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Modi congratulates Malaysian PM, to join ASEAN Summit virtually

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim, congratulating him on Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship and expressing support for upcoming summits. He also said he looks forward to joining the ASEAN-India Summit virtually and strengthening the ASEAN-India Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

2025-10-23T05:15:43.381110+00:00 IST

India invites Canadian PM Carney for talks with PM Modi

India has invited Canadian PM Mark Carney to New Delhi early next year to boost economic and free-trade ties. High-level talks aim to repair diplomatic relations after past tensions, with potential bilateral trade exceeding $50 billion and cooperation in energy, AI, and agriculture, The Globe and Mail reported.

2025-10-23T04:47:12.416482+00:00 IST

Knesset's West Bank annexation plan could jeopardize Trump's Gaza peace deal: US Secy of state Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that the Knesset's move to annex the West Bank could threaten President Trump's Gaza peace plan. He arrives in Israel to support the plan, following visits by VP JD Vance and Trump's envoys Kushner and Witkoff, amid efforts to maintain the ceasefire.

2025-10-23T04:34:34.047671+00:00 IST

PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually

Malaysia PM Anwar Ibrahim discussed strengthening Malaysia-India ties with a colleague of PM Modi ahead of the 47th ASEAN Summit, reaffirming cooperation in trade, technology, education, and regional security. Earlier, India supported Malaysia's ASEAN Chairmanship and promoted regional collaborations under its Act East Policy.

2025-10-23T04:01:44.103317+00:00 IST

UN chief Guterres launches Sevilla forum to address debt crisis

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday launched the Sevilla Forum on Debt, highlighting that developing countries face crushing debt, spending more on repayments than on health and education. He stressed the need for fair borrowing, debt restructuring, and a global platform to ensure financial justice and support development.

2025-10-23T03:12:47.801663+00:00 IST

West made Ukraine ‘anti-Russia’; eyes BRICS, SCO ties: Lavrov

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said the West turned Ukraine into an "anti-Russia," accusing it of exploiting relations to hinder Moscow's development. In an interview celebrating filmmaker Nikita Mikhalkov, Lavrov urged trust in partners like BRICS and SCO, linking diplomacy with Mikhalkov's cultural advocacy.

2025-10-23T02:46:08.863472+00:00 IST

Congressman Tom Suozzi urges to reconsider rule on beards in US

Congressman Tom Suozzi penned a letter to US War Secretary Peter Hegseth, urging reconsideration of a policy requiring military personnel to shave beards, affecting Sikh Americans and others with religious or medical obligations.

2025-10-23T01:39:08.992644+00:00 IST

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Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif confronted by ANI on cross-border terrorism

As he entered the venue, ANI asked the Pakistan Prime Minister, "When are you going to stop cross-border terrorism?" In response, Sharif said, "We are defeating cross-border terrorism. We are defeating them." ANI further pressed him, remarking, "India is defeating you, Pakistan Prime Minister."

2025-09-26T13:51:11.841306+00:00 IST

India discusses ties with EU, reiterates country's zero-tolerance approach to terrorism

Secretary (West) in the Ministry of External Affairs, Ambassador Sibi George, engaged in discussions with the European Union and also delivered India's national statement at a UN ministerial meeting on victims of terrorism.

2025-09-26T11:17:02.147503+00:00 IST

WUC slams Xi Jinping’s Xinjiang visit as propaganda

The World Uyghur Congress criticised Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Urumchi for Xinjiang's 70th anniversary, calling it propaganda masking genocide. While Xi praised "stability and unity," rights groups condemned China's White Paper as cover for repression, urging global action to hold Beijing accountable.

2025-09-26T10:20:39.393285+00:00 IST

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Indian diaspora, foreign nations back India's stand on terrorism,

Samajwadi Party MP Rajeev Rai, who is part of the all-party delegation led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, said that wherever the group has gone, they have received full support from both foreign governments and the Indian community.

