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Challenge mounts for former Nepal PM Oli as dissent grows within CPN-UML

Kathmandu | December 15, 2025 9:18:51 PM IST

Former Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli is facing a setback at the ongoing general convention of his party, the CPN-UML, with dissatisfaction growing within his faction as voting for top party positions is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. ... read..

Nepal waives ban on high-denomination Indian notes after nearly a decade

Kathmandu | December 15, 2025 8:49:26 PM IST

Nepal's Council of Ministers has decided to lift the ban on high-denomination Indian currency notes of Rs 200 and Rs 500, a government spokesperson confirmed to ANI. ... read..

Indian diaspora in Jordan expresses pride after meeting PM Modi in Amman

Amman | December 15, 2025 8:18:56 PM IST

Members of the Indian diaspora in Jordan expressed pride and happiness after interacting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Amman, describing the experience as memorable and deeply emotional. ... read..

Cultural rhythms set the stage for PM Modi's visit to Jordan

Amman | December 15, 2025 7:48:57 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi witnessed a cultural performance on his arrival at a hotel in Amman, marking the beginning of the Jordan leg of his official overseas tour. ... read..

PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian diaspora in Amman

Amman | December 15, 2025 6:18:42 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was warmly received by members of the Indian diaspora upon his arrival at a hotel in Amman, marking the start of the Jordan leg of his three-nation tour. ... read..

PM Modi receives ceremonial welcome upon arrival in Amman

Amman | December 15, 2025 5:49:04 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a ceremonial welcome on his arrival in Amman on Monday, marking the start of his official visit to Jordan. ... read..

PM Modi arrives in Amman on first leg of three-nation tour

Amman | December 15, 2025 5:18:40 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Amman on Monday for a two-day visit to Jordan, marking the beginning of his three-nation tour. He was welcomed on arrival by Jordan's Prime Minister Jafar Hassan. ... read..

Pakistan: Garbage dump along Malir river leaves Karachi residents, commuters choking on stench and fumes

Karachi | December 15, 2025 4:49:19 PM IST

Residents of Defence View and surrounding neighbourhoods, students from nearby educational institutions and thousands of commuters using the Shaheed-i-Millat Expressway are facing severe discomfort due to garbage dumped along the Malir riverbank, Dawn rep ... read..

Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile pushes back against China in New Delhi advocacy campaign

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 4:18:56 PM IST

In a move against the Chinese government's long-standing occupation of Tibet, members of the Standing Committee of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, led by Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, have launched a series of advocacy initiatives in New Delhi during the ... read..

Indian diaspora in Jordan brims with excitement ahead of PM Modi's Amman visit

Amman | December 15, 2025 3:48:55 PM IST

Members of the Indian diaspora in Jordan are enthusiastically preparing to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Amman, with excitement and anticipation building ahead of his visit as part of his ongoing overseas tour. ... read..

Travel warnings renewed for Israelis in wake on Australia massacre

Middle East | December 15, 2025 3:19:11 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 15 (ANI/TPS): After the terrorist attack on Jews on Sunday at a Hanukkah event, which took place on Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, Israel's National Security Council issued renewed safety guidelines for Israelis travelling a ... read..

Trump pays tribute to victims of US campus shooting and Australia's Bondi Beach terror attack

Washington, DC | December 15, 2025 3:19:04 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Sunday paid tribute to victims of multiple deadly attacks in the United States and abroad, including a campus shooting at Brown University and a deadly antisemitic terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, during remarks at a Chr ... read..

Singapore issues advisory to its nationals in Delhi as air quality turns 'Severe Plus', GRAP Stage 4 curbs enforced

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 2:48:54 PM IST

The High Commission of Singapore in New Delhi on Monday issued an advisory urging Singapore nationals in the Delhi National Capital Region to take precautions after Indian authorities enforced the strictest pollution curbs under Stage 4 of the Graded Resp ... read..

Luthra Brothers deportation: Final court procedure awaited, say Sources

By Sahil Pandey Bangkok | December 15, 2025 2:48:47 PM IST

The much-anticipated deportation of Luthra brothers, Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, from Thailand to India is now in its final stage, with top sources indicating they are likely to be sent back to India soon. ... read..

Balochistan: Human rights groups demand immediate release of missing woman

Khuzdar | December 15, 2025 2:19:22 PM IST

The alleged enforced disappearance of Farzana Zehri, a resident of Zehri in Balochistan's Khuzdar district, has drawn sharp condemnation from Baloch rights groups and activists, who say her case reflects a troubling pattern of targeting Baloch women. ... read..

