams would come true.

2026-08-15T00:02:44.980699+00:00 IST

7.4-magnitude earthquake jolts Indonesia

The earthquake occurred at a depth of 49 km, the NCS said in a post on X.

2026-08-14T23:29:48.639578+00:00 IST

Indian, US Navy EOD teams exchange operational best practices

The Indian Navy said that the hands-on training enhanced EOD proficiency, interoperability and operational synergy between the two navies.

2026-08-14T22:52:25.854932+00:00 IST

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Lammy on UK-India trade teal

UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has called the new UK-India trade agreement a gateway to shared prosperity, emphasising its economic potential and the deepening of strategic ties between both nations. He highlighted his early outreach to India and described the GBP 43 billion partnership as only the beginning.

2025-05-06T20:51:17.288489+00:00 IST

"Look forward to working..: Australian PM Albanese thanks PM Modi

Albanese said that he looked forward to working with him in the coming years to build a prosperous future for the two nations.

2025-05-06T12:38:50.491481+00:00 IST

Explosions, huge fire reported from Sudanese city of Port Sudan

Drones believed to have been launched by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are said to have struck a fuel depot, causing a huge fire, Al Jazeera reported, citing reports.

2025-05-06T09:21:18.292460+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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"We will get it": Trump vows to seize Iran’s nuclear stockpile

US President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Iran by declaring Washington would recover and potentially destroy Iran's enriched uranium stockpile, while rejecting Iranian toll proposals in the Strait of Hormuz.

2026-05-21T17:44:41.757115+00:00 IST

"Some good signs" for US-Iran deal, says Marco Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Pakistani officials are visiting Tehran to advance indirect US-Iran peace talks. While Washington prefers a deal, Trump and his advisors warned of severe military consequences if negotiations fail.

2026-05-21T17:24:39.120845+00:00 IST

Rubio warns against Iran’s Hormuz toll setup

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has issued a stern warning against Tehran's recent maritime manoeuvres, declaring that Washington will not tolerate any attempt by Iran to control or monetise access to the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

2026-05-21T16:45:44.664968+00:00 IST

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IRGC-linked operative accused of plotting assassination of Ivanka

First daughter of US President Donald Trump, Ivanka Trump, was allegedly targeted in an assassination plot by an Iraqi-operated, trained by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, according to a news report by the New York Post.

2026-05-23T02:59:19.178023+00:00 IST

Asia

US State Secy Marco Rubio lands in Kolkata, kicks off India tour

Shortly after landing, Rubio visited the Mother House in central Kolkata, the global headquarters of Saint Teresa's Missionaries of Charity, and its adjoining Children's Home, a visit carrying strong symbolic and cultural resonance. The last US Secretary of State to set foot in Kolkata was Hillary Clinton in May 2012.

2026-05-23T02:30:32.846441+00:00 IST

Asia

China to hold Security Council high-level meeting on May 26

The theme of this meeting is "Upholding the Purposes and Principles of the UN Charter and Strengthening the UN-centered International System."

2026-05-23T02:02:16.378914+00:00 IST

Asia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio lands in Kolkata

The visit assumes significance amid growing strategic convergence between the two countries and comes ahead of the upcoming QUAD foreign ministers' meeting scheduled to be held in New Delhi on May 26.

2026-05-23T02:00:56.121328+00:00 IST

Asia

"Difficult to analyse evolving global political dynamics," says T

Tsering, in a conversation with ANI, said that Tibet was keeping a track of important visits, like US President Donald Trump's visit to China and Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to China.

2026-05-23T02:00:25.351905+00:00 IST

Trump shares AI video of throwing The Late Show host Stephen Colb

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) shared an AI-generated video of himself throwing The Late Show host Stephen Colbert into a box and dancing after.

2026-05-23T01:43:16.634806+00:00 IST

Major Abhilasha Barak to receive 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate

Barak is recognized for her outreach and community engagement activities for women and adolescent girls and gender sensitization training for peacekeepers.

2026-05-23T01:37:21.956504+00:00 IST

Trump shares AI pic of 'golden dome' around White House

In a post on Truth Social, Trump shared an image captioned, "Golden dome for the White House."

2026-05-23T01:21:11.546238+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Cyprus to collaborate in research and technology fields

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday acknowledged the transformative potential of new and emerging technologies, and noted that the MoU on Innovation and Technology, will promote collaboration among research centers, startups, and academic institutions, as well as joint research and innovation projects in emerging and sustainable technologies, including ethical and responsible AI, as per a statement by the Prime Minister's Office.

2026-05-23T00:57:24.579365+00:00 IST

Middle East

US' "excessive demands" blocking truce: Iran

Araghchi, in a telephonic conversation with Guterres, said the US had repeatedly undermined diplomacy through broken promises, contradictory positions, and military aggression, but Iran is engaging in the truce talks.

2026-05-23T00:44:52.795137+00:00 IST

Asia

Cyprus expresses solidarity with India in fight against terrorism

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday categorically and unequivocally condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism. Cyprus expressed solidarity and unwavering support to India in its fight against cross-border terrorism, a statement by the Prime Minister's Office said.

2026-05-23T00:34:52.450367+00:00 IST