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"America plans to make Venezuela a colony by remote control Viceroy...": Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev

New Delhi | January 10, 2026 4:19:41 PM IST

Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Saturday said that the US aims to make Venezuela a colony and sell its oil, with American and European companies investing in the sector. ... read..

Pakistan: Hindu community ends sit-in after police assure action in killing of farmer Kailash Kohli in Badin

Hyderabad | January 10, 2026 3:49:46 PM IST

A two-day sit-in by the Hindu Kohli Community that brought traffic on the Thar coal road to a halt in Badin district concluded on Friday after senior police officials assured protesters that action would be taken against the influential landlord accused o ... read..

Outrage erupts after Chinese tourist caught desecrating sacred objects in Tibetan monastery

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | January 10, 2026 3:49:42 PM IST

A widely shared video on Chinese social media has sparked intense outrage among Tibetans both inside Tibet and in exile after it showed a Chinese tourist desecrating sacred items inside a Tibetan Buddhist monastery, according to a report by Phayul. ... read..

"Deeply troubling, unacceptable," Danish MP condemns US threat to nation

Copenhagen | January 10, 2026 3:49:35 PM IST

Danish Conservative MP Rasmus Jarlov said that it was deeply troubling for Denmark to be threatened with military forces. ... read..

Spanish Foreign Ministry inaugurates room dedicated to Afghan women

Madrid | January 10, 2026 3:19:50 PM IST

A commemorative room was unveiled at Spain's Foreign Ministry in honor of the women and girls of Afghanistan, Tolo News reported on Saturday. ... read..

Bangladesh NSA holds talks with US Officials on upcoming polls

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 2:49:57 PM IST

Bangladesh's National Security Adviser Khalilur Rahman met with Allison Hooker, Under-Secretary of State for Political Affairs and Paul Kapur, Assistant Secretary of State at the State Department in Washington DC on Saturday, a statement by the Chief Advi ... read..

WUC raises alarm over intensified cultural repression and transnational pressure against Uyghurs

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 2:49:43 PM IST

New reports and developments indicate continuing repression of Uyghur culture, identity, and activism both within East Turkistan (Xinjiang) and beyond China's borders, as stated by a recent press release from the World Uyghur Congress (WUC). ... read..

German Chancellor's India visit to begin on Monday, Kite festival and visit to Sabarmati Ashram on agenda

New Delhi | January 10, 2026 2:19:47 PM IST

Friedrich Merz, Federal Chancellor of Germany is scheduled to arrive at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport in Ahmedabad on January 12, a statement by the MEA said. ... read..

Mercosur-EU Pact a 'Historic Day for Multilateralism,' says Brazil President Lula

So Paulo | January 10, 2026 1:49:21 PM IST

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva yesterday welcomed the approval of the Mercosur-European Union Partnership Agreement, calling it a "historic day for multilateralism" as the long-pending deal secured the backing of a qualified majority of EU ... read..

Pak: Major delays hit PM Youth Laptop Scheme Phase 4; poor planning, forex issues blamed

Islamabad | January 10, 2026 1:19:59 PM IST

Major delays in carrying out Phase 4 of the Prime Minister's Youth Laptop Scheme have surfaced, as official papers indicate that thousands of students were denied timely assistance due to flaws in planning and execution, as reported by Samaa TV. ... read..

Amnesty calls Pakistan's Afghan deportation plan 'Unlawful'

Islamabad | January 10, 2026 12:19:44 PM IST

Amnesty International has urged Pakistan to stop the deportation of Afghan refugees, describing the country's 'Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan', now in its final phase, as "unlawful due to its violation of the principle of non-refoulement," as report ... read..

Erth Zayed Philanthropies Board of Trustees reviews 2025 progress, strategic programmes for 2026

Asia | January 10, 2026 12:19:40 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], January 10 (ANI/WAM): The Board of Trustees of the Erth Zayed Philanthropies held its regular meeting, chaired by Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Martyrs Families Affai ... read..

"US supports people of Iran": Secy of State Marco Rubio as former Iranian Prince calls for more protests

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 12:19:35 PM IST

Protests in Iran entered the thirteenth day on Friday, evolving from demonstrations over rising living costs into a nationwide movement calling for the end of the Islamic Republic, which has ruled the country since the 1979 revolution. ... read..

