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Trump calls 'G2 meeting' with Xi "great one"

United States President Donald Trump said on Sunday that his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping was "a great one" and would bring lasting peace and success for both nations.

2025-11-01T23:03:26.681627+00:00 IST

Trump warns Nigeria of aid cut, threatens military action

United States President Donald Trump warned that the United States could stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria if the country fails to act against the killings of Christians.

2025-11-01T22:00:06.958027+00:00 IST

US Joint Chiefs Chair meets IDF Chief in Israel visit

US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine visited Israel and met IDF Chief Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir. Both leaders discussed the situation in Gaza and regional security challenges during a joint assessment, the IDF said in a statement.

2025-11-01T20:40:21.615536+00:00 IST

India clarifies Nepal citizen issue

As per the release, "It is to clarify that the Indian immigration authorities have no role to play in this entire episode. The said passenger arrived from Kathmandu by Air India and was transiting through Delhi. She was stopped while boarding the connecting flight of Qatar Airways. It was the airlines which decided not to let her undertake her onward travel to Germany, considering her visa validity, and flew her back to Kathmandu. This is usually undertaken in accordance with the destination country's rules / requirements. She then rescheduled her travel dates and later travelled, taking another route from Kathmandu."

2025-11-01T20:30:36.496357+00:00 IST

Chinese envoy hails Kerala poverty effort

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday thanked Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong for his greetings on Kerala Piravi and his message on the state's efforts to end extreme poverty.

2025-11-01T20:17:59.695141+00:00 IST

Indian Embassy to host Gita Mahotsav musical

The Embassy of India in Riyadh is organising the third edition of Pravasi Parichay, a week-long cultural festival celebrating India's diversity from October 28 to November 3, 2025. The event will conclude with 'Gita Mahotsav (A Musical),' inviting the Indian community to join in celebrating the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita.

2025-11-01T19:43:15.329538+00:00 IST

Committed to strengthening ties with India: Japan's diplomat

Noriaki Abe, Political Affairs Minister at the Embassy of Japan, on Saturday reaffirmed Japan's commitment to its strategic partnership with India while visiting Assam.

2025-11-01T17:45:56.738081+00:00 IST

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Trump denies asking Netanyahu to not be 'negative'

"No, it's not true. He's been very positive on the deal," Trump said of Netanyahu.

2025-10-07T01:58:38.897480+00:00 IST

"China approves of TikTok deal with US," says Trump

Trump said that the deal with China was necessary on TikTok.

2025-10-07T01:37:40.145689+00:00 IST

Trump repeats false claim of having ended India-Pakistan conflict

Trump again wrongly claimed he ended the conflict through the means of trade, even after the Ministry of External Affairs has rejected his claims on several occasions.

2025-10-07T00:32:59.480253+00:00 IST

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All-party delegation member calls Pakistan ‘name-sake democracy’

While addressing the Indian Diaspora at a Community Event in Berlin, the AIADMK MP praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strong actions against terrorism, noting India's overall democratic development and its stance against terrorism from "Kashmir to Kanyakumari."

2025-06-07T17:13:46.862974+00:00 IST

Northern Greece jolted by 5.3 magnitude earthquake

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake on Saturday jolted the Greek Orthodox religious enclave of Mount Athos in northern Greece, the Geodynamic Institute of Athens said.

2025-06-07T17:07:21.227509+00:00 IST

"Visit very good, Germany condemned terrorism": Ravi Shankar Pras

Following an interaction at a community event in Berlin, Prasad highlighted the enthusiasm of the Indian diaspora inspired by India's growth under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and emphasised that the delegation's concerns were heard across six countries, with their mission to expose Pakistan-sponsored terrorism gaining traction.

2025-06-07T13:48:55.571516+00:00 IST

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India, Zimbabwe discuss ways to strengthen cooperation

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in development partnerships, trade and economic relations, digital technology, agriculture, health, defence, consular and cultural issues, among others.

2024-08-07T09:10:06.215978+00:00 IST

President Murmu offers prayers at Fiji temple

President Droupadi Murmu, currently on a three-nation tour, offered prayers at the Sri Siva Subramaniya Swami Temple in Fiji's Nadi on Wednesday morning.

2024-08-07T01:13:07.190084+00:00 IST

'Indian diaspora’s journey in Fiji source of great inspiration'

President Droupadi Murmu hailed the long-standing relationship between India and Fiji while terming the role of the Indian diaspora in the island nation as a "source of inspiration" for the entire world.

2024-08-06T17:43:53.770557+00:00 IST

Asia

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Iran FM says Tehran lost "trust" with US as negotiating partner

Despite stating that Iran had lost its "trust" with the US as a negotiating partner, the country's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran seeks a "fair and equitable" deal with Washington over nuclear weapons, amid escalated tensions between the two sides.

2026-02-01T22:50:08.255434+00:00 IST

Tirah operation opposed by KP CM; Islamabad protest possible

Chief Minister of Pakistan's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province, Sohail Afridi, strongly opposed any proposed security operation in the region's Tirah Valley, alleging that the federal government was planning action without consultation and warning that his party could stage a sit-in in Islamabad, The Express Tribune reported.

