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US, China hold talks in Kuala Lumpur to avert trade war

US and China officials met in Kuala Lumpur to prevent trade war escalation ahead of Trump-Xi talks. Discussions focus on tariffs, technology controls, and US soybean purchases. Recent US export blacklists and China's rare earth controls have strained a truce, with outcomes uncertain for both economies.

2025-10-25T06:34:58.249146+00:00 IST

“Fruitful discussion”: India-US discuss energy trade, ties

Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held discussions on India-US energy security partnership and discussed the recent developments in this area.

2025-10-25T06:17:03.603496+00:00 IST

Ex-CIA agent on US not 'killing' Pak nuclear scientist AQ Khan

In an interview with ANI, John Kiriakou, who spent 15 years in the CIA as an analyst and later in counterterrorism operations, said that the US had precise operational details of Khan, including his daily routine and residence. However, the agency was instructed not to act, following diplomatic pressure from Riyadh.

2025-10-25T06:08:01.867043+00:00 IST

Trump optimistic ahead of China’s Xi talks on Taiwan, Ukraine

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying, "...We have a lot to talk about..." He highlighted discussions on Taiwan, noting "Lot of respect for Taiwan...," and hoped China could "help us out" on Russia and the ongoing Ukraine war.

2025-10-25T05:49:55.396606+00:00 IST

Trump departs for Asia trip, to meet China’s Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump departed for a three-nation Asia trip, visiting Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. He will attend the ASEAN Summit, meet regional leaders, and hold a key bilateral meeting with China's Xi Jinping to discuss trade, security, and cooperation on issues including rare earths and fentanyl.

2025-10-25T05:43:41.958918+00:00 IST

Trump won’t meet Canadian PM over “dishonest” ad

US President Donald Trump said he has "no plan" to meet Canadian PM Mark Carney, criticising a "dishonest" ad. Trump called it "dirty playing" but claimed he "can play dirtier." Trade talks paused over the ad, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford said will resume Monday, CNN reported.

2025-10-25T04:50:03.889326+00:00 IST

Mamdani decries 'racist attacks' in Bronx Islamophobia speech

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani condemned "racist, baseless attacks" and Islamophobia from opponents ahead of early voting. He cited slander by Cuomo and Sliwa, shared personal experiences of discrimination, and received key endorsements, including from Hakeem Jeffries, while leading polls with 43.2% support.

2025-10-25T04:36:31.158789+00:00 IST

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Bhutan calls for reforms in UNSC; names India, Japan as "deservin

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay, addressing the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80) on Friday (local time), advocated for a reformed UN Security Council (UNSC), explicitly naming India and Japan as "deserving nations" for permanent membership to reflect today's global realities.

2025-09-27T07:47:44.967255+00:00 IST

US to revoke Colombian President’s visa over “reckless actions"

The US Department of State said on Friday (US local time) that it will be revoking the visa of Colombian President Gustavo Petro over his actions of inciting violence and urging American soldiers to disobey orders.

2025-09-27T06:22:31.818292+00:00 IST

BRICS FMs condemn Israel attack, call for MENA diplomacy

BRICS Foreign Ministers, in a powerful joint statement issued on the margins of the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA80), condemned Israel's armed attack on Qatar as a "flagrant violation" of its sovereignty and a breach of international law, while calling for diplomatic resolutions to crises in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, particularly in Gaza.

2025-09-27T06:18:47.999294+00:00 IST

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Ravi Shankar Prasad-led delegation departs from Denmark visit for

An all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, departed from Denmark on Saturday (local time) for the United Kingdom as part of India's efforts to reach out to partner countries to highlight its firm stance against cross-border terrorism and its policy of zero-tolerance to terrorism.

2025-05-31T19:55:15.801197+00:00 IST

All-party delegation visit to Latvia sees fruitful outcomes

The all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi saw fruitful outcomes as Indian delegations worldwide continued with their outreach program under Operation Sindoor. India's Ambassador to Latvia, Namrata S Kumar, noted that the visit conveyed India's message of how cross-border terrorism poses a threat not only to India but to the world at large.