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi calls for economic workers strike in Iran, says he is "preparing to return"

Paris | January 10, 2026 11:49:22 AM IST

Iran's former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who is living in exile, on Saturday called on Iranians working in economic sectors to strike work and to move to occupy the centre of Tehran. ... read..

Iran recorded 116 protests across 22 provinces in single day: Report

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 11:20:42 AM IST

The Institute for the Study of War, a policy research organisation, on Saturday said it recorded 116 protests across 22 provinces since 3:30pm (local time) on January 8. ... read..

US to support Banglasesh's democratic transition, free and fair elections

Asia | January 10, 2026 11:20:38 AM IST

Afghanistan appoints Noor Ahmed Noor at its Embassy in India: Sources

New Delhi | January 10, 2026 11:20:35 AM IST

Afghanistan appointed diplomat Noor Ahmed Noor at the Afghan Embassy in Delhi, sources told ANI on Saturday. ... read..

As protests in Iran rage, Australia, Canada and EU condemn killing of protesters by the regime

Canberra | January 10, 2026 10:19:41 AM IST

World leaders on Saturday condemned the killing and arrest of protesters as they gripped Iran as threat looms over the administration. ... read..

India-Germany bilateral ties "at an all-time high": German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann

New Delhi | January 10, 2026 9:49:26 AM IST

German Ambassador to India Philipp Ackermann on Saturday spoke about cooperation between India and Germany in defence and security areas, and said that the strategic partnership between the nations has grown over the years. ... read..

13th day of protests in Iran, regime warns of response "in strongest manner"

Tehran | January 10, 2026 9:19:43 AM IST

Protests in Iran entered their thirteenth day on Friday as the movement sparked by anger over the rising cost of living has now morphed into a call for the end of the present regime that has ruled Iran since the 1979 Islamic revolution that ousted the pro ... read..

Taiwan detects 3 Chinese sorties, 6 vessels around itself

Taipei | January 10, 2026 9:19:35 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of three sorties of Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Saturday. ... read..

Exploration of opening of US Embassy "denounces" op in nation, says Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez

Caracas | January 10, 2026 8:49:37 AM IST

Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said on Friday (local time) that the exploration of opening the US Embassy in Venezuela and vice versa responds to the objective of continuing to "denounce the aggression" of January 3rd on national territory, ... read..

"Lot of money is going to be made": Trump on meeting oil executives

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 8:49:25 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) met with top oil and gas executives at the White House to promote major investments in Venezuela's energy sector, and said that "a lot of money is going to be made". ... read..

EAM Jaishankar pays tributes to Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar at UNESCO Headquarters

Paris | January 10, 2026 7:19:11 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar at the UNESCO headquarters. He also met UNESCO Director-General Khaled El-Enany and underscored India's commitment to deepening engagement with the UN body. ... read..

'Peace is the best medicine': WHO Chief highlights rising military spending; urges for more spending on global health initiatives

Geneva | January 10, 2026 7:19:10 AM IST

Director-General of the World Health Organisation, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, highlighted how global military spending continues to rise amidst ongoing conflicts, reaching a record $2.7 trillion in 2024. Meanwhile, the spending on global health initiativ ... read..

Have to do something with Greenland- easy way or hard way: US President Donald Trump

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 6:19:22 AM IST

US President Donald Trump again reiterated the claims of having to do "something" about Greenland, saying that if US doesn't take any action, Russia and China would spring in and that Washington does not want to have them as neighbours. In the context of ... read..

Pakistan PM thanked me for saving 'minimum 10 million lives': US president repeats claims of settling India-Pakistan conflict

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 6:19:24 AM IST

United States President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) reiterated his claim of having stopped a war between India and Pakistan, while also saying that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif, during his visit to the US thanked Trump for having saved millions of l ... read..

'Will be hitting them very hard where it hurts...': Trump warns Iran, says US watching situation closely

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 4:49:25 AM IST

United States President Donald Trump said on Friday (local time) that the situation in Iran is being monitored very closely and hoped for the protestors in the country to be safe. He warned that if protestors were killed, the US would get involved and wou ... read..