2025-05-29T00:56:33.736458+00:00 IST

India will no longer differentiate between state and non-state terrorism: DMK MP Kanimozhi

DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, leading an all-party delegation to Greece, said India has made it clear that it will no longer distinguish between individual acts of terror and state-sponsored terrorism.

2025-05-28T23:57:00.831861+00:00 IST

“We're returning with positive feeling that Greece stands with us

DMK MP Kanimozhi, leading an all-party delegation, said they highlighted India's suffering from cross-border terrorism by Pakistan during their visit to Greece.

2025-05-28T23:13:20.794855+00:00 IST

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Quake of magnitude 6.4 jolts Mexico

An earthquake of magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale struck 17 km WSW of Brisas Barra de Suchiate, Mexico, on Sunday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported.

2024-05-12T14:30:22.302335+00:00 IST

World Bank provides USD 125 mn in emergency support to Brazil

In addition, the institution is talking to the federal, state and municipal governments and the Regional Development Bank of the Far South (BRDE) about making new resources available on an accelerated basis. These resources will be used to finance recovery and provide technical assistance in structuring what is being called a "Marshall Plan" for rebuilding the state, including developing urban resilience and flood mitigation structures.

2024-05-12T07:48:57.170925+00:00 IST

Prince Harry and Meghan reach Nigeria for a three-day visit

Their first engagement was hosted at a school in Abuja, Nigeria's capital, where Meghan expressed a heartfelt sentiment to the students, saying, "I see myself in all of you".

2024-05-12T05:56:54.086305+00:00 IST

Asia

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British HC Cameron attends event organised at British Council

Speaking at an event organised by the British Council, Cameron said the creative economy plays a vital role in the UK-India relationship and is increasingly recognised as a powerful driver of inclusive and sustainable growth for both countries.

2026-01-29T09:36:44.492442+00:00 IST

Palestinian Foreign Minister seeks stronger India role,

The Palestinian Foreign Minister Varsen Aghabekian underscored the long-standing relationship between India and Palestine, called for a balanced Indian role in West Asia, and expressed hope for wider international recognition of Palestine during his visit to New Delhi. "I'm glad to be in India. This is my first visit and I hope it is not the last," the minister said, describing India as the "4th largest economy and country we look highly" upon.

2026-01-29T09:27:20.940844+00:00 IST

Central Japan Aichi Pref.’s startups on way of expansion

At central Japan Aichi Pref.'s startups festival "Tech GALA" was held. Not only Japan's but also oversea startups participated to introduce its's technology and search cooperative opportunity. To this event 6,000 people participated and 250 company booths were exhibited. Year by year capability and influence are rising.

2026-01-29T09:25:09.888007+00:00 IST

Middle East

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UAE condemns Israeli settlement expansion in Gaza

The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the new Israeli settlement plan in the occupied West Bank and the ongoing large-scale military operations in the Gaza Strip.

2025-08-23T01:11:36.071293+00:00 IST

Israel returns to normality after drone attack from Yemen

Flights in and out of Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport have resumed tonight, having been suspended earlier due to a drone attack from Yemen. According to the IDF, the drone was downed following "several interception attempts".

2025-08-23T01:10:39.320531+00:00 IST

UAE delegation reviews Alexandria University's programmes

A UAE delegation, headed by Sheikh Khalifa bin Mohammed bin Khalid Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Alexandria University, visited Alexandria University in Egypt to review preparations for its new Abu Dhabi branch, which will open for the 2025/2026 academic year. This initiative aligns with both the "UAE Vision 2030" and "Egypt Vision 2030", aiming to bolster the knowledge economy and improve human resource competitiveness in the region.

2025-08-23T00:34:47.226087+00:00 IST

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Google says its Willow chip achieved first quantum advantage

Sharing the quantum computing breakthrough on X, Google and Alphabet's CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted how the new algorithm can "explain interactions between atoms in a molecule using nuclear magnetic resonance" and also pave the way for future discovery in drugs and materials science.