Australian PM pushes for tougher gun laws after antisemitic terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach

Sydney | December 15, 2025 1:49:12 PM IST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday said tougher gun laws would be taken up at a National Cabinet meeting, signalling a possible tightening of Australia's already strict firearms rules after the deadly antisemitic terror attack at Sydney' ... read..

WUC raises alarm over imminent deportation of Chinese whistleblower Guan Heng in US

Munich | December 15, 2025 12:48:50 PM IST

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has expressed grave concern over the imminent deportation of Guan Heng, a Chinese national whose secret recordings of internment camps in East Turkistan were instrumental in revealing widespread abuses against Uyghurs and o ... read..

China launches "countermeasures" against former Japan defence official

Beijing | December 15, 2025 12:18:53 PM IST

China on Monday announced that it has imposed sanctions on Shigeru Iwasaki, former chief of the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defence Forces, saying he had "colluded with separatist forces" in Taiwan. ... read..

Jaishankar to visit Israel following India-UAE strategic dialogue in Abu Dhabi

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 12:18:48 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Israel later on Monday after holding high-level meetings with the leadership of the United Arab Emirates, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said. In a statement, the MEA said, "Following his participa ... read..

Jaishankar offers support to Australia after antisemitic terror attack in Sydney

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 11:48:52 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday spoke to Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong following the deadly terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, which left more than 15 people dead during a gathering to celebrate the first day of Hanukkah. ... read..

Rubio speaks to Australian FM as US condemns "heinous" Bondi Beach terror attack

Washington DC | December 15, 2025 10:48:42 AM IST

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday (local time) held a call with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong to discuss the antisemitic terrorist attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, which targeted members of the Jewish community celebrating the first day ... read..

PM Modi embarks on three-nation tour to Jordan, Ethiopia, Oman

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 10:18:53 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday departed from Delhi on a three-nation tour, beginning with a visit to Jordan at the invitation of King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein. ... read..

Earthquake of 4.0 magnitude rattles Afghabistan, weeks after deadly quake

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:58 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Afghanistan early on Monday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor was recorded at 6:10 am at a depth of 22 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 36.71 degrees north and longitude 71.58 degr ... read..

Earthquake of 4.0 magnitude rattles Afghanistan, weeks after deadly quake

New Delhi | December 15, 2025 9:48:51 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Afghanistan early on Monday, according to the National Centre for Seismology. The tremor was recorded at 6:10 am at a depth of 22 km, with its epicentre located at latitude 36.71 degrees north and longitude 71.58 degr ... read..

"Unjustifiable and may constitute war crimes": UN Secretary-General condemns attack on Bangladeshi peacekeepers in Sudan

New York | December 15, 2025 7:18:52 AM IST

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued strong condemnation over the drone attacks targeting a United Nations Interim Force logistics base in Sudan's Kadugli, leaving six Bangladeshi peacekeepers dead and eight injured. ... read..

UAE condemns shooting at Brown University in United States

Middle East | December 15, 2025 7:18:49 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has condemned the shooting incident that occurred at Brown University in the state of Rhode Island, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. ... read..

UAE condemns in strongest terms terrorist attack at gathering in Sydney, Australia

Middle East | December 15, 2025 7:18:47 AM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 15 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the terrorist attack that occurred at a Jewish gathering in the city of Sydney, Australia, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries. ... read..

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast wins Chilean presidential election

Santiago | December 15, 2025 5:48:47 AM IST

Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast has emerged victorious in Chile's presidential runoff, becoming the country's 38th president and ending the tenure of the centre-left government, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

With India to chair BRICS summit in 2026, PM Modi's Ethiopia visit historic moment: Indian Envoy Rai

Addis Ababa | December 15, 2025 5:48:43 AM IST

With India set to chair the BRICS summit in 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Ethiopia marks a "very historic moment" that will strengthen bilateral ties and deepen cooperation on international issues, including UN reforms and BRICS a ... read..

Investments from India, agriculture, mining sector, DPI, cybersecurity on agenda, says Indian Envoy Rai ahead of PM Modi's Ethiopia visit

Addis Ababa | December 15, 2025 5:18:50 AM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Ethiopia from December 16 to December 17, India's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar Rai, said key sectors including investments from India, agriculture, mining, digital public infrastructure (DPI), a ... read..

