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Zohran Mamdani faces Democratic skepticism in NYC mayoral race

Zohran Mamdani, winner of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, faces skepticism from party leaders despite endorsements from Gov. Kathy Hochul and others. Concerns remain over his views, inexperience, and lack of support from top Democrats as the race against Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa tightens.

2025-10-01T10:40:20.687680+00:00 IST

"Thank you, India": Israel's new Consul General

Revach emphasised that both India and Israel face terrorism in different forms, but share common values in rejecting terrorism and promoting peace and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for standing by Israel during challenging times, acknowledging India's consistent support.

2025-10-01T10:27:54.759424+00:00 IST

British parliamentarians condemn Pakistan’s repression in PoJK

British MPs have raised alarm over protests and a communications blackout in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir, urging the UK government to press Islamabad for restoring services, easing tensions, and starting dialogue. They warned of human rights concerns and growing fears among affected communities in the UK.

2025-10-01T10:09:58.889566+00:00 IST

Tibetans in-exile resent against demonstration by White Club

Tibetans believe that this act disrespects Tibet's spiritual significance and endangers its fragile environment. It is reportedly permitted by Chinese government authorities and it disrespects Tibet's spiritual significance and endangers its fragile environment.

2025-10-01T09:53:13.508581+00:00 IST

Commonwealth flags curbs on PTI, bias in Pakistan 2024 polls

The Commonwealth Observer Group's report on Pakistan's 2024 elections flagged denial of PTI's symbol, Imran Khan's convictions, media bias, curbs on freedoms, and altered results forms, saying these undermined a level playing field and may have impinged on credibility, transparency, and inclusiveness, Dawn reported.

2025-10-01T09:52:08.089339+00:00 IST

Germany erupts in Navratri colours with Durga Puja celebration

The Indian Ambassador to Germany participated in Durga Puja celebrations at the Ganesh Temple in Berlin, where children and adults celebrated the Goddess through songs and plays, the Indian Embassy in Germany shared on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T09:44:06.068795+00:00 IST

PM Modi condoles loss of lives in Philippines Earthquake

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday offered condolences after a massive earthquake of magnitude 6.9 hit the Philippines. He underscored that India stands in solidarity with the Philippines and offered prayers to the bereaved families.

2025-10-01T09:31:48.280964+00:00 IST

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Hoax report of shooter prompts shooting at US Naval Academy

The US Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland was put under a security lockdown after anonymous threats made on social media about an active shooter on campus, the New York Times reported citing military officials.

2025-09-12T03:27:32.509350+00:00 IST

India among US's top global relationships: Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday (local time) hailed India as "one of the top relationships that the US has in the world today" during the Senate confirmation hearing for Sergio Gor, US President Donald Trump's nominee for US Ambassador to India.

2025-09-12T02:59:50.423995+00:00 IST

Trump vows justice for Charlie Kirk, calls shooter "an animal"

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (US local time) said investigators are making progress in tracking down the suspect behind the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, calling the killer "a total animal."

2025-09-11T23:47:49.951218+00:00 IST

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Indian diaspora in Paris protests against Pak over J-K attack

Dozens of members from the Indian community gathered, holding placards, chanting slogans, and waving Indian flags, sending out a loud and clear message against terrorism and its alleged sponsors.

2025-04-27T17:10:20.252354+00:00 IST

Indian diaspora stages counter protest against Pakistan in London

Several protesters condemned the April 22 attack, and highlighted that it was not the first time such terror took place in the region.

2025-04-27T15:57:42.056121+00:00 IST

N Korean troops took part in Ukraine war, confirms Russia

Russia's acknowledgement of North Korean troops comes almost a year after the US, South Korea, UK, and Ukraine stated that North Korean troops were seen at the frontlines of the war.

2025-04-27T06:45:51.003316+00:00 IST

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'COP28 is turning point in climate action'

Shargiil Bashir, Group Chief Sustainability Officer at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), sees COP28 as a turning point in climate action. He highlighted the bank's strong commitment to sustainability by providing green and sustainable financing worth $18 billion during the first nine months of this year, in line with its previous goal of providing financing worth USD 75 billion between 2022 and 2032.

2023-12-08T17:23:00.555865+00:00 IST

World Civilisations Parade roams grounds of Sheikh Zayed Festival

The Sheikh Zayed Festival, currently being held at the Al Wathba area in Abu Dhabi, continues to attract residents and tourists from all over the world with various cultural events, activities, and distinctive performances. One of the most popular attractions is the World Civilizations Parade, where entertainers from around the world roam around the festival grounds weekly.

2023-12-08T17:22:39.924620+00:00 IST

Arnold Dix calls 41 rescued workers his “adopted Indian sons”

"Thank you Anthony Albanese, my Prime Minister, for your kind words on my small role in the miracle rescue of my 41 adopted Indian sons in India," posted Dix on X after the Australian PM spoke words of appreciation for him at the Australian Parliament.

2023-12-08T07:15:34.843722+00:00 IST

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EU nations must have compared ‘Board of Peace’ with UN

Responding to ANI's question on the reasons behind the rejection by certain European nations, Abu Shawesh said that these countries likely evaluated the initiative against existing multilateral frameworks before arriving at their conclusions.

