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Taiwan records 8 PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels, 4 official ships

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected eight Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels and four official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Monday (local time).

2025-09-29T01:19:06.368756+00:00 IST

Conflict spreads in tribal-dominated hilly region of Bangladesh

Violence has spread to the tribal-dominated hill district of Khagrachari in Bangladesh. Three tribal people have been killed in the violence, the country's home ministry said in a statement on Sunday. Tensions remain high in the area. The army and police have been deployed there.

2025-09-29T01:15:33.534290+00:00 IST

Liver fat, not weight, predicts health risks in children

New research shows that liver fat, rather than bodyweight, is the key factor predicting which children with obesity will develop serious health problems, Israeli scientists announced on Sunday.

2025-09-29T00:27:16.492654+00:00 IST

Netanyahu meets with US influencers in New York

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the Israeli Consulate in New York after his speech at the UN General Assembly with US influencers and supporters of Israel, and spoke with them about the challenges in the new era, the outreach efforts, and the effects of social media on the discourse for and against Israel.

2025-09-29T00:25:39.893110+00:00 IST

Jerusalem police ready for Yom Kippur Security

The Israel Police said their preparations for security in Jerusalem Yom Kippur and the pre-Yom Kippur ceremony of dissolving vows have been completed.

2025-09-29T00:24:19.999886+00:00 IST

Russia needs to “wake up and accept reality": Vance

Vice President JD Vance said on Sunday that Russia needs to "wake up and accept reality" in its ongoing war against Ukraine, emphasising that the US is still pushing for peace

2025-09-29T00:23:20.128790+00:00 IST

S. Korea, US to launch joint working group to improve visa system

South Korea and the United States are set to launch a joint working group this week aimed at improving the US visa system for South Korean workers

2025-09-28T23:35:07.113161+00:00 IST

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UNSC calls emergency meet over Israeli strike in Qatar

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to convene an emergency session on Wednesday in New York, following an Israeli airstrike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar.

2025-09-10T08:35:21.360888+00:00 IST

House China Committee warns of CCP-linked cyber-espionage targeti

The House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP) has issued a stark warning about a series of highly targeted cyber-espionage campaigns allegedly backed by Beijing, saying the attacks are designed to compromise US government agencies, trade policy experts, and organisations involved in high-level US-China negotiations.

2025-09-10T07:56:24.677480+00:00 IST

ETGE condemns ISIS propaganda

The East Turkistan Government in Exile (ETGE) has strongly condemned a recent propaganda campaign by the Islamic State (ISIS), calling it a calculated attempt to support China's narrative and undermine the East Turkistani people's struggle for independence, according to the post by ETGE.

2025-09-10T07:50:00.901095+00:00 IST

Europe

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"Strongly support whatever India does to...": UK MP Bob Blackman

He expressed hope that all the political parties in the UK will join the Indian government in expressing support for whatever India decides to do, including military action, if necessary, to eliminate those terrorist bases that exist on the opposite side of the Line of Control (LoC) between India and Pakistan.

2025-04-25T00:27:52.861108+00:00 IST

UK MPs condemn terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir

UK MP from Slough, Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi, expressed hope that the perpetrators behind the attack will be swiftly brought to justice.

2025-04-24T23:07:17.869913+00:00 IST

UK: Indian High Commission remember victims of Pahalgam attack

The event brought together members of the Indian diaspora from across the UK, who came to pay their respects and stand in solidarity with the victims and their families. India's High Commissioner to UK, Vikram Doraiswami, addressed the attendees, emphasising the importance of resilience, unity, and justice in the face of such tragedies.

2025-04-24T22:06:34.645442+00:00 IST

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Sierra Leone declares nationwide curfew after attack on armoury

The authorities in Sierra Leone declared a nationwide curfew on Sunday. This came hours after an unidentified man tried to break into the country's key military armouries and barracks, The New York Times reported.

2023-11-26T16:25:52.752450+00:00 IST

"Cape Town discussed challenges faced by Global South"

Former South African President Thabo Mbeki on Sunday said the Cape Town Conversation event's 22 sessions discussed important, relevant questions including challenges of the Global South.

2023-11-26T16:15:57.555003+00:00 IST

South Africa’s BRICS chairship, India’s G20 presidency..: Sooklal

Anil Sooklal said that South Africa's BRICS chairship and India's G20 presidency have brought the Global South into centre stage in terms of determining new international architecture.

2023-11-26T15:54:12.898273+00:00 IST

Asia

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"Strike window opens around Jan 26”: Ex-US Army Officer on Iran

Former US Army officer, foreign policy analyst and commentator Daniel L Davis has warned that a "danger window" for possible US-Israel military strikes against Iran could open around the 26th of this month.

2026-01-21T13:54:32.077935+00:00 IST

Stopping Russia’s Oreshnik missile is “impossible”: Daniel Davis

He said having a fool-proof integrated air and missile defence system in the form of Golden Dome for the continental United States is a fantasy given "hypersonics and other technology".

2026-01-21T13:44:32.492229+00:00 IST

Spain Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares calls on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Spain's Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares, called on President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday, as per an official release.

