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India, Italy to celebrate 2027 as Year of Culture: MEA

Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Sibi George, on Wednesday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy led to major initiatives aimed at strengthening cultural, educational, defence and people-to-people ties between the two countries.

2026-05-21T00:21:11.125188+00:00 IST

UN, partners seek $710.5 million for Rohingya relief amid funding

The United Nations and its partners, in close coordination with the Government of Bangladesh, appealed for USD 710.5 million to meet the most critical needs of Rohingya refugees in the Cox's Bazar camps and on Bhasan Char, as well as local host communities.

2026-05-21T00:06:35.271360+00:00 IST

EAM appreciates discussions with Italian FM

Jaishankar also presented Italian edition of his book 'Why Bharat Matters' to Tajani.

2026-05-21T00:04:06.107214+00:00 IST

US aircraft carrier USS Nimitz enters Caribbean

The deployment comes as US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Cuba and threatened action against the island nation, The Hill reported.

2026-05-21T00:01:43.208009+00:00 IST

Reaffirm resolve for stronger defence ties & rule-based Indo-Paci

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of National Defence, Republic of Korea (RoK) Ahn Gyu-back held comprehensive bilateral discussions in Seoul on May 20.

2026-05-20T23:33:01.352812+00:00 IST

"India, Italy signed critical MoUs in various sectors," says MEA

George, while addressing the press in the Special Briefing on the visit of Prime Minister to Italy, said that PM Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni interacted with select Indian and Italian industry leaders representing myriad of sectors.

2026-05-20T23:09:50.741907+00:00 IST

"PM Modi's Italy visit comes during significant momentum"

George, while addressing the press in the Special Briefing on the visit of Prime Minister to Italy, said that PM Modi and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had a one-on-one meeting focusing on bilateral relations as well as key regional and global developments.

2026-05-20T22:56:28.717541+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Iran confirms participation in US talks in Islamabad

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday confirmed that Tehran will participate in proposed talks with the United States in Islamabad later this week, according to a statement from the Pakistan Prime Minister's Office (PMO).

2026-04-08T17:54:01.840146+00:00 IST

IDF eliminates Hamas explosives expert Muhammad Dawad in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Wednesday said it has eliminated Hamas operative Muhammad Dawad, described as an expert in the production of explosive devices, in a targeted strike in the northern Gaza Strip earlier this week.

2026-04-08T17:06:39.391623+00:00 IST

IRGC commanders issue defiant warning despite US-Iran ceasefire

Following a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, IRGC commanders warned their "hands are on the trigger" despite the pause. President Pezeshkian hailed the deal as a result of national sacrifice, while President Trump confirmed the truce after receiving a "workable" 10-point proposal to end regional hostilities.

2026-04-08T16:31:30.650343+00:00 IST

Asia

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4 dead, thousands forced to evacuate as rain batters Japan

According to reports by Kyodo News, the Japan Meteorological Agency briefly issued a Level 5 warning, the highest disaster alert level on its scale, covering more than one-third of the municipalities in Chiba Prefecture near Tokyo. All emergency warnings were downgraded Friday morning.

2026-08-14T04:16:34.660644+00:00 IST

Pakistan PM issues hollow rhetoric over IWT

Pakistan has once again dipped into its familiar playbook of issuing empty and hollow rhetoric against India, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif threatening a "direct response" over water even as Islamabad grapples with a mounting share of crises at home -- from worsening militant violence in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to unrest and human-rights abuses in Balochistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), alongside the continued imprisonment of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.

2026-08-14T04:05:02.397672+00:00 IST

Baloch leader rejects Pakistan's Independence Day celebrations

Mir Yar Baloch further criticised Pakistan's foreign military posture and regional role, labelling the state a "war profiteer" while condemning recent military operations in Surab's Gadar Gondon area. He stated that Pakistani air force strikes killed nearly thirty innocent civilians, predominantly women and children.

2026-08-14T03:41:18.938592+00:00 IST

Others

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INS Chennai, Kesari sail from Tanzania after AIKEYME exercise

Indian Naval Ships INS Chennai and INS Kesari sailed from Dar es Salaam after the successful completion of the maiden edition of the AIKEYME exercise. The ships departed on April 19, as announced by the Indian Navy in a statement.

2025-04-21T17:44:30.500793+00:00 IST

"Khalistanis vandalised temple in Canada's Surrey for third time"

Canadian journalist Daniel Bordman reported that Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey was vandalised for the third time, allegedly by Khalistanis, drawing concern from devotees and condemnation from MP Chandra Arya.

2025-04-21T03:34:28.966939+00:00 IST

Hindu temple “vandalised” for third time by Khalistanis

"I went to the Lakshmi Mandir in Surrey that was vandalized last night by Khalistanis. This is the 3rd time it has been vandalized. I spoke to management and the devotees and they do not feel like the police or the political establishment cares at all," Bordman wrote in his post.

2025-04-21T02:16:02.831439+00:00 IST

Europe

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India-Canada emphasise commitment to strengthening ties

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference where the leaders underlined strengthening of ties and discussed diversifying trade, an official statement from the Canadian Government said on Monday.

2026-02-16T04:34:54.971646+00:00 IST

Will halt airstrikes on election day in Ukraine: Russian Minister

Russia will halt airstrikes on election day in Ukraine if Kyiv decides to hold presidential polls, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin told news agency TASS.

2026-02-15T23:54:52.898478+00:00 IST

"Next week meetings expected for energy packages": Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (local time) thanked the United States and Germany for support to Kyiv's air defence system amid the war against Russia.

2026-02-15T21:38:34.295331+00:00 IST

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US VP JD Vance amidst ongoing peace deal negotiations with Iran

Addressing reporters, Vance said the outcome of the negotiations would only become clear once a formal agreement is reached, while asserting that the US is negotiating in good faith.

2026-05-19T21:57:26.489430+00:00 IST

US imposes fresh sanctions on Iran-linked exchange firms, vessels

The action, announced by the US Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), is part of the Trump administration's "Economic Fury" campaign aimed at intensifying pressure on Iran amid the geopolitical standoff due to the conflict in West Asia.

2026-05-19T18:10:14.016556+00:00 IST

'Was an hour away': Trump on halting planned strike on Iran

US President Donald Trump stated the US was an hour away from striking Iran before pausing for diplomacy.

2026-05-19T17:56:12.144394+00:00 IST

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Asia

"India, Italy partnership to benefit all of humanity," says PM

In a post on X, he said, "A special strategic partnership that will not only benefit our nations but also all of humanity! The results of my visit to Italy will ensure greater connections for investments, better commercial opportunities, stronger cultural ties, and more."

2026-05-20T22:28:09.761463+00:00 IST

"We’re freeing up Cuba," Trump says post Castro indictment

Trump, while talking to reporters, said that the CIA is present there.

2026-05-20T20:58:57.587279+00:00 IST

Asia

UAE-India CEPA at Four: Bilateral Trade Crosses USD 100 Billion

Signed on February 18 2022 and in force since 1 May 2022, the CEPA has driven bilateral trade to USD 101.25 billion in FY 2025-26, crossing the USD 100 billion mark for the second consecutive year, with non-oil trade now accounting for nearly two-thirds of the total.

2026-05-20T20:58:23.961056+00:00 IST

Ex-Cuban President Castro indicted on murder, conspiracy charges

Fox News reported that the indictment, returned by a Florida grand jury in April and unsealed on Wednesday, charges Castro with conspiracy to kill US nationals, destruction of aircraft and four counts of murder.

2026-05-20T20:22:28.777576+00:00 IST

Europe

PM Modi, Italy PM plant Black Mulberry sapling

Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal noted that the tree connects India and Italy through its culinary, medicinal and cultural significance.

2026-05-20T19:54:01.398109+00:00 IST

Europe

PM Modi departs for India after his 5-nation tour

Prime Minister Modi said that his discussions with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni covered a wide range of sectors.

2026-05-20T19:21:56.780843+00:00 IST

Asia

Potential Modi-Trump G7 pull-aside to set stage for Quad, address

As global leaders prepare for the upcoming G7 summit in France next month, a potential pull-aside meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Donald Trump is highly anticipated, largely to address unresolved bilateral trade issues and set the strategic agenda for the upcoming Quad summit.

2026-05-20T19:18:13.141340+00:00 IST

"Iran will either have a deal or US will do nasty things": Trump

In a gaggle with Press at Joint Base Andrews En Route Groton, CT, Trump said, "We're in the final stages with Iran. We'll see what happens. Either they have a deal or we're going to do some things that are a little bit nasty, but hopefully that won't happen."

2026-05-20T19:13:30.230358+00:00 IST

Europe

'India, Italy agree terrorism is serious challenge for humanity'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that India and Italy have been in touch regarding the conflicts in Ukraine and West Asia and noted that the solution to all problems should be through dialogue and diplomacy.

2026-05-20T18:12:18.969291+00:00 IST

Europe

PM Modi’s Italy visit boosts trade, defencet ties with 15 outcome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Italy, as part of his five-nation tour, has resulted in 15 key outcomes aimed at significantly expanding cooperation in trade, defence, investment, science, education and culture, with both sides upgrading their relationship to a Special Strategic Partnership.

2026-05-20T17:53:02.631021+00:00 IST

Asia

Cyprus President Christodoulides arrives in India

The President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, arrived in India on Wednesday, beginning a four-day State Visit to the country from May 20 to 23 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-05-20T17:49:32.576320+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal House in turmoil over PM Balendra Shah’s absence

Nepal's opposition party, the Shram Sanskriti Party, and House Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal are at loggerheads over the conduct of parliamentary meetings as protests continue over the absence of Prime Minister Balendra Shah in Parliament.

2026-05-20T17:46:56.619086+00:00 IST

Asia

Xi, Putin call for fairness, oppose unilateralism

Amid rising global uncertainty, including tensions in West Asia, particularly due to the Iran-related conflict dynamics, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin held extensive talks in Beijing as part of the latter's two-day state visit, emphasising what they described as the need to uphold international fairness and justice while opposing unilateral actions and "bullying practices" in global affairs.

2026-05-20T17:36:18.372057+00:00 IST

Europe

PM Modi conferred with FAO Agricola medal in Rome

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was conferred with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Agricola Medal at a ceremony held at the FAO headquarters in Rome, marking recognition of India's contributions to agriculture, food security and rural development.

2026-05-20T17:31:42.773859+00:00 IST