2026-01-22T15:11:33.316065+00:00 IST

Trump not inviting Palestine to join Board of Peace is comedy

Responding to a question by ANI on the exclusion of Palestinian leadership from the initiative, Abu Shawesh contrasted the absence of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas with the reported inclusion of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

2026-01-22T15:07:56.393030+00:00 IST

Willingness to negotiate on Greenland gives strength to Trump

Reacting to Trump's speech, Waashwa noted that the Greenland issue drew widespread attention due to the US President's shift in stance. "Trump had started off with a maximalist position about taking over Greenland by force," Waashwa said, adding that the President's subsequent willingness to negotiate marked a significant change in tone.

2026-01-22T15:07:24.092824+00:00 IST

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Israel strikes Syrian military targets amid ethnic violence

Israeli aircrafts have struck Syrian army targets in southern Syria as ethnic violence continues between the Syrian Druze and Bedouins, the Israel Defence Forces said as reported by the Press Service of Israel (TPS).

2025-07-16T14:36:36.991740+00:00 IST

New Israeli corridor in Gaza's Khan Yunis adds pressure on Hamas

Stretching approximately 15 km, the corridor runs between eastern and western Khan Yunis and is intended to increase pressure on Hamas' Khan Yunis Brigade.

2025-07-16T10:43:29.445535+00:00 IST

Emirates courier express expands to Australia

Emirates has expanded its Emirates Courier Express solution into Australia. Coming just months after launch, the expansion signals the airline's commitment to reinventing the cross-border delivery experience.

2025-07-16T09:42:37.039862+00:00 IST

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Calls grow for Pakistan to withdraw troops, end weaponisation of

He alleged that Pakistani armed forces had besieged the state, stationing troops at major entry points, while also distributing weapons to civilians, a move he described as a dangerous attempt to crush peaceful resistance.

2025-10-01T09:21:21.747108+00:00 IST

Europe

‘Crucial that all parties commit to an agreement, implementation’

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres welcomed the United States-led Gaza peace proposal and gave a call for immediate action towards peace, Secy General's Spokesperson said on Tuesday.

2025-10-01T09:15:02.705371+00:00 IST

Asia

Uzbekistan, India condemn Pahalgam terror attack in 9th meeting

The meeting was co-chaired by Vinod J Bahade, Joint Secretary (Counter Terrorism), Ministry of External Affairs and Gulomjon Pirimkulov, Head of Department for Cooperation with South Asia, Middle East and Africa of Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan.

2025-10-01T09:10:19.587850+00:00 IST

Others

Panama: Diaspora celebrates Navratri with fervour

The members of the Indian diaspora enthusiastically participated in the Navratri celebrations in Panama and brought the festive spirit to Panama.

2025-10-01T08:56:48.487856+00:00 IST

Middle East

Spears and Wreaths: Forgotten battle and rediscovered alliance

This is a story of heroism revealed from the depths of history and of a warm diplomatic and cultural alliance, connecting the streets of Haifa to a central square in Delhi.

2025-10-01T08:19:55.431315+00:00 IST

"This is Republicans' shutdown," Ex US VP Harris says

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that US President Donald Trump and Republicans wanted higher healthcare costs, and hence caused the shutdown.

2025-10-01T08:05:27.037487+00:00 IST

Asia

Record flour prices expose Pakistan’s governance failures

Balochistan is facing an unprecedented food crisis, with flour prices skyrocketing to Pakistani Rupees 2,300 for a 20-kilogram bag, placing a basic household staple out of reach for thousands of families already battered by historic inflation, the worsening situation has highlighted glaring gaps in food governance and supply chain management in the province, as reported by The Express Tribune.

2025-10-01T07:15:12.632734+00:00 IST

Europe

Pakistan’s track record of human rights violations exposed

Josh Bowes, an international geopolitical researcher, highlighted concerns over the human rights violations taking place in Pakistan and the ongoing crisis in Balochistan, at the 34th Meeting of the 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC).

2025-10-01T07:08:32.468492+00:00 IST

Asia

India reaffirms commitment to longstanding ties with Armenia

Secretary (West) Sibi George represented India at the National Day celebrations of the Republic of Armenia and affirmed the commitment to the longstanding India-Armenia friendship.

2025-10-01T07:03:20.447347+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan escalates military crackdown in Zehri

The intense military operations continue to shake Zehri in Khuzdar district, with reports of drone strikes and relentless shelling causing casualties. The crackdown, now in its fourth day, has plunged the tehsil into a humanitarian crisis as communication blackouts and road blockades prevent independent verification of the situation. The fuel and food shortages are growing severe, with petrol supplies nearly exhausted after three days of total lockdown, as reported by The Balochistan Post.

2025-10-01T06:14:56.384756+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar greets Cyprus on Independence Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended greetings of Independence Day to Cyprus and underlined how the longstanding friendship between the two countries continues to advance into a robust partnership.

2025-10-01T06:05:38.816868+00:00 IST

Asia

Nepal’s Taleju Bhawani temple open doors for the year, sacrifice

Devotees stood in line stretching to all the possible corner and turnings circumnutating the Basantapur Durbar Square while he-goat and he-buffalo continued to be sacrificed on the open square in front of Gaddhi Baithak.

2025-10-01T05:33:31.844570+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar wishes China on occasion of Founding Day

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday wished the Chinese people and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on the occasion of the founding day of China.

2025-10-01T05:29:00.527124+00:00 IST

Asia

Philippines earthquake: Death toll rises to 60

An estimated 60 people have been confirmed killed, with almost 150 injured after a powerful magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast of the central Philippine island province of Cebu, Al Jazeera reported on Wednesday.

2025-10-01T04:49:15.878304+00:00 IST