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India, Australia vow joint action against terror

The understanding came during the 15th meeting of the India-Australia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism, held in Canberra from October 29 to 30, 2025.

2025-10-30T17:07:50.797763+00:00 IST

Jaishankar appreciates Germany's support after Pahalgam attack

Speaking at the German National Day celebrations in New Delhi, Jaishankar expressed "deep appreciation for Germany's clear stand in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terrorist attack. My counterpart Minister Johann Wadephul was unambiguous in supporting India's right to defend itself against terrorism. It is in full consonance with our belief that there should be zero tolerance towards terrorism."

2025-10-30T17:02:01.413266+00:00 IST

"Guided by market dynamics": MEA after US sanctions Russian oil

Addressing the weekly media briefing, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's position on energy sourcing remains unchanged and guided by national interests.

2025-10-30T15:38:56.488982+00:00 IST

India Maritime Week 2025: VOC Port Tuticorin wins ‘Green Visionar

During the event, the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, Tuticorin formalised three major MoUs with leading players in the green energy sector, marking a collective investment of over ₹42,000 crore. The first MoU was signed with Green Infra Renewable Energy Farms Private Limited (GIREFPL), a Sembcorp group company, for setting up a common storage farm or immediate tanking storage facility for green ammonia and other hydrogen derivatives, involving an investment of ₹25,400 crore.

2025-10-30T13:50:28.665560+00:00 IST

India is a global powerhouse, says Cyprus Foreign Minister

Noting that India is a "global powerhouse" and "a mega trend," Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos said on Thursday that New Delhi is emerging as the leading voice in an increasingly multipolar world.

2025-10-30T13:48:40.774094+00:00 IST

Cyprus backs early signing of India-EU Free Trade Agreement

Cyprus Foreign Affairs Minister Constantinos Kombos on Thursday said that his country strongly supports the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the European Union and India and it will boost ties and unlock immense economic opportunities.

2025-10-30T13:16:49.877630+00:00 IST

China’s persecution of Falun Gong sparks global condemnation

According to The Epoch Times, Falun Gong, also known as Falun Dafa, is a meditation-based spiritual practice rooted in the values of truthfulness, compassion, and tolerance. Introduced in China in the early 1990s, it gained immense popularity, with estimates suggesting up to 100 million followers before the CCP banned and launched a nationwide persecution campaign in 1999.

2025-10-30T13:05:53.133143+00:00 IST

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Trump says Israel accepted 'withdrawal line'

Trump said that after Hamas agrees, prisoner and hostage exchange will take place.

2025-10-04T23:16:47.948605+00:00 IST

Consulate in Houston condoles death of Indian student in Texas

Chandrashekhar, who had completed his BDS in India before moving to Dallas for higher studies, was reportedly shot dead in Dallas, United States.

2025-10-04T16:55:43.593385+00:00 IST

China ranked among world’s worst human traffickers: US report

The US State Department's 2025 TIP Report has again ranked China in Tier 3, the lowest category, over state-imposed forced labour and abuses against Uyghurs and minorities. The report cites detention camps, transnational repression, and lack of progress, with US officials urging stronger global action against trafficking.

2025-10-04T11:26:53.514874+00:00 IST

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“Highly successful visit of all-party delegation": Indian envoy

India's Ambassador to Belgium, Saurabh Kumar, said the all-party delegation's visit to Belgium was very successful. In just one and a half days, the delegation held over 10 meetings with leaders from the European Union and Belgium.

2025-06-05T17:59:21.397062+00:00 IST

"India-US bilateral trade agreement negotiations resume in Delhi"

The next round of negotiations for the India-United States Bilateral Trade Agreement commenced in Delhi, with US trade team officials in the capital engaging in crucial discussions aimed at strengthening economic ties between the two nations.

2025-06-05T17:44:27.539146+00:00 IST

India accelerates EU trade deal push with three high-level meetin

India is fast-tracking negotiations for a comprehensive free trade agreement with the European Union, with Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal holding three crucial meetings with EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic within just 35 days.