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren meets Australian High Commissioner Green; holds talk on mutual cooperation, shared interest

Ranchi (Jharkhand) | December 15, 2025 4:48:40 AM IST

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and his wife, Kalpana Soren, met with Australia's High Commissioner to India, Philip Green, along with other officials, at the Chief Minister's residence in Ranchi. ... read..

IDF kills senior Hezbollah terrorist, two others in southern Lebanon strikes

Tel Aviv | December 15, 2025 3:48:55 AM IST

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has confirmed the killing of a senior Hezbollah terrorist, Zakaria Yahya al-Hajj, in an airstrike carried out in the Jwaya area of southern Lebanon, hours after it confirmed the killing of two Hezbollah terrorists in the re ... read..

Death toll rises to 16, with 40 hospitalised after shooting targeting Jewish community in Australia's Bondi Beach

Sydney | December 15, 2025 3:18:44 AM IST

The death toll from the shooting targeting the Jewish community celebrating the first day of Hanukkah at Australia's Bondi Beach has risen to 16, while at least 40 people remain hospitalised, New South Wales (NSW) Police confirmed on Monday. ... read..

Ukraine open to dropping NATO bid for western security guarantees: Zelenskyy

Kyiv | December 15, 2025 2:49:02 AM IST

Ukraine has signalled that it may be willing to give up its long-standing goal of joining NATO if it receives firm security guarantees from Western allies, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ahead of key meetings with US envoys and European partners in Be ... read..

"Celebrate proudly," says Trump after deadly Hanukkah attack at Australia's Bondi Beach

Washington, DC | December 15, 2025 1:18:42 AM IST

US President Donald Trump has stated that people celebrating Hanukkah should not be worried about their safety and should "celebrate proudly," following a shooting that targeted the Jewish community at Australia's Bondi Beach and killed at least 11 people ... read..

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemns "abhorrent" Bondi Beach terror attack against Jews

Canberra | December 14, 2025 11:49:23 PM IST

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong condemned the terror attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach that occurred at the start of Chanukah, calling it abhorrent and rejecting terrorism, antisemitism, violence and hate in all forms. ... read..

Israel joins 'Pax Silica' international AI initiative

Middle East | December 14, 2025 11:49:15 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 14 (ANI/TPS): Israel has joined the Pax Silica initiative, a strategic move led by the United States that was unveiled during an international conference attended by nine leading countries in the fields of artificial intelligen ... read..

South Korea, China, Japan agree to boost health cooperation using AI

Seoul | December 14, 2025 10:49:21 PM IST

Health leaders from South Korea, China and Japan have agreed to deepen trilateral cooperation on universal health coverage and mental health, with a strong focus on using artificial intelligence and digital technologies, despite recent diplomatic tensions ... read..

"We are providing the requested assistance": FBI director Kash Patel after Sydney Hanukkah festival attack

Washington, DC | December 14, 2025 10:49:13 PM IST

FBI Director Kash Patel confirmed coordination between the United States and Australia following the attack on a Hanukkah festival in Sydney, underlining ongoing cooperation between the two countries in the aftermath of the incident. ... read..

Uttarakhand's Kavita Chand scales Antarctica's highest peak, brings pride to India

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 10:18:50 PM IST

Kavita Chand, a native of Almora in Uttarakhand, has etched her name in India's mountaineering record by successfully summiting Mount Vinson, the highest peak in Antarctica, on December 12 at 8:30 pm local time. Rising to an altitude of 4,892 metres, the ... read..

CFU commemorates 40th anniversary of historic Uyghur student protests in Urumchi

Washington, DC | December 14, 2025 9:48:56 PM IST

Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) commemorated the 40th anniversary of the 1985 Urumchi Student Movement, one of the most significant student protests in recent Uyghur history and a crucial moment in the Uyghur struggle against oppression by the Chinese Communis ... read..

At least 11 killed as Bondi Beach shooting targets Jewish community in Sydney

Sydney | December 14, 2025 9:19:25 PM IST

A mass shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach on Sunday left at least 11 people dead and dozens injured in what police said was a targeted attack on the country's Jewish community, CNN reported. ... read..

"No place for hate, violence and terrorism," says Australian PM Anthony Albanese after Bondi Beach shooting incident

Canberra | December 14, 2025 8:49:14 PM IST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese addressed the nation following the mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach, describing the incident as a "devastating terror attack" and expressing solidarity with Australia's Jewish community. ... read..