2025-05-31T16:37:06.436059+00:00 IST

OPEC+ countries agree production adjustment

The eight OPEC+ countries, which previously announced additional voluntary adjustments in April and November 2023, namely Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, UAE, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria, and Oman met virtually on May 31 to review global market conditions and outlook.

2025-05-31T14:34:19.301497+00:00 IST

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30 years after end of apartheid, S Africans head in to vote

The ANC led by 66-year-old South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to seek one or more coalition partners to rule the country if it gets less than 50 per cent of the national vote. The ANC has won six consecutive national elections since 1994.

2024-05-29T07:11:21.684572+00:00 IST

Sudan: Indian troops triumph in tug of war against Chinese Army

In a display of physical prowess and teamwork, Indian soldiers demonstrated their strength and determination, securing a notable triumph over the Chinese contingent

2024-05-28T20:58:27.647593+00:00 IST

Paraguay expresses concern over China's drills around Taiwan

"Paraguay observes with concern and condemns the military exercises carried out by the People's Republic of China in the vicinity of the Republic of China (Taiwan). These constitute a serious threat to the balance in the region. Paraguay advocates for peace and stability in the world," said the ministry.

2024-05-27T17:24:17.211465+00:00 IST

Asia

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Nepal observes Martyr’s Day, PM Karki pay homage at Sahid Smarak

Prime Minister Karki, along with the Council of Ministers, laid a wreath at the statues of those who sacrificed their lives for democracy and the republic's establishment. Issuing a message, the Prime Minister said that the courage, consciousness and determination of martyrs have brought the country to a historic turning point.

2026-01-30T06:22:21.865776+00:00 IST

Libya's FM Elbaour arrives in New Delhi to participate in IAFMM

In a post on X, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that his participation in the India-Arab Foreign Ministers' Meeting (IAFMM) and engagements in New Delhi will build positive momentum for advancing our bilateral ties.

2026-01-30T06:18:46.321287+00:00 IST

Royal Noble Consort Thailand offers prayers at Buddhist sites

The visit formed part of her wider pilgrimage to important locations connected with the life and teachings of Lord Buddha. The Royal Noble Consort arrived at the Mahaparinirvana Temple, a site of immense significance in Buddhism as it marks the place where Lord Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana.

2026-01-30T05:40:06.958206+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Gaza civilians targeted by Hamas, Israeli Coordinator reports

The Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories (COGAT), Major General Ghassan Alian, has published on Monday a series of alarming videos on his English-language X account showing Hamas operatives beating, abusing, and shooting Gaza residents.

2025-08-25T09:28:17.095422+00:00 IST

17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship in Nov

Under the patronage of Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, the 17th Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship will be hosted in the UAE this November.

2025-08-25T09:22:10.894116+00:00 IST

"Deal on the table": IDF chief urges Netanyahu to accept hostage

He added that the army has created the conditions for such an agreement, but the decision now in the hands of the prime minister.

2025-08-25T04:57:12.990010+00:00 IST

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Asia

Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit passes away at age of 93

Former Queen of Thailand, Sirikit, has passed away at the age of 93 after illness, the government's Public Relations Department of the Office of the Prime Minister announced on Saturday.

2025-10-25T04:27:05.445493+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan seeks verifiable mechanism at Istanbul talks

Pakistan and Afghanistan began a new round of talks in Istanbul to create a verifiable mechanism preventing cross-border terrorist attacks. The discussions follow the Doha ceasefire agreement, with Turkiye and Qatar mediating efforts to build lasting peace, strengthen monitoring, and ensure security cooperation between both nations.