2025-06-05T16:08:27.590793+00:00 IST

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Kenya spends USD 1 billion in a year to repay Chinese loans

Amid unrest in Kenya due to debt distress, it is reported that the country has spent 152.69 billion KES (approximately 1 billion USD) to repay debt to China in the just-ended financial year, highlighting the burden on taxpayers in servicing loans taken to build a modern railway and other infrastructure projects, according to a report by Business Daily.

2024-07-16T16:38:47.878855+00:00 IST

Overall scope of India-Mauritius space cooperation...: Jugnauth

He made the remarks at the inauguration of projects and exchange of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Mauritius in Port Louis.

2024-07-16T10:10:56.397779+00:00 IST

UAE Embassy in Rabat celebrates anniversary of UAE-Morocco ties

The seminar commenced with a speech delivered by Al Asri Saeed Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Morocco, along with Sheikh Abdullah bin Bayyah, Chairman of the UAE Fatwa Council and Head of the Abu Dhabi Forum for Peace, and Abdeljalil Lahjomri, Permanent Secretary of the Kingdom of Morocco's Academy.

2024-07-14T09:32:21.806275+00:00 IST

Asia

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UN, China warn Pakistan over terror gush from Afghanistan

The Chinese envoy suggested that Pakistan should cooperate with Afghanistan to resolve this issue. "We need to strengthen engagement and cooperation with Afghanistan to prevent it from once again becoming a safe haven for terrorist organisations, and to jointly prevent and address the return of foreign terrorist fighters," he said.

2026-02-01T06:28:18.816107+00:00 IST

Sri Lanka HC Mahishini Colonné on exposition of Devnimori Relics

These relics are significant as they showcase Buddhist artefacts and sculptures from the Western Satraps period. They're now on display in Sri Lanka at the country's first-ever international exposition, underscoring their cultural significance.

2026-02-01T05:22:19.700592+00:00 IST

China conducts “combat readiness” patrols in South China Sea

"The move is aimed at resolutely safeguarding China's sovereignty and security, and upholding peace and stability in the South China Sea region," the PLA command was cited as saying by Xinhua.

2026-02-01T05:05:33.107414+00:00 IST

Middle East

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UAE President, VPs congratulate President of Kyrgyzstan on Indepe

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sadyr Japarov, President of Kyrgyzstan, on the occasion of his country's Independence Day.

2025-09-01T00:12:10.130944+00:00 IST

UAE President, VPs congratulate King of Malaysia on National Day

President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, King of Malaysia, on the occasion of his country's National Day.

2025-09-01T00:07:45.219712+00:00 IST

2.58 million Israeli kids return to school Monday

Of them, 180,600 will be entering first grade, taking their first steps in school, and 149,000 students are entering 12th grade, so this year they will complete their studies in the education system.

2025-08-31T18:05:10.629356+00:00 IST

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Asia

PoJK’s governance vacuum deepens amid public anger

Speaking on the worsening state of affairs, Khan said that despite visible development and a growing educated youth population, successive governments have failed to satisfy people's basic needs. "We have achieved a lot in infrastructure, but failed to satisfy the people.

2025-10-30T12:24:21.446194+00:00 IST

Asia

Jaishankar, Cyprus FM review Action Plan 2025–29

The meeting focused on reviewing progress under the India-Cyprus Joint Action Plan 2025-29, which aims to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, technology, and culture. Both sides also discussed key global and regional issues, reaffirming their shared commitment to a rules-based international order and closer engagement at multilateral platforms.

2025-10-30T11:54:55.172463+00:00 IST

"Truly great meeting": Trump, Xi reach understanding on trade

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had a "truly great meeting" with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, where the two leaders reached several key agreements to ease trade tensions and boost cooperation on multiple issues.

2025-10-30T11:25:44.374775+00:00 IST

Asia

"Unacceptable": MEA slams Pakistan over tensions with Afghanistan

India on Thursday slammed Pakistan for border tensions with Afghanistan, calling it "unacceptable" and reprimanding Pakistan for practising cross-border terrorism with impunity.

