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Hamas has to ‘quickly’ return bodies of deceased hostages: Trump

"We have a very strong PEACE in the Middle East, and I believe it has a good chance of being EVERLASTING. Hamas is going to have to start returning the bodies of the deceased hostages, including two Americans, quickly, or the other Countries involved in this GREAT PEACE will take action," Trump posted on Truth Social.

2025-10-26T00:19:36.668789+00:00 IST

Sixty-five nations sign first UN treaty to fight cybercrime, in m

Adopted by the General Assembly in December 2024 after five years of negotiation, the Convention against Cybercrime establishes the first universal framework for investigating and prosecuting offences committed online - from ransomware and financial fraud to the non-consensual sharing of intimate images

2025-10-25T18:02:07.744121+00:00 IST

US sanctions Colombian President Petro

According to the Treasury Department, the sanctions mean that all property and interests in property of the designated individuals within the US, or in the possession or control of US persons, are now blocked and must be reported to OFAC. Any entities owned, directly or indirectly, 50 per cent or more by the designated individuals are also subject to the same restrictions.

2025-10-25T17:56:53.662107+00:00 IST

Trump administration mulls plans to target cocaine facilities inside Venezuela

Officials said President Trump has authorised the CIA to carry out covert operations in Venezuela, though diplomacy remains an option

2025-10-25T17:54:56.385446+00:00 IST

Trump open to meeting Kim Jong Un during Asia tour

US President Donald Trump stated that he is open to meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his ongoing Asia tour, indicating a possible revival of high-stakes diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang.

2025-10-25T17:48:53.434538+00:00 IST

Four dead as tropical storm Melissa threatens catastrophic floodi

At least four people have been killed as Tropical Storm Melissa sweeps across the Caribbean, bringing torrential rains, destructive winds, and a growing threat of catastrophic flooding, Al Jazeera reported, citing officials.

2025-10-25T16:15:07.826417+00:00 IST

US: Early voting begins in New York mayoral race

Early voting in New York City's mayoral race began on Saturday, with voters across the city starting to cast their ballots ahead of the November 4 general election, the New York Post reported.

2025-10-25T16:07:59.795314+00:00 IST

China strongly rejects USTR probe into Phase One trade deal

China on Saturday strongly opposed a US Trade Representative (USTR) probe into its compliance with the Phase One trade agreement, accusing Washington of escalating economic pressures and spreading false narratives that undermine bilateral ties.

2025-10-25T15:02:22.742629+00:00 IST

Russia seeks "final solution," not just ceasefire: Putin aide

Dmitriev, who is currently in the United States for meetings with American officials, said the ongoing talks are focused on achieving a lasting peacet that prevents both sides from further fighting.

2025-10-25T14:10:05.951988+00:00 IST

China faces scrutiny as WUC highlights Uyghur repression

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted global attention on China's repression of Uyghurs, including human rights talks in Europe, Canada's Bill C-251 to ban forced-labour imports, U.S. calls to raise detainees' plight, and Japan's support for Uyghur rights, while urging companies to cut ties with Chinese surveillance firms.

2025-10-25T09:20:14.282127+00:00 IST

“The Pakistanis will lose,” says ex-CIA officer John Kiriakou

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou warned Pakistan would lose any conventional war with India. In an ANI interview, he urged Islamabad to avoid provocations, highlighted India's strong counterterrorism responses, and recalled missed U.S. action against nuclear scientist AQ Khan, stressing the dangers of conflict without nuclear escalation.

2025-10-25T08:49:29.075607+00:00 IST

“We paid tens of millions to Pakistani ISI”: Former CIA officer

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou revealed that the CIA funded Pakistan's ISI, tracked al-Qaeda targets, and linked Lashkar-e-Tayyiba to al-Qaeda. He highlighted mistrust within ISI, US-Pakistan transactional ties, post-9/11 strategies, and his whistleblowing on CIA torture, which led to his prosecution and eventual vindication.

2025-10-25T07:19:20.207867+00:00 IST

“Fruitful discussion”: India-US discuss energy trade, ties

Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, held discussions on India-US energy security partnership and discussed the recent developments in this area.

2025-10-25T06:17:03.603496+00:00 IST

Trump optimistic ahead of China’s Xi talks on Taiwan, Ukraine

US President Donald Trump expressed optimism ahead of his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, saying, "...We have a lot to talk about..." He highlighted discussions on Taiwan, noting "Lot of respect for Taiwan...," and hoped China could "help us out" on Russia and the ongoing Ukraine war.

2025-10-25T05:49:55.396606+00:00 IST

Trump departs for Asia trip, to meet China’s Xi Jinping

US President Donald Trump departed for a three-nation Asia trip, visiting Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. He will attend the ASEAN Summit, meet regional leaders, and hold a key bilateral meeting with China's Xi Jinping to discuss trade, security, and cooperation on issues including rare earths and fentanyl.

2025-10-25T05:43:41.958918+00:00 IST

Trump won’t meet Canadian PM over “dishonest” ad

US President Donald Trump said he has "no plan" to meet Canadian PM Mark Carney, criticising a "dishonest" ad. Trump called it "dirty playing" but claimed he "can play dirtier." Trade talks paused over the ad, which Ontario Premier Doug Ford said will resume Monday, CNN reported.

2025-10-25T04:50:03.889326+00:00 IST

Mamdani decries 'racist attacks' in Bronx Islamophobia speech

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani condemned "racist, baseless attacks" and Islamophobia from opponents ahead of early voting. He cited slander by Cuomo and Sliwa, shared personal experiences of discrimination, and received key endorsements, including from Hakeem Jeffries, while leading polls with 43.2% support.

2025-10-25T04:36:31.158789+00:00 IST

Pakistan should end grave, ongoing human rights violations: India

"We call upon Pakistan to end the grave and ongoing human rights violations in the areas illegally occupied by it, where the population is in open revolt against Pakistan's military occupation, repression, brutality and illegal exploitation of resources," Ambassador Harish said, while addressing the United Nations Security Council during the open debate organised on the 80th UN Day on Friday (local time).

2025-10-25T01:20:47.122954+00:00 IST

US considering plans to target cocain facilities in Venezuela

According to officials, the President has also not ruled out taking a diplomatic approach with Venezuela to stem the flow of drugs into the US, even after talks were cut off with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in recent weeks.

2025-10-24T20:52:00.099428+00:00 IST

"Supreme Court will side with us": Trump's advisor Kevin Hassett

US Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, on Friday expressed "extremely high" confidence in a Supreme Court win over the legality of US President Donald Trump's tariffs.

2025-10-24T20:15:21.770148+00:00 IST

Trump's Economic aide Kevin Hassett on US shutdown

Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, on Friday expressed concern over the US government shutdown, which is entering its fourth week, with no end in sight.

2025-10-24T19:41:03.329257+00:00 IST