World

"H-1B policy to prioritise investment in America": MacLeod

The US State Department's Hindustani Spokesperson, Margaret MacLeod, on Thursday underlined Washington's stance on H-1B visas and reiterated concerns over continued trade with Russia, particularly in the context of oil imports, amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

2025-09-25T00:50:48.809417+00:00 IST

US Secy Rubio meets Russian counterpart on UNGA sidelines

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a meeting with Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the High-Level Week of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

2025-09-24T23:44:18.373434+00:00 IST

US acknowledges ‘turbulence’ with India but maintains positive

A senior State Department official has acknowledged "turbulence" in the relationship but stressed that US-India ties remain "on a positive trajectory" despite President Donald Trump's public expressions of frustration.

2025-09-24T23:08:21.600054+00:00 IST

Macron urges Iran to release hostages

In a post on social media platform X, Macron wrote, "I met with Iranian President @drpezeshkian on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. First and foremost, I reiterated my demand: Cecile Kohler, Jacques Paris, and Lennart Monterlos -- state hostages arbitrarily detained in Iran under inhumane conditions -- must be released immediately."

2025-09-24T22:40:25.966430+00:00 IST

US breaks promises in every matter, cannot negotiate: Khamenei

"The side we're facing [the US] breaks their promises in every matter. They lie, issue military threats, assassinate people, and bomb nuclear facilities. We cannot negotiate and make agreements with such a party," said Khamenei.

2025-09-24T20:50:05.239872+00:00 IST

“India is a very important country for Panama”: President Mulino

Panama President Jose Raul Mulino, in an exclusive conversation with ANI, has underlined the importance of India-Panama ties, describing India as a strategic partner and highlighting prospects for greater collaboration.

2025-09-24T18:27:05.011325+00:00 IST

EAM Jaishankar hosts L69-C10 joint ministerial in New York

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar hosted the second L69 and C10 Joint Ministerial in New York, stressing Global South unity for UN Security Council reforms. He also met Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on the sidelines.

2025-09-24T18:09:22.318531+00:00 IST

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US sanctions three Palestinian NGOs

The NGOs- Al Haq, Al Mezan, and the Palestinian Centre for Human Rights were added to the Department of the Treasury's "Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List" on Thursday, as per Al Jazeera.

2025-09-05T05:32:46.561480+00:00 IST

Trump jumps from war count of 'seven' to 'three'

Trump did not specify which conflicts he was talking about, but said that those were going on for over three decades.

2025-09-05T03:59:55.835859+00:00 IST

Trump to rebrand Pentagon as 'Department of War': White House

US President Donald Trump is set to sign an order renaming the Department of Defense as the Department of War, CNN reported. The move, previewed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, follows Trump's remarks that the original name reflected America's military history and purpose.

2025-09-05T03:35:58.093285+00:00 IST

Europe

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EU unveils multiannual €1.6 billion programme for Palestine

The European Union on Monday announced a comprehensive multiannual support programme for Palestine, committing up to Euro 1.6 billion to bolster Palestinian recovery.

2025-04-14T14:21:10.495638+00:00 IST

Russia, SCO nations discuss unified standards for financing

Russia has proposed unified standards for sustainable financing among SCO member states, aiming to create a regional investment framework that incorporates ESG principles and attracts long-term capital.

2025-04-14T13:26:28.369553+00:00 IST

Belgium confirms arrest of Indian businessman Mehul Choksi

The Belgian Federal Public Service of Justice on Monday confirmed that Indian businessman Mehul Choksi was arrested on Saturday and is currently being held in detention.

2025-04-14T10:28:30.425210+00:00 IST

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Mauritius receives shipment of long grain white rice from India

Mauritius has already received the mentioned consignment, with an additional 795 metric tonnes expected in the Mauritian waters within the next 4 to 5 days, Minister Chukowry revealed in a statement.

2023-11-10T17:37:02.932313+00:00 IST

Israeli officials angry that press may have had advance knowledge

Israeli officials reacted with anger to a report suggesting that photographers associated with international news services may have had advance knowledge of Hamas's plan to attack Israeli communities on Oct. 7

2023-11-09T17:32:53.742860+00:00 IST

Baby escapes injury as Hamas fire on Israeli car

Two Israelis were wounded in a shooting attack overnight Wednesday while they were driving near Itamar, southeast of Shechem (Nablus) in central Samaria. A five-month-old girl who was in the car was uninjured.

2023-11-09T17:28:00.522476+00:00 IST

Asia

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India, UAE to explore possibility of establishing Digital Embassy

According to the Data Security Council of India, a Digital Embassy or Data Embassy is an approach that ensures digital continuity for nation-states by extending a country's cloud infrastructure through state-owned servers located outside its physical borders.

2026-01-19T17:29:06.229349+00:00 IST

India announces 10-year LNG supply deal with UAE

India on Monday underscored the United Arab Emirates' crucial contribution to its energy security and announced a long-term LNG supply agreement as part of a series of outcomes following the Emirates' President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's visit to the country.

2026-01-19T16:53:25.655124+00:00 IST

India, UAE set USD 200 billion bilateral trade target by 2032

India and the UAE announced 12 outcomes during UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan's brief New Delhi visit, including doubling bilateral trade to over USD 200 billion by 2032 and cooperation in nuclear energy. Key steps include LNG supply, investment in Dholera, GIFT City offices, and digital initiatives.

2026-01-19T16:45:59.944881+00:00 IST

Middle East

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IDF strikes over 35 Hamas targets in Beit Hanoun

Dozens of IAF fighter jets struck more than 35 Hamas terror targets in Beit Hanoun, northern Gaza, earlier on Saturday.

