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Israel activates interception systems as Iranian missile barrages trigger nationwide alerts

Israel is intercepting Iranian missiles as regional conflict intensifies. Qatar has blocked strikes on its infrastructure, while Israel reports killing top Iranian intelligence officials. Amidst US-Israeli strikes on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility, the IAEA warns of potential radiological risks and urges immediate de-escalation.

2026-03-02T11:38:48.444580+00:00 IST

PM Modi on renewing momentum of CEPA with Canada

Addressing the business leaders at the India-Canada CEOs Forum, PM Modi said, "Today, Prime Minister Carney and I took some important decisions to advance our shared vision. We are continuously moving forward to take bilateral trade to the level of 50 billion dollars. We will finalise the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement as soon as possible."

2026-03-02T11:26:53.146658+00:00 IST

TV BRICS to showcase Russian winter through literary texts

According to TV BRICS, Students from 14 Indian universities will participate in the telebridge. The participants represent 13 cities across nine states, including Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Kolhapur, and institutions from Gujarat, West Bengal, Kerala, and other regions.

2026-03-02T11:23:31.353914+00:00 IST

"Our relations have taken a light-year leap": PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined a bold vision for India-Canada relations, aiming to take bilateral trade to $50 billion through the lens of a "light-year leap" and strategic synergy after the leadership change in Canada (with Mark Carney as PM), leading to a strategic "reset."

2026-03-02T11:06:19.610935+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese vessels around itself

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected five Chinese naval vessels around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday.

2026-03-02T11:05:18.997649+00:00 IST

IRGC hits Tel Aviv; Israel kills top Iran intelligence chiefs

The IRGC launched its tenth missile wave at Tel Aviv and Jerusalem, claiming to hit government complexes. Simultaneously, Israel's "Operation Roaring Lion" eliminated senior Iranian intelligence officials, including the Deputy Minister for Israel Affairs, and struck their Tehran headquarters. International leaders are now urging immediate de-escalation.

2026-03-02T10:50:02.035855+00:00 IST

Dubai returns to normalcy; tourists resume visits

Earlier on Sunday, authorities across the UAE had announced precautionary measures, including temporary closures of major attractions, remote working guidance, and operational adjustments in key business districts, following the escalation in the West Asia region.

2026-03-02T10:23:37.085393+00:00 IST

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Brazil Condemns US-Israel Strikes on Iran, urges restraint, calls

In Press Release No. 66, published earlier in the day by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Brazil stated that the strikes took place "in the midst of a negotiation process between the parties," which it described as the only viable path to peace.

2026-02-28T14:30:31.577760+00:00 IST

Trump warns Iranian forces to lay down their arms and surrender

US President Donald Trump on Saturday warned Iranian forces to lay down their arms and surrender, offering immunity, or face "certain death" after the Middle East plunged into a state of full-scale conflict as a combined military operation by Israel and the United States struck multiple targets across Iran.

2026-02-28T09:47:30.349465+00:00 IST

“Retaliatory and punitive": Anthropic CEO on Pentagon's decision

Anthropic AI CEO Dario Amodei on Saturday pushed back against the Pentagon's decision to label the company a supply chain risk, calling it "retaliatory and punitive," in an interview with CBS.

2026-02-28T07:10:29.061277+00:00 IST

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Finland Prime Minister to attend AI Impact Summit

Finland's Prime Minister Petteri Orpo will be on a four-day visit to India from February 17 to 20, during which he will attend the AI Impact Summit and have a bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2026-02-13T14:01:10.567094+00:00 IST

French President Macron to undertake 4th visit to India

In a post on X, the French Embassy in India said that President Macron will visit India for bilateral engagements and attend the AI Impact Summit, marking another significant chapter in the expanding ties between New Delhi and Paris.

2026-02-13T13:02:31.343772+00:00 IST

Indian Air Force instructors to train UK Royal Air Force pilots

Under the latest agreement, the Indian Air Force will deploy three Qualified Flight Instructors (QFI) to the Royal Air Force (RAF) Valley in the UK, the training base for British fast-jet pilots. This marks the first time Indian QFIs will provide fast-jet training to British pilots at RAF Valley. The deployment will initially last two years.

