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IORG warns China pushing "Taiwan defeatism narrative"

A report by Taiwan's IORG warns that China is pushing a "Taiwan defeatism narrative" to weaken confidence and normalize Beijing's view. It highlights propaganda linking Taiwan's weakness to despair, with TikTok users more vulnerable. IORG urged stronger governance, media literacy, and civic education to counter the threat.

2025-09-24T12:08:11.777312+00:00 IST

Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif urges IMF to factor flood losses

PM Shehbaz Sharif told IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva that Pakistan is meeting programme targets but urged factoring in flood damage in the upcoming review. He also met World Bank President Ajay Banga, praising support and welcoming a $40 billion partnership framework for reforms and climate resilience.

2025-09-24T11:50:21.111985+00:00 IST

Nepal President issues ordinance to enroll Gen-Z voters

According to the President's Secretariat, the ordinance was issued under Article 114(1) of the Constitution, based on the recommendation of the Council of Ministers. It amends Section 4(2)(2) of the Voter List Act, which had barred registration after the announcement of an election date.

2025-09-24T11:31:17.870589+00:00 IST

Poet-diplomat Abhay K unveils lyrical English Hanuman Chalisa

Poet-diplomat Abhay K. launched his lyrical English translation of Goswami Tulsidas' Sri Hanuman Chalisa at IILM, New Delhi. He said the work helps non-Hindi speakers connect with its values, while speakers highlighted Hanuman's humility and leadership lessons. The book is published by Bloomsbury India.

2025-09-24T11:13:53.890508+00:00 IST

My visit to India is important to improve relations: Omar Hejira

Morocco's Secretary of State Omar Hejira, on a visit to India, stressed improving bilateral ties. He highlighted Morocco's strategic location, global trade links, and free trade agreements. Accompanied by a strong delegation, he urged Indian businesses to invest in Morocco and welcomed Indian delegations to explore opportunities.

2025-09-24T10:31:25.608315+00:00 IST

MP: Singapore Consul General meets CM Mohan Yadav in Bhopal

In a post on X, CM Yadav said, "Today, at Bhopal Residence, the Consul General of Singapore Mr Cheong Ming Foong, paid a courtesy visit. On this occasion, a detailed discussion took place regarding investment promotion in the state."

2025-09-24T10:26:29.262765+00:00 IST

Outrage over fireworks on fragile Tibetan Plateau

Chinese artist Cai Guoqiang's fireworks show in Tibet, backed by Arc'Teryx, sparked backlash over ecological harm. Critics warned of pollution, debris, and wildlife disruption on the fragile plateau. Both Cai and Arc'Teryx apologised, pledging assessments and restoration, but doubts remain over the event's environmental impact.

2025-09-24T10:11:57.311419+00:00 IST

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US disappointed by India’s Russian oil imports: Trump adviser

White House Economic Advisor Kevin Hassett has said that US President Donald Trump and the trade team are "disappointed" with India's continued imports of Russian crude oil, but hoped for positive developments.

2025-09-05T16:30:14.995757+00:00 IST

Trump dismisses Epstein case as "Democrat hoax" amid survivors’ c

"It's really a Democrat hoax, because they're trying to get people to talk about something that's totally irrelevant to the success that we have had as a nation since I have been president, said Trump, responding to reporters.

2025-09-05T15:00:47.533913+00:00 IST

World Uyghur Congress ramps up global pressure on China

According to WUC, in Washington, US lawmakers introduced a bipartisan package of bills, including the Preventing the Forced Return of Uyghurs Act, designed to protect Uyghurs and other Turkic minorities from forced repatriation to China, where they risk detention, torture, or enforced disappearance.

2025-09-05T12:28:27.934031+00:00 IST

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IAF concludes INIOCHOS-25 in Greece

The Indian Air Force concluded its participation in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a high-intensity multinational air drill hosted by the Hellenic Air Force in Greece. With participation from fifteen nations, the exercise enhanced international cooperation and showcased India's combat readiness and interoperability in complex air warfare scenarios.

2025-04-13T03:06:34.334278+00:00 IST

UN calls civilians's displacement breach of Geneva Convention

Ravina Shamdasani, Spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, stated that the continued evacuation orders issued by Israeli forces have forcibly displaced Palestinians in Gaza into increasingly shrinking areas where they have little or no access to basic services.

2025-04-12T17:26:17.669069+00:00 IST

Pak: Altaf slams Indus Canal plan

MQM founder Altaf Hussain launched a scathing attack on the PPP and President Asif Ali Zardari, accusing them of betraying Sindh by approving new canals under the Green Pakistan Initiative. He warned the project would devastate Sindh's agriculture while enriching Punjab and military-backed elites.

2025-04-11T19:54:08.767786+00:00 IST

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Palestine's suffering started 75 years ago: Palestinian PM

Shtayyeh claimed that Israel's war goal of eradicating Hamas is impossible to achieve because the terror group exists as an "idea" and many of its top members aren't even in Gaza.

2023-11-09T16:37:44.063754+00:00 IST

Ethnic groups targeted by Sudan's RSF in Ardamata

The UNHCR official highlighted the situation in the volatile Darfur region, where fighting between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has caused even more displacement with thousands struggling to find shelter and many sleeping under trees by the roadside.

2023-11-09T11:37:33.518082+00:00 IST

Indian Navy commences 14th edition of Special Forces, Diving Refr

The Indian Navy Mobile Training Team (MTT) of Marine Commandos, also known as MARCOS, and divers have commenced the 14th edition of Special Forces & Diving Refresher Camp for the Mauritius Police Force.

2023-11-09T08:25:35.941074+00:00 IST

Asia

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India, UAE seal major deals during Sheikh bin Zayed’s visit

India and the UAE signed a Letter of Intent on investment cooperation between the Government of Gujarat and the UAE Ministry of Investment for the development of the Dholera Special Investment Region.