'You're dealing with us directly, not Venezuela', Trump tells global oil and gas execs

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 3:49:10 AM IST

US President Donald Trump met top oil and gas executives at the White House and assured them of safety and security in Venezuela. Saying that the United States built the Venezuelan oil industry with American talent, now US would do "everything" about the ... read..

Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan holds bilateral meeting with Fijian counterpart to deepen India-Fiji cooperation in the agriculture sector

New Delhi | January 10, 2026 3:19:28 AM IST

Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, held a bilateral meeting with Tomasi Tunabuna, Minister for Agriculture and Waterways of Fiji, on Friday at the Krishi Bhawan, where the two leaders discussed ongoing cooperation an ... read..

'Such communal incidents need to be dealt with swiftly, firmly': MEA responds to recurring attacks on minorities in Bangladesh

New Delhi | January 10, 2026 2:19:19 AM IST

Ministry of External Affairs Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal spoke on the recurring attacks taking place against minorities in Bangladesh, highlighting the need to deal with these incidents "swiftly and firmly". ... read..

"Will not allow China's hand to reach into Taiwan": President Lai

Taipei | January 10, 2026 2:19:16 AM IST

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said that he would continue safeguarding Taiwan and would not allow China to reach into, Focus Taiwan reported. ... read..

Trump to meet top global oil companies' executives; to "exclusively" discuss Venezuelan Oil, security

Washington DC | January 10, 2026 1:49:36 AM IST

US President Donald Trump said on Friday (US local time) that he is going to meet top oil industry executives at the White House and hold discussion exclusively on Venezuela- its oil, the ties with US, security, the people and "stoppage" of drugs and crim ... read..

Trump to meet oil executives at White House to pitch "$100 billion" Venezuela investment

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 11:49:48 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday will hold a meeting with top oil industry executives at the White House, seeking commitments of up to USD 100 billion in investment to help revive Venezuela's beleaguered oil sector. ... read..

Tarique Rahman assumes office as BNP Chairman following Khaleda Zia's demise

Dhaka | January 9, 2026 11:49:45 PM IST

Tarique Rahman on Friday formally assumed office as the Chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), days after the demise of former Bangladesh Prime Minister and the party Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia. ... read..

"Incredible opportunities ahead for our two nations": US Ambassador Gor after he arrived in India

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 11:49:41 PM IST

US Ambassador Sergio Gor returned to India on Friday and said there are "incredible opportunities" ahead for the two countries. ... read..

Blockade gave leverage to US as Venezuelan govt agrees to work with Washington: Energy Secretary Wright

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 11:20:04 PM IST

US Energy Secretary Chris Wright on Friday said Washington's economic pressure, including a blockade over Venezuelan oil exports, has helped leverage the Trump Administration to influence Caracas to work with them, noting that the blockade was also signif ... read..

US forces seize another oil tanker in Caribbean, say "no safe haven for criminals"

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 11:20:00 PM IST

The US Southern Command on Friday announced the seizure of another oil tanker, named Olina, in the Caribbean Sea in a pre-dawn operation, making it the fifth seizure of a tanker by US forces. ... read..

India calls to "exercise restraint" in Indo-Pacific after China's military exercise around Taiwan

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 10:50:03 PM IST

India on Friday urged all parties to "exercise restraint" and resolve disputes through peaceful means following China's recent military exercises around Taiwan. ... read..

Hope India backs Denmark: Danish MP amid Trump's Greenland threats

By Vishu Adhana

Copenhagen | January 9, 2026 10:19:47 PM IST

Asserting that there are "important" principles at stake, Danish MP Rasmus Jarlov on Friday expressed hope that India will "back" Denmark as US President Donald Trump ramps up the threat to take over Greenland. ... read..

No ruling by US Supreme Court in high-stakes Trump tariffs case

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 9:49:36 PM IST

The US Supreme Court will not be issuing any ruling in the much-anticipated case concerning US President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, Reuters reported on Friday. ... read..

CNS Admiral Tripathi interacts with INSV Kaundinya crew, lauds proficiency, resilience on maiden overseas voyage

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 8:49:52 PM IST

Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi on Friday interacted with the crew of INSV Kaundinya, currently on the 12th day of their maiden overseas voyage to Oman's Muscat. ... read..

