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Trump risks becoming "the President who lost India," warns US lawmaker Kamlager-Dove

Washington, DC | December 11, 2025 8:48:58 AM IST

United States Representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove issued a sharp warning over the current trajectory of India-US relations, questioning whether US President Donald Trump risks becoming "the president who lost India" amid escalating tensions over tariffs, ... read..

Putin-PM Modi selfie speaks "thousand words," says US representative

Washington DC | December 11, 2025 8:48:53 AM IST

US representative Sydney Kamlager-Dove while talking about the famous car selfie of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin said that it spoke a thousand words. ... read..

US engagement with Pakistan's military leadership is a challenge: Dhruva Jaishankar flags key challenge in India-US ties

Washington DC | December 11, 2025 7:48:11 AM IST

Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation America, Dhruva Jaishankar, has stated that one of the key challenges in India-US relations is Washington's renewed engagement with Pakistan's military leadership. ... read..

"India is one of the fastest-growing major economies": US Representative Bill Huizenga

Washington, DC | December 11, 2025 7:18:32 AM IST

US Representative Bill Huizenga highlighted the expanding economic and strategic dimensions of the India-US partnership, emphasising the growing interest of American businesses and the need for deeper cooperation to uphold stability in the Indo-Pacific. ... read..

"Damaging India, Hurting America": US Representative Pramila Jayapal sounds alarm on tariff impact

Washington, DC | December 11, 2025 7:18:31 AM IST

United States Representative Pramila Jayapal raised concerns over trade barriers and immigration policies affecting India-US economic and people-to-people ties. Her remarks came during the House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee's hearin ... read..

US Representative Bill Huizenga terms India ties "a defining relationship of the 21st century"

Washington, DC | December 11, 2025 6:48:49 AM IST

US Representative Bill Huizenga underscored the growing strategic weight of the relationship between Washington and New Delhi, describing the US-India partnership as "a defining relationship of the 21st century." ... read..

Trump says he delivered "pretty strong words" on Ukraine in call with European leaders

Washington DC | December 11, 2025 5:18:11 AM IST

US President Donald Trump stated that he raised the situation in Ukraine "in pretty strong words" during a call with the leaders of France, Germany and the United Kingdom, noting that Washington is awaiting further input from its European partners before ... read..

Trump questions Ukraine's election timeline, tells Zelenskyy to be "realistic"

Washington, DC | December 11, 2025 5:49:20 AM IST

US President Donald Trump intensified criticism of Kyiv on Wednesday, saying Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy "has to be realistic" about the war and questioning when Ukraine intends to hold its next elections. ... read..

Trump launches 'Gold Card' programme offering pathway to US citizenship

Washington DC | December 11, 2025 4:18:31 AM IST

US President Donald Trump announced that applications for the new Gold Card Citizenship programme would open on Wednesday afternoon, unveiling an immigration pathway he has long promoted as part of his administration's broader economic strategy. ... read..

PM Modi, Italy's Deputy PM Tajani review progress on Strategic Action Plan 2025-2029

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 3:18:07 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, on Wednesday and expressed appreciation for the progress made in advancing the Italy-India Joint Strategic Action ... read..

PM Modi and Israel's Netanyahu review strategic partnership and reaffirm zero tolerance for terrorism

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 2:18:16 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received a phone call from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during which the two leaders reviewed the progress of the India-Israel Strategic Partnership and reaffirmed their shared stance of zero toleran ... read..

US Fed meet: Powell-led FOMC trims key rate by 25 bps, taking it to lowest level since 2022

Washington, DC | December 11, 2025 2:18:11 AM IST

The United States Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing the federal funds rate to its lowest level in more than three years, CBS News reported. ... read..

Macron, Merz and Starmer speak with Trump on ongoing Ukraine mediation efforts

By Reena Bhardwaj Paris | December 11, 2025 1:48:41 AM IST

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a call with US President Donald Trump to discuss the latest developments in the US-led mediation efforts on Ukraine, a French official said. ... read..

Gen-Z and interim government of Nepal seal 10-point agreement amid rift within group

Kathmandu | December 11, 2025 1:48:27 AM IST

Representatives of the Gen-Z People's Movement and the Interim Government of Nepal on Wednesday evening signed a 10-point agreement amid a rising rift within the group. ... read..

Jaishankar reviