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"Pakistan intentionally creating conflict with Afghanistan"

"I think the big game Pakistan is playing is that it is intentionally creating a conflict with Afghanistan, and then taking that war on a silver platter to President Donald Trump and inviting him to broker peace and get him another victory as a peace president of the world," Sachdev said.

2025-10-18T18:00:36.379176+00:00 IST

Bangladesh airport fire under control, flight operations resume

According to an official statement, "A fire broke out at the cargo village of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport at 2:15 pm (local time) today. The fire was brought under control through the quick and coordinated action of the fire service and airport authorities. No casualties were reported in the incident."

2025-10-18T17:06:14.609618+00:00 IST

Indian Mission officer visits survivor of Mozambique boat mishap

The Indian High Commission said the incident occurred on Friday (local time) when a launch boat carrying 14 Indian crew members from a tanker capsized during a routine crew transfer operation off the coast of Beira in central Mozambique

2025-10-18T16:35:49.420572+00:00 IST

Sri Lankan PM calls for deeper India ties

Harini Amarasuriya said Sri Lanka firmly believes in a free, open, and inclusive Indian Ocean region and beyond, where all nations can pursue their legitimate interests in peace and prosperity.

2025-10-18T16:16:39.800533+00:00 IST

No agreement yet in Doha talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan

According to Afghan Foreign Ministry, the talks are being held under the leadership of Defence Minister Mullah Muhammad Yaqoob and Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif.

2025-10-18T16:14:41.095373+00:00 IST

Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya hails strong ties with India, sa

Amarasuriya, who is on a three-day official visit to India, met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in New Delhi. The discussions centred on strengthening bilateral cooperation and addressing key regional issues, including the long-standing matter of the fishermen's issue.

2025-10-18T14:26:42.674377+00:00 IST

Ahead of Doha talks Afganistan pins blame for conflict on Pak

The ministry said the discussion highlighted "recent regional issues," adding that the repeated airstrikes and cross-border attacks by Pakistan had intensified tensions between the two nations.

2025-10-18T13:01:30.988587+00:00 IST

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EAM Jaishankar hosts L69-C10 joint ministerial in New York

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the second L69 and C10 Joint Ministerial in New York, stressing Global South unity for UN Security Council reforms. He also met Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on the sidelines.

2025-09-24T18:09:22.318531+00:00 IST

'Iran will never seek to build a nuclear bomb'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his address at the United Nations General Assembly, has said that Iran has "never sought and will never seek to build a nuclear bomb".

2025-09-24T17:48:05.836388+00:00 IST

Philippines Foreign Secretary hails strengthening India ties

Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro praised the growing India-Philippines ties, particularly in defence and infrastructure. She highlighted long-standing cooperation and recent agreements, while emphasizing the partnership's role in regional security and addressing the South China Sea issue through peaceful solutions.

2025-09-24T16:57:48.692213+00:00 IST

Europe

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This is the right time to expose Pakistan...”: Thambidurai

The delegation led by Ravi Shankar Prasad is briefing international partners on Operation Sindoor, India's response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 people were brutally killed by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, and India's continued fight against cross-border terrorism.

2025-05-26T14:26:28.456559+00:00 IST

Free Balochistan Movement to stage protests across UK and Europe

The demonstrations aim to demand international recognition of the lasting human, environmental, and health impacts of the nuclear detonations carried out in 1998 in the Chagai district.

2025-05-26T13:37:39.600629+00:00 IST

Indian envoy briefs all-party delegation in France

Indian Embassy in France stated that India's message of unity and solidarity in the fight against terrorism will further strengthen bilateral cooperation on shared global challenge of fighting terrorism.

2025-05-26T13:22:28.333328+00:00 IST

Others

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Kenyan military chief, nine others killed in helicopter crash

Ruto said that General Francis Ogolla and nine other members of the military were killed in a helicopter crash.

2024-04-18T21:07:39.183182+00:00 IST

Russia denies entry to 235 Australian nationals

In response to Australia's sanctions on Russian private individuals and legal entities, Russia's Foreign Ministry decided to indefinitely deny entry to Russia to 235 Australian nationals.

2024-04-18T16:42:51.934301+00:00 IST

Philippines warns China of undermining regional peace in SCS

Following the strong opposition from China over the recently held trilateral summit between Japan, US and the Philippines, Manila warned China for the excessive maritime claims and aggressive behaviour, including its militarization of reclaimed features, that are undermining regional peace and stability in the South China Sea and the West Philippine Sea.

2024-04-18T12:31:31.283831+00:00 IST

Asia

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US Congressional delegation, Envoy Gor meet Defence Secretary

A United States Congressional delegation led by Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) Mike Rogers, along with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, met Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, with discussions centred on strengthening defence cooperation under the recently concluded 10-year Major Defence Partnership Framework Agreement.

2026-01-28T05:04:30.138238+00:00 IST

EU allocates 10 million euros for Afghan women

The European Union has announced 10 million euros for a new phase of its WE-LEAD programme in Afghanistan to support women's livelihoods and businesses. Implemented with UNDP, the initiative aims to expand income opportunities as Afghan women continue to face economic challenges.