"War is back in vogue," warns Pope Leo XIV, says it threatens peaceful coexistence

Vatican City | January 9, 2026 8:19:50 PM IST

Pope Leo XIV on Friday warned that War was back in vogue and that this threatens the foundation of peaceful coexistence. The Pontiff was addressing members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See. "War is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spr ... read..

India calls to "exuercise restraint" in Indo-Pacific after China's military exercise around Taiwan

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 8:19:38 PM IST

India on Friday urged all parties to "exercise restraint" and resolve disputes through peaceful means following China's recent military exercises around Taiwan. ... read..

"Illegal and invalid": MEA rejects Chinese buildup through CPEC in Shaksgam Valley

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 7:49:31 PM IST

The Indian government on Friday firmly rejected China's infrastructure buildup through the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) in the Shaksgam Valley, terming it "illegal and invalid", while noting that the region is an "integral and inalienable part" ... read..

Standard practice to hire lobbying firms to strengthen their outreach: MEA on FARA filings

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 6:49:30 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that hiring lobbying firms is a "standard practice" for countries, embassies, business establishments, and private organisations to strengthen outreach with stakeholders, in response to queries on re ... read..

India ascertaining details of nationals reportedly on board US-seized Russian-flagged oil tanker: MEA

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 6:19:38 PM IST

India on Friday said that it is closely monitoring reports of Indian nationals allegedly present on a Russian-flagged oil tanker recently seized by the United States in the North Atlantic Ocean after weeks of pursuit, noting that it is currently "ascertai ... read..

China accelerates cyberwarfare against Taiwan, bombarding critical systems with millions of daily intrusions

Beijing | January 9, 2026 6:19:16 PM IST

China has sharply escalated its cyberoffensive against Taiwan, directing an average of 2.63 million attacks every day throughout 2025, according to a new intelligence assessment from Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB). The report warns that China is ... read..

Chinese espionage push exposed as Taiwanese marine indicted for leaking military secrets

Taipei | January 9, 2026 5:50:00 PM IST

A former Taiwanese Marine Corps service member has been indicted for allegedly accepting payments from a Chinese handler and leaking classified defence information, a case that prosecutors say highlights China's growing infiltration efforts, as reported b ... read..

Pakistan's governance crisis deepens as IMF criticises SIFC's unchecked authority

Islamabad | January 9, 2026 5:49:52 PM IST

Pakistan's Ministry of Finance has acknowledged that the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) lacks institutionalised transparency, an omission the International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns could further damage investor confidence and weaken polic ... read..

Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei says protestors working "to please American President"

Tehran | January 9, 2026 5:19:40 PM IST

Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei accused the US administration of being behind the large-scale protests in Iran. Speaking at a public interaction Khamenei said protestors were acting to please the President of America. ... read..

India stands for multilateralism, believes global issues need consultative, collaborative action: MEA on US' withdrawal from 66 world bodies

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 5:19:30 PM IST

India on Friday reaffirmed its commitment to multilateralism, stating that global challenges require consultative and collaborative action by all countries, following the US' announcement of its withdrawal from 66 international organisations, including th ... read..

India prioritises "affordable energy" for its 1.4 billion people: MEA on US bill to levy 500% duty on nations buying Russian oil

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 4:49:52 PM IST

Responding to a proposed bill in the United States Congress that seeks to impose a 500 per cent duty on countries continuing to purchase Russian oil, India on Friday said it remains guided by the imperative of securing "affordable energy" for its 1.4 bill ... read..

Trump "cancels" second wave of attacks on Venezuela after Caracas agreed to cooperate

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 4:19:52 PM IST

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that he has cancelled a previously expected second wave of military attacks on Venezuela, following his military action in Caracas which led to the capture of the South American country's leader Nicolas Maduro ... read..

Russia launched 242 drones, 13 ballistic missiles, 22 cruise missiles on Ukraine, killing four, injuring dozens: Zelenskyy

Kyiv | January 9, 2026 4:19:38 PM IST

Russia carried out a massive overnight aerial assault on Ukraine, launching 242 drones, 13 ballistic missiles and 22 cruise missiles, killing at least four people and injuring dozens, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday. ... read..

