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US "frustrated" with Russia for lack of interest on peace deal

The imposition of new sanctions on Russian oil companies by the United States was "appropriate and necessary", a sign of the frustration over the slow progress being made on a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday (local time).

2025-10-23T22:45:10.263338+00:00 IST

“H1B system spammed with fraud”: White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) claimed that the H-1B system has been exploited, driving down American wages. She asserted that the policy aims to prioritise American workers and curb fraud in the H-1B system.

2025-10-23T22:04:19.727163+00:00 IST

White House repeats claim of India scaling back Russian oil buy

Following the peace deal in the Middle East and the end of the Israel-Palestine war, Leavitt expressed confidence in the newly imposed "hefty" sanctions on Russian oil companies, repeating the claim that India, along with other countries, will scale back oil purchases from the country.

2025-10-23T21:40:35.174997+00:00 IST

Trump to embark on Asia tour to mend trade rifts

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Thursday (local time) shared details of Trump's Asia tour. Trump's Asia trip covers Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea for ASEAN and APEC summits, with trade talks, peace dialogue, and US-China tensions in focus.

2025-10-23T21:14:15.918767+00:00 IST

White House on California crash that killed 3

She accused California of giving a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to an illegal alien who killed three people in a major crash, while intoxicated and driving under the influence, prompting an investigation by the Department of Transportation.

2025-10-23T20:17:38.350583+00:00 IST

India-US making progress in trade negotiations: Piyush Goyal

In an interaction with DD, Goyal highlighted that India and the US are engaged in talks, with teams working together, and that the Commerce Secretary met US counterparts to push talks forward toward a fair and equitable trade deal.

2025-10-23T19:32:47.281333+00:00 IST

Netanyahu holds talks with Rubio on Trump's Gaza peace plan

In a post on X, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said, "Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, at his office in Jerusalem."

2025-10-23T18:59:23.882413+00:00 IST

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Diaspora in US stages protest against Yunus

Members of the Bangladeshi diaspora in the United States staged a protest outside the United Nations headquarters against Muhammad Yunus, Chief Adviser of Bangladesh's interim government, alleging an increase in atrocities against minorities in the country.

2025-09-26T21:22:02.161774+00:00 IST

At UNGA, Netanyahu calls Palestinian statehood “sheer madness”

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu told the UNGA that granting Palestinians a state after October 7 would be like giving al-Qaeda one after 9/11. He rejected genocide charges, criticised Palestinian leadership, and said Israel's war would pave the way for regional peace and expanded Abraham Accords.

2025-09-26T17:30:02.997334+00:00 IST

Shehbaz Sharif cries injustice over Indus Water Treaty abeyance

However, the Pakistan PM did not mention Islamabad's effort to stop terrorism originating from its own borders, a key demand that India has put forward post-Pahalgam terror attack and its decision to put the treaty on abeyance over the issue of cross-border terrorism.

2025-09-26T17:18:08.403150+00:00 IST

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India’s all-party delegation gains strong support from Denmark

The all-party Indian parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad, met Danish leaders who expressed strong support and solidarity against terrorism, assuring continued cooperation in fighting terror and condemning attacks on India.

2025-05-30T12:52:33.426756+00:00 IST

"Denmark was the first to convey solidarity...": Ravi Shankar

The Danish leaders expressed solidarity with India against terrorism, with Denmark being the first to convey support. BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad thanked the Danish leaders for understanding India's position on terrorism.

2025-05-30T10:24:17.095332+00:00 IST

"Delegation that PM Modi has sent is having an impact"

BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad too, while talking to ANI said that they had a wonderful meeting with the Denmark's side. The delegation met Christian Friis Bach, Chairperson of Danish Parliament's Foreign Policy Committee, and Danish MP Trine Pertou Mach.

2025-05-30T09:45:08.317907+00:00 IST

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Syrian First lady Asma Assad diagnosed with leukaemia

Syria's First Lady Asma Assad has been diagnosed with Leukemia, the President's office said on Tuesday.

2024-05-21T11:11:25.046955+00:00 IST

US reaches agreement with Niger to withdraw military forces

Niger's military government announced in March that it had ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defence to operate in the country.

2024-05-19T23:52:44.465102+00:00 IST

South Africa urges ICJ to order Gaza ceasefire

South Africa, which filed its case in January over Israel's war on Gaza, is seeking additional emergency measures over its offensive on Rafah, a city in the southern Gaza Strip where more than one million displaced Palestinians had sought shelter from Israeli attacks on other parts of the enclave.

2024-05-16T22:15:54.250357+00:00 IST

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'Huge opportunity for Indian, UK institutions to collaborate'

There is huge opportunity for institutions in India and United Kingdom to collaborate to build the next generation of future-ready talent in the creative industries, Country Director of British Council in India, Alison Barrett, has said and noted that more British Universities are expected to set up their campuses in India apart from nine announced earlier.

2026-01-29T16:10:24.840351+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar meets US Ambassador Gor

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and expressed confidence that under Gor India-US ties would be further strengthened.

2026-01-29T14:21:15.275784+00:00 IST

Iran: Deputy NSA Kapoor holds consultations with counterpart

Deputy National Security Advisor Pavan Kapoor visited Tehran on Wednesday for consultations with his Iranian counterpart Dr Ali Bagheri Kani, the Embassy of India in Iran shared on Thursday.