2026-01-28T01:31:02.974223+00:00 IST

Trump dismisses 'pullback' claims after Border Patrol exit in Minneapolis, calls official 'pretty out-there'

US President Donald Trump defended the withdrawal of Border Patrol agents from Minneapolis, calling it a routine change, and ordered an investigation into Alex Pretti's death. He rejected claims Pretti was an "assassin," backed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, and urged unity amid rising political scrutiny.

2026-01-28T00:04:46.661373+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Egypt to add 4 public free zones by 2026-end to boost exports: GA

According to the State Information Service, the decision follows approval on August 11 by the ministerial group for industrial development after occupancy at Egypt's nine existing free zones reached 95%. The new zones will be located in 10th of Ramadan, New October, New Borg El-Arab, and New Alamein.

2025-08-17T17:31:31.555800+00:00 IST

Israel’s top general: Next phase of war against Hamas to begin

The "next phase" of Israel's war against Hamas will soon begin, Israel's top soldier said during a field tour of Gaza on Sunday.

2025-08-17T17:31:02.904012+00:00 IST

Robbery suspect arrested after Israeli Police recover $280K in ca

Israeli authorities have arrested a 23-year-old man in Jaffa after recovering more than NIS 1 million ($280,000) in cash, foreign currency, and jewelry linked to a robbery in Holon earlier this month, the Israel Police announced on Sunday.

2025-08-17T17:30:20.705850+00:00 IST

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Asia

China’s long arm reaches Thailand:Dissidents face mounting danger

According to The Epoch Times, Zhou, a member of the China Democracy Party, fled his homeland in 2015 after Chinese authorities seized his passport upon his return from a US pro-democracy conference. He made his way through Laos into Thailand, long considered a safer transit country for Chinese dissidents seeking UN asylum or protection.

2025-10-18T12:09:12.125093+00:00 IST

Asia

Fire breaks out at Dhaka Airport, all flight operations suspended

Authorities said there were no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

2025-10-18T11:23:42.324807+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan on Doha talks with Afghanistan after border clashes

Even as Pakistan and Afghanistan gear up to meet in Doha to broker a peace after days of border clashes, the Taliban Government said that Afghanistan reserves the right to respond to Pakistani airstrikes on its land.

2025-10-18T10:59:33.970432+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Myanmar

As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 95km.

2025-10-18T09:53:04.737378+00:00 IST

Asia

COAS holds talks with Bangladesh Army LG on strengthening defence

Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi held talks with Lieutenant General Md Mainur Rahman of Bangladesh Army on UNTCC sidelines.

2025-10-18T09:39:37.874591+00:00 IST

"A Democrat shutdown," Trump says as US government shutdown en

He alleged that the democrats are preventing the influx of illegal immigrants to the US.

2025-10-18T09:27:29.124235+00:00 IST

Asia

Pak Army Chief Asim Munir indulges in empty Anti-India rhetoric

Munir, whose forces lost several of the key air bases in their short conflict with India in the aftermath of Operation Sindoor claimed that Pakistan would not be intimidated.

2025-10-18T09:19:39.898564+00:00 IST

Asia

China’s interference in KMT election exposes deepening political

Chiu stated that this meddling could ironically become the push Taiwan needs for stronger bipartisan collaboration to defend its democracy from Chinese disinformation, as reported by The Taipei Times.

2025-10-18T08:41:41.711366+00:00 IST

"Stop the battle go home to families," US President

Trump said that they were there to save lives mainly, and stop thousands from dying everyday.

2025-10-18T08:34:04.179564+00:00 IST

China faces rising international condemnation for Uyghur genocide

Dolkun Isa, President of UZDM and former WUC President, addressed the Turkish Muslim Youth Leadership Program in Krefeld, Germany.

2025-10-18T08:08:45.950847+00:00 IST

Asia

Political storm in PoJK: Ministers quit, accuse PM Haq of abandon

Information Minister Pir Mazhar Saeed has already stepped down, while Finance Minister Abdul Majid Khan, Food Minister Chaudhry Akbar Ibrahim, and Minister Asim Sharif Bhat have also announced their departures, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-18T08:04:05.016047+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan slammed as enforced disappearances escalate in Balochist

According to The Balochistan Post, a tenth-grade student identified as Abdullah, son of Baian, was allegedly detained by security personnel from his home in the Tajaban area of Tump, Kech district.

2025-10-18T08:03:26.275733+00:00 IST

Asia

Afghanistan "reserves the right to respond" to Pak: Taliban

Taliban Spokesperson, Zabihullah Mujahid said that though Afghanistan is committed to peaceful resolution, the current incidents are due to acts of aggression by Pakistan.

2025-10-18T07:38:28.747581+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Education crisis deepens as government schools crumble

According to Dawn, members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education, chaired by MNA Shazia Sobia Aslam Soomro, expressed alarm over the absence of basic amenities in many public schools, including clean drinking water, toilets, and functional classrooms.

2025-10-18T07:17:06.828039+00:00 IST