India, Chile in final stages of social security pact; CEPA talks at advanced stage

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 4:19:32 PM IST

India and Chile are in the final stages of negotiating a social security agreement aimed at facilitating investments and the movement of professionals between the two countries, Chilean Ambassador Juan Angulo said on Friday. ... read..

Trump had 'productive' call with Colombian Prez: US VP JD Vance

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 3:50:08 PM IST

US Vice President JD Vance said that the US President Donald Trump had a productive phone call with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday. ... read..

Iran Consulate in Hyderabad assures safety of Indians, says situation under control amid protests

Hyderabad (Telangana) | January 9, 2026 3:50:05 PM IST

The Consulate General of Iran in Hyderabad stated that the situation in Iran remains stable and fully under control, asserting that there is no threat to Indian citizens residing in or visiting the country, as per an official release. ... read..

Trump had "productive" call with Colombian Prez: US Vice President Vance

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 3:50:00 PM IST

United States Vice President JD Vance said that the US President Donald Trump had a productive phone call with Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Wednesday (lolcal time). ... read..

Chief Election Commisioner Gyanesh Kumar meets Costa Rica's Envoy to India

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 3:20:03 PM IST

Chief Election Commissioner of India and Chairperson International IDEA, Gyanesh Kumar met Costa Rica's Ambassador to India, Nestor Gabriel. ... read..

Aleppo ceasefire extended as Syria prepares evacuation of SDF fighters

Damascus | January 9, 2026 2:49:52 PM IST

A ceasefire announced by Syria's Defence Ministry in parts of Aleppo has been unofficially extended, amid continued efforts to evacuate fighters from the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) in contested neighbourhoods, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Balochistan traders decry sugar restrictions as government policies drive prices up

Balochistan | January 9, 2026 2:49:49 PM IST

Sugar merchants across Balochistan have accused the provincial administration of imposing conditions that effectively block the sale of domestically manufactured sugar, compelling traders to rely almost entirely on imported stocks. ... read..

India can be a factor of stabilisation in global affairs: Chile backs New Delhi bid for UNSC permanent seat

By Vishu Adhana

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 2:49:42 PM IST

Chile supports India's aspiration to become a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), the country's Ambassador here Juan Angulo, said, asserting that New Delhi can be a factor of stabilisation in global affairs. ... read..

4 die, over 2 dozen injured due to Russian strikes, Ukraine's Foreign Affairs Min says

Kyiv | January 9, 2026 2:49:37 PM IST

Ukrainian Minister of Foreign Affairs Andrii Sybiha said that four civilians died and over 24 were injured in the latest Russian strikes in the region. ... read..

"There was no Bangladesh without India": Ex-diplomat Surendra Kumar

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 2:19:48 PM IST

Former diplomat Surendra Kumar has said that Bangladesh's attitude towards India was "very disappointing", given that the neighbouring country wouldn't even exist without India. ... read..

German Chancellor to visit India from Jan 12-13 at PM Modi's invite

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 2:19:35 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet the Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz on January 12 in Ahmedabad, an official statement by the Prime Minister's Office said. ... read..

"Distinguished diplomat playing key role in strengthening India's foreign policy": PM Modi's birthday wishes for EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 1:19:33 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday conveyed birthday wishes to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, acknowledging his decades of public service and his role in shaping India's foreign policy and international engagement. ... read..

'Not too surprising': Ex-diplomat as Trump clears Russia Sanctions Bill

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 1:19:24 PM IST

Surendra Kumar, a former diplomat, has said that US President Donald Trump's bipartisan Russia Sanctions Bill was not too surprising. ... read..

Venezuelan opposition leader Machado to visit Washington next week: Trump

Washington, DC | January 9, 2026 12:49:27 PM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday stated that Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is likely to visit Washington, DC, next week and that he expects to meet her during the visit. ... read..

Trump refuses to confirm contact with Putin after US seizes Russian-flagged tanker in Atlantic

Washington, DC | January 9, 2026 12:19:51 PM IST

President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) refused to clarify whether he had spoken with Russian President Vladimir Putin after US forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean, CNN reported. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 strikes Tajikistan

Dushanbe | January 9, 2026 10:49:35 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 5.3 struck Tajikistan on Friday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

"United States will take power away from criminal cartels": Vice President JD Vance

Washington, DC | January 9, 2026 10:49:25 AM IST

US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday emphasised the need for firm action against criminal cartels, linking peace to asserting authority and strengthening legitimate governments. ... read..

