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Pakistan: KP CM Gandapur resigns on Imran Khan’s directive

PTI leader Ali Amin Gandapur resigned as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister on Imran Khan's directive to replace him with Sohail Afridi. PTI's Salman Akram Raja confirmed the move, citing Khan's concerns over rising terrorism in the province and growing internal rifts within the party, Dawn reported.

2025-10-08T14:46:46.808548+00:00 IST

Tobacco use drops fastest in South-East Asia: WHO

The WHO South-East Asia Region has made the fastest progress globally in reducing tobacco use, according to the latest WHO Global Report on Trends in Prevalence of Tobacco Use 2000-2024 and Projections 2025-2030, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in an official statement on Wednesday.

2025-10-08T14:45:48.305552+00:00 IST

Kitagawa, Robson, Yaghi win 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi for developing metal organic frameworks that can store gases and capture carbon dioxide. Their work enables innovations like harvesting water from desert air and creating sustainable materials, Al Jazeera reported.

2025-10-08T13:49:20.656900+00:00 IST

Taiwan tightens security to block China’s grip on supply chains

Taiwan is tightening national security to prevent Chinese infiltration into its medical logistics sector after reports linked a major firm to China's military and political networks. Officials plan stricter vetting of critical industries, while experts warn Chinese involvement could expose Taiwan's health data and supply chains, Taipei Times reported.

2025-10-08T13:48:21.695086+00:00 IST

Tamil Nadu signs MoU with Nissan to employ 100 youths

Tamil Nadu Industries Minister TRB Rajaa said the state signed an MoU with Japan's Nissan to employ 100 youths and aims to lead in EV manufacturing. He added that talks with global firms are underway and Tamil Nadu is working to become India's top state in healthcare.

2025-10-08T13:22:53.331251+00:00 IST

Mumbai greets UK PM Keir Starmer with billboards, warmth

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai for his first official visit to India. A video shared by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal showed billboards along Marine Drive featuring Starmer and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, welcoming the British leader to the city.

2025-10-08T13:17:17.107845+00:00 IST

France’s outgoing PM rules out parliament dissolution

Caretaker French PM Sebastien Lecornu ruled out dissolving parliament after coalition talks to pass an austerity budget amid France's political crisis. As opposition leaders, including Marine Le Pen, call for President Macron's resignation, Al Jazeera reported that Lecornu plans to present a proposal to resolve the ongoing deadlock.

2025-10-08T12:21:00.547252+00:00 IST

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Trump says China's President XI approved Tik Tok deal

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced that Chinese President Xi Jinping approved the TikTok deal for the video-sharing platform to continue operating in the US

2025-09-19T21:51:54.201243+00:00 IST

India supports UN approval of Palestinian Prez virtual address

India on Friday voted in favour in the UN General Assembly to permit Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas to deliver a virtual address next week after the President Donald Trump administration cancelled his visa.

2025-09-19T16:49:22.398600+00:00 IST

"Very productive call with President Xi of China": Trump

Sharing the details of the conversation in a post on Truth Social, Trump highlighted that the two leaders discussed issues such as trade, fentanyl, the Russia-Ukraine conflict and approval of the TikTok deal.

2025-09-19T16:43:46.320980+00:00 IST

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UK police probe fire at Keir Starmer's London house

Nobody was hurt in the incident, though the front door was damaged and a cordon remains in place on the street and police is present at the site.

2025-05-13T04:10:11.083096+00:00 IST

EU extends sanctions, legal framework against cyberattacks

The European Council has decided to extend restrictive measures (sanctions) against cyberattacks threatening the European Union and its member states for another year, until May 18, 2026, while also extending the legal framework (sanctions regime) for these measures for three years, until May 18, 2028.

2025-05-12T21:04:02.215196+00:00 IST

2.1 million in Gaza face food shortage: World Health Organization

Gaza is on the verge of famine, as the ongoing blockade continues to affect the flow of humanitarian aid, including food, medicine, and essential supplies. With the entire population of 2.1 million facing hunger, and nearly half a million already in catastrophic conditions, the crisis has become the world's worst hunger crisis, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).

