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US backs Pakistan’s 'right to defend itself' against Afghan attac

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker on Friday (local time) expressed condolences to Pakistan for the lives lost in the recent conflict with Afghanistan and affirmed support for Pakistan's right to defend itself.

2026-02-28T00:55:35.799606+00:00 IST

Trump orders federal agencies to stop using Anthropic AI

US President Trump on Friday (local time) ordered all federal agencies to immediately stop using Anthropic technology amid a growing dispute between the AI company and the Pentagon.

2026-02-28T00:44:46.483615+00:00 IST

Canadian academicians praise PM Modi’s leadership

A delegation from the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, visited the Chandigarh University on Friday to explore the opportunities for academic tie-up, research collaboration and student mobility.

2026-02-27T23:38:02.194179+00:00 IST

Trump floats “friendly takeover” of Cuba as US tightens fuel bloc

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said Cuba is in serious economic trouble, suggesting the possibility of a "friendly takeover", as his administration intensifies pressure on the communist government in Havana through a fuel blockade.

2026-02-27T22:55:47.644575+00:00 IST

Vikram Misri chairs meeting to discuss implementation of Seva San

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday chaired a meeting of senior MEA officials to review the implementation of the Seva Sankalp resolution, with officers proposing innovative, technology-driven steps to strengthen a citizen-centric approach.

2026-02-27T22:53:52.483150+00:00 IST

“We're not exactly happy”: Trump on nuclear talks with Iran

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he is "not exactly happy" with Iran's handling of negotiations over its nuclear program, stressing that the country cannot possess nuclear weapons.

2026-02-27T22:02:53.143017+00:00 IST

Nirmala Sitharaman meets Luxembourg Finance Minister in New Delhi

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman met with a delegation from Luxembourg, including Finance Minister Roth Gilles and other officials, in New Delhi on Thursday.

2026-02-27T21:53:22.943195+00:00 IST

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FBI Director’s locker-room celebration stirs controversy

Videos circulating on social media showed Patel in the team's locker room Sunday, enthusiastically drinking beer, spraying drinks and even having a player place a gold medal around his neck as players and staff celebrated a historic win -- the United States' first Olympic men's hockey gold since 1980.

2026-02-23T07:53:06.559136+00:00 IST

US provided intelligence for Mexico Ops that killed El Mencho: WH

In a post on X, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States assisted Mexican authorities in carrying out the operation in Talpalpa, Jalisco, which led to the elimination of the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).

2026-02-23T04:36:00.373179+00:00 IST

NASA to roll back launch of manned Moon mission after Helium flow

NASA will roll back the SLS (Space Launch System) rocket and Orion spacecraft for Artemis II off the launch pad, delaying the most-awaited crewed flyby mission to the Moon.

2026-02-23T00:43:59.137943+00:00 IST

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Pope Leo XIV calls for dialogue between US, Cuba

Speaking at the Angelus on Sunday, the Pope expressed "great concern" over the situation.

2026-02-01T15:28:58.200159+00:00 IST

UN warns of “imminent financial collapse”

The warning comes as the world body ended 2025 with record levels of unpaid dues and dwindling cash reserves. In a letter dated January 28 to ambassadors from all 193 member states, Guterres highlighted that the UN could run out of regular budget funds by July 2026 if current trends continue.

2026-02-01T07:06:56.087309+00:00 IST

Putin calls UAE a key trade partner in Arab world

President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, arrived in Russia on an official visit on Friday. A formal welcoming ceremony was held in St. George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, where he was received by President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. The development was shared on the official website of the Russian President and reported by TV BRICS.

2026-01-30T11:19:47.007323+00:00 IST

Pacific

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PM Modi's visit strengthened relations between India, Australia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Australia has strengthened the relationship between the two countries, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Wednesday.

2023-05-24T05:15:52.737552+00:00 IST

"Our ties have entered T20 mode!": PM Modi in Sydney

Prime Minister Narendra Modi used "cricket diplomacy" to explain the deepening ties between India and Australia, and said, "Our ties have entered T20 mode!"

2023-05-24T04:07:21.700529+00:00 IST

PM Modi meets Australia's Governor-General, his wife

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, met Australia's Governor-General David Hurley and his wife Linda Hurley in Sydney.

2023-05-24T03:22:16.490736+00:00 IST

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Melbourne Global Centre hosts special session

Melbourne Global Centre - Delhi hosted a special session on writer-diplomat Abhay K.'s book Nalanda: How it Changed the World.

2025-12-12T07:40:10.866239+00:00 IST

India, Liberia sign MoU to boost cooperation on medicine quality

India and Liberia on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the field of pharmacopoeia, marking a major step toward boosting regulatory alignment and improving access to safe and affordable medicines.

2025-12-12T01:05:02.928904+00:00 IST

19 dead, 16 injured after two buildings collapse in Morocco’s Fes

The two four-storey buildings were located in the Al-Mustaqbal neighbourhood. As per Al Jazeera, a total of eight families were living in the buildings at the time of the collapse.

2025-12-10T11:52:49.564064+00:00 IST

Asia

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China accused of detaining Uyghurs for fasting

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has raised alarm over recent reports that Uyghur Muslims in East Turkistan have been detained for practising Ramadan fasting. The organisation said the incidents illustrate the continued lack of freedom of religion for Uyghurs living under Chinese rule.

2026-03-06T12:31:45.654486+00:00 IST

Pak's Op 'Ghazab lil-Haq' killed mostly Afghan women, children

The UN body said that from late evening on February 26 to March 5, it verified and recorded 185 civilian casualties in Afghanistan due to indirect fire and aerial attacks linked to cross-border armed clashes with Pakistan.

