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UAE Envoy extends Diwali greetings

UAE Ambassador to India, Abdulnasser Alshaali, on Monday conveyed his wishes to everyone on the occasion of Diwali and noted that the festival of lights has been part of his journey in India from the very start.

2025-10-20T12:38:35.128907+00:00 IST

Trump's tirade against India-Russian oil continues

Trump, during his gaggle with the Press on Air Force One, was asked about India's denial of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call with him.

2025-10-20T11:42:50.055768+00:00 IST

Earthquake of 4.7 magnitude strikes Pakistan

The earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making the area susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-10-20T11:13:40.695244+00:00 IST

EU to finalize sanctions package against Russia: Kaja Kallas

"No, it's not nice. I mean, to see that really a person put to the arrest ward by the ICC is coming to a European country. And again, you know, the question is whether there's any outcome out of this," Kallas said.

2025-10-20T11:00:01.232518+00:00 IST

Cargo aircraft wet leased, operated by ACT Airlines: Emirates

"Emirates confirms that EK9788, which sustained damage on landing in Hong Kong on 20 October 2025 was a cargo aircraft wet leased from, and operated by, ACT Airlines. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-400 with registration TC-ACF, was not carrying cargo at the time of the incident," Emirates said in a statement.

2025-10-20T10:33:39.090886+00:00 IST

Pakistani arms smuggler sentenced to 40 years in US

Muhammad Pahlawan was captured during a US military operation in the Arabian Sea in January 2024

2025-10-20T10:01:18.353714+00:00 IST

Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia's presidential election

Rodrigo Paz of the centre-right Christian Democratic Party (PDC) in Bolivia has been elected as the country's new president, ending almost 20 years of socialit leadership

2025-10-20T09:41:39.651170+00:00 IST

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Israeli government pushing ‘settlement disease’: Abbas at UNGA

Turning to the situation in the West Bank, Abbas said, "The extremist Israeli government continues to implement its settlement disease through illegal settlement expansion and developing projects for annexing settlements."

2025-09-25T16:08:05.652872+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Italian FM Tajani in New York, discusses Ukraine

The meeting was focused on recent developments in the Mediterranean, the Middle East, Ukraine and the Indo-Pacific region. Both ministers also reviewed the growing strength of India-Italy bilateral ties.

2025-09-25T15:57:47.339814+00:00 IST

“Israel’s actions are war crimes, crimes against humanity”: Abbas

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UNGA via video after being denied a US visa. He accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, claiming over 220,000 casualties, and described the actions as war crimes and crimes against humanity that will stand among history's worst humanitarian tragedies.

2025-09-25T15:34:31.787625+00:00 IST

Europe

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India most important partner..: National Council of Slovenia Prez

In an interview with ANI, he said that the attack on people of India is "not acceptable."

2025-05-27T14:02:25.403937+00:00 IST

'Distinction between state of Pak, terrorism has withered away'

Speaking in Paris, BJP MP Ravi Shankar Prasad said the distinction between the Pakistani state and terrorism has withered away, stressing India's firm response through Operation Sindoor and calling for global unity against terror.

2025-05-27T13:53:31.085165+00:00 IST

"We were able to clear the air": AAP MP Mittal on misconceptions

AAP MP Ashok Kumar Mittal, one of the member of all-party delegation to Slovenia on Tuesday stated that the delegation was able to clear misconceptions about India's actions against Pakistan under Operation Sindoor, emphasising that India seeks peace but will not tolerate terrorism.

2025-05-27T12:34:19.442040+00:00 IST

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Indian diaspora organises “Epic Hanuman Chalisa Chanting” event

In the event which was organised at the National Council for Indian Culture (NCIC) campus, Indian High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago, Dr Pradeep Rajpurohit presided over the event as a chief guest and saw the participation of about 15000 devotees from the island nation.

2024-04-29T16:55:48.473940+00:00 IST

At least 35 people killed after dam bursts in Kenya 

Rescue teams have been digging through the mud and debris trying to find the survivors near Mai Mahiu in Kenya's Nakuru County,

2024-04-29T09:47:05.158125+00:00 IST

Canada: Pro-Khalistan slogans raised in presence of PM Trudeau

At the Khalsa Day Celebrations that took place in Toronto, loud chants of pro-Khalistan slogans were seen being raised in the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, as well as opposition leader Pierre Poilievre. This comes amid a sharp rise in anti-India sentiment in Canada in recent times.

2024-04-29T06:51:23.093490+00:00 IST

Asia

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Senior Tibetan Buddhist Lama missing after detention in Qinghai,

Lobsang Lungrik, 51, the chief lama of Ba Gon Monastery in Chumarleb (Chinese: Qumalai) County of Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, was taken into custody under unclear circumstances.

2026-01-28T16:14:36.825942+00:00 IST

CUS criticises OIC–China engagement, cites ongoing genocide

China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported that the discussions centred on enhancing OIC-China relations and broadening dialogue and cooperation in political, economic, cultural, educational and health-related fields, with both sides highlighting longstanding ties and shared interests, as reported by the Centre for Uyghur Studies (CUS).

2026-01-28T15:51:02.074529+00:00 IST

Cases of Taiwanese detained or missing in China quadruple

In the past year, 221 Taiwanese who travelled to China were reported as missing, detained and interrogated, or otherwise subjected to limits on their personal liberty, up from 55 cases the year before, the council said.