2025-05-12T21:03:27.398960+00:00 IST

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"Beginning of new era for 1.2 billion Hindus...": Canadian MP

Lauding the 'Pran Pratishtha' Ceremony of Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, India-origin Canadian member of Parliament Chandra Arya has said that it marked the beginning of a new era for 1.2 billion Hindus across the world including one million Hindus in Canada.

2024-01-31T09:35:12.708018+00:00 IST

Indian envoy to Australia pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi

Taking to X, the Indian High Commission in Australia said, "On Martyr's Day, High Commissioner and other officials paid homage to Bapu, the Father of the Nation. They recommitted to follow his message of truth and non-violence, which continues to guide us @MEAIndia."

2024-01-30T08:41:55.913159+00:00 IST

Violence flares in region disputed by Sudan, South Sudan

Armed youth from rival factions of the Dinka ethnic group have been battling over the location of an administrative boundary in the oil-rich region, claimed by both countries, according to media reports.

2024-01-30T04:31:15.947545+00:00 IST

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Towering voice of journalism: PM Modi condoles Mark Tully's demise

"Saddened by the passing of Sir Mark Tully, a towering voice of journalism. His connect with India and the people of our nation was reflected in his works. His reporting and insights have left an enduring mark on public discourse. Condolences to his family, friends and many admirers," PM Modi said in a post on X.

2026-01-25T14:49:13.866418+00:00 IST

European Council, European Commission Presidents recieved by MoS

Costa and Von der Leyen were received by Minister of State for Commerce and Industry; and Electronics and Information Technology, Jitin Prasada and were accorded with Guard of Honour.

2026-01-25T14:21:29.336113+00:00 IST

India FTA negotiations nearing conclusions:EU Trade Commissioner

EU Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, as well as Inter-Institutional Relations and Transparency, Maros Sefcovic met Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Sunday after arriving in India. He expressed gratitude following the meeting and spoke with certainty about "nearing the conclusion of FTA negotiations."

2026-01-25T14:11:49.273505+00:00 IST

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Famine in Gaza threatens thousands with starvation, WHO warns

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has warned that Gaza is facing the most severe stage of famine according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, with thousands at risk of dying from hunger.

2025-08-01T00:49:40.218185+00:00 IST

Israel presents National Horizon Scanning Mechanism at Expo

The Horizon Senior Division at Israel's Ministry of Innovation, Science and Technology presented Israel's advanced technological capabilities for identifying future trends and mapping emerging technologies at the Expo 2025 Osaka: the national mechanism "Horizon" for scanning global trends and mapping emerging technologies, which is the first of its kind in the world that makes extensive use of big data analysis and artificial intelligence, and constitutes a leap forward in Israel's preparation for the technological future.

2025-08-01T00:38:22.608475+00:00 IST

Police break Up Palestinian Authority based extortion ring

The Israel Police reported that, following an undercover investigation, a cell of Palestinian Authority residents who contacted Israeli citizens and attempted to "ransom" stolen items was exposed and broken up.

2025-07-31T18:15:18.304080+00:00 IST

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Singh in Sydney to boost defence ties

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sydney on Wednesday, marking the start of his official visit to Australia aimed at deepening defence and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

2025-10-08T12:19:07.909102+00:00 IST

US Congress warns of China’s illegal Indo-Pacific expansion

A US Senate hearing warned that China is using illegal and coercive tactics to expand its control across the Indo-Pacific, mirroring Russia's actions in Crimea. Experts said Beijing's "gray-zone" strategy, building islands, pressuring Taiwan, and ignoring rulings, aims to gain territory without triggering open conflict.

2025-10-08T12:12:25.162859+00:00 IST

Asia

ECP to hold Punjab local government elections in December 2025

The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) decided to hold Punjab's long-delayed local government elections in the last week of December 2025. According to Dawn, the delimitation process will begin immediately and conclude within two months after the Punjab government failed to respond to earlier election timelines.

