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US-Iran ceasefire deal could be announced within hours

A final draft of a possible agreement between the United States and Iran could be announced within hours, Al Arabiya reported, citing sources aware of the matter.

2026-05-22T09:16:37.479514+00:00 IST

Pakistani forces accused after elderly farmer killed in Turbat

An elderly farmer was reportedly killed in firing allegedly carried out by Frontier Corps (FC) personnel in Turbat, intensifying concerns over the worsening human rights situation in Balochistan.

2026-05-22T09:12:02.839787+00:00 IST

Will support early resolution to Ukraine, West Asia conflicts: PM

"Today we discussed on global issues, be it Ukraine or West Asia, we will continue to support efforts for an early resolution to ongoing conflicts and for peace. We are also unanimous on the view that reform of global institutions is urgent and important for resolving the growing global challenges," PM Modi said.

2026-05-22T09:07:37.161615+00:00 IST

Cyprus President hails rising India-EU ties, backs IMEC

President Christodoulides noted that his visit comes at a crucial juncture where both bilateral and EU-India ties have made "leaps of progress," particularly following a milestone Free Trade Agreement signed between India and the EU earlier this year. The agreement effectively created one of the world's largest free trade zones, encompassing a market of two billion people.

2026-05-22T08:57:47.518739+00:00 IST

Cyprus reaffirms support for India’s UNSC bid

India and Cyprus further deepened their bilateral partnership as President Nikos Christodoulides announced that the meeting today saw the creation of a joint task force on cooperation in key sectors such as infrastructure, shipping, and economic cooperation between the two countries.

2026-05-22T08:30:12.133818+00:00 IST

India, Cyprus elevate ties to Strategic Partnership

"The bond between India and Cyprus has repeatedly stood the test of time. Today, with the formation of the India-Cyprus Strategic Partnership, we are set to infuse our relations with new ambition and new momentum," PM Modi said.

2026-05-22T08:13:35.330528+00:00 IST

PM Modi, Cyprus President hold delegation-level talks in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides on Friday held delegation-level talks, focused on expanding the bilateral cooperation between New Delhi and Nicosia.

2026-05-22T07:32:56.516638+00:00 IST

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Netanyahu vows to hit Hezbollah until security is restored

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vowed to continue strikes against Hezbollah despite a temporary ceasefire. Iran accused Israel of violating the "10-point proposal," threatening to boyccot upcoming Islamabad talks. While Netanyahu claims Lebanon was excluded from the truce, Tehran maintains that military actions and airspace breaches have made negotiations "unreasonable."

2026-04-09T11:14:36.979184+00:00 IST

Israeli armed forces kill nephew of Hezbollah Chief Naim Qassem

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday stated that they killed the nephew and personal secretary of Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem in a strike carried out in Beirut last night.

2026-04-09T11:04:10.129334+00:00 IST

Pezeshkian marks 40th day since death of former supreme leader

President Pezeshkian and millions of Iranians marked the 40th day since the death of former Leader Ayatollah Khamenei. Following intense military exchanges and the killing of senior officials, a Pakistan-brokered "14-day ceasefire" was established after the US accepted Tehran's "10-point proposal," state broadcaster Press TV reported.

2026-04-09T11:01:59.128843+00:00 IST

Asia

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Amnesty calls for "no further action" as Uyghur musician released

Human rights group Amnesty International has called for "no further action" following the release of Uyghur musician Yashar, who served a three-year prison sentence in China over charges linked to his music and books. Amnesty welcomed his release but warned he may still face post-prison restrictions.

2026-08-14T10:40:06.970312+00:00 IST

MEA reaffirms India-Liberia ties as new embassy opens in Delhi

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening ties with Liberia following the inauguration of its new Embassy in New Delhi. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti to discuss cooperation in trade, shipping, health, agriculture, and UNSC reforms.

2026-08-14T10:26:56.718729+00:00 IST

Protests erupt across PoJK, demonstrators demand rights

Protests were reported across several parts of Pakistan-occupied Jammu & Kashmir (PoJK), with demonstrators raising slogans, demanding fundamental rights and calling for accountability over reported killings and alleged restrictions on civil liberties.

2026-08-14T09:37:46.670687+00:00 IST

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Rajnath Singh to represent India at Moscow’s Victory Day Parade

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will be representing India at the Victory Day Parade in Moscow, according to sources.

2025-04-30T10:27:26.495879+00:00 IST

Trump congratulates Carney on election victory

US President Donald Trump congratulated Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney after his Liberal party won the election on Tuesday, with the leaders discussing their nations' relationship amid trade tensions, including US tariffs impacting Canadian economy.

2025-04-30T04:30:27.949446+00:00 IST

India participates in BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting

Dammu Ravi thanked the BRICS nations for expressing solidarity with India following the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam.

