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"Your strength, bravery, sacrifice inspire us": Melania Trump

As the US Navy marks 250 years of its establishment, the celebrations were joined by US President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump and the Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth at the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier at Naval Station in Norfolk.

2025-10-06T04:17:05.427346+00:00 IST

Give up Gaza or face "complete obliteration”: Trump warns Hamas

According to CNN,Trump was responding to questions on his 20-point ceasefire plan when he made the remark. When asked directly over text message what would happen if Hamas insisted on staying in power, Trump said, "Complete Obliteration!"

2025-10-06T03:48:12.150344+00:00 IST

Syria concludes first election since fall of Assad regime

Ballot boxes have closed across Syria after the counting continued late into Sunday evening, as the country conducted its first parliamentary elections since the fall of the Assad regime, CNN reported.

2025-10-06T02:59:54.166368+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 10 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around territory

As per the MND, of the 10, seven sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern ADIZ.

2025-10-06T01:40:52.164137+00:00 IST

"We’re dealing with killers, savages, terrorists," Rubio on Hamas

Rubio said that this was no political coalition, but they were dealing with terrorists.

2025-10-06T01:24:32.096832+00:00 IST

US strikes another vessel off Venezuela allegedly carrying illega

Speaking at Naval Station Norfolk on Sunday beside the aircraft carrier USS Harry S Truman, Trump praised the Navy's efforts to combat what he called "cartel terrorists", noting that another vessel had been hit on Saturday (local time).

2025-10-06T01:22:14.753733+00:00 IST

UK: Jews gather to mark 2 years of Hamas attack on Israel

Participants lamented that the wave of antisemitism unleashed after the Hamas attack and subsequent war in Gaza had been left unchecked in the UK, where rabid anti-Israel and antisemitic protests have become regular events.

2025-10-06T01:09:24.639125+00:00 IST

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Sunita Williams shares experience at India-US space collab

"It is a super difficult challenge to take, but we have been super fortunate in our time to see different things.. We have only taken different experiences that you have and added them into the spacecraft you are training for..." Williams said during the event.

2025-09-16T02:08:00.181590+00:00 IST

United Nations affirms importance of Quartet's statement

United Nations Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric stressed the importance of the recent joint statement issued by the Quartet (the United Arab Emirates, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and the United States of America) regarding the restoration of peace and security in Sudan.

2025-09-16T01:19:41.706380+00:00 IST

Trump says, US military kills 3 in strike against narcoterrorists

In a post on his social media handle Truth Social, the US President stated that the strike had occurred while the narcoterrorists from Venezuela were transporting illegal narcotics in International waters, calling it a deadly weapon poisoning the Americans.

2025-09-15T22:15:17.957180+00:00 IST

Europe

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French President congratulates Pope Leo XIV on election win

Macron hoped for the new pontificate to be one of peace and hope.

2025-05-09T02:36:48.112468+00:00 IST

American Robert Prevost named as new Pope

The Cardinals gathered in the Vatican's Sistine Chapel have elected 69-year-old Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as the 267th Pope, who took the name Pope Leo XIV.

2025-05-08T18:39:27.156282+00:00 IST

Vatican announces election of new Pope

The voice of the six bells of St Peter's Basilca announced thatt the Church has its new Pope. "It's a moment of joy,the wait is over," the Vatican News said in a message.

2025-05-08T16:38:48.326063+00:00 IST

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Congo: Felix Tshisekedi sworn in as president for second term

Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in for the second term as the President of Democratic Republic of the Congo following highly contested elections in December last year, Al Jazeera reported.

2024-01-20T19:39:26.456487+00:00 IST

Jaishankar calls on Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe in Kampala

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar called on Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday on the sidelines of the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Ugandan capital, Kampala.

2024-01-20T09:41:40.482537+00:00 IST

At NAM Summit, Jaishankar highlights “India as Vishwa Mitra”

In India's National Statement at the summit, Jaishankar provided insights into India's extensive contributions, spanning 600 significant projects across 78 nations, with a special focus on Africa, where 300 projects and 45,000 training slots reflect India's commitment and solidarity.

2024-01-19T18:05:28.910845+00:00 IST

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Seven killed in suicide bombing attack in Pakistan

The attack occurred on Friday during a wedding ceremony in Dera Ismail Khan district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. A building collapsed after the blast, according to local police official Muhammad Adnan, who said the structure was being used by members of a peace committee at the time of the incident, reported by Al Jazeera.

2026-01-24T15:09:46.220555+00:00 IST

Medical students’ body urges help for Indians stranded in Iran

Amid escalating unrest in Iran, AIMSA has urged the Indian Embassy in Tehran to help Indian students return home as passports remain withheld. The appeal comes as protests, internet shutdowns and a violent crackdown fuel renewed tensions between Iran and the United States.