2025-10-08T11:57:20.675108+00:00 IST

Asia

Kubota Corporation to invest ₹2,000 crore in Haryana

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini stated he held detailed discussions with senior officials of Kubota Corporation at their tractor plant in Osaka regarding potential investments and opportunities for technical collaboration in the agricultural equipment manufacturing sector in Haryana.

2025-10-08T11:51:46.023532+00:00 IST

Asia

Oxford Bookstore launches Abhay K.’s Hanuman Chalisa

Oxford Bookstore hosted the launch of Abhay K.'s English translation of Hanuman Chalisa, published by Bloomsbury. Despite the rain, a large audience attended the event, which featured a discussion with journalist Murtaza Ali Khan on Abhay K.'s translation process, poetic journey, and the timeless relevance of devotional literature.

2025-10-08T10:27:27.930206+00:00 IST

Europe

British Airways to expand UK–India connectivity

British Airways has reaffirmed its ambition for network growth in India as the airline facilitated a major UK Government trade mission led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer to the country, the airline said in an official statement.

2025-10-08T10:25:18.961522+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: PTI backs no-trust move amid PPP–PML-N tensions

PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja said the party would back any move, including a no-confidence motion, to oust the government, while ruling out a coalition with PPP. He also defended Imran Khan's stance, criticised the 26th amendment, and warned against shifting Khan to a private location, Dawn reported.

2025-10-08T10:13:59.323085+00:00 IST

Asia

Jaishankar discusses foreign policy priorities with Vice Prez

Sharing details of the meeting on X, Jaishankar said he was "honoured" to meet the Vice President and discuss key aspects of India's external relations. "Discussed the opportunities and challenges in our foreign policy. Look forward to his guidance and leadership as we take national development forward," the minister posted.

2025-10-08T09:40:14.616083+00:00 IST

Asia

China uses Panchen Lama’s Kalachakra to legitimise control Tibet

Gyaltsen Norbu, the China-appointed Panchen Lama often dismissed by Tibetans as a "political imposter," is slated to lead the Kalachakra empowerment and teachings at Tashi Lhunpo Monastery, the historic seat of the Panchen Lamas in Shigatse, Tibet, from October 9 to 12.

2025-10-08T09:38:40.326326+00:00 IST

Europe

125-strong delegation marks largest UK trade mission to India

UK PM Keir Starmer's trade mission to India is set to boost ties with one of the country's most important economic partners, as a delegation of 125 of the UK's most prominent CEOs, leading entrepreneurs, university Vice Chancellors and cultural institutions are accompanying the UK PM on this historic visit, an official statement noted.

2025-10-08T09:31:54.160777+00:00 IST

Europe

UK-India trade deal is great news for Scotland's whisky industry

"The historic trade deal the UK government struck with India this year is great news for Scotland and especially our whisky industry; but having secured the deal, our challenge and responsibility now is to put this deal into action," said Douglas Alexander, UK Secretary of State for Scotland.

2025-10-08T09:29:06.542328+00:00 IST

Middle East

Second Global Food Week to take place in Abu Dhabi on October 21

This event brings together a select group of experts, innovators, and industry leaders to address pressing challenges in food, agriculture, and sustainability, reinforcing Abu Dhabi's leading role as a major international platform for dialogue on building sustainable food systems.

2025-10-08T09:05:12.949851+00:00 IST

Asia

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh begins two-day Australia visit to

He was received at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport by India's High Commissioner to Australia, Gopal Baglay, and senior Australian officials.

2025-10-08T08:51:58.144379+00:00 IST

Middle East

Israel foils second Gaza flotilla in a week

"Another futile attempt to breach the legal naval blockade and enter a combat zone ended in nothing," the Foreign Ministry tweeted. "The vessels and the passengers are transferred to an Israeli port. All the passengers are safe and in good health. The passengers are expected to be deported promptly."

2025-10-08T08:49:02.063388+00:00 IST