2026-02-12T16:07:14.594958+00:00 IST

Pacific

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Close to USD 9 bn in economic damage by weather-related disasters

The report, along with an interactive story map, is one of a series of five regional reports and a global report from WMO providing the latest climate insights to inform decision-making.

2023-08-20T07:07:48.442967+00:00 IST

Canada: British Columbia declares provincial state of emergency

Canada's British Columbia province declared a state of emergency as the firefighters battled wildfires that forced thousands of people to evacuate from their homes.

2023-08-19T08:58:26.728993+00:00 IST

Indian Navy hoists tricolour at warships in Sydney

A contingent of the Indian Navy, which is in Australia currently to participate in 'Exercise Malabar', hoisted the tricolour on Indian Naval Warships, INS Sahyadri and INS Kolkata, at Sydney on the occasion of 77th Independence Day.

2023-08-15T07:01:40.604702+00:00 IST

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Indian national Himanshi Khurana murdered in Toronto

The Indian Consulate in Toronto expressed shock over the murder of Indian national Himanshi Khurana, extended condolences to her family, and said it has been in close touch with the matter while providing all possible assistance in coordination with local authorities.

2025-12-24T03:02:08.101685+00:00 IST

Libya’s Army chief, four others killed in air crash in Turkey

Libya's Army Chief of Staff, Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, and four others were killed in an air crash near Turkey's capital city, Ankara, Libyan Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah said.

2025-12-23T23:51:38.858361+00:00 IST

Despite bad weather, China makes hay in 2025

China has encountered turbulence in recent years, especially since unleashing COVID-19. However, the year 2025 appeared to be a better one for Chairman Xi Jinping and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Much of this can be put down to the world facing tumult, to which President Donald Trump contributed.

2025-12-23T02:35:49.832606+00:00 IST

Asia

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JSFM condemns alleged abduction of Sindhi activist by Pakistan

The Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) has condemned the alleged enforced disappearance of activists Saeed Tiyono and Sabir Abro by Pakistani agencies. JSFM termed the abductions "state terrorism" and threatened highway protests unless they are released, while urging the UN and UK Parliament to intervene against human rights violations.

2026-03-08T07:22:08.178508+00:00 IST

Finnish President Alexander Stubb concludes India visit

Finnish President Alexander Stubb concluded his official visit to India, marking a "defining moment" as bilateral ties were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability. He was seen off at the airport by Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, signalling a new era of cooperation between the nations.

2026-03-08T06:46:47.706780+00:00 IST

"New hope for Global South": Wang Yi calls for India-China unity

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged India and China to support each other's BRICS presidencies to empower the Global South. Meanwhile, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned of lethal retaliation against threats to Americans, as President Trump claimed the decimation of Iran's leadership amid ongoing military operations.

2026-03-08T05:03:45.526330+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israeli Air Force strikes 20 targets in Iran, destroys missile hubs

The Israeli Air Force carried out strikes in Iran, destroying a ballistic missile launcher and air defence systems. The operation targeted multiple military sites, including facilities storing Ghadr missiles, as part of efforts to weaken Iran's missile capabilities amid rising regional tensions.

2026-03-05T06:40:53.879831+00:00 IST

"Patience has limits": Hezbollah chief warns Israel

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem stated that the group's recent strikes followed more than a year of restraint despite repeated Israeli violations. He highlighted ceasefire breaches, civilian casualties, and ongoing sovereignty violations, stressing that resistance remains legitimate as long as occupation and aggression against Lebanon continue.

2026-03-05T04:25:16.472088+00:00 IST

Ayatollah Khamenei's body to be placed at Tehran's Grand Mosalla

Iran on Thursday threatened to target Dimona nuclear site if Israel-US sought to topple Islamic Republic

2026-03-05T04:02:17.899806+00:00 IST

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From ‘Make in India’ to ‘Make in Brazil’

According to Brasil 247, the discussion followed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's recent visit to India, highlighting contrasting national strategies. Gala underscored India's long-term commitment to industrialisation under initiatives such as Make in India, supported by state-backed industrial corridors designed to channel infrastructure, incentives, and investment into priority sectors and regions. He noted that India has tripled its per capita income over two decades, sustaining annual growth rates of 6 to 7 per cent, a trajectory he described as comparable, though smaller in scale, to China's ascent.

2026-03-02T10:13:15.148415+00:00 IST

Europe

Iran alleges US-Israeli strikes on Natanz nuclear facility

Iran alleges that the US and Israel struck its Natanz nuclear facility. Despite these claims, IAEA chief Rafael Grossi stated there is currently no evidence of damage to Iranian nuclear sites. Warning of potential radiological risks, Grossi urged military restraint while emphasising that "nuclear diplomacy is even more difficult, but it's never impossible."

2026-03-02T10:10:16.643882+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: Multiple roads closed in Karachi due to protests

The Dawn reported that ten people were killed in Karachi and two in Islamabad as protests erupted countrywide against the assassination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in US-Israeli attacks.

2026-03-02T10:07:20.472174+00:00 IST

Asia

PoJK: Health workers protest in Muzaffarabad

Health department employees in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir staged a strike at Abbas Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) in Muzaffarabad, demanding immediate acceptance of their long-pending Charter of Demands.

2026-03-02T09:53:42.879217+00:00 IST

Asia

China expresses concern over West Asia conflict

Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning said, "China is deeply concerned about the spillover of the military strikes by the #US and #Israel against #Iran, which had affected Iran's neighbouring countries. China believes that the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of Gulf countries should also be fully respected."

2026-03-02T09:36:09.710711+00:00 IST

Asia

Foreign tourists bask in Holi celebration in Kathmandu

Hundreds of foreign tourists on visit to Nepal drenched themselves in colours along with the revelers celebrating Holi, the festival of colours in Kathmandu Durbar Square.

2026-03-02T09:33:05.091853+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepali interim PM calls on voters to take part in Thursday polls

Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday called on voters to participate in the March 5 election for the Nepal House of Representatives.

2026-03-02T09:21:19.551306+00:00 IST

Middle East

"Hezbollah entering a fight it cannot win": IDF

After carrying out overnight retaliatory strikes on multiple Hezbollah targets in Lebanon, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Monday said that the terror organisation is "entering a fight it cannot win" as conflict in West Asia escalates.

2026-03-02T09:10:25.507949+00:00 IST

Europe

‘Possibility of radiological release cannot be ruled out’: IAEA

IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi on Monday expressed deep concern over the developing security situation in West Asia and said that the possibility of radiological release with serious consequences cannot be ruled out.

2026-03-02T09:09:52.343016+00:00 IST

Asia

India and Canada to launch defence dialogue, says PM Modi

Following the signing of several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs), Prime Minister Modi addressed the media, saying, "Friends, we will work to increase defence industries, maritime domain awareness and military exchanges. For this purpose, we have decided to establish the India-Canada Defence Dialogue. Friends, people-to-people ties are the real strength of our relations. Today, to strengthen these ties, we have taken many important decisions."

2026-03-02T09:02:51.311342+00:00 IST

Middle East

"Limited fire" reported at Saudi Aramco refinery in Ras Tanura

Falling debris from an intercepted Iranian drone has caused a "limited fire" at Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility in Saudi Arabia, the Saudi Defence Ministry spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki said, as reported by Al Arabiya.

2026-03-02T08:58:40.029250+00:00 IST

Asia

Canadian PM says CEPA aims to conclude by year-end

Speaking on the deepening economic engagement between the two countries, Carney said, "We're advancing towards a Canada-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with the aim to conclude by the end of this year. This ambitious agreement will reduce barriers, increase certainty, unlock opportunity for exporters, investors, and workers in both our countries, with the aim to double trade by the end of this decade."

2026-03-02T08:43:53.112079+00:00 IST

Asia

‘Terrorism, extremism, radicalisation shared challenges': PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday highlighted that terrorism, extremism and radicalisation are shared and serious challenges not only for India and Canada but the world at large. He underlined that the close cooperation between the two countries is imperative for global peace and security.

2026-03-02T08:36:51.646477+00:00 IST

Asia

India, Canada launch Strategic Energy Partnership

India and Canada on Monday launched a Strategic Energy Partnership aimed at significantly expanding bilateral energy trade and deepening cooperation across clean energy, critical minerals and nuclear sectors.

2026-03-02T08:35:41.188308+00:00 IST