World

N Korea vows response on US sanctions

The US Treasury Department announced earlier this week that it had imposed sanctions on eight North Korean individuals and two entities for their role in laundering funds stolen through illicit cyber activities. The department said that the individuals were "state-sponsored hackers," whose illicit operations were conducted "to fund the regime's nuclear weapons programme."

2025-11-06T04:55:36.324036+00:00 IST

“Lost a little bit of its sovereignty”: Trump on Mamdani win

US President Donald Trump claimed America "lost a little bit of its sovereignty" after Zohran Mamdani, a Democrat socialist, won the New York City mayoral election. He warned that under Mamdani, whom he calls a "communist," New York could become like Cuba or Venezuela, forcing residents to flee to Florida.

2025-11-06T04:49:34.417704+00:00 IST

Pakistan among countries with “inefficient” water use: World Bank

Pakistan is among six countries with the highest inefficient agricultural water use, worsening freshwater loss. The World Bank report notes 324 billion cubic metres are lost annually, driven by water-intensive crops, poor management, and droughts, intensifying water stress in already drying regions like Western Asia, North Africa, and Eastern Europe.

2025-11-06T04:44:49.987890+00:00 IST

Violence erupts at start of Bangladesh election campaign

Violence broke out in several places during the campaign for the upcoming national parliamentary elections in Bangladesh in February 2026.

2025-11-06T04:16:50.418705+00:00 IST

“We'll help him, maybe”: Trump on Mamdani’s NYC win

US President Donald Trump offered cautious cooperation to NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, saying he wanted New York to "be successful" but also criticized the victory as a sign of Democratic and socialist influence, calling it "a battle between communism and common sense" and contrasting it with his economic record.

2025-11-06T03:54:56.059149+00:00 IST

Trump slams Mamdani’s “very angry” speech, says “bad start”

US President Donald Trump reacted to NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's victory, calling his speech "angry" and labeling him a "communist." While saying he wanted Mamdani "to do well," Trump warned of setbacks if ties with Washington soured and claimed New York was "heading toward communism."

2025-11-06T03:11:32.466795+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Pakistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 240km.

2025-11-06T03:01:47.038267+00:00 IST

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Trump to visit Israel, Egypt as Gaza deal secures hostages, peace

"It is a great deal for Israel, but it's a great deal for everybody, for Arabs, for Muslims, everybody, for the world. On Monday, the hostages come back. They're in some pretty rough places under Earth. Only a few people know where they are... They're also getting approximately 28 bodies. Some of those bodies are being unearthed right now as we speak. It's a tragedy. I'll be going to Israel. I'll be speaking at the Knesset. Then I'm also going to Egypt. Everybody wants this deal to happen," Trump told reporters at the White House.

2025-10-11T00:30:01.872512+00:00 IST

Trump clarifies he hasn’t cancelled meeting with Xi

"No, I haven't cancelled. However, I'm not sure if we'll have it. I'll be there regardless. I would assume we might have it. However, they hit the world with something. It was shocking. Out of the blue, they came up with this whole import-export concept, and nobody knew anything about it," Trump told reporters at the White House.

2025-10-11T00:18:47.614303+00:00 IST

Trump reacts to 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, says Machado...

Trump said that Machado called him and accepted the prize "in honour" of him.

2025-10-10T23:22:02.651074+00:00 IST

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Germany, China, Russia, France express solidarity with India

China's Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, expressed sadness over the plane crash in Ahmedabad and expressed solidarity with all those affected by it.

2025-06-12T11:00:26.860207+00:00 IST

Thoughts with passengers, families: UK PM Starmer on G

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences over the crash of the Air India flight bound to Gatwick from Ahmedabad. He offered condolences to the passengers and their family members.

2025-06-12T10:53:41.268604+00:00 IST

BNM protests in London over Zakir Majeed’s disappearance

BNM held a protest in London marking 16 years since Zakir Majeed Baloch's enforced disappearance. Speakers, including his mother, urged global action against Pakistan's human rights abuses in Balochistan and called for justice for the forcibly disappeared.

2025-06-12T09:51:16.463875+00:00 IST

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Sri Lanka Prez-designate Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanks PM Modi

Sri Lanka President-designate Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday for his wishes on winning Sri Lankan Presidential elections.

2024-09-23T04:04:05.125476+00:00 IST

Tibetan Parliament in-exile expresses concern over changes to Tib

The Tibetan parliament in-exile has expressed its deep concern and disappointment regarding the recent decision taken by the Musee du quai Branly and the Musee Guimet in France, which have replaced the term "Tibet" with the Chinese name "Xizang Autonomous Region" in their catalogues and exhibitions.

2024-09-20T04:16:33.136172+00:00 IST

Canada reduces international student permits

Sharing a post on X, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote, "We're granting 35% fewer international student permits this year. And next year, that number's going down by another 10%."

2024-09-19T06:01:21.904913+00:00 IST

Asia

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Adani Defence, Leonardo announce helicopter manufacturing pact

Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo announced a strategic partnership to build helicopters in India, aiming to boost domestic manufacturing under Aatmnirbhar Bharat. Leaders highlighted India-Italy defence cooperation, technology sharing, and plans to create a strong indigenous helicopter ecosystem.