2026-01-21T13:04:18.026021+00:00 IST

Middle East

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UAE:CM Yadav attends Business Investment Forum Program

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav attended the 'Madhya Pradesh Business Investment Forum Program' which took place in UAE on Monday.

2025-07-14T17:01:08.736083+00:00 IST

Logistics, investments, supply chains shine in MP CM's discussion

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav held wideranging interactions with industry experts for bringing investments into Madhya Pradesh and create opportunities worth an impressive 30-50 million dollars, as noted by the Chief Minister's Office.

2025-07-14T16:39:03.260525+00:00 IST

CM Mohan Yadav woos global investors for Madhya Pradesh in UAE

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, during his UAE visit for MP Global Dialogue 2025, met top business leaders to boost foreign investment. He discussed opportunities in sectors like IT, energy, infrastructure, and food processing, and highlighted the state's investor-friendly policies and strategic advantages.

2025-07-14T15:36:02.381483+00:00 IST

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Asia

Ousted Nepalese PM Oli says he won't flee amid political turmoil

Former Prime Minister of Nepal and CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli has dismissed rumours that he plans to flee the country, accusing the current government of trying to strip him of his security and official privileges.

2025-09-28T23:05:39.487635+00:00 IST

Asia

Karachi to see light to moderate rain on September 30

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall in various parts of Karachi on September 30, while temperatures in the city are expected to rise, reaching up to 38°C by Monday

2025-09-28T22:16:28.634011+00:00 IST

Two relief flights from China carrying essential supplies arrive

Two relief flights from China arrived in Pakistan on Sunday, carrying essential supplies for families displaced by recent flooding.

2025-09-28T21:50:39.551900+00:00 IST

US: Two dead in Michigan church shooting, suspect killed

A tragic scene unfolded Sunday in Grand Blanc, Michigan, when a 40-year-old man drove his car into a church building, opened fire on worshippers, and set the building on fire, leaving at least one person dead and several others wounded.

2025-09-28T21:14:14.404809+00:00 IST

US citizen Amir Amiry 'wrongfully detained' in Afghanistan releas

The US State Department released a statement celebrating Amiry's homecoming and highlighting the critical role of Qatar in securing his release.

2025-09-28T19:42:18.321606+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE participates in 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit in So

The Summit will be preceded by the 2nd P20 Meeting of Women Parliamentarians, which will be held on 29 and 30 September 2025.

2025-09-28T18:04:57.159098+00:00 IST

Asia

Airport shut, thousands evacuted in Vietnam as Typhoon Bualoi

The storm, with winds of up to 130 km/h is the 10th typhoon to hit Vietnam this year and was expected to make landfall later on Sunday, according to the country's meteorology agency.

2025-09-28T17:50:32.930870+00:00 IST

Europe

Moldova holds key election amid warnings of Russian meddling

Moldova has opened polls for parliamentary elections that could decide its path toward the EU or closer ties with Russia. Prime Minister Dorin Recean warned of Russian "hybrid war" interference, while President Maia Sandu called it the country's "most consequential election," urging voters to secure Moldova's democratic future.

2025-09-28T17:46:29.807337+00:00 IST

Middle East

OCHA praises UAE’s ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ aid in Gaza

A UN OCHA delegation visited the UAE field hospital in Gaza, praising "Operation Chivalrous Knight 3" for providing medical aid, shelter, food, and water projects. They called it the largest humanitarian support for Gaza residents, offering hope amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

2025-09-28T17:44:15.527174+00:00 IST

Europe

“Europe close to World War 3,” says Russian Foreign Ministry

Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova claimed Ukraine is planning a false-flag drone attack in Poland or Romania to blame Moscow and provoke NATO, RT reported. She warned, "Europe has never been so close to the outbreak of World War 3 in modern history."

2025-09-28T17:29:20.226628+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan coalition rift widens as Punjab starts flood loss survey

The PPP has urged Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to provide flood relief through BISP, criticising Punjab's survey-based approach. Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz announced compensation packages but rejected BISP data use. The dispute has deepened rifts between coalition partners PML-N and PPP, Dawn reported.

2025-09-28T17:25:33.899959+00:00 IST

Asia

China sentences former minister to death with two-year reprieve f

The court ruled that Tang's crimes caused severe damage to the state and public interest and warranted the death penalty. However, the sentence was suspended for two years as he had confessed, returned illicit gains and expressed remorse.

2025-09-28T17:23:12.510942+00:00 IST

Trump says “real chance for greatness in Middle East”

"We have a real chance for GREATNESS IN THE MIDDLE EAST. ALL ARE ON BOARD FOR SOMETHING SPECIAL, FIRST TIME EVER. WE WILL GET IT DONE!!!" Trump wrote.

2025-09-28T17:18:51.668642+00:00 IST

Middle East

UAE tops destinations for Egyptian engineering exports in 2025

The UAE became the top market for Egyptian engineering exports in 2025, with exports rising 12% to USD 4.187 billion from January to August, according to Egypt's Engineering Export Council. Officials expect exports to reach USD 6 billion by year-end.

2025-09-28T17:18:14.195842+00:00 IST