2026-01-19T16:05:56.209373+00:00 IST

“Extremely substantive” UAE President’s Delhi visit: Misri

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri noted that UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed concluded a short but substantive visit to New Delhi, including talks with PM Modi and exchange of documents. Modi received him at the airport. The visit comes amid West Asia tensions and reflects strong India-UAE ties.

2026-01-19T15:22:32.838140+00:00 IST

Two ministers in Nepal interim govt resign to contest March polls

Two ministers in Nepal's interim government--Minister for Youth and Sports Bablu Gupta and Communication Minister Jagdish Kharel--resigned from their posts to contest the upcoming March 5 election, a day before the formal filing of candidatures for the polls.

2026-01-19T14:13:14.912971+00:00 IST

Middle East

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Gaza becoming "graveyard of children, starving people": UNRWA

Gaza has become the graveyard of children and starving people, UNRWA chief Philippe Lazzarini said, adding that Tel Aviv is engineering a "cruel and Machiavellian scheme to kill" in Gaza.

2025-07-12T00:33:16.684097+00:00 IST

Three indicted for murder of three in Arab Town Umm al-Fahm

Police arrested three suspects in the shooting and ramming incident on January 31, 2025, in the northern Israeli-Arab town of Umm al-Fahm, which resulted in the murder of three people and the injury of four others to varying degrees.

2025-07-11T21:02:18.433573+00:00 IST

Israeli forces eliminate two Gaza terror leaders

In a joint operation with Shin Bet (Israel's anti-terror General Security Service), the IDF (Israel Defense Forces) attacked and eliminated Islamic Jihad terrorist leader Fazal Abu al-Ata on June 7, 2025.

2025-07-11T21:01:53.164928+00:00 IST

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Asia

"Highly skilled Indians are welcome in Germany," German Envoy

The latest move by US President Donald Trump to revise the H-1B visa fee to USD 100,000 has expanded protectionist barriers against India, according to a report by Systematix Research.

2025-09-24T10:08:58.512223+00:00 IST

Asia

PoGB traders continue protest against taxes by government

They are demanding policy reforms and protesting against the collection of sales tax, income tax, and excise duty by the federal government from the people of Gilgit-Baltistan.

2025-09-24T09:44:28.331436+00:00 IST

Middle East

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Chairman of Eurasian Economic

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, met today with Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, Chairman of the Board of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

2025-09-24T09:39:34.264162+00:00 IST

Turkey President rakes up Kashmir at UNGA session

Erdogan said that the Kashmir issue should be stopped on the basis of UN resolutions.

2025-09-24T09:35:23.328035+00:00 IST

Asia

Jordan seeks Indian investment in IT, AI, pharma, green energy

The West Asian nation of Jordan is keen to deepen economic ties with India by attracting investments in key sectors such as information technology (IT), artificial intelligence (AI), pharmaceuticals, renewable energy, and green energy, said Youssef Abdelghani, Jordan's Ambassador to India.

2025-09-24T09:19:21.182174+00:00 IST

Asia

Repeated attacks reveal Pakistan’s railway security failures

Railway authorities confirmed that six bogies derailed following the explosion, with one carriage overturning, resulting in several injuries among the travellers inside, as reported by Dawn.

2025-09-24T09:03:03.130651+00:00 IST

Asia

Gloria Gangte appointed as next Ambassador of India to Norway

The Ministry of External Affairs on Tuesday announced the appointment of Gloria Gangte, from the Indian Foreign Service Batch of 2000, as the next Ambassador of India to the Kingdom of Norway.

2025-09-24T08:57:49.791771+00:00 IST

"US just endorsed Milei for President," Trump says

In a post on X, The White House said, "US President Donald Trump with Argentinian President Javier Milei: He's done a fantastic job!"

2025-09-24T08:53:20.311343+00:00 IST

Europe

Photo exhibition in Geneva reveals Pak-sponsored terrorismin J-K

The exhibition, led by Kashmiri human rights defenders, highlighted brutal incidents, including the recent Pahalgam massacre, where innocent civilians were killed. Prominent activist Tasleema Akhter, one of the key organisers of the event, delivered a deeply emotional appeal to the world, urging immediate international action against Pakistan.

2025-09-24T08:48:36.461165+00:00 IST

Asia

Pakistan: Sindh employees hold the government accountable

Government employees in Sindh staged a province-wide boycott on Tuesday, shutting down nearly all departments of the provincial government in protest against pension deductions and issues related to group insurance.

2025-09-24T08:42:43.438919+00:00 IST

EU aims to end Russian oil, gas imports by year-end: Ursula

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced an accelerated timeline to completely phase out Russian oil and gas imports to the European Union by the end of 2025, emphasising the urgency to cut off funding for Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.

2025-09-24T08:27:41.093132+00:00 IST

Trump believes Ukraine will be back to its "original form"

US President Donald Trump expressed strong optimism about Ukraine reclaiming its pre-war borders from Russia with robust support from the European Union and NATO, following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.

2025-09-24T07:39:19.833577+00:00 IST

Europe

Pakistan unmasked at UN for sponsoring terror networks in Kashmir

Shah stated that civilians had been targeted merely for exercising their fundamental freedoms, the right to travel, freedom of movement, and freedom of religion.

2025-09-24T07:33:54.630367+00:00 IST

Europe

From Mumbai to Pahalgam: Faiza Rifat highlights Pakistan’s hand

Addressing delegates in Geneva, Rifat stated that India's democracy stands firm on its celebrated principle of "Unity in Diversity," which has allowed multiple cultures, religions, and languages to thrive harmoniously within one nation.

2025-09-24T07:11:40.007344+00:00 IST