Venezuela's Interim President says citizens did not deserve "vile aggression"

Caracas | January 9, 2026 10:20:28 AM IST

Venezuela's Interim President Delcy Rodriguez said in a message to the US that Venezuelans "did not deserve this vile, warmongering aggression," El Cooperante reported. ... read..

Trump says US will begin "hitting land with regard to the cartels" in drug crackdown

Washington, DC | January 9, 2026 10:20:15 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday indicated that his administration will soon expand its campaign against drug cartels to land-based operations, following recent actions targeting drug trafficking networks in the region. ... read..

"Enthusiasm to overturn regime incredible": Trump on Iran protests

Washington, DC | January 9, 2026 9:49:44 AM IST

President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) warned Iran's government against harming protesters, stating that the United States would intervene if innocent people were killed amid the ongoing demonstrations in the Middle Eastern country. ... read..

"People do not want this regime": Iranian activist Masih Alinejad urges global support amid protests

Washington, DC | January 9, 2026 9:19:27 AM IST

Prominent Iranian activist and journalist Masih Alinejad has urged the international community to support ongoing protests in Iran, saying the demands of the Iranian people are unequivocal as demonstrations enter their twelfth day. ... read..

"Religious Nazi who kills his people": US senator Lindsey Graham slams Iran's supreme leader Khamenei

Washington, DC | January 9, 2026 8:49:47 AM IST

US Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a sharp warning to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, saying President Donald Trump could resort to lethal action if the Iranian authorities continue to kill or injure protesters. ... read..

Taiwan detects 23 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, official ship around itself

Taipei | January 9, 2026 8:49:40 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of 23 Chinese military aircraft, six naval vessels and an official ship operating in its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Friday. ... read..

US and Greenland: Understanding Trump's obsession over the Arctic island

By Apoorva Shalom

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 8:49:39 AM IST

US President Donald Trump's presidency has repeatedly been marked by a strong emphasis on territorial expansion and strategic dominance. Days after a US military operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of its leader, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, at ... read..

"Trump has been in a climate denial": Former diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar on US pulling out of 66 international bodies

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 7:19:35 AM IST

After US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum on Wednesday directing the withdrawal of the United States from multiple international organisations, conventions and treaties that are "contrary to the interests" of the US, former Indian diplomat Ashok ... read..

'I don't need international law': US President Donald Trump

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 7:19:25 AM IST

US President Donald Trump, in an interview to The New York Times brushed aside international law. He spoke about NATO and Greenland, with an emphasis on ownership, while also hinting that China would not take any steps against Taiwan, till Trump was in of ... read..

"Incident can only lead to further escalation of military-political tensions in Euro-Atlantic region": Russia calls on US to cease "unlawful actions" against Marinera

Moscow | January 9, 2026 6:49:29 AM IST

The Russian Foreign Ministry urged the United States to return to the established norms and principles of international maritime law and immediately cease its "unlawful actions" against the Marinera and other vessels engaged in lawful activities on the hi ... read..

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi condems nationwide internet blackout amid large scale protests

Paris | January 9, 2026 6:19:31 AM IST

Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Friday condemned the Iranian government for cutting all lines of communication, including shutting down the internet, and even attempting to jam satellite signals amid the recent protests in Iran. He also called ... read..

'Chairing meeting every other day to ensure Venezuela is stable': US VP JD Vance

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 5:49:28 AM IST

Speaking at the White House Press Briefing on Thursday (local time), US Vice President JD Vance said that he is chairing meetings regularly to talk about the next steps and ensure stability in Venezuela and a government that actually "listens to the Unite ... read..

X app could be banned in Britain over AI chatbot row, reports the Telegraph

London | January 9, 2026 5:49:27 AM IST

Elon Musk's app X could be banned in Britain amid the row over its Artificial Intelligence 'Grok' undressing women and children in photographs, the Telegraph reported on Thursday. ... read..

