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Taiwan detects 6 sorties of Chinese military aircraft, 10 vessels

All six sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern part Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2026-05-22T01:42:47.397785+00:00 IST

US pauses $14 billion Taiwan arms sale to preserve munitions stoc

Speaking during a Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee hearing on Thursday, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said the pause was aimed at ensuring the US military maintained adequate stockpiles for "Operation Epic Fury".

2026-05-22T01:41:55.952642+00:00 IST

Iran is nimbler at re-developing missile capacities

The sources familiar with the development said that replacing missile sites, launchers and production capacity for key weapons systems destroyed during the current conflict, indicate that Iran still remains a persistent threat to the region.

2026-05-22T01:16:41.294329+00:00 IST

Chandrayaan-3 receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award

India's Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission has been honoured with the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), presented in Washington, DC on May 21, 2026.

2026-05-22T00:36:12.732442+00:00 IST

Trump to deploy 5,000 troops to Poland post Karol Nawrocki's win

Trump expressed his satisfaction at the election of the now President of Poland, Karol Nawrocki.

2026-05-22T00:32:03.119217+00:00 IST

EAM conducts Computerised Draw of Lots for the Kailash

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said, "EAM conducted the Computerised Draw of Lots for the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2026 today. Warm congratulations to the selected yatris and wishing them a fulfilling pilgrimage."

2026-05-22T00:11:22.972460+00:00 IST

India, Egypt reaffirm zero tolerance towards terrorism at Joint W

The 5th meeting of the Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism between India and Egypt was held in New Delhi on May 20, 2026. The meeting was co-chaired by senior officials from the Ministries of External Affairs and Foreign Affairs, with the participation of relevant agencies, of both countries, a statement by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

2026-05-22T00:03:06.919854+00:00 IST

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UAE demands Iranian accountability following Trump’s ceasefire

The Ministry emphasised that a temporary pause is insufficient without addressing the underlying causes of the recent conflict. The UAE is seeking "further clarification" on the agreement's provisions, specifically focusing on cessation of hostilities, Freedom of Navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and liability and reparations.

2026-04-09T09:32:57.773359+00:00 IST

"Israel will achieve its objectives by agreement or fighting," Ne

Netanyahu said that they still have objectives to complete.

2026-04-09T09:29:06.064198+00:00 IST

Ambassador Mittal discusses deepening ties

Indian Ambassador to UAE, Deepak Mittal, discussed deepening the partnership between New Delhi and Abu Dhabi during his meeting with Saif Saeed Ghobash.

2026-04-09T07:52:24.366499+00:00 IST

Asia

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Blood, water cannot flow together: MJ Akbar hits back at Sharif

Former Union Minister MJ Akbar on Friday hit back at Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's remarks on the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), saying Islamabad must first answer for every drop of Indian blood lost in terror attacks before raising concerns over water.

2026-08-14T09:18:39.404424+00:00 IST

India dispatches first tranche of relief material to Colombia

Reaffirming New Delhi's commitment to humanitarian assistance and disaster response (HADR), Jaishankar expressed solidarity with the South American nation as it navigates the aftermath of the severe quake.

2026-08-14T08:42:34.986775+00:00 IST

MoS Chaudhary calls for innovative funding for human resources

Pointing to the core bottleneck in expanding mobility for skilled workers trained in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) and polytechnics, Chaudhary highlighted that administrative alignment between institutions remains the primary challenge.

2026-08-14T08:34:19.513747+00:00 IST

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Explosion in northeastern Nigeria kills 26, injures 3

At least 26 people were killed and three others injured after two vehicles detonated an improvised explosive device in northeastern Nigeria's Borno state. The blast occurred along the road between Rann and Gamboru Ngala, an area plagued by extremist violence. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.

2025-04-29T03:39:33.722733+00:00 IST

Canada election 2025: First polls close on East Coast

According to CBC's tracker, the Liberals were polling at nearly 43 per cent, while the Conservatives trailed closely at just over 39 per cent. The New Democratic Party (NDP) was in third with about 9 per cent support, followed by the Bloc Quebecois at 6 per cent.

2025-04-29T00:52:58.210726+00:00 IST

Canada goes to polls on April 28

Canadian voters are going to the polls on Monday amid one of the most dramatic campaign transformations in years

2025-04-27T18:00:33.371913+00:00 IST

Europe

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Former UK envoy to US Mandelson arrested amid Epstein probe

Former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson was arrested by the British Police on suspicion of misconduct in public office, following developments linked to his past association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

2026-02-23T20:08:20.805512+00:00 IST

Maritime Labour Convention at 20: ILO, IMO reaffirm commitment

The International Labour Organisation (ILO) and the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) marked the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Maritime Labour Convention, 2006 (MLC, 2006), a landmark treaty that has reshaped working and living conditions for seafarers worldwide and strengthened fair competition in global shipping.