2026-01-24T13:52:23.369238+00:00 IST

China faces criticism over record enrolment in ‘Tibet Classes’

More than 10,000 Tibetan students were enrolled in China's Tibet Classes in 2025, the highest since the programme began. The expansion includes new schools and vocational classes, while the programme continues to face criticism over cultural assimilation and political indoctrination.

2026-01-24T12:17:15.524836+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Turkey wildfires displaces over 1,700 people

Fires in the forested mountains surrounding Bursa in northwest Turkey spread rapidly overnight on Sunday, causing a red glow over the city.

2025-07-27T17:44:24.476251+00:00 IST

UAE wins six medals in FAI World Style and Accuracy Landing Champ

The UAE's parachuting team won six medals in the FAI World Style and Accuracy Landing Championship, which concluded yesterday in Ravenna, Italy, with the participation of some of the world's top parachutists and skydivers.

2025-07-27T17:00:48.138781+00:00 IST

MoHAP: UAE a regional leader in fighting hepatitis

As part of the UAE's enduring commitment to strengthening its healthcare system and safeguarding community wellbeing, the UAE has implemented an integrated national programme focused on prevention, early detection, and treatment.

2025-07-27T16:57:09.508781+00:00 IST

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Asia

Pak imposes Section 144 in protest-afflicted PoGB

Deputy Commissioner (DC) Gilgit Baltistan on Sunday issued a notification of the section 144 imposition in the area, which bans public meetings and rallies.

2025-10-06T00:59:51.961447+00:00 IST

Europe

UK: Police probe violence inside mosque

Officers were called to the site of an arson attack on Phyllis Avenue in Peacehaven, East Sussex, just before 10pm (local time) on Saturday, local police said.

2025-10-06T00:59:08.949666+00:00 IST

Europe

France appoints new Cabinet amid political turmoil

The Prime Minister has reappointed several LR ministers, retained Macronists and recalled Bruno Le Maire and Éric Woerth to the Cabinet.

2025-10-06T00:29:14.915862+00:00 IST

Asia

UK fleet's Konkan Exercise to follow port calls to Mumbai, Goa

As per the Defence Adviser of the UK Embassy in India, after the exercise the fleet will visit Mumbai and Goa.

2025-10-05T23:53:11.441385+00:00 IST

"Everybody's pretty much agreed to it," says Trump on Gaza peace

During his gaggle with reporters before departing the White House, when Trump was asked about the Gaza plan, if there were going to be any changes, he said that the nitty grittys will be fixed in a couple of days.

2025-10-05T23:33:26.706048+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 strikes Myanmar

As per the statement, the earthquake struck at a depth of 73km.

2025-10-05T22:27:33.627650+00:00 IST

Indian consulate in New York holds session on AI's role in health

The panel emphasised the need for collaborative innovation, data ethics, and AI-driven solutions tailored for real-world healthcare challenges.

2025-10-05T22:17:14.739240+00:00 IST

Asia

Trump calls Putin's START Treaty offer 'good idea'

During his gaggle with reporters before departing the White House, when Trump was asked what he thought about the New START Treaty.

2025-10-05T21:32:47.214485+00:00 IST

Asia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 strikes Pakistan

As per the statement, the earthquake occurred at a shallow depth of 10km, making it susceptible to aftershocks.

2025-10-05T19:32:07.817537+00:00 IST

Middle East

Muslim Council of Elders condemns attacks on houses of worship

The Muslim Council of Elders has strongly condemned the criminal attacks that have recently taken place in the United Kingdom, targeting a mosque in Peacehaven, near the city of Brighton on the country's southern coast, which was deliberately set on fire, as well as a Jewish synagogue in Manchester, resulting in casualties and injuries.

2025-10-05T17:34:46.436464+00:00 IST

Middle East

Hamas linked terror cell uncovered in Germany

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) of Israel, on behalf of the Mossad (Israel's international intelligence agency), reported that on October 1, a terrorist cell was exposed in Germany that was suspected of being linked to the Hamas organisation and was planning to carry out attacks on Israeli and Jewish targets.

2025-10-05T17:31:13.008888+00:00 IST

Middle East

Millions allocated to help restore agricultural areas

Israel's Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the Reconstruction Administration will support the restoration of lands/fields damaged in the "Iron Swords" war.

2025-10-05T17:26:33.337279+00:00 IST

Middle East

Jerusalem police prepare for Sukkot Holiday festivities

The Jerusalem District of the Israel Police continues its preparations as part of operational readiness for the holiday period, including the weekdays of Sukkot and in particular in preparation for the Birkat HaKohanim (blessing of the priests) events expected to take place on Thursday (October 9) and Sunday (October 12), at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

2025-10-05T16:59:13.865119+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal: Death toll rises to 52 as rain causing climatic effects

The death toll in Nepal now stands at 52 following days of heavy rainfall triggering floods, landslides, lightning and road accidents all across the nation. At least 7 have remained unaccounted in the rain-induced disaster, which so far has left 29 people injured, the Armed Police Force announced on Sunday evening.

2025-10-05T16:27:41.094252+00:00 IST