2026-01-28T15:44:41.740412+00:00 IST

Middle East

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World’s first human spinal cord implant to take place in Israel

Israel is preparing to perform the world's first-ever human spinal cord implant using a patient's own cells, a medical breakthrough that could allow paralysed patients to stand and walk again, Tel Aviv University announced on Wednesday.

2025-08-20T16:13:29.591756+00:00 IST

Four IDF soldiers lightly injured in Southern Syria

Four IDF soldiers were lightly injured on Wednesday during an operational activity in southern Syria when a weapon exploded, the military said.

2025-08-20T15:02:41.534295+00:00 IST

Israeli soldiers repel major Hamas attack on elite recon unit

Israeli forces successfully thwarted a terrorist attack on a military shelter in Khan Yunis, southern Gaza, on Tuesday morning, preventing what officials said could have become a major hostage situation.

2025-08-20T15:02:04.576920+00:00 IST

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Europe

"Right moment to end the war, time to pressure Russia": Zelenskyy

In a post on X on Monday, Zelenskyy said he had spoken with French President Emmanuel Macron about the latest developments and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at securing peace.

2025-10-20T09:11:25.648530+00:00 IST

Pacific

Aus protests as Chinese jet releases flares close to its plane

Defence Minister Richard Marles said that nobody was harmed, but said the Chinese action was "unsafe and unprofessional".

2025-10-20T08:46:05.867019+00:00 IST

Asia

Tibetans in-exile extend Diwali greetings, express hope for peace

Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson of the Tibetan government in-exile, said Diwali's spirit of truth and nonviolence resonates deeply with the Tibetan cause. "On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, I, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and all the Tibetans from all over the world, wish all our Indian brothers and sisters a very happy Deepawali. May this festival of lights brighten all of us and also brighten with truth, nonviolence, and freedom," he said.

2025-10-20T08:29:21.750531+00:00 IST

Asia

Kukur Tihar: Nepal honours dogs with garlands, feasts

Dogs, regarded as the guardians and messengers of Yama, the god of death, were offered garlands, bread, and worshipped with vermilion powder and flowers.

2025-10-20T07:55:42.433013+00:00 IST

Asia

Iran executes man accused as Israeli spy

The convicted spy had been found guilty of moharebeh (waging war against God) and corruption on earth, charges that carry the death penalty under Iranian law. The man was hanged on Saturday in the holy city of Qom, south of Tehran.

2025-10-20T07:32:14.190700+00:00 IST

Asia

Retailers defy government price caps in Punjab as PERA fails to c

Many items were being sold at prices significantly above the government-set rates. A citywide price survey uncovered major discrepancies.

2025-10-20T07:30:16.132704+00:00 IST

Asia

Harvard Club of France defies chinese pressure, hosts Lobsang San

Stephanie Mareva Failloux, President of the Harvard Club of France, noted that organising the event was challenging due to hesitance from institutions, schools, and companies regarding hosting the Tibetan leader.

2025-10-20T07:19:22.797506+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan eyes “urban mining” to counter China’s rare earth export

Rare earth metals, essential for semiconductors and various electronic components, can be extracted from industrial or electronic waste to lessen dependency on imports, stated Lee Cheng-han, a professor in the National Cheng Kung University Department of Resources Engineering, according to the Taipei Times.

2025-10-20T07:16:20.926805+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistani arms smuggler sentenced to 40 years in US for trafficki

As reported by Geo News, Muhammad Pahlawan was captured during a US military operation in the Arabian Sea in January 2024. US authorities stated that two Navy SEALs lost their lives during this operation.

2025-10-20T07:02:44.545408+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal bids farewell to Kancha Sherpa, the last living member of E

Sherpa was part of the expedition team led by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay Sherpa. He spent his final days in his ancestral home in Namche Bazaar, the gateway to Everest.

2025-10-20T06:57:59.354024+00:00 IST

Asia

PMs of Australia, Singapore, New Zealand extend Diwali greetings

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese conveyed his Diwali greetings in a video message, stating, "I wish everyone a very happy Diwali. As you gather to celebrate the great festival of lights, may this special time uplift you with hope for a bright future. May it be an absolutely wonderful celebration."

2025-10-20T06:16:07.567475+00:00 IST

Asia

BNM chief condemns Pakistan’s attack on Afghanistan

In a post shared by BNM on X, he noted that Pakistan had misjudged the situation by believing that the creation of the Taliban government in Afghanistan would render the Durand Line issue inconsequential and that Kabul's foreign policy would align entirely with Islamabad's interests.

2025-10-20T05:53:01.562165+00:00 IST

Asia

Eighteen, including two students, forcibly taken by Pakistani for

Reports indicate that two Baloch students were detained late Friday night from their home in the Essa Nagri area of Quetta's Brewery locality. Witnesses claimed that military personnel invaded their room and arrested both without a warrant, as reported by TBP.

2025-10-20T05:28:59.980024+00:00 IST

Asia

Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first woman prime minister

Takaichi, who has been looking for a new political partner, reached the agreement with Osaka Governor Hirofumi Yoshimura, who leads the JIP, also known as Nippon Ishin no Kai. The two leaders are scheduled to meet Monday evening to formally sign the coalition deal.

2025-10-20T05:18:27.679616+00:00 IST