2025-04-29T14:24:11.201068+00:00 IST

Europe

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EAM Jaishankar congratulates Netherlands FM Tom Berendsen

In an X post, he said, "Best wishes to Tom Berendsen on being sworn in as the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands. Look forward to working together."

2026-02-24T06:15:01.896091+00:00 IST

PM Modi congratulates Rob Jetten on becoming Netherlands PM

Jetten was sworn in as the Netherlands' youngest-ever prime minister on February 23, heading a newly formed minority coalition government.

2026-02-24T04:06:42.628647+00:00 IST

Slovakia halts emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine

Slovakia has halted emergency electricity supplies to Ukraine amid an escalating dispute over the suspension of Russian oil deliveries through the Druzhba pipeline, Prime Minister Robert Fico announced on Monday.

2026-02-23T22:37:29.025180+00:00 IST

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Intense phone call between Trump and Israeli PM peace proposal

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a "difficult" phone call, during which they discussed renewed diplomatic efforts to reach an agreement with Iran

2026-05-21T03:20:56.104535+00:00 IST

“Long-tainted record of genocidal acts”: India slams Pak at UNSC

Parvathaneni, while speaking at the Annual UNSC Open Debate on "Protection of civilians in armed conflict", said that the UNAMA documentation attributed 94 of 95 incidents of civilian causalities to Pakistani Security forces.

2026-05-21T01:07:48.852880+00:00 IST

India's Permanent Representative to UN calls for protection

Parvathaneni, while speaking at the Annual UNSC Open Debate on "Protection of civilians in armed conflict", congratulated China on assuming the UNSC Presidency for this month.

2026-05-21T01:01:24.623673+00:00 IST

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Asia

Pakistani army faces fresh allegations of enforced disappearances

According to The Balochistan Post, four separate incidents were reported from Chagai, Gwadar, Dera Bugti and Quetta, while the body of a previously missing individual was recovered from Panjgur district.

2026-05-22T07:15:24.792310+00:00 IST

Asia

Cyprus President pays tributes to Mahatma Gandhi

President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi here in the national capital on Friday.

2026-05-22T06:54:50.483484+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi, Cyprus Prez hold bilateral meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides held a bilateral meeting here in the national capital on Friday.

2026-05-22T06:42:51.890793+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi meets Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides in Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met with the Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

2026-05-22T06:25:02.113430+00:00 IST

Asia

US State Secy's India visit highlight cooperation in Indo-Pacific

The United States Embassy in India on Friday highlighted the upcoming official visit of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, emphasising the central role of the United States-India Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership and the Quad in maintaining a free, open, and resilient Indo-Pacific region.

2026-05-22T06:14:59.654450+00:00 IST

Asia

Sindh bans wheat movement as Pakistan battles rising prices

The Sindh government on Thursday imposed a ban on the inter-provincial movement of wheat as part of measures aimed at securing food supplies, preventing hoarding, and ensuring price stability in the province, The Express Tribune reported.

2026-05-22T06:10:58.920903+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak Interior Minister meets Iranian Foreign Minister for 2nd time

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday held another meeting with Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi in Tehran amid the ongoing negotiations on a ceasefire agreement between Washington and Tehran, the Tasnim News reported.

2026-05-22T05:57:32.652189+00:00 IST

Asia

New Delhi to host Quad Foreign Ministers on May 26

At the invitation of External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will arrive in New Delhi for an official visit to participate in the high-level meeting on May 26, 2026, according to the MEA press release.

2026-05-22T05:49:48.145806+00:00 IST

Asia

IAF Chief AP Singh charts course for 21st-century air power in SL

Speaking on the strategic imperative of "Air Power in the 21st Century," the Air Chief Marshal highlighted the evolving dynamics of modern warfare and the growing necessity of robust bilateral military partnerships in the Indian Ocean Region.

2026-05-22T05:30:21.672867+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

Middle East

Iran condemns US sanctions on Iranian ambassador

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned US sanctions on Iranian ambassador-designate to Lebanon Mohammad Reza Rauf Sheibani and other Iranian officials, terming Washington's action as "illegal and unjustified".

2026-05-22T04:51:04.823711+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel fears surprise Iranian attack amid ceasefire talks: Report

Iran could be planning a surprise missile and drone attack targeting Gulf countries and Israel amid ongoing ceasefire negotiations between Washington and Tehran, Jerusalem Post reported, citing intelligence officials.

2026-05-22T03:22:59.906327+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

Republicans lash out over DoJ proposal to give payouts to people

Discontent simmered over the fund so much so that some senators decided to leave the town for the Memorial Day weekend rather than passing a party-line budget reconciliation bill that would fund Border Patrol and ICE.

2026-05-22T02:18:50.117765+00:00 IST