2025-10-25T03:59:14.465804+00:00 IST

Asia

WFP warns of rising food prices in Kabul amid border, fuel woes

The World Food Programme reports rising food prices in Afghan markets as border closures with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the Salang Highway shutdown drive up transportation expenses. Residents struggle with soaring costs of flour, rice, and cooking oil, while drivers call for government action to control fuel and gas prices.

2025-10-25T03:42:03.476055+00:00 IST

Asia

Exiled leader Tarique Rahman will return Bangladesh soon

Exiled leader of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Tarique Rahman will soon return to Bangladesh from London after 17 years to participate in the next general election to be held in February 2026, said Dr. Khandaker Mosharraf Hossain, one of the party's senior leaders.

2025-10-25T03:20:20.362171+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan records 9 PLA sorties, 4 PLAN vessels around its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence recorded the presence of 4 PLAN vessels and 9 sorties of PLA aircraft around its territory on Saturday.

2025-10-25T03:10:46.914941+00:00 IST

Europe

"Sanctions remain one of the most painful blows for Putin," says Zelenskyy, urges US to widen Russian oil sanctions

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urged the US to expand sanctions on all Russian oil companies and provide long-range missiles, highlighting Russia's economic struggles. During talks in London with European leaders, he emphasized strengthening Ukraine's defences and countering Moscow's ongoing aggression.

2025-10-25T03:06:53.662196+00:00 IST

Europe

Swedish PM backs Ukraine in virtual meet

Prime Minister of Sweden Ulf Kristersson, participated in a virtual meeting hosted by UK PM Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron on the peace negotiations for Ukraine. He also shared the news of Sweden o potentially export 100-150 Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine.

2025-10-25T03:04:34.175201+00:00 IST

Europe

Russia slams EU 19th sanctions, warns Brussels isolating itself

Russia's Foreign Ministry condemned the EU's 19th sanctions package as "illegal" and "self-destructive," saying it isolates the bloc internationally. Zakharova criticized restrictions on trade, banks, LNG, tourism, and diplomats, warning the measures harm EU interests and promised Russia would respond with effective countermeasures.

2025-10-25T02:43:56.219756+00:00 IST

Pakistan should end grave, ongoing human rights violations: India

"We call upon Pakistan to end the grave and ongoing human rights violations in the areas illegally occupied by it, where the population is in open revolt against Pakistan's military occupation, repression, brutality and illegal exploitation of resources," Ambassador Harish said, while addressing the United Nations Security Council during the open debate organised on the 80th UN Day on Friday (local time).

2025-10-25T01:20:47.122954+00:00 IST

Europe

Nepal continue to remain in FATF'S greylist

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) kept Nepal and 17 other countries on its 'greylist' and reviewed their progress in addressing strategic deficiencies in combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing.

2025-10-25T01:04:08.382275+00:00 IST

Europe

North Korea, Iran, and Myanmar remain under FATF's blacklist

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global watchdog against terror financing and money laundering, continued to list North Korea (DPRK), Iran, and Myanmar under blacklist as "high-risk jurisdictions subject to a Call for Action" for severe deficiencies in their anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing (AML/CFT) regimes.

2025-10-25T00:01:25.547227+00:00 IST

Europe

Exit from Greylist not bulletproof: FATF warns Pakistan

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global terror funding watchdog, has warned Pakistan that its removal from the 'greylist' in October 2022 doesn't make it immune to money laundering and terrorist financing.

2025-10-24T23:10:30.056447+00:00 IST

Europe

Mark Rutte meets with European leaders to discuss Ukraine support

Rutte also welcomed the recent announcement of providing additional military aid to Ukraine, highlighting how developments on the battlefield show that support to the country is working and thanked the Ukrainian allies for their support.

2025-10-24T21:54:55.094500+00:00 IST

US considering plans to target cocain facilities in Venezuela

According to officials, the President has also not ruled out taking a diplomatic approach with Venezuela to stem the flow of drugs into the US, even after talks were cut off with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in recent weeks.

2025-10-24T20:52:00.099428+00:00 IST