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Trump hails Japan PM Takaichi during Yokosuka naval base visit

US President Donald Trump praised Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi as a "winner" and "one of the great prime ministers" during his visit to Yokosuka Naval Base. Addressing US troops, Trump lauded her leadership and celebrated the strong friendship between the US and Japan.

2025-10-28T09:16:49.444392+00:00 IST

Trump, Japan PM get grand welcome on USS George Washington

US President Donald Trump was greeted by a cordon of US Navy Rainbow Boys as he and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi arrived on the USS George Washington at the Yokosuka Naval Base on Monday.

2025-10-28T08:19:24.200436+00:00 IST

Statistical irregularities highlight weak oversight in Pakistan

Pakistan's economic data has increasingly turned into a theatre of illusion where figures are deployed not to reveal, but to conceal reality. A pattern of misrepresentation in official economic and trade statistics is eroding policy credibility, investor confidence, and public trust in state institutions, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-28T08:17:19.233971+00:00 IST

UAE Maj Gen Hallami pays tributes at National War Memorial

Major General Yousef Maayouf Saeed Al Hallami, Commander of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Land Forces, paid homage at the National War Memorial in the national capital on Tuesday, honouring the supreme sacrifice of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

2025-10-28T08:10:47.602048+00:00 IST

India-US navies sharpen anti-submarine warfare

India and the United States conducted a combined bilateral training focused on antisubmarine warfare and maritime domain awareness to strengthen and refine the interoperability between the U.S. and Indian Navies.

2025-10-28T07:47:02.190404+00:00 IST

JAIMEX 25: INS Sahyadri makes port call at Sasebo

INS Sahyadri received a warm welcome upon arrival at Sasebo. The Indian Navy's indigenously built Shivalik-class guided missile stealth frigate INS Sahyadri commanded by Captain Rajat Kumar is participating in the Japan-India Maritime Exercise, the Embassy of India in Tokyo shared on Tuesday.

2025-10-28T07:39:08.916541+00:00 IST

Shinzo Abe’s assassin pleads guilty as trial opens in Nara

Tetsuya Yamagami, accused of killing former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in 2022, pleaded guilty as his trial began in Nara. He said he acted out of anger toward the Unification Church, which he blamed for his family's financial ruin. The case has renewed scrutiny of political-religious ties.

2025-10-28T06:59:00.172588+00:00 IST

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'Other countries were taking advantage of us for years and years'

Earlier on September 29, US President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside the United States, claiming that America's film industry had been "stolen" by overseas players.

2025-09-30T19:49:43.752169+00:00 IST

Trump says Hamas has "three or four" days to respond to Gaza peac

Speaking to reporters, he said, "All of the Arab countries are signed up. The Muslim countries are all signed up. Israel is all signed up. We're just waiting for Hamas, and Hamas is either going to be doing it or not, and if it's not, it's going to be a very sad end."

2025-09-30T15:20:14.332857+00:00 IST

National Day of Mourning: East Turkistan activists to protest

The event, which will take place from 1pm-3pm, aims to bring attention to what organisers call the ongoing genocide and colonisation campaign against the Uyghur, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, and other Turkic peoples in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, which many in the diaspora refer to as East Turkistan.

2025-09-30T09:34:27.252275+00:00 IST

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Ravi Shankar Prasad-led delegation concludes Europe visit

The all-party delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, departed from London to India on Tuesday after concluding their five-country visit in Europe and the European Union to garner widespread support for India's fight against terrorism and exposed Pakistan's role in fostering terrorism.

2025-06-03T17:30:23.556058+00:00 IST

"Who's in charge—Democracy or Generals?": UK MP tears into Pak

"Pakistan is a failed state. We don't have democracy in Pakistan. We have the people of parts of Pakistan, who are suffering under Pakistani military rule. So who's in charge? Is it the democracy or the Generals? And it's quite clear that terrorism is encouraged from Pakistan into sovereign India," Blackman stated.

2025-06-03T17:20:30.473262+00:00 IST

Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea

The bridge, which links Russia to the annexed Crimean peninsula, was illegally built by Moscow following its 2014 occupation and is vital for transporting military supplies to Russian forces in southern Ukraine.

2025-06-03T16:50:40.912969+00:00 IST

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Indian envoy pays homage to victims of Air India flight bombing

Sanjay Kumar Verma stated that no government in the world should overlook the threat of terrorism emanating from its territories for political gains and called human lives much more important than transitory political interests.

2024-06-23T20:28:30.578436+00:00 IST

Canada leader stumbles over question on tribute to Nijjar

Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland faced scrutiny over Canada's Parliament 'honouring' Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistani separatist previously on the no-fly list with frozen bank accounts, following his assassination.

2024-06-22T07:41:32.417974+00:00 IST

Canadian court upholds no-fly list for Sikh separatists

The court noted that, based on confidential security information, there were reasonable grounds to suspect that the two men intended to travel by air to commit terrorism offences.

2024-06-21T12:05:58.014563+00:00 IST

Asia

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EAM Jaishankar wishes Nauru on Independence Day

Jaishankar reiterated India's commitment to strengthening friendship in the Indo-Pacific.

2026-01-31T08:44:54.941064+00:00 IST

Displaced Tirah valley families protest in Bara over delay in tra

Irate demonstrators began throwing stones at the gates of the Alamgudar Registration Centre after running out of patience due to the slow pace of cash disbursement.

2026-01-31T08:39:28.808324+00:00 IST

EAM, Oman FM hold talks on trade, critical minerals, regional dev

Jaishankar said their talks focused on trade, critical minerals and regional developments.