2026-02-01T21:50:49.622147+00:00 IST

Algerian delegation visits Maha, Goa, Gujarat defence headquarter

The General Officer Commanding interacted with the officers, highlighted the role of such engagements in enhancing mutual understanding, interoperability and India Algeria Defence Cooperation.

2026-02-01T17:52:52.576024+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Jerusalem protesters set fires near Israeli parliament

Protesters demanding the release of hostages held in Gaza set fires to garbage bins and occupied buildings in Jerusalem on Wednesday, prompting strong condemnation from Israeli government officials and police intervention to restore order.

2025-09-03T10:09:36.791146+00:00 IST

WFP sends emergency aid to quake-hit Afghanistan

The World Food Programme (WFP) has sent emergency aid to Afghanistan's quake-stricken Kunar and Nangarhar provinces, where more than 1400 people have been killed and over 3000 people injured. Initial aid shipments include food supplies and High Energy Biscuits, with additional flights scheduled to deliver further assistance and personnel

2025-09-03T07:13:20.607435+00:00 IST

Egypt welcomes Belgium’s plan to recognise Palestinian State

Egypt welcomed Belgium's announcement of its intention to recognise the State of Palestine during the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, calling it a historic step that supports Palestinian rights and the people's right to self-determination.

2025-09-03T01:27:46.285415+00:00 IST

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Indian families face anguish as bodies of four citizens stranded

Airlines refusing to transport remains despite diplomatic clearance, prompting calls for urgent policy change

2025-11-01T17:39:13.309163+00:00 IST

Asia

Japan's Political Minister interacts with Assam BJP spokesperson

The interaction began with a warm traditional Assamese welcome extended by Kishore Upadhyay, Chief Spokesperson of the Assam BJP. He felicitated Abe with an Assamese Jaapi, Gamosa, and Cheleng, symbols of Assamese honour and hospitality.

2025-11-01T17:29:57.380814+00:00 IST

Asia

MoS Margherita to visit Ecuador, Bolivia and Cuba, from Nov 4-10

During his visit, the MoS (PM) is expected to meet with the political leadership in these countries and discuss issues of mutual interest and review progress in bilateral relations, including measures to promote trade, technology, tourism, development cooperation and capacity building.

2025-11-01T17:26:16.509730+00:00 IST

Others

Hassan declared Tanzanian President post contentious polls

The final result announced by the electoral commission on Saturday showed Hassan had won 97.66 percent of Wednesday's vote, dominating every constituency.

2025-11-01T17:24:34.979359+00:00 IST

Asia

Bangladesh to train youth to strengthen national defense

"To strengthen national defense, a total 8,250 young men and 600 young women aged 18-35 will initially be provided with basic self-defense training in judo, karate, taekwondo and firearms," Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain, adviser to the interim government, wrote in a Facebok post.

2025-11-01T16:01:15.441390+00:00 IST

Asia

Russia disrupts logistics in Pokrovskoye

"Scouts from a tank brigade of Battlegroup East made it through to Pokrovskoye, one of the Ukrainian armed forces' defensive strongholds in the south Donetsk area.

2025-11-01T15:58:08.988079+00:00 IST

Asia

Russian Embassy slams media reports on Russian citizen

The Embassy has assured that it is working closely with Indian authorities to ensure the rights and interests of Russian citizens are protected.

2025-11-01T14:07:47.759469+00:00 IST

Asia

China using religion, matchmaking to infiltrate Taiwan’s society

According to The Taipei Times, during a recent session of the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislator Chen Chun-yu cited findings from the Taiwan Information Environment Research Center, revealing that more than 16,000 Taiwanese citizens participated in cross-strait matchmaking activities organised by religious groups in China last year.

2025-11-01T13:19:51.766044+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal: Flight makes emergency landing in Bhairahawa, pax safe

"The flight had taken off from Dhangadhi at around 10 AM (Local Time), and the pilot reported problems with the hydraulics. It was asked to make an emergency landing at the airport here," Binod Singh Raut, the Information officer at the Gautam Buddha International Airport, told ANI.

2025-11-01T11:26:51.064518+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Pakistan

As per a statement by the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 160km.

2025-11-01T11:13:56.955895+00:00 IST

China faces growing global condemnation for Uyghur repression

On October 24, WUC Adviser Omer Kanat met UN permanent representatives in New York to discuss a forthcoming joint statement condemning China's continued repression of Uyghurs and to propose concrete measures to halt what rights groups describe as an ongoing genocide.

2025-11-01T10:55:47.024875+00:00 IST

Asia

Russia, Africa deepen partnership in mining and education

The forum marks a new stage in Russia-Africa cooperation, focusing on shared development in the resource and education sectors.

2025-11-01T10:50:54.076419+00:00 IST

Asia

Tibetan leader rebukes China’s bid to control Dalai Lama successi

The President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), Penpa Tsering, has announced plans to host a global conference to scrutinise China's historical claim over the so-called 1793 "golden urn" decree, which Beijing insists governs the recognition of Tibetan Buddhist reincarnations.

2025-11-01T09:36:17.796229+00:00 IST

Asia

India sends ARV drugs to Fiji to bolster health programme

The announcement was made by the MEA in a post on X, stating that the decision reaffirmed New Delhi's commitment to strengthening health partnerships with the Global South.

2025-11-01T09:25:18.185556+00:00 IST