2026-01-29T13:52:21.670754+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Israeli air force to further investigate Yemen's drone attack

An investigation has been opened by the Air Force today to determine what went wrong with the interception of the drone launched by Houthi terrorists in Yemen last night.

2025-08-23T23:05:43.029488+00:00 IST

Emirates Rulers offer condolences to Saudi King on passing of mot

Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have sent separate messages of condolences to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, on the passing of the mother of Prince Fahd bin Muqrin bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

2025-08-23T22:37:02.895035+00:00 IST

Israeli attacks kill atleast 51 as troops push deeper into Gaza

At least 51 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza as Israeli forces advance deeper into Gaza City in a bid to impose their evacuation plan, Al Jazeera reported, citing medical sources.

2025-08-23T20:56:40.217129+00:00 IST

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Asia

Pakistan bans TLP under anti-terror law after violent clashes

The decision, announced after a federal cabinet meeting on Thursday, comes amid growing criticism over Islamabad's repeated failure to curb extremist outfits that often operate freely in the country.

2025-10-23T18:08:30.959224+00:00 IST

Middle East

Andhra CM meets Apex Investments Chairman during his UAE visit

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday met H.E. Khalifa Yousif Al Khouri, Chairman of Apex Investments, during his UAE tour, to attract investment for the State.

2025-10-23T18:03:37.544438+00:00 IST

Europe

Zelensky, Macron meet in Brussels to coordinate Ukraine support

The meeting between Zelensky and Macron came as European leaders gathered in Brussels to discuss the situation in Ukraine, the new EU sanctions package against Russia, and ongoing security cooperation within the bloc.

2025-10-23T17:55:51.598703+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE President issues resolution reconstituting Artificial Intelli

The Council's membership includes Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, as Secretary-General of the Council, Dr. Ahmed Mubarak bin Nawi Al Mazrouei, Dr. Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, Jassem Mohamed Bu Ataba Al Zaabi, Humaid Obaid Abushibs, Mohamed Hassan Al Suwaidi, Faisal Abdulaziz Al Bannai, Ahmed Tamim Hisham Al Kuttab, and Peng Xiao.

2025-10-23T17:47:34.385222+00:00 IST

Europe

Piyush Goyal holds talks with German counterpart

The discussions focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, investment, technology, green energy, and skilling. Goyal also met Levin Holle, Economic and Financial Policy Advisor at the Federal Chancellery and Germany's G7 and G20 Sherpa and discussed ways to further deepen the bilateral economic relationship.

2025-10-23T17:43:34.844995+00:00 IST

Middle East

MoF, IMF discuss strengthening economic resilience

The session also brought together around 150 students majoring in finance, economics, business administration, and communication from various universities across the UAE, including Zayed University, the American University in Dubai, the American University of Sharjah, New York University Abu Dhabi, Ajman University, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, and the Higher Colleges of Technology.

2025-10-23T17:35:06.134701+00:00 IST

Europe

Putin mocks EU’s toilet ban, warns it will “cost them dearly”

Speaking to reporters, Putin mocked the EU's decision, warning that such measures would "cost them dearly." He added, "They will need Russian toilets if they continue to behave this way."

2025-10-23T17:33:57.944985+00:00 IST

ICE raids arrest 9 illegal immigrants in New York

The men, mostly from West Africa and some with prior arrests, were targeted in an operation "focused on criminal activity relating to selling counterfeit goods," the department said. The agents also arrested four protesters.

2025-10-23T17:21:30.798520+00:00 IST

Europe

Putin calls new US sanctions "unfriendly move," confirms postpone

Putin accused the United States of repeatedly using sanctions as a tool to exert pressure, saying such tactics would not succeed. He also hinted that "certain people in the US administration" had pushed for restrictions on Russian oil exports, questioning whose interests they truly represent.

2025-10-23T17:19:28.182594+00:00 IST

Middle East

Arab, OIC nations condemn Israel’s move to annex parts of West Ba

In a joint statement, the countries described the move as a "blatant violation of international law and UN Security Council resolutions," particularly Resolution 1134, which denounces Israeli actions aimed at altering the demographic and legal status of occupied Palestinian territories since 1967.

2025-10-23T17:01:29.371562+00:00 IST

Trump aide critiques democrat Senator of being 'Peronist' on Arge

Bessent's response came after Warren issued a letter voicing concern and requesting answers on why the Trump administration was moving forward with providing Argentina a financial lifeline as its economy struggles, particularly during a US government shutdown, which started on October 1.

2025-10-23T16:10:26.045007+00:00 IST

Middle East

US VP Vance holds talks with Israel PM, President on Gaza deal

As per the VP's Office, their talks on Thursday focused on the Gaza peace deal formulated by US President Donald Trump.

2025-10-23T16:07:13.195246+00:00 IST

Middle East

'Vote on West Bank annexation deliberate political provocation during JD Vance's visit to Israel'

Israel's Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday that the Knesset vote on annexing West Bank settlements was a "deliberate political provocation" by the opposition to "sow discord" during US Vice President JD Vance's visit to Israel.

2025-10-23T15:26:09.017853+00:00 IST