2025-07-12T22:27:13.798818+00:00 IST

JP Nadda meets Saudi-India Business Council Chief

Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda engaged with the Chairman of the Saudi-India Business Council, Abdulaziz Al Qahtani, along with the business community in Dammam in the country's Eastern Province, with discussions on the expansion of the economic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia.

2025-07-12T05:10:18.864904+00:00 IST

UAE delegation visits Netherlands, Belgium to explore cooperation

JA UAE delegation led by Omran Sharaf, Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, concluded a successful visit to the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and imec's headquarters in Brussels, in the Kingdom of Belgium.

2025-07-12T00:59:17.383484+00:00 IST

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'Iran will never seek to build a nuclear bomb'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his address at the United Nations General Assembly, has said that Iran has "never sought and will never seek to build a nuclear bomb".

2025-09-24T17:48:05.836388+00:00 IST

Philippines Foreign Secretary hails strengthening India ties

Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro praised the growing India-Philippines ties, particularly in defence and infrastructure. She highlighted long-standing cooperation and recent agreements, while emphasizing the partnership's role in regional security and addressing the South China Sea issue through peaceful solutions.

2025-09-24T16:57:48.692213+00:00 IST

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges global leaders at UNGA

He stressed that while the G7 and G20 play important roles, responsibility ultimately lies with the entire UN membership.

2025-09-24T16:24:36.643529+00:00 IST

“We are living through the most destructive arms race”: Zelenskyy

At the UN General Assembly, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned of a "new age of warfare" driven by cheap drones and AI. He urged urgent global rules on AI weapons, cautioning that without real security guarantees, the world faces the "most destructive arms race in human history."

2025-09-24T16:09:45.372063+00:00 IST

"Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova too," says Zelenskyy at UNGA

"Russia's trying to do to Moldova what Iran once did to Lebanon and the global response again, not enough. We have already lost Georgia in Europe... and for many, many years, Belarus has also been moving toward dependence on Russia. Europe cannot afford to lose Moldova too," he said at the UN General Assembly.

2025-09-24T16:02:51.798920+00:00 IST

At UNGA, Zelenskyy says “weapons decide who survives”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, speaking at the UN General Assembly, questioned the body's effectiveness, saying conflicts like Gaza, Syria, and Ukraine show its failures. He stressed that "weapons decide who survives," voicing frustration over US aid delays, and criticised Russia's veto power in the Security Council. "International law doesn't work fully, unless you have powerful friends who are truly willing to stand up for it," he added.

2025-09-24T15:22:28.468303+00:00 IST

Asia

Cosying up to Israel might be "very, very costly for India"

"Strategically, in my view, despite the fact that, of course, the Israelis have very, very strong military technology that Israel has become quite dependent on, but to really cozy up closer to a country that very likely at this point is going to be found guilty of genocide and who is moving in a direction of more or less permanent pariahhood does not seem to me be a very clever gamble for India," he said.

2025-09-24T14:39:06.875307+00:00 IST

World leaders gather for second day of UNGA 80th session

World leaders gathered in New York for Day 2 of the UN General Assembly. Speakers include Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian, Argentina's Javier Milei, and Syria's Ahmed al-Sharaa.

2025-09-24T14:00:11.342663+00:00 IST

Asia

WUC condemns China-backed smear campaign on Uyghur rights leader

The World Uyghur Congress condemned false allegations against its chair Rushan Abbas, calling them part of a smear campaign to silence Uyghur activists. It said the claims are baseless, politically motivated, and aimed at weakening global support for Uyghur rights while distracting from China's human rights abuses.

2025-09-24T13:38:50.277864+00:00 IST

Asia

GCC now see Israel as 'immediate threat', not Iran: Expert

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nations are increasingly viewing Israel as a more immediate strategic threat compared to Iran, according to Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute and a leading expert on US-Iranian relations and Middle East geopolitics

2025-09-24T13:33:39.071967+00:00 IST

Protesters rally outside UN in New York against Iran’s government

The demonstrations came a day after the General Assembly session opened on Tuesday, as world leaders convened at the UN Headquarters in New York. Protesters staged anti-Iran rallies, voicing dissent against the government.

2025-09-24T13:26:22.008020+00:00 IST

Europe

UNHRC urged to act as invasive alien weeds threaten food security

At the UNHRC session in Geneva, ECO FAWN Society's Sai Sampath Mettu urged urgent global action against invasive alien weeds, warning they threaten crops, ecosystems, and rural livelihoods. He called for funds, monitoring, and a "Decade of Action" to safeguard food security and peasants' rights.

2025-09-24T12:59:01.859607+00:00 IST

Asia

South Korea’s Kim Keon-hee faces bribery, stock trial

Former South Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee appeared in court for her corruption trial on charges of stock manipulation, bribery, and illegal political funding. Prosecutors allege she profited from stock deals and accepted gifts. Her husband, ex-President Yoon Suk-yeol, also faces a separate trial.

2025-09-24T12:46:28.998690+00:00 IST

Asia

Karachi records lowest HPV vaccination coverage in Sindh

Karachi recorded the lowest HPV vaccination coverage in Sindh, with only 33% of targeted girls immunised, Dawn reported. Officials blamed false propaganda and misinformation, while smaller districts showed far higher rates. The province's campaign aims to protect 4.1 million girls aged 9-14 from cervical cancer.

2025-09-24T12:39:19.776134+00:00 IST