2026-01-31T08:38:30.341372+00:00 IST

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Israel recovers two hostage bodies

One of the bodies was identified as Ilan Weiss of Kibbutz Be'eri. The identity of the second body was not immediately announced. The identification process is continuing at the National Center for Forensic Medicine.

2025-08-29T17:48:14.657599+00:00 IST

Netanyahu pledges continuation of campaign to return Gaza hostage

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement thanking and congratulating Israel's security forces for the recovery and return of the bodies from Gaza of two Israelis who were taken hostage and murdered by Hamas.

2025-08-29T17:48:10.375404+00:00 IST

Katz says Israel 'will not rest until everyone returns home’

Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a statement praising what he called a "heroic operation" led by the IDF (Israel Defence Forces) for the recovery and return of the bodies from Gaza of two Israelis who were taken hostage and murdered by Hamas.

2025-08-29T17:37:44.166282+00:00 IST

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Lawmakers decry Pakistan’s ‘elite-first’ flood relief

Punjab Assembly members from both sides criticised the government for unfairly distributing flood relief funds, accusing officials of favouring landowners and political allies. The minister denied bias, saying victims would get PKR 500,000-1 million. Lawmakers also urged better disaster management and criticised new school timings.

2025-10-28T06:39:45.449760+00:00 IST

Asia

Lahore chokes as smog makes it the world’s most polluted city

According to Dawn, data from IQAir on Monday evening showed Lahore's Air Quality Index (AQI) soaring to a hazardous level of 312, while the concentration of PM2.5, the most dangerous particulate matter, reached 190.5 micrograms per cubic meter, over 25 times higher than the World Health Organisation's annual air quality guideline.

2025-10-28T06:34:39.928246+00:00 IST

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Sudan army quits Darfur stronghold amid UN atrocity warning

Sudan's army withdrew from its last stronghold in Darfur as the RSF seized control of el-Fasher. The UN warned of "atrocities" and "ethnic killings," calling the situation a major escalation in Sudan's war. Over 250,000 civilians, half of them children, remain trapped amid famine and violence.

2025-10-28T06:28:45.111586+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan criticised over rising enforced disappearances

A 17-year-old boy was reportedly abducted by unidentified men in Balochistan's Panjgur district last week, marking yet another disturbing episode in the province's long-running crisis of enforced disappearances, the incident coincided with the Voice for Baloch Missing Persons (VBMP) protest in Quetta, which has now entered its 5,981st consecutive day, demanding justice for the missing, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-28T06:19:50.236438+00:00 IST

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VP Radhakrishnan's visit to Seychelles underscores strong ties

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan concluded a successful visit to Seychelles from October 26-27 to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected President Dr Patrick Herminie. His visit underscored the importance India attaches to its relations with Seychelles under Vision MAHASAGAR (Mutual and Holistic Advancement for Security and Growth Across Regions), and the commitment to the Global South, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) shared in an official statement on Tuesday.

2025-10-28T06:09:09.272889+00:00 IST

Asia

20th East Asia Summit reaffirms commitment to multilateralism, urges collective action for global peace and progress

The 20th anniversary of the East Asia Summit (EAS) witnessed member countries reaffirming their steadfast commitment to multilateralism based on international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, that stands as the "indispensable foundation" of a more peaceful and prosperous world, the Kuala Lumpur declaration noted.

2025-10-28T05:56:49.828924+00:00 IST

Asia

Kabul residents struggle as groundwater levels plunge

Several Kabul residents have voiced alarm over the rapid drop in groundwater levels, urging the Islamic Emirate to address the worsening water crisis. Experts and officials cited drought, climate change, and unplanned urban growth as key causes, warning of severe social and economic impacts across Afghanistan.

2025-10-28T05:29:07.171363+00:00 IST

Asia

EAS leaders back localization for disaster resilience

The East Asia Summit (EAS) on Monday adopted a landmark Leaders' Statement on Promoting Localization in Anticipatory Action for Disaster Preparedness and Response, reaffirming the collective commitment of participating countries to strengthen local capacities and community resilience against disasters.

2025-10-28T05:14:12.634986+00:00 IST

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Jamaica braces ahead of intense Hurrican Melissa

With Hurricane Melissa expected to make landfall on Tuesday morning, Prime Minister Andrew Holness gave a call for people to follow government advisories and shared the disaster preparedness measures made by the country.

2025-10-28T05:08:22.380958+00:00 IST

Asia

Chhath concludes in Nepal with offerings to rising sun

Nepal concluded the four-day Chhath festival with offerings to the rising sun. Thousands of devotees gathered at rivers and ponds, especially in Birgunj, to pray for family well-being, prosperity, and longevity. The festival honours the Sun God, symbolising truth, devotion, and gratitude.

2025-10-28T04:47:33.535379+00:00 IST

Asia

Takaichi nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: White House

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told US President Donald Trump during their Tokyo meeting that she has nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize, Kyodo News reported citing the White House.

2025-10-28T04:38:46.083568+00:00 IST

Europe

After US sanctions, Russia’s Lukoil to sell overseas assets

"The company announces its intention to sell its international assets. The consideration of bids from potential purchasers has been started," Lukoil informed in a statement on Monday

2025-10-28T04:05:36.647255+00:00 IST

Asia

“Strong handshake”: Trump meets Japan’s new PM Takaichi

US President Donald Trump met Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo, calling their handshake "very strong." Earlier, he visited Japan's emperor and attended the ASEAN Summit in Malaysia, where he praised a Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire as "another great day for peace," before heading to Seoul for the APEC Summit.

2025-10-28T04:02:40.536604+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan records 10 PLA aircraft sorties, 5 PLAN vessels

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported on Tuesday that it recorded 10 PLA aircraft sorties and 5 PLAN vessels operating around its territory.

2025-10-28T03:31:34.660891+00:00 IST