Hamas says Israeli strike killed senior commander Raed Saad amid ceasefire

Tel Aviv | December 14, 2025 8:19:08 PM IST

Hamas has confirmed that senior commander Raed Saad was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, marking the most high-profile assassination of a Hamas leader since the ceasefire that came into effect in October, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

"Antisemitism has no place": Rubio condemns Bondi Beach terror attack in Australia

Washington, DC | December 14, 2025 7:48:44 PM IST

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio condemned the terrorist attack in Australia that targeted a Jewish celebration, expressing solidarity with the victims, the Jewish community and the Australian people. ... read..

India "rejects" Bangladesh claims, reaffirms support for free, fair elections

Dhaka | December 14, 2025 7:19:08 PM IST

India on Sunday "categorically rejected" the assertions made by the interim Government of Bangladesh, responding to Dhaka's recent press note and clarifying its position amid heightened diplomatic exchanges between the two neighbours. ... read..

Tibetan Youth Congress condemns China-appointed Panchen Lama's remarks on reincarnation

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 14, 2025 7:19:01 PM IST

The Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), the largest independence advocacy group within the Tibetan diaspora, publicly denounced the recent statements made by the China-appointed Panchen Lama, Gyaltsen (Gyaincain) Norbu, on Friday, describing them as a political ... read..

PM Modi condemns "ghastly" terror attack at Bondi Beach in Australia

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 7:18:58 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday strongly condemned the terrorist attack at Bondi Beach in Australia that targeted people celebrating the first day of the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, expressing condolences to the victims' families and solidarity wi ... read..

EAM Jaishankar condemns terror attack on Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 6:49:19 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday strongly condemned the terror attack targeting Hanukkah celebrations at Bondi Beach in Australia, expressing solidarity with the victims and their families. ... read..

Macron denounces "antisemitic" terror attack on Hanukkah gathering in Sydney

Paris | December 14, 2025 6:49:06 PM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the attack in Sydney that targeted people gathered to celebrate Hanukkah, describing it as an "antisemitic" terrorist act and expressing solidarity with those affected. ... read..

President Murmu extends Hanukkah greetings to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, global Jewish community

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 6:19:15 PM IST

President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday extended greetings to Israeli President Isaac Herzog and to people celebrating the Hanukkah festival worldwide. ... read..

Closed session of Oli's UML starts in Kathmandu to select party's new leadership

Kathmandu | December 14, 2025 5:49:03 PM IST

A closed session of the 11th General Convention of the CPN-UML (Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist) has started in Kathmandu to select the party's new leadership. ... read..

UK PM Keir Starmer expresses condolences after deadly Bondi Beach shooting

London | December 14, 2025 5:19:07 PM IST

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed condolences following the deadly shooting at Australia's Bondi Beach, calling the incident deeply distressing and extending solidarity to those affected. ... read..

Taiwan condemns China policy paper, rejects claim of sovereignty over island

Taipei | December 14, 2025 5:19:03 PM IST

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) accused China of misrepresenting the facts after Beijing, in a policy document, stated that "Taiwan is an inseparable part of China's territory" and expressed opposition to "Taiwan independence in any form", as repor ... read..

Mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach leaves ten dead, including gunman

Sydney | December 14, 2025 4:49:04 PM IST

At least nine people were killed in a shooting attack at Sydney's Bondi Beach, New South Wales Police told CNN. One gunman was also killed in the incident. ... read..

Several people feared dead after gunfire erupts at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah gathering

Sydney | December 14, 2025 4:19:14 PM IST

Several people are feared dead following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach, where dozens of rounds were fired into a large crowd on Sunday evening, triggering panic and a police warning for the public to take shelter, according to The Sydney Morning Hera ... read..

Israel's high court overturns government's attempt to remove Attorney General

Middle East | December 14, 2025 11:19:13 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 14 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday overturned the government's decision to dismiss Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara, ruling that she will continue to serve in her position. The decision also criticized the govern ... read..

'Vile': Israeli leaders condemn deadly Sydney Chanukah attack

Tel Aviv | December 14, 2025 3:49:01 PM IST

Israeli leaders strongly condemned a terrorist attack on a Chanukah celebration in Sydney, Australia, on Sunday, which left multiple people dead and wounded at the Bondi Beach event. ... read..