2026-02-03T07:30:03.869063+00:00 IST

Earthquake of magnitude 3.2 strikes Tibet

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2026-02-03T06:06:37.287658+00:00 IST

"Deal gives predictability and stability for US-India trade," say

Sachdev, in conversation with ANI, said that the deal is a good news for Indian economy as it provides predictability and stability for US-India trade.

2026-02-03T06:02:43.513728+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israeli Foreign Minister slams European Commission

Israel strongly condemned remarks by the president of the European Commission on Wednesday after she proposed a partial suspension of the European Union's association agreement with Israel over the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

2025-09-10T17:26:37.668251+00:00 IST

UAE expresses solidarity with Iraq, conveys condolences over vict

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, and to the government and people of Iraq over this tragedy, as well as its wishes for a speedy recovery for all the injured.

2025-09-10T01:52:43.154479+00:00 IST

Qatar denies prior warning of Israeli strike, calls US claim "bas

Dr Majed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani and spokesperson for Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said the call came only after the explosions had already begun.

2025-09-09T21:33:54.781120+00:00 IST

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Pakistan delegation heads to Istanbul for Afghan Taliban talks

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said a delegation has left for Istanbul to resume talks with the Afghan Taliban to ease tensions after recent border clashes. The discussions, facilitated by Turkiye and Qatar, aim to finalise a ceasefire mechanism and address Pakistan's concerns over attacks from Afghan soil.

2025-11-06T02:56:20.686578+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Afghanistan

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-11-06T02:35:15.970556+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 hits Xinjiang

An earthquake of magnitude 4.7 struck Xinjiang on Thursday at 06:32 IST, the National Center for Seismology reported on X. The quake occurred at a depth of 220 km, with its epicenter located at latitude 37.88 N and longitude 75.06 E.

2025-11-06T02:32:28.042408+00:00 IST

Asia

Sri Lanka values "special strategic ties" with India, says Opp

Speaking to ANI during his ongoing visit to India, Premadasa said that Sri Lanka's main opposition party believes in nurturing close ties with New Delhi, while maintaining constructive engagement with other countries.

2025-11-06T01:46:04.230047+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 10 naval vessels around islan

According to the MND, all 12 aircraft from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).

2025-11-06T01:25:14.935524+00:00 IST

Middle East

18 Thai workers in Israel illegally arrested

The workers, who used foreign housing in the agricultural sector, were transferred to the unit's facility in order to hold a hearing and begin deportation proceedings

2025-11-06T01:14:00.158533+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israeli Defense Minister vows to "disarm Hamas and demilitarise G

Katz said Israel's objective remains "to disarm Hamas and demilitarise Gaza," alongside recovering the bodies of fallen hostages.

2025-11-06T01:02:39.621114+00:00 IST

Middle East

Former Additional Solicitor General of India backs stronger inter

Speaking to ANI at the Bahrain International Commercial Courts (BICC), Anand said that no economy can thrive without a strong mechanism for resolving commercial conflicts. "The only way development and business can improve is if there is a good justice delivery system. When business grows, disputes are inevitable and someone has to resolve them," she said.

2025-11-06T01:01:51.743806+00:00 IST

Others

UAE supports efforts to implement humanitarian truce

The UAE strongly condemned and denounced the grave humanitarian violations and horrific crimes committed against civilians across war-torn regions of Sudan, including the city of El Fasher. The UAE stressed that targeting civilians, residential areas, and vital facilities in all regions witnessing armed confrontations constitutes a dangerous escalation and a flagrant violation of international humanitarian law, and all human and moral principles. The UAE noted that the atrocities taking place in Sudan represent crimes against humanity that necessitate a unified and firm international stance.

2025-11-06T00:56:59.366945+00:00 IST

Asia

Philippines reels after Typhoon Kalmaegi kills 85, dozens still m

In Cebu province, one of the worst-hit areas and a popular tourist destination, floodwaters have begun to recede, revealing the full scale of destruction. Homes were flattened, vehicles overturned, and streets filled with wreckage.

2025-11-06T00:38:24.302796+00:00 IST

Asia

Sri Lankan Opposition leader backs India’s bid for permanent UNSC

In an interview with ANI during his ongoing visit to India, Premadasa said India's inclusion in the UNSC "would be a recognition of the practical realities of international politics."

2025-11-06T00:15:17.647882+00:00 IST

US airspace faces restrictions as govt shutdown reaches 36 days

Transportation Secretary says air travel may face more delays and possible airspace restrictions as unpaid aviation workers struggle to cope.

2025-11-06T00:08:20.554736+00:00 IST

Trump walks back federal funding warning

Speaking at an economic conference in Miami on Wednesday, Trump, who had earlier called Mamdani a "communist", suggested he was open to offering limited federal support to New York, despite his sharp criticism of the incoming mayor.

2025-11-05T22:52:59.814089+00:00 IST

Asia

India-Sri Lanka fishermen issue needs comprehensive approach, not

In an interview with ANI, Premadasa, who is on a visit to India, stressed that the framework for resolving the issue must be grounded in international conventions and maritime laws, including those governing the sea, continental shelf, and legal fishing practices.

2025-11-05T21:47:07.083150+00:00 IST