2025-10-30T10:37:14.562066+00:00 IST

Asia

Quad Leaders' Summit scheduled through diplomatic consultations

Quad is a valuable forum for discussion of shared interests across a number of areas and any Leaders' Summit is scheduled through diplomatic consultations among the four partners, the government said on Thursday.

2025-10-30T10:31:32.306197+00:00 IST

Middle East

GDRFA Dubai wins Global Award for AI Governance

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs - Dubai (GDRFA Dubai), represented by the Digital Services Sector, has won the Best Artificial Intelligence Governance Strategy of 2025 award, presented by the AI Awards Series organisation.

2025-10-30T09:42:29.962336+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s covert maritime tactics deepen Taiwan’s security worries

Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has revealed that Chinese vessels are using at least eight covert tactics to enter restricted maritime zones near Kinmen County, further complicating Taiwan's ability to monitor its territorial waters, these repeated incursions have become an alarming feature of China's escalating maritime pressure campaign against Taiwan, as reported by The Taipei Times.

2025-10-30T09:32:05.781322+00:00 IST

Asia

Rajnath Singh departs for Kuala Lumpur to attend 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday departed for Kuala Lumpur to participate in the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held in Malaysia on November 1.

2025-10-30T09:26:47.463685+00:00 IST

Asia

Banners in Beijing call for democracy, challenge CCP rule

A rare protest in Beijing's Sanlitun district saw banners denouncing China's Communist Party and calling for democracy. The banners were quickly removed, and the protester detained. The act echoes past "lone warrior" demonstrations, showing growing dissent despite tight state control, Phayul reported.

2025-10-30T09:21:33.235340+00:00 IST

VP Vance says he hopes his wife will “come to Christ”

US Vice President JD Vance candidly expressed his hope that his Hindu-raised wife, Usha Vance, would one day embrace Christianity, while affirming her free will and their mutual respect in an interfaith marriage, while addressing the Turning Point USA Event in Mississippi on Wednesday.

2025-10-30T09:15:57.509975+00:00 IST

Asia

Cyprus backs India’s ‘zero tolerance’ stance on terrorism: FM

During his opening remarks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the first ministerial visit to the country, Kombos said, "We have extended our full solidarity to India after the recent terrorist attacks, and we totally agree with the approach that there can be no other way of dealing with terrorism other than zero tolerance. That, of course, extends not only to the terrorists but also to those who support and finance them."

2025-10-30T09:06:25.773362+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar calls India, Cyprus “trusted friends”

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar reaffirmed India's strong ties with Cyprus, calling both nations "trusted friends and reliable partners." He thanked Cyprus for supporting India on terrorism, UN reforms, and NSG membership, while reiterating India's backing for Cyprus's sovereignty and a bi-zonal, bi-communal federation.

2025-10-30T08:42:47.033584+00:00 IST

Asia

Denuclearization would be a “tremendous thing,” says Trump

US President Donald Trump said denuclearization would be a "tremendous thing" but called restarting American nuclear testing "appropriate," citing tests by Russia and China. He said the US has test sites ready and is discussing possible denuclearization talks with Russia and potentially China.

2025-10-30T08:05:39.800631+00:00 IST

Asia

Sindh government’s criminal negligence turns dengue outbreak

According to The Express Tribune, addressing a press conference at the Hyderabad Press Club, activist Imran Suharwardy, accompanied by Alhaj Gulshan Ilahi Qadri, Advocate Tahir Rajput, Advocate Zafar Arain, Nazish Fatima, Abdul Ghani Shah, Salman Zaidi, and Mukhtar Ahmed, revealed that 16 citizens have already lost their lives to dengue. They accused the Sindh Health Department, the district administration, and the municipal authorities of gross negligence, asserting that thousands have contracted the virus and hundreds remain hospitalised. At the same time, officials continue to conceal the real figures.

2025-10-30T07:50:45.047536+00:00 IST