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Shashi Tharoor at 70: Libraries in his mind, kindness in his heart
Updated : 6 days, 12 hours ago IST
A personal tribute to the diplomat, writer, parliamentarian
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Carney, Trump hold high-level talks on Middle East and trade; agree to "st
Updated : 6 days, 13 hours ago IST
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney discussed Middle East tensions and trade with US President Donald Trump. While earlier criticising US-Israeli strikes as inconsistent with international law, Carney stated he "could not rule out" Canadian military participation. Meanwhile, Ottawa is coo
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"At critical juncture": Iran's Foreign Ministry pledges absolute allegianc
Updated : 6 days, 14 hours ago IST
Iran's Foreign Ministry and its diplomats have declared allegiance to Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as the new Leader of the Islamic Revolution. Describing the transition as a "critical juncture," the ministry emphasised that the move ensures national unity and sovereignty amid ongoing "mili
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"Trailblazers of modern Australia": Envoy Philip Green's 'Durandhar' mode
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The envoy, however, did so in a 'Dhurandhar' mode as he shared a video clip on X of the Australian High Commission diplomats in India celebrating International Women's Day with a video that featured a soundtrack from filmmaker Aditya Dhar's directorial project Dhurandhar.
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb concludes India visit as ties elevated t
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Finnish President Alexander Stubb concluded his official visit to India, marking a "defining moment" as bilateral ties were elevated to a Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability. He was seen off at the airport by Union Minister Chandra Sekhar Pemmasani, signalling a new
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US-Israel consider Special Forces deployment to seize Iran nuke stock: Axi
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The US and Israel discussed deploying special forces to secure Iran's enriched uranium as military operations decimated Iranian leadership and infrastructure. While President Trump and Secretary Hegseth issued stern warnings of total victory, officials indicated a diplomatic deal remains
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"If you kill Americans, we will hunt you down": Secretary of War Pete Hegs
Updated : 1 week ago IST
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned that the US will "hunt you down" if Americans are threatened, as President Trump claimed the decimation of Iran's leadership. While military infrastructure is reportedly crippled, US officials suggest a diplomatic deal remains possible if the Irania
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US-Israeli offensive against Iran should "never have happened", says Chine
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi condemned the US-Israeli offensive against Iran, stating it should "never have happened." Calling for an "immediate" end to hostilities, Wang argued force "will never resolve" the crisis and noted a lack of popular support for regime change, urging a retur
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"Attacked by US and Zionist regime": Khamenei's representative in India sl
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Iran's Supreme Leader's representative, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, stated that Iran is defending its independence against US and "Zionist" aggression. He emphasised that regional stability should rely on internal cooperation rather than foreign guarantees, while affirming that 3,000-year-old c
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"US committed a war crime:" Iran Ambassador to the UN accuses US of violat
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Iran's UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani has urged the Security Council to halt "joint US-Israeli" attacks. He alleged a US "war crime" after the frigate Dena was targeted in international waters, reportedly killing 100 sailors. Tehran is demanding international accountability and an immed
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Rocket attack targets military base housing US Diplomatic Centre: Report
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
As the crisis escalates in West Asia, Reuters reported, citing Iraqi security sources on Saturday (local time) that a rocket attack targeted military base housing US diplomatic centre near the Baghdad international airport, as per Iraqi security sources.
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Crude Politics: Centre hails US oil waiver as 'diplomatic win'; Opposition
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
While the government frames the move as a pragmatic victory for energy security amid the escalating West Asia conflict, the Opposition argues it exposes a newfound Indian dependency on Washington's "permission." The ruling BJP party hails this as a "diplomatic win" and a success of PM Mod
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