Lack of basic services, weak law enforcement worsen crisis in Tirah valley

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | December 14, 2025 3:19:19 PM IST

The worsening conditions in Tirah Valley have exposed significant failures in Pakistani governance, with security officials citing the lack of basic services, ineffective administration, and insufficient law enforcement as major issues in this remote area ... read..

"Russia is dragging out the war," says Zelenskyy as Russian strikes leave hundreds of thousands without power

Kyiv | December 14, 2025 3:18:56 PM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said Russia continues to target Ukraine's energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands of families without electricity, heating and water, even as Kyiv prepares for crucial diplomatic engagements w ... read..

US lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi condemns anti-semitic and anti-Indian graffiti at NYU library

Illinois | December 14, 2025 2:49:02 PM IST

US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi on Saturday strongly condemned reports of antisemitic, anti-Indian and racist graffiti found inside a library at New York University. ... read..

Curfew imposed in Thailand's Trat Province as border clashes with Cambodia continue

Bangkok | December 14, 2025 2:18:55 PM IST

Thailand's military on Sunday imposed a curfew in parts of Trat Province, citing the ongoing security situation along the border areas, Xinhua reported. ... read..

Indian Coast Guard rescues Ukrainian national after heart attack off Goa

New Delhi | December 14, 2025 1:18:58 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard on Saturday carried out a swift medical evacuation of a 62-year-old Ukrainian national who suffered a heart attack while onboard a merchant vessel off the coast of Goa, the Indian Coast Guard said. ... read..

BASC webinar highlights widespread human rights abuses against Baloch in Iran and Pakistan

London | December 14, 2025 1:18:47 PM IST

The Baloch Advocacy and Studies Centre (BASC) held a webinar on Saturday, 13 December 2025, to discuss the severe and ongoing human rights abuses experienced by the Baloch community in both Iran and Pakistan, as stated in BASC's press release. ... read..

Baloch American Congress President urges Bollywood to expose 'forced occupation' of Balochistan

Washington, DC | December 14, 2025 4:19:13 PM IST

Tara Chand, President of the Baloch American Congress, has strongly appealed to Bollywood actors and the Indian film industry to produce a powerful film highlighting what he described as Pakistan's forced and undemocratic occupation of Balochistan. ... read..

Indian Army steps up efforts to restore connectivity in Sri Lanka, begins preparatory works at Chilaw and Kilinochchi bridge sites for Bailey bridges

Colombo | December 14, 2025 11:18:38 AM IST

The Indian Army has intensified efforts to restore connectivity in Sri Lanka, with its Engineer Task Force working in coordination with the Sri Lankan Army and the Sri Lankan Road Development Authority, an official statement noted. ... read..

Flu surge alarms Punjab as over 50,000 cases reported in 12 days

Lahore | December 14, 2025 11:18:37 AM IST

Pakistan is witnessing a sharp rise in influenza infections, with Punjab reporting a sharp spike in cases over the past two weeks. ... read..

Thailand denies truce with Cambodia, hours after Trump claims deal

Bangkok | December 14, 2025 9:48:47 AM IST

Thailand has denied reaching any ceasefire agreement with Cambodia and said its military operations will continue along the disputed border, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Saturday, contradicting claims made earlier by US President Donald Trum ... read..

IDF says key October 7 planner Hamas' weapons chief killed in strike

Tel Aviv | December 14, 2025 9:18:46 AM IST

The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency (ISA) on Saturday said that they killed a senior Hamas commander who played a key role in planning the October 7 attack on Israel. ... read..

19 US state attorneys general sue Trump admin over USD 100,000 H-1B visa fee

Oregon | December 14, 2025 7:48:34 AM IST

A coalition of 19 US state attorneys general, led by Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield, has filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its policy imposing a USD 100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, calling the move unlawful and har ... read..

US: Two dead, eight injured in Brown University shooting; suspect still at large

Rhode Island | December 14, 2025 6:18:41 AM IST

At least two people were killed and eight others injured following an active shooting at Brown University's Barus & Holley Engineering Building on Saturday (local time), the university said in an official alert, with the suspect still at large. ... read..

PM Modi's Jordan visit not just to reflect friendly, deep-rooted ties but to take it to a new level: Amb Manish Chauhan

Amman | December 14, 2025 5:48:38 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming two-day visit to Jordan is not only aimed at celebrating and reflecting the longstanding friendly relationship between the two nations but also at elevating the ties to a new level, India's Ambassador to Jordan, Man ... read..

PM Modi's Jordan visit "truly historic" with unprecedented scale, significant bilateral, global impact: Indian Ambassador

Amman | December 14, 2025 5:48:36 AM IST

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's first bilateral visit to Jordan beginning December 15, India's Ambassador to Jordan, Manish Chauhan, described the trip as "truly historic" due to its unprecedented scale and scope, emphasising that its impact could ... read..

US: Suspect at large after multiple shootings reported at Brown University in Rhode Island

Rhode Island | December 14, 2025 5:18:49 AM IST

Multiple shootings were reported at Brown University in the US state of Rhode Island on Saturday (local time), with law enforcement actively searching for the suspect, authorities said. ... read..

Jaishankar meets Egypt, European foreign ministers on sidelines of Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE

Abu Dhabi | December 14, 2025 4:18:48 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) held a series of meetings with his counterparts from Egypt and Europe on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum in the UAE. ... read..

India, Georgia review bilateral relations at 8th Foreign Office Consultations

Tbilisi | December 14, 2025 4:18:46 AM IST

India and Georgia held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Tbilisi on Saturday to review and strengthen their bilateral relations and exchange views on regional and global developments. ... read..

Trump pledges "very serious retaliation" after ISIS gunman kills two US soldiers, one civilian in Syria

By Reena Bhardwaj Washington DC | December 14, 2025 3:18:53 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) pledged "very serious retaliation" after an ISIS gunman killed two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter in an ambush in Syria, calling the attack a strike against both the United States and Syria. ... read..

Jaishankar meets UK, Luxembourg Deputy PMs on sidelines of Sir Bani Yas Forum in UAE

Abu Dhabi | December 14, 2025 2:19:00 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) met UK Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary David Lammy on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025, highlighting continued high-level engagements between the two countries. ... read..

Two US soldiers, one interpreter killed after ambush by ISIS gunman in Syria

Tampa | December 14, 2025 2:18:56 AM IST

The US Central Command (USCENTCOM) on Saturday (local time) stated that two US soldiers and one civilian interpreter were killed, while three other soldiers were injured in an ambush attack by a lone ISIS gunman in Syria during ongoing counter-ISIS operat ... read..

Six Bangladeshi peacekeepers killed in terrorist attack on UN base in Abyei, Sudan: ISPR

Dhaka | December 13, 2025 11:49:11 PM IST

In a terrorist attack on a United Nations base in Abyei, Sudan, six Bangladeshi peacekeepers have been killed and eight others injured. Four of the wounded are reported to be in critical condition. ... read..

Ukraine sanctions nearly 700 vessels used by Russia to finance war: Zelenskyy

Kyiv | December 13, 2025 11:49:09 PM IST

Ukraine has imposed a major new round of sanctions targeting Russia's maritime vessels, with restrictions coming into force against nearly 700 vessels used to finance Moscow's war effort, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. ... read..

NCM forecasts partially cloudy weather with rainfall

Middle East | December 13, 2025 11:19:11 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 13 (ANI/WAM): The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts that tomorrow's weather will be partially cloudy to occasionally overcast, with some convective clouds producing rainfall over scattered areas, particularly in coas ... read..

Sindh sets up bipartisan assembly panel to reassess heavy traffic fines under e-ticketing system

Karachi | December 13, 2025 11:19:06 PM IST

Bowing to public pressure over steep traffic penalties, the provincial government has constituted a house committee comprising treasury and opposition lawmakers to review fines imposed for various violations under the e-ticketing system, Dawn reported. ... read..

Indonesia flood death toll exceeds 1,000

Middle East | December 13, 2025 11:19:04 PM IST

Jakarta [Indonesia], December 13 (ANI/WAM): The death toll from floods and landslides that struck three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island has exceeded 1,003, with 218 people still missing, according to the latest data released Saturday by the Nation ... read..

Pak: PTI forms new 23-member political committee on Imran Khan's instructions

Islamabad | December 13, 2025 11:19:03 PM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has reconstituted its political committee, announcing a new 23-member body that will now function as the party's top decision-making forum, Geo News reported. ... read..

India's Ambassador to Nepal hospitalised after falling unconscious during hike near Kathmandu

Kathmandu | December 13, 2025 11:18:57 PM IST

India's Ambassador to Nepal, Naveen Srivastava, was admitted to a hospital after he fell unconscious while hiking in the outskirts of Kathmandu. ... read..

Nepal: Oli calls for unity to restore dissolved parliament as his party holds general convention after Gen-Z uprising

Bhaktapur | December 13, 2025 10:48:58 PM IST

Former Nepali Prime Minister and Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML), KP Sharma Oli, called for the restoration of the dissolved parliament during the opening session of the party's General Convention. ... read..

US special forces veteran urges Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado not to return after high-risk evacuation

Oslo | December 13, 2025 10:48:50 PM IST

A US special forces veteran involved in the covert evacuation of Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel laureate Maria Corina Machado has urged her not to return to Venezuela, describing the rescue as one of the most dangerous missions his team has ever u ... read..

Severe weather kills 14 in Gaza as flooded tents worsen humanitarian crisis

Asia | December 13, 2025 10:18:39 PM IST

Severe weather over the past 72 hours has claimed at least 14 lives in Gaza, including three children, as heavy rain and cold conditions battered an already devastated enclave, CNN reported, citing the Gaza-based Health Ministry statement.This came amid w ... read..

Trump vows to back primary challenges against Indiana Republicans over redistricting

Washington, DC | December 13, 2025 10:18:34 PM IST

US President Donald Trump has renewed his pledge to back primary challenges against Indiana Republicans who opposed proposed redistricting changes, singling out state Senate GOP leader Rodric Bray after the measure failed to advance, The Hill reported. ... read..

Leading Hamas terrorist in Gaza exterminated, IDF sources confirm

Middle East | December 13, 2025 9:49:03 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): According to Israeli media, sources in the military intelligence have confirmed that the IDF killed senior Hamas commander Raed Sa'ad, one of the most senior terrorists within the Al-Qassam Brigades, in a targeted ... read..

Kim Jong-un honours engineer troops back from Russia's Kursk mission

Seoul | December 13, 2025 9:48:57 PM IST

North Korea has held a high-profile welcoming ceremony in Pyongyang for its engineer troops who returned from Russia's western Kursk region after completing a mine-clearance mission, with leader Kim Jong-un paying tribute to nine soldiers who lost their l ... read..

IDF: Terrorists attempt to infiltrate Gaza yellow line, one eliminated

Middle East | December 13, 2025 9:48:55 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): Two terrorists made an attempt to enter the Yellow Line in southern Gaza yesterday, according to an IDF spokesperson. ... read..

US warns Rwanda over "clear violation" of Congo peace deal

Washington | December 13, 2025 9:18:54 PM IST

The United States has accused Rwanda of breaching a recently signed peace agreement after fresh fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warning that Kigali's actions amount to a "clear violation" of the ... read..

Russia targets Ukraine's energy sector; launches over 450 drones, 30 missiles

Kyiv | December 13, 2025 8:49:10 PM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said emergency and utility services are working continuously to restore electricity and water supplies after Russia launched more than 450 drones and 30 missiles overnight across several regions of the country, with ... read..

Afghan returnees decry harsh deportations from Iran, Pakistan, seek urgent aid in Kabul

Kabul | December 13, 2025 8:49:03 PM IST

As the forced deportation of Afghan migrants from Iran and Pakistan continues, returnees housed in a migrant camp in Kabul have described harsh conditions during expulsion and said they were forced to leave behind their possessions, calling on authorities ... read..

Rising smartphone use among Afghan children raises health, family concerns

Kabul | December 13, 2025 8:18:35 PM IST

Growing dependence on smartphones among children has emerged as a major concern for families across the country, with parents, doctors and educators warning about its long-term impact on mental, physical and social well-being, Tolo News reported. ... read..

Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis deepens as millions face acute food insecurity

Kabul | December 13, 2025 8:18:33 PM IST

Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis has intensified due to the mass deportation of Afghan asylum seekers from Iran and Pakistan, prolonged drought conditions and a series of powerful earthquakes in the eastern and northern regions, the Norwegian Refugee Cou ... read..

Trump to end family reunification parole programs for immigrants

Washington DC | December 13, 2025 7:49:37 PM IST

The Trump administration is ending family reunification parole programs for immigrants from several countries, citing abuse of the humanitarian parole process, Fox News reported. ... read..

Venezuela's oil exports shrivel as US seizes tanker off its coast

Caracas | December 13, 2025 7:49:35 PM IST

Venezuela's oil exports have plummeted since the US seized an oil tanker off the country's coast this week and imposed new sanctions on shipping companies doing business with the embattled Latin American country, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

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