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UK: 2 killed, 3 injured in stabbing, car ramming attack

At least two people lost their lives in a car ramming and stabbing attack outside a synagogue in Manchester, northern England, on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar

2025-10-02T12:46:07.848034+00:00 IST

At UNHRC, activists highlight plight of Sindhis in Pakistan, underscore equal rights in India

At a UNHRC side event in Geneva, activist Divya Advani and Sindhi Adhikar Manch founder Govind Gurbani highlighted declining Sindhi numbers in Pakistan and contrasted it with constitutional rights enjoyed by minorities in India, stressing equal opportunities, reservations, and inclusive representation for Dalits, Muslims, and other communities.

2025-10-02T12:41:42.701164+00:00 IST

INS Trikand makes port call at Taranto to boost defence ties

During the visit, the ship's crew engaged in professional exchanges and cross-deck visits. These interactions focused on sharing best practices and enhancing mutual interoperability between the two navies.

2025-10-02T12:22:45.341300+00:00 IST

ASML’s executive recalls CEO meeting PM Modi for two hours

Frank Heemskerk, executive vice president of global public affairs at ASML, said it is not always easy to have access to top EU policymakers and also revealed that the company's CEO had a two-hour meeting with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2025-10-02T11:37:20.167509+00:00 IST

PPP tells Maryam Nawaz to "rethink her tone" amid row with PML-N

Tensions between PML-N and PPP escalated after PPP leaders asked Punjab CM Maryam Nawaz to "rethink her tone" over water rights and flood relief. PPP boycotted parliament, while Qamar Zaman Kaira and others criticised Maryam's remarks. Punjab minister Azma Bokhari defended her, accusing PPP of politicising flood victims.

2025-10-02T11:22:20.274459+00:00 IST

China’s actions from Xinjiang to South China Sea spark concern

Shun Fujiki, Executive Director of the International Career Support Organisation, criticised China's human rights abuses, treatment of minorities, territorial aggression, and influence over aid-dependent nations at the UNHRC sidelines, urging reforms to protect cultural diversity, sovereignty, and global stability.

2025-10-02T10:51:25.569755+00:00 IST

Baloch journalist exposes Pakistan’s brutality, disappearances

Baloch journalist Bilal Baloch told ANI at the UNHRC that Pakistan's control in Balochistan is collapsing, with daily attacks on military, enforced disappearances, media blackouts, and protests by families of missing persons. He accused Islamabad of "Punjabi hegemony" and vowed Baloch identity would endure despite systemic repression.

2025-10-02T10:22:04.168930+00:00 IST

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Former US NSA Bolton slams Peter Navarro’s remarks on India

Navarro, who serves as Trump's trade adviser, has in recent weeks taken repeated jibes at New Delhi, accusing India of profiteering from discounted Russian crude and claiming its tariffs are "costing American jobs."

2025-09-13T02:12:06.893037+00:00 IST

Indian National brutally killed in Dallas as US debates immigrati

An Indian national working at a motel in Dallas, Texas, was brutally killed by a Cuban migrant who had been previously released from US immigration custody after Cuba refused to accept his deportation.

2025-09-13T01:57:12.201033+00:00 IST

‘Inappropriate’ Trump taking credit for India-Pakistan peace, imp

In an interview with ANI, Bolton, who has also served as US Ambassador to the United Nations, criticised Trump's "erratic behaviour" of imposing tariffs on India for its Russian oil purchases, while questioning why similar actions were not taken against countries like China, Turkey, and Pakistan for the same practice.

2025-09-13T01:45:31.951800+00:00 IST

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Spain, Portugal hit by power outage

Official sources in Portugal told domestic media that the outage was nationwide, while similar reports have emerged from Spain. Barajas international airport in Madrid was left without power while telecommunications have also been impacted. Other airports in the region have also come ot a standstill.

2025-04-28T12:13:15.818181+00:00 IST

Rome's Cardinals to begin conclave for new Pope's election

The Cardinals made the decision at the Fifth General Congregation, held on Monday morning in the Vatican's Synod Hall.

2025-04-28T11:56:50.325624+00:00 IST

EU maintains sanctions on China over Uyghur abuses

The European Union has refused to lift sanctions on Chinese officials over ongoing human rights abuses in Xinjiang, maintaining measures imposed in 2021 despite China's moves to ease counter-sanctions on EU lawmakers.

2025-04-28T09:03:19.413556+00:00 IST

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Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina sworn in for third term

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina was sworn in on Saturday for a third term amid opposition boycott and concerns of the international community regarding the future of the island, Le Matinal, a Mauritius-based media platform reported.

2023-12-17T12:53:19.848321+00:00 IST

61 migrants drown in shipwreck off coast of Libya

As many as 61 migrants, including women and children, have drowned following a "tragic shipwreck" off the coast of Libya, said the UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM), CNN reported.

2023-12-17T10:13:11.376576+00:00 IST

Foreign Ministers of UAE, Finland discuss regional developments

During the call, the two top diplomats explored ways to boost regional and global efforts to de-escalate the situation and protect civilians, while boosting humanitarian response to support the people of the Gaza Strip and sustain such support.

2023-12-15T17:29:35.051529+00:00 IST

Asia

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Japan PM dissolves Parliament, calls snap election for February 8

Although the current term of lawmakers was set to expire in 2028, Takaichi defended her decision by stating that she has not yet received a direct public mandate for her leadership.

2026-01-23T07:45:18.443911+00:00 IST

Argentina becomes focal theme country at Kolkata Intnl Book Fair

Ambassador Mariano A Caucino was invited to the 49th edition of the Kolkata International Book Fair, whose focal country for this year was Argentina.