2026-02-23T17:43:49.372813+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy says Putin has “already started” World War III

With nearly four years passed since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday stated that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin "has already started" World War III following Moscow's invasion, stressing that Kyiv is acting as a frontline to prevent the conflict from escalating globally.

2026-02-23T07:52:34.105191+00:00 IST

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US State Secretary Marco Rubio to visit India from May 23 to 26

The release stated that Rubio will discuss energy security, trade and defence cooperation during meetings with senior Indian officials. Before he visits India, Rubio will travel to Helsingborg in Sweden on May 22 to attend the NATO Foreign Ministers Meeting.

2026-05-20T01:39:32.449831+00:00 IST

We will end this war "very quickly": Trump

Speaking at a press conference, President Trump also said oil prices would decline sharply in the coming period. The US President further stated that global oil prices were expected to fall due to abundant supply.

2026-05-20T00:53:07.035652+00:00 IST

US says Pakistan’s politics “a matter for the Pakistani people”

The response, provided on background and attributable to a State Department spokesperson, came after ANI sought comment on the publication by US investigative outlet Drop Site News of Cable I-0678, a document that has sat at the centre of Pakistani political controversy for more than four years. The spokesperson did not address the specific contents of the cable or the alleged remarks attributed to the American diplomat concerned.

2026-05-20T00:37:12.340322+00:00 IST

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FBI shuts call center under op scam targeting US elderly

Patel added that the two accused have pled guilty in the investigation.

2026-05-21T23:41:07.815323+00:00 IST

Middle East

US, Iran are in intense indirect talks for drafting agreement

The two sides are currently exchanging messages and draft texts, as an Iranian official earlier told Al Jazeera negotiators are "very close".

2026-05-21T23:30:32.496062+00:00 IST

India participates in SOF Week 2026 at Florida

In a landmark first, the Indian Army participated in the prestigious CAPEX Capability Demonstration at Tampa, showcasing the professionalism and operational excellence of Indian Special Forces in counter-terrorism, unconventional warfare, high-altitude and jungle warfare operations.

2026-05-21T21:51:30.401166+00:00 IST

Asia

BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting concludes

The BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting concluded successfully in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after two days of discussions, collaborative engagements, and knowledge-sharing sessions focused on strengthening entrepreneurship cooperation among BRICS nations.

2026-05-21T21:31:20.552060+00:00 IST

US coughed up over half of Pentagon's interceptors

The razzmatazz surrounding the portrayal of the US-Israel partnership was very different from the actual military burden during the Iran conflict.

2026-05-21T21:28:00.654469+00:00 IST

"Want to help Cuba on humanitarian basis," says Trump

Trump was asked by a reporter that regarding Cuba, if the Nimitz aircraft carrier was sent there to intimidate the Cuban government.

2026-05-21T20:15:25.399179+00:00 IST

Marco Rubio flags major US-India energy push ahead of visit

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Washington is discussing expanded energy cooperation with India ahead of his visit to New Delhi. Calling India a "great partner," Rubio highlighted historic US energy exports and potential opportunities with Venezuelan oil to boost India's energy portfolio.

2026-05-21T18:46:24.394929+00:00 IST

"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

Asia

CAA, NRC completely internal matters of India: Bangladesh

Speaking at a press briefing at the Bangladesh Secretariat here today, the minister said, "India's CAA or Assam's NRC are their own legal and administrative matters concerning their citizens. There is no scope for Bangladesh to comment on those issues."

2026-05-21T17:41:25.428782+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

Asia

Nepal opposition demands PM Balen Shah's resignation

Nepal's opposition parties picketed the lower house well on Thursday, demanding Prime Minister Balendra Shah's resignation for skipping parliamentary proceedings. Protesters, driven by the Shram Sanskriti Party and Nepali Congress, accused Shah of evading accountability on key national issues after he informed the Speaker he would not attend immediately.

2026-05-21T16:39:33.544999+00:00 IST

Asia

Cyprus President accorded ceremonial welcome in New Delhi

The New Delhi leg follows the initial phase of the four-day State Visit, which began when President Christodoulides arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday. Visiting from May 20 to 23 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it marks his first visit to the country in his current capacity, according to an official statement by the MEA.

2026-05-21T15:49:19.508819+00:00 IST

Middle East

Govt supports armed forces with all its capacity: Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian pledged maximum state resources to strengthen Iran's armed forces with all its capacity. Speaking during a security meeting with Army Commander Major General Amir Hatami, the president emphasised that national unity and military authority remain the most vital pillars backing the country's security.

2026-05-21T14:04:26.591183+00:00 IST