2025-10-23T01:30:41.558082+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel “rejects” ICJ’s opinion on restricting aid in Gaza

"Israel categorically rejected the ICJ's 'advisory opinion,' which was entirely predictable from the outset regarding UNRWA. This is yet another political attempt to impose political measures against Israel under the guise of "International Law", the Israeli Foreign Ministry wrote in a post on X.

2025-10-23T01:22:59.076790+00:00 IST

Europe

“Putin must pay price for his needless aggression”: UK PM

The UK, on October 16, announced around 90 new sanctions on the Russian oil sector in an effort to put pressure on the country to stop the Ukraine war. A week later, on October 23, the United States announced sanctions on two of Russia's biggest oil companies.

2025-10-23T01:19:36.605341+00:00 IST

“Another corrupt ruling by ICJ”: US criticises UN’s top court

"Another corrupt ruling by the ICJ. As President Trump and Secretary Rubio work tirelessly to bring peace to the region, this so-called 'court' issues a nakedly politicized non-binding "advisory opinion" unfairly bashes Israel and gives UNRWA a free pass for its deep entanglement with and material support for Hamas terrorism", the US Department of State posted on X.

2025-10-23T00:39:10.037295+00:00 IST

Middle East

Qatar, Saudi Arabia slam Knesset's West Bank sovereignty move

Qatar and Saudi Arabia have strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset approving two laws aimed at "imposing Israeli sovereignty over the occupied West Bank", calling it a "blatant violation" of the rights of the Palestinian people, and a challenge to international law.

2025-10-23T00:36:47.164968+00:00 IST

Middle East

Scientists uncover molecular passports that regulate Cell Nuclei

An international team from Hebrew University of Jerusalem, the Quantitative Biosciences Institute (QBI) at the University of California, San Francisco, The Rockefeller University, and Albert Einstein College of Medicine found that these gateways use a flexible protein network and special molecular "passports" to move molecules quickly and accurately.

2025-10-23T00:14:35.845723+00:00 IST

Europe

Climate science, early warnings key to saving lives: UN

Early-warning systems work," he told the World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) in Geneva. "They give farmers the power to protect their crops and livestock. Enable families to evacuate safely. And protect entire communities from devastation."

2025-10-23T00:08:19.611389+00:00 IST

Middle East

Global leaders spotlight new investment frontiers at WIC–SIF 2025

Government leaders from three continents convened at the World Investment Conference-Sharjah Investment Forum (WIC-SIF 2025) on Wednesday, urging countries to rethink investment promotion strategies to match rapidly shifting global capital flows.

2025-10-23T00:07:56.843604+00:00 IST

Trump set to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced his upcoming diplomatic trip to Malaysia, South Korea, and Japan, highlighting a significant meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea.

2025-10-23T00:06:28.962147+00:00 IST

"They are going to stop...it's a process": Trump repeats claims

However, India denies any agreement, emphasising its priority to safeguard consumer interests. The country's energy policy prioritises stable prices and secure supplies. Trump had imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, urging New Delhi to diversify energy sources.

2025-10-22T23:29:41.700373+00:00 IST

“Tremendous”: Trump on sanctioning Russia's oil companies

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced new sanctions targeting Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in a bid to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine.

2025-10-22T23:01:08.866708+00:00 IST

US strikes alleged drug vessel in Pacific, killing 2 people

The United States on Wednesday (local time) struck an alleged drug vessel, an eighth such attack by the US, on the Pacific side of South America, according to Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth, as reported by CBS News.

2025-10-22T22:36:35.137204+00:00 IST

US sanctions 2 major Russian Oil companies Rosneft and Lukoil

The US Department of the Treasury on Wednesday (local time) imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to pressure the Kremlin to end its war in Ukraine.

2025-10-22T22:26:45.695780+00:00 IST

Europe

ICJ rebukes Israel over its Gaza aid restrictions

ICJ ruled that Israel, as an occupying power, is obligated to work with UN agencies to facilitate humanitarian aid in Gaza. This opinion is a significant rebuke of Israel's blockade imposed on the Palestinian enclave earlier this year.

2025-10-22T21:59:28.028372+00:00 IST