2026-01-23T07:25:58.737272+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar pays tributes to Subhash Chandra Bose

On the occasion of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's 129th birth anniversary, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted how Netaji continues to remain a guiding light.

2026-01-23T05:23:40.678572+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Five rockets intercepted over past week amid ongoing fire

In the past hour, a siren was sounded in Netiv HaAsara, near the Gaza border. One rocket launched from Jabalia in northern Gaza was intercepted.

2025-07-18T17:52:26.330585+00:00 IST

Minister Sa’ar orders emergency aid to Druze in Sweida

Amid recent attacks and a worsening humanitarian situation in southern Syria, Minister of Foreign Affairs Gideon Sa'ar has ordered the urgent transfer of humanitarian aid to the Druze community in the Sweida region.

2025-07-18T17:50:33.708166+00:00 IST

Millions allocated to stimulate businesses in Gaza region

The Tkuma Administration, which aids communities in the Gaza region, in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security and the "Poalim for Tkuma" Fund of Bank Hapoalim, is investing approximately 12 million Shekels (USD 3.56 million) to strengthen tourism projects and small businesses in the Tkuma region.

2025-07-18T17:34:06.650559+00:00 IST

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Asia

PoJK protests intensify as march to Muzaffarabad enters fifth day

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) entered their fifth day, with crowds marching on Muzaffarabad over unmet demands and military excesses. Led by the JKJAAC, the unrest has seen clashes, casualties, shutdowns, and internet blackouts, intensifying public anger against Islamabad's policies and crackdown.

2025-10-02T10:17:23.490479+00:00 IST

Asia

Russia-Iran comprehensive partnership treaty comes into force

The treaty signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Moscow on January 17, 2025 sets key benchmarks "for priority spheres of bilateral cooperation in the long term."

2025-10-02T10:04:22.218616+00:00 IST

Europe

Youth from 40 countries join Financial Security Olympiad

The International Olympiad on Financial Security opened at Siberian Federal University with 600 students from 40 countries. Backed by President Putin, the five-day event features competitions, lectures, and cultural programmes, aiming to boost financial and legal literacy. Winners will be announced on October 3.

2025-10-02T09:46:59.625509+00:00 IST

Asia

Protests in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir enter Day 5

This escalation follows the administration's decision to impose an indefinite lockdown amid last week's protests led by the JKJAAC. The demonstrations, which drew massive public support, centred around a 38-point charter of demands put forward by the committee.

2025-10-02T09:46:22.827098+00:00 IST

Others

At least 26 killed in boat capsize in southern Nigeria

Local sources said the accident took place while the boat was carrying traders from Ibaji to a market in Ilushi, Edo State, before it overturned in the river. The death toll is expected to rise.

2025-10-02T09:44:50.622823+00:00 IST

Asia

Taiwan slams China for “distorting” UNGA Resolution , says PRC ca

Taiwan has called to denounce the resolution, as there was no mention of Taiwan, nor did China represent Taiwan at the UN.

2025-10-02T09:37:25.855627+00:00 IST

World

Trump admin to provide Ukraine with intelligence to strike target

The intelligence-sharing agreement allows the Pentagon and US intel agencies to help Kyiv target oil refineries, pipelines and other infrastructure that provide the Kremlin with revenues and resources needed to sustain its bloody war against Ukraine, the Wall Street Journal said.

2025-10-02T08:41:24.530230+00:00 IST

Asia

China builds ‘mock Taipei’ war zone: aggressive expansion highlig

According to Taipei Times, the images show replicas of key sites, including Taiwan's Presidential Office Building, the Judicial Yuan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and, more recently, the Ministry of Defense's Reserve Command.

2025-10-02T08:35:42.933963+00:00 IST

Asia

Governor Yasutomo Suzuki creates multicultural symbiosis society

Japan's Shizuoka prefecture Governor Yasutomo Suzuki is a spearhead to establish international symbiosis society. His political history has started from Mayor of Hamamatsu city which has HQ of Suzuki Motor. Governor Suzuki is not founder family of Suzuki Motor. But Governor Suzuki makes progress of international relation utilizing Suzuki Motor's resource.

2025-10-02T08:21:04.795379+00:00 IST

Asia

World’s tallest statue boosts tourism, empowers local communities

The surrounding area has been transformed into a vibrant tourist hub, featuring attractions like Ekta Nursery and evening laser shows, making it a complete family experience.

2025-10-02T07:40:01.627035+00:00 IST

Asia

Human Rights Commission of Pakistan warns of rising exclusion ami

HRCP Chairperson Asad Iqbal Butt reminded authorities that the bill was approved by Parliament on May 12, 2025, and has been awaiting presidential assent ever since. Nearly five months later, the Commission noted, there has been no clear explanation for the delay, raising fears of backpedalling on a measure crucial to minority rights.

2025-10-02T07:21:11.047996+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan unable to shield children from terror

According to The Express Tribune, the first incident took place late Tuesday night in Pahar Khel Paka village, where unidentified militants planted explosives inside the Government Girls' Primary School.

2025-10-02T07:00:36.745322+00:00 IST

Asia

India, France hold 22nd "Air Staff Talks" to strengthen military

The deliberations covered key areas including joint training, combined exercises, exchange of ideas, professional military education, and sharing best practices.

2025-10-02T06:29:46.950463+00:00 IST

Asia

India rips Pakistan over its hypocrisy on human rights, calls it

Representing India, diplomat Mohammed Hussain said it was "deeply ironic" that a country with one of the worst human rights records was attempting to lecture others.

2025-10-02T06:21:16.788969+00:00 IST