"Together, Australia and America have been a force for good in the world for more than a century. Tonight I met with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio as we strengthen our work together towards a better future for both our countries and the Indo-Pacific," he said.

2025-10-21T13:33:09.087787+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi congratulates Bolivian President-elect on his win

Prime Minister Modi said he looked forward to deepen the partnership between both the nations.

2025-10-21T13:32:11.423214+00:00 IST

Asia

India upgrades its Technical Mission in Afghanistan to Embassy

In a significant step, India on Tuesday restored the status of its Technical Mission in Kabul to that of an Embassy with immediate effect.

2025-10-21T13:10:15.275585+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar congratulates Japan FM on his appointment

Jaishankar said India looked to advance Special Strategic and Global Partnership with Japan.

2025-10-21T12:36:42.910915+00:00 IST

Asia

Fierce clashes erupt in Zehri; BRAS claims dozens of Pakistani

According to a statement issued by BRAS spokesperson Baloch Khan, dozens of Pakistani army personnel were eliminated during the confrontation. At the same time, six fighters from BRAS died in the battle.

2025-10-21T11:53:02.246525+00:00 IST

Middle East

Khamenei rejects Trump’s offer to restart nuclear talks

Iranian state media IRNA on Tuesday criticized the US for its "interventionist and bullying stance" on Iran's nuclear program.

2025-10-21T11:52:37.922145+00:00 IST

Asia

Tibetan leader highlights Chinese rights abuses in meeting with J

During their discussion, the Deputy Speaker provided MP Komori with an overview of the grave situation currently unfolding in Tibet, the journey of Tibetan democracy, and the operations of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.

2025-10-21T10:41:53.956717+00:00 IST

Others

Having a very constructive policy-oriented dialogue with India

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, who recently concluded her visit to India, shared in an interview to CBS that New Delhi and Ontario are working at the highest levels for ensuring public safety and security in their respective countries.

2025-10-21T09:54:17.488962+00:00 IST

Europe

EU countries agree to ban Russian energy imports from 2028

The Council confirmed that imports of Russian gas will be prohibited from January 2026, while maintaining a transition period for existing short term contracts from June 2026 whereas long-term contracts may run until January 1, 2028.

2025-10-21T09:19:44.933795+00:00 IST

Asia

Hope and frustration reflected in PoJK’s movement, says expert

A recent massive strike across Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, led by the Joint Awami Action Committee, brought life to a standstill as people united over demands for free healthcare, free education, and fair internet access. Senior journalist from PoJK Roshan Mughal said the protest reflected growing frustration with decades of failed governance and political disunity. Despite minor incidents, the strike remained largely peaceful, showing rare unity beyond tribal and political divides, he said.

2025-10-21T09:18:14.225555+00:00 IST

Europe

Baloch National Movement stages protest in Germany

The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a demonstration in Hanover, Germany, to protest against Pakistan's ongoing military actions, drone strikes, and serious human rights violations occurring in Balochistan. Demonstrators held up banners and placards demanding justice for the victims and an immediate halt to the military aggression by the Punjabis, as stated in a release by BNM.

2025-10-21T08:52:47.072635+00:00 IST

Europe

European leaders back Trump's Ukraine ceasefire position

US President Trump had on Sunday told reporters late Russia and Ukraine should stop fighting and resolve the "details" over territory at future talks. He proposed that battlelines be frozen where they currently stand with Russia control the occupied territory. The current front line runs through the Donbas region, an industrial hub.

2025-10-21T08:52:26.785156+00:00 IST

Europe

Baloch diaspora protests outside 10 Downing Street

Members of the Baloch Diaspora in the United Kingdom staged a protest outside 10 Downing Street, London, condemning the ongoing military offensives by the Pakistani state in Balochistan, with a particular focus on the recent surge of violence in the Zehri region of Khuzdar district.

2025-10-21T08:21:26.579668+00:00 IST

Some relief for H1B visa applicants

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services on Monday (local time) has clarified that the USD 100,000 H1B visa fee can be avoided if the applicant enters the United States on a different visa and later switches to H1B visa inside the United States.

2025-10-21T07:48:48.927711+00:00 IST