Antonio Guterres expresses regret on US withdrawal from UN entities

Geneva | January 9, 2026 5:19:13 AM IST

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expressed regret over the decision of the United States to pull out of multiple UN entities. ... read..

EAM Jaishankar meets French President Emmanuel Macron

Paris | January 9, 2026 4:19:23 AM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday (local time) met French President Emmanuel Macron and conveyed Prime Minister Modi's warm wishes. Earlier in the day, Jaishankar also addressed the Ambassadors' Conference of France and underlined contemp ... read..

'Advice to European leaders is to take US President seriously': JD Vance on Greenland

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 4:19:22 AM IST

US Vice President JD Vance said on Thursday (local time) that the European leaders should take President Trump seriously on Greenland, seeing how "hostile adversaries" are showing interest in the region. Calling it important not only for American missile ... read..

We stand by Iranian people who are advocating for their rights: US VP JD Vance

Washington DC | January 9, 2026 3:19:21 AM IST

US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday (local time) reiterated support for the Iranian people, saying that the United States stands by anybody who is engaged in peaceful protests and trying to exert their rights for free association. ... read..

Sri Lanka: COAS General Upendra Dwivedi visits Army War College, interacts with student officers

Colombo | January 9, 2026 3:19:19 AM IST

COAS General Upendra Dwivedi paid a visit to the Army War College in Sri Lanka, interacted with student officers, while underscoring the importance of innovative thinking and preparedness to operate across the full spectrum of warfare. General Dwivedi als ... read..

German Ambassador calls on Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, discuss bilateral security, defence issues

New Delhi | January 9, 2026 3:19:17 AM IST

German Ambassador to India, Philipp Ackermann, called upon Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh in New Delhi, with both of them holding discussions on bilateral security and defence issues, the Defence Ministry Spokesperson said on Thursday. ... read..

French President Emmanuel Macron to visit India next month

Paris | January 9, 2026 2:19:31 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (local time) said that he would pay a visit to India next month, with New Delhi set to host the AI Impact Summit. He made the remarks while addressing the Diplomatic Corps, according to France 24. ... read..

US withdraws from Green Climate Fund, says will not fund "radical organisations"

Washington DC | January 8, 2026 11:49:32 PM IST

Just a day after US President Donald Trump announced Washington's withdrawal from 66 international organisations, treaties and alliances, the US Treasury Department on Thursday formally announced the country's immediate withdrawal from the Green Climate F ... read..

"Serious threats to world peace, stability": China slams Japan over its "inflating nuclear ambitions"

Beijing | January 8, 2026 11:20:25 PM IST

China on Thursday slammed Tokyo for its expanding "nuclear ambitions" since the new Japanese government took office which Beijing described as "right-wing forces" and a "serious threat to world peace and stability". ... read..

US Senate advances resolution to block Trump from further military action in Venezuela

Washington DC | January 8, 2026 11:20:07 PM IST

The US Senate on Thursday advanced a resolution that would prohibit President Donald Trump from taking further military action against Venezuela, days after his military action in the Latin American country, without prior approval from the US Congress, cl ... read..

Syria: Clashes in Aleppo kill at least 15; tens of thousands flee amid heavy shelling

Aleppo | January 8, 2026 11:19:58 PM IST

Fierce clashes between the Syrian army and the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have erupted for a third consecutive day in the northern city of Aleppo, leaving at least 15 people dead and prompting the displacement of more than 100,000 civilians, Al Jazeer ... read..

Iran executes man convicted of spying for Israel

Tehran | January 8, 2026 10:49:45 PM IST

Iran has carried out the execution of a man found guilty of spying for Israel's Mossad, according to state media reports released on Wednesday, as reported by ABC. ... read..

Three Indian nationals among crew of US-seized Russian-flagged oil tanker: Report

Moscow | January 8, 2026 10:49:39 PM IST

Three Indian nationals were allegedly among the crew members aboard the Russian-flagged oil tanker seized by US military forces in the North Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, according to a report by RT. ... read..

"Donald J Trump is going to kill you": Senator Graham warns Iran's Supreme Leader amid nationwide protests

Washington DC | January 8, 2026 9:20:08 PM IST

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has issued a stark warning to Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, asserting that US President Donald Trump would "kill" him and other leaders in the regime if they continued to harm their people amid protests sp ... read..

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