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WHO issues guidance to address drastic global health financing cu

The new guidance, called "Responding to the health financing emergency: immediate measures and longer-term shifts", provides a suite of policy options for countries to cope with the sudden financing shocks and bolster efforts to mobilise and implement sufficient and sustainable financing for national health systems.

2025-11-03T17:46:05.571112+00:00 IST

"Inspiration behind this festival is royal vision," Bhutan PM on

Tobgay, while talking to ANI, said that the festival is important as it is coinciding with the king's 70th birthday.

2025-11-03T17:11:58.605390+00:00 IST

At least seven dead including five foreign climbers in Nepal aval

As per the police, the dead includes three US, one Canadian, one Italian and two Nepali nationals.

2025-11-03T15:16:53.910200+00:00 IST

Israeli Foreign Minister to meet EAM Jaishankar tomorrow

Israel Foreign Minister Gideon Saar will be on a three-day visit to India beginning Monday, during which he will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

2025-11-03T14:44:45.906372+00:00 IST

Mehul Choksi challenges Antwerp Court’s extradition order

Fugitive diamond Businessman Mehul Choksi has approached the Belgian Supreme Court (Court of Cassation) challenging the Antwerp Court of Appeal's decision that upheld his extradition to India in connection with the multi-crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud case, officials confirmed on Monday.

2025-11-03T13:55:47.180338+00:00 IST

San Francisco-Delhi Air India aircraft makes emergency landing in

The aircraft is undergoing necessary checks after landing on Sunday.

2025-11-03T13:35:09.960286+00:00 IST

India delivers food for earthquake-affected people in Afghanistan

Official spokesperson for the MEA, Randhir Jaiswal shared images of aid sent by India.

2025-11-03T13:30:00.607965+00:00 IST

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Trump says Gaza deal "very close," may travel to Egypt

Speaking at a White House event, Trump received a note from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, which he read aloud.

2025-10-08T21:50:22.713290+00:00 IST

“Buckle up”: IMF chief warns on global resilience

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned that global economic resilience may not last despite growth holding steady at 3 percent amid Trump's tariffs. She cited rising uncertainty, record gold prices, and growing youth discontent, urging fiscal discipline and policy reforms as global challenges intensify, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-10-08T17:13:52.416576+00:00 IST

US lawmakers urge Trump to reset, repair ties with India

A group of US lawmakers wrote to President Donald Trump urging him to repair ties with India after recent tariff hikes strained relations. They warned the measures hurt both economies and risk pushing India closer to China and Russia, calling for renewed dialogue and policy review.

2025-10-08T15:45:04.306149+00:00 IST

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China's rare earth curbs a wake-up call: Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal described China's rare earth export restrictions as a global "wake-up call" on Monday, emphasising that India is actively building alternative supply chains while positioning itself as a trusted partner for international businesses seeking to reduce their dependence on Chinese suppliers.

2025-06-09T22:41:48.219465+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar interacts with Indian community in Belgium

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar interacted with members of the Indian community in Belgium and Luxembourg, discussing the steady progress of India-Belgium ties and its engagement with the European Union.

2025-06-09T22:02:18.901500+00:00 IST

India will have its own big four accounting Giants, says Goyal

India is actively working to establish its own version of the global "Big Four" accounting and consultancy firms, as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal expressed confidence that homegrown giants will emerge "very soon."

2025-06-09T21:17:53.687845+00:00 IST

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Australian Defence Force Academy bans Chinese academic visits

Amid growing military tensions with Beijing, the University of New South Wales (UNSW) Canberra, a key academic partner for the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA), has moved to restrict research collaborations with China, including ending visits from Chinese academics to its Canberra campus.

2024-08-21T10:59:25.821557+00:00 IST

Hamad Azhar resigns as Tehreek-e-Insaf's Punjab President

Hamad Azhar, the President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, Punjab chapter, and a former member of the National Assembly announced his resignation on Thursday, ARY News reported.

2024-08-15T20:37:33.774927+00:00 IST

UAE leaders condole with King of Jordan over passing of former PM

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar cables of condolences to the Jordanian King

2024-08-14T18:07:22.693097+00:00 IST

Asia

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Lord Buddha’s relics to be taken to Sri Lanka

The Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha will be taken to Sri Lanka for the first ever international exposition on February 4.

2026-02-02T13:03:14.420914+00:00 IST

Pakistan: Father files FIR against Jinns after son’s abduction

In a bizarre and unusual incident, police in Pakistan's Rawalpindi district have registered a case of abduction against a "jinn" (supernatural spirit) following the disappearance of a minor boy.

2026-02-02T11:32:30.785156+00:00 IST

Nagma Mohamed Mallick appointed as new ambassador

Nagma Mohamed Mallick, from the IFS batch of 1991, presently Ambassador of India to Japan, has been concurrently accredited as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Marshall Islands, with residence in Tokyo.

2026-02-02T11:31:13.996556+00:00 IST

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Microsoft reports multiple subsea fibre cuts in Red Sea

Azure users may experience increased disruptions when traffic from the Middle East originates in or terminates in Asia or Europe, the company said in a service health status update.

2025-09-06T22:40:54.415358+00:00 IST

Admiral Brad Cooper completes first visit to Israel

The Commander of the United States Central Command (CENTCOM), Admiral Brad Cooper, completed his first visit to Israel for talks with Israeli military leaders, as reported by the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF).

2025-09-06T22:24:41.110039+00:00 IST

UAE President directs continued aid airlift to Afghanistan

Today, a plane took off carrying 40 tonnes of food and shelter materials to support and assist those affected by the earthquake that struck the eastern regions of the country.

2025-09-06T18:27:45.024641+00:00 IST

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Asia

EAM condoles quake deaths on call with Afghanistan FM

The earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck northern Afghanistan near the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in the early hours of Monday at around 2:00 am IST, killing at least 20 people and injuring over 300 others.

2025-11-03T13:23:55.204725+00:00 IST

Europe

Pakistan’s army exposed as a corrupt mercenary mafia betraying al

The chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), Shafi Burfat, has accused the Pakistan Army of functioning as a "mercenary mafia" that sells its loyalty to the highest bidder, undermining both global trust and national integrity. Burfat alleged that for decades, the military establishment has prioritised financial rewards over ideology, morality, or genuine national interest.

2025-11-03T13:20:47.398324+00:00 IST

Asia

India discusses increasing cooperation with Arab League

Secretary (South), Neena Malhotra chaired on Monday, a meeting with the Arab Ambassadors here in the national capital.

2025-11-03T13:10:06.158988+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM extends Independence Day greetings to Dominican Republic

Jaishankar said he hoped that their partnership would deepen.

2025-11-03T13:03:56.851021+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s trade trap: ASEAN’s new pact sparks alarms over economic

The deal, officially titled the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0 Upgrade Protocol, was signed on October 28 in Kuala Lumpur during the ASEAN Summit, witnessed by Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

2025-11-03T12:29:42.757401+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar extends greetings to Micronesia on I-Day

The Federated States of Micronesia, which marks its 39th year of independence today, has maintained friendly relations with India since diplomatic ties were formally established in 1996.

2025-11-03T11:39:38.019831+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM co-chairs 5th High Joint Commission meeting, reviews bilatera

Jaishankar said that as Bahrain assumes presidency of the Gulf Cooperation Council, he hoped that India-GCC ties would prosper.

2025-11-03T11:38:44.301220+00:00 IST

Asia

India donates over 16 tonnes of meds to Afghanistan

A Taliban spokesperson said on Sunday that this donation is part of India's continued commitment to supporting the health sector in Afghanistan.

2025-11-03T11:36:30.269463+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Panama on National Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar extended wishes to Panama on the occasion of its National Day.

2025-11-03T11:33:20.674196+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan defies China’s bullying, reasserts sovereignty

"As a formal member of APEC, it is natural for Taiwan to engage and interact with other member economies through both multilateral and bilateral occasions during the summit," MOFA said, after Beijing's protest over the brief exchange between Japan's Prime Minister and Taiwan's APEC envoy.

2025-11-03T11:07:39.908021+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 rocks off East Coast of Kamchatka

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

2025-11-03T10:43:52.416385+00:00 IST

Middle East

Remains of three hostages have been returned to Israel

The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that three coffins containing the remains of deceased hostages are currently being escorted by its forces, and they recently crossed the border into Israel.

2025-11-03T09:26:04.357898+00:00 IST

Asia

WHO calls for united action on World One Health Day

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called for stronger global cooperation and integrated action to address growing health threats arising from the interconnectedness of humans, animals, plants, and the environment on the occasion of World One Health Day, observed every year on November 3.

2025-11-03T09:15:26.655669+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak: Sindh health department’s lethargy fuels worsening dengu

According to Dawn, families of victims claim that from October 1 to November 2, at least 30 people, 26 in Hyderabad and four in Karachi, have died due to dengue, while the provincial health department has officially confirmed only six fatalities. The death of a student in Hyderabad even led to criminal proceedings against doctors of a major government hospital and a teacher at Liaquat Medical University, following judicial orders.

2025-11-03T08:55:11.355300+00:00 IST