2026-03-06T12:08:47.246875+00:00 IST

Goal will be a regime change: Israeli FM amid West Asia conflict

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on Friday said that the ultimate objective of Israel's ongoing military campaign in West Asia against Iran is to remove "existential threats" posed by the Islamic Republic, adding that the end goal for the joint operation with the US could "will be a regime change".

2026-03-06T12:00:27.032806+00:00 IST

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Israel strikes Tehran, Beirut; US Embassy Riyadh struck by drone

As the security situation escalates in West Asia, Israel has conducted strikes in Tehran and Beirut, while the US Embassy in Riyadh was struck by drone on Tuesday.

2026-03-03T06:52:56.226794+00:00 IST

Iran: Picking successor "won't take long", says member

Earlier on Monday, the Provisional Leadership Council of Iran held its second meeting in the presence of Iranian President Masoud Pezekshian, Judiciary Chief Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei and Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, as per the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).

2026-03-03T06:51:32.082063+00:00 IST

Hezbollah claims dawn attack on Israel's air base

Earlier, IRNA News Agency reported that the Israeli regime attacked the headquarters of Al-Manar, a broadcaster affiliated with Hezbollah.

2026-03-03T05:59:32.279904+00:00 IST

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“I would… but I get along with Pakistan”: Trump

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said he might consider intervening in the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan but emphasized his good relations with Pakistan's leadership.

2026-02-27T19:56:47.116357+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan bans drones nationwide following Afghan drone attacks

The Pakistan government announced a nationwide ban on all drone operations after tensions intensified due to border clashes.

2026-02-27T19:25:26.174291+00:00 IST

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"Infrastructure development brings the business case": Bombardier

Canadian PM Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai to bolster trade ties, highlighting India as the world's fastest-growing major economy. Simultaneously, Bombardier's Mark Masluch emphasised the need for infrastructure development to support India's booming aviation ecosystem, aiming for a bilateral trade target of USD 50 billion by 2030.

2026-02-27T19:05:07.813245+00:00 IST

Europe

"Coercion, not belief": Humanist Portnaar on blasphemy laws

In an interview with ANI, Portnaar addressed the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding religious legislation and the recent testimonies from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Iran.

2026-02-27T18:09:44.820195+00:00 IST

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"India is the world’s fastest-growing major economy": PM Carney

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai with his wife to kick off a "significant" visit to India. Aiming to reset ties, he will meet business leaders and PM Narendra Modi to expand cooperation in trade and AI, targeting 50 billion USD in bilateral trade by 2030.

2026-02-27T15:56:47.259762+00:00 IST

Asia

"Significant step in strengthening India–Canada ties": MEA

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai to begin his first official visit to India. The trip aims to reset ties and expand cooperation in trade, energy, and AI. PM Modi previously set a 50 billion USD bilateral trade target for 2030.

2026-02-27T15:56:02.338400+00:00 IST

Europe

"Blasphemy laws protect political power": Baha’i Rep Fahandej

At a UNHRC event in Geneva, Simin Fahandej, Representative of the Baha'i International Community's UN Office, warned that blasphemy laws in Asia are often used to "protect political power" and "silence religious minorities." She noted these frameworks "frequently contradict international guarantees" through vague language and discriminatory enforcement.

2026-02-27T14:38:08.194819+00:00 IST

Europe

"Good thing for people": Humanist Dina Perla Portnaar hails initiative against blasphemy laws

At a UNHRC side event, humanist Dina Perla Portnaar warned that blasphemy laws are being weaponised as tools of "coercion" and "power" rather than faith. She highlighted how these laws lead to the "criminalisation of identity," silencing minorities in Asia through state-sanctioned persecution and social violence.

2026-02-27T14:07:06.751738+00:00 IST

Asia

PM Modi's visit "very successful": Israel CG Yaniv Revach

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel significantly strengthened bilateral relations, elevating ties to a "Special Strategic partnership". Over 17 agreements were signed across sectors like AI and cybersecurity. Consul General Yaniv Revach hailed the engagement as a success, citing a "special connection" between the leaders.

2026-02-27T13:15:07.365558+00:00 IST

Asia

India raises diplomatic security at India-UK Home Dialogue

India and the UK discussed security concerns during the 6th Home Affairs Dialogue in New Delhi, focusing on the safety of Indian missions in the UK, counter-terrorism, organised crime, pro-Khalistani activities, migration, cyber security, and law enforcement cooperation, reaffirming commitment to stronger bilateral security ties.

2026-02-27T13:01:34.521940+00:00 IST

Middle East

US Embassy advises citizens to "consider leaving Israel"

This guidance arrives as Washington significantly intensifies its military presence in the region, highlighted by the deployment of the world's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, off the northern coast of Israel, according to The Times of Israel.

2026-02-27T12:34:16.300595+00:00 IST

Europe

South Sudan risks "return to full-scale war": UN report

A UN body has warned that South Sudan is close to returning to full-scale war amid rising violence, political instability, and sexual abuse. With mass displacement and severe malnutrition affecting millions, the commission urged urgent international action to prevent further atrocities and institutional collapse.

2026-02-27T11:14:49.546905+00:00 IST

Asia

26.2 million Pakistani children remain out of school

A report by Dawn reveals 26.2 million Pakistani children are out of school. While girls' completion rates and school infrastructure have improved, declining funding and a 24 per cent female labour force participation rate remain major hurdles. Officials are now developing an "Action Plan" to address these systemic gaps.

2026-02-27T10:41:54.066619+00:00 IST

Asia

Canadian PM Mark Carney arrives in Mumbai on official visit to India

The cornerstone of the stay will be delegation-level talks at Hyderabad House, acting as a formal follow-up to previous dialogues held in Kananaskis and Johannesburg in 2025. Delegation-level talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled for March 2 at Hyderabad House.

2026-02-27T10:18:48.256446+00:00 IST