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UN welcomes Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire

Guterres called the ceasefire agreement a positive step towards "alleviating the suffering of civilians, ending current hostilities, and creating an environment conducive to achieving lasting peace," spokesman Stephane Dujarric said on Saturday.

2025-12-27T20:58:03.637433+00:00 IST

Zelenskyy meets Canadian PM Mark Carney, bags aid before Trum

Zelenskyy arrived in Halifax a day ahead of his planned discussions with Trump. His visit came amid one of the heaviest aerial assaults on Ukraine's capital in recent weeks, which left at least one woman dead and disrupted electricity and heating supplies across large parts of the city.

2025-12-27T20:42:23.387295+00:00 IST

Consulate General of India in Toronto officially launches 'OSCW'

The Consulate General of India in Toronto has officially launched the One Stop Centre for Women (OSCW) to assist Indian national women in distress pertaining to cases of domestic violence, abuse, family conflict, abandonment, exploitation and legal challenges, among others.

2025-12-27T09:31:50.121570+00:00 IST

US: Five injured after shooting Northwest DC, probe underway

A shooting took place in Northwest DC on Friday night (local time), which left five people injured. The DC Police Department said investigations are underway and a lookout is in effect for multiple suspects.

2025-12-27T07:27:57.511962+00:00 IST

“He doesn’t have anything until I approve it”: Trump on Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy is expected to meet Trump in Florida on Sunday. He has said he will present a new 20-point peace plan aimed at ending the nearly four-year-long war with Russia. The peace plan proposed by US and Ukrainian officials is 90 per cent ready, Zelenskyy said on Friday

2025-12-27T01:04:09.828748+00:00 IST

Pakistan’s nuclear proliferation raised US, Russia fears

Conversations between former US President George W Bush and Russian President Vladimir Putin revealed deep concerns over Pakistan's nuclear proliferation activities, with both leaders expressing that the situation made them "nervous", particularly regarding links to Iran's nuclear programme and the AQ Khan network.

2025-12-26T05:22:10.490360+00:00 IST

Trump slams Democrats over Epstein files in Christmas post

In his message posted on Truth Social, Trump, describing them as "Sleazebags", accused the Democrats and sections of the media of hypocrisy and alleged that several political figures who once associated with Epstein later "dropped him like a dog" when controversy surrounding him intensified, while blaming him.

2025-12-26T04:35:12.035290+00:00 IST

US imposes visa bans on ex-EU commissioner, four others

The United States has imposed visa bans on a former European Union Commissioner, Thierry Breton, and four other Europeans, accusing them of "organised efforts" to suppress "American viewpoints," Al Jazeera reported.

2025-12-26T01:18:21.075036+00:00 IST

US launches 'deadly' strike against ISIS in northwest Nigeria

Donald Trump, in a social media post on Truth Social, said that the strike targeted terrorists over the alleged killings of Christians.

2025-12-26T00:02:36.826724+00:00 IST

House Select Committee report flags US-funded research ties with

According to the report, more than 1,400 research publications were produced through DOD-funded projects involving Chinese partners, representing over $2.5 billion in U.S. taxpayer funding.

2025-12-25T13:33:35.327056+00:00 IST

Bangladesh needs ‘divine help’ for democracy to return:Ex Envoy

Former Indian Ambassador Vidya Bhushan Soni on Thursday expressed his deep scepticism about the prospects of genuine democracy returning to Bangladesh under the current political trajectory, particularly in light of BNP Acting Chairman Tarique Rahman's return from 17 years of exile in London.

2025-12-25T09:23:59.990159+00:00 IST

Trump sends Christmas greetings, including "Radical Left Scum"

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) extended Christmas greetings while launching a sharp political attack on what he described as the "Radical Left Scum", asserting that their efforts to "destroy" the country were failing as he highlighted economic and national security achievements.

2025-12-25T04:35:56.345226+00:00 IST

Vinay Mohan Kwatra lauds ISRO's LVM3-M6 launch

Indian Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, lauded the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for the successful launch of the LVM3-M6 mission, calling it a "milestone achievement" for the partnership between the two countries in the space sector.

2025-12-24T22:52:37.794802+00:00 IST

DOJ uncovers million more documents in Epstein case

In an X post, the DOJ said that these documents will be released in the coming weeks.

2025-12-24T21:33:17.483885+00:00 IST

Indian envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra holds talks with US counterpart

Ambassador of India to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held talks with US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor at Mar-a-Lago over strengthening the trade ties between the two nations.

2025-12-24T20:26:50.581312+00:00 IST

US Envoy Sergio Gor holds talks with Indian counterpart Kwatra am

In a post on X, he said, "It's always a pleasure to meet with India's Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra. This was his first visit to Mar a Lago!"

2025-12-24T20:06:03.006876+00:00 IST

East Turkistan govt in exile condemns China for genocide

The East Turkistan Government in Exile marked 76 years of China's occupation of East Turkistan, calling it genocide and urging international action. At a White House protest, leaders demanded sanctions, accountability and recognition of East Turkistan as an occupied territory.

2025-12-24T09:05:35.908305+00:00 IST

“Largest-ever commercial satellite in low Earth orbit”: Avellan

AST SpaceMobile founder and CEO Abel Avellan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ISRO and NSIL on the successful launch of the BlueBird 6 satellite, calling it the largest commercial communications satellite in Low Earth Orbit and confirming that the satellite is operating normally.

2025-12-24T06:56:35.308127+00:00 IST

Pentagon report flags China’s ‘core interest’ claim on Arunachal

A Pentagon report to the US Congress says China considers India's Arunachal Pradesh among its "core interests" as part of its plan for national rejuvenation by 2049. It also notes recent India-China disengagement talks but says mutual distrust is likely to continue.

2025-12-24T04:16:25.714506+00:00 IST

Donald Trump holds telephonic conversation with Uzbek President

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) held a telephonic conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, over the launch of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.

2025-12-24T01:03:29.971106+00:00 IST

US Supreme Court refuses deployment of National Guard in Chicago 

The United States Supreme Court on Tuesday (local time) refused the deployment of the National Guard in Chicago over the objection of Illinois officials, amid doubt on the viability of such deployments in other cities, the New York Times reported.

2025-12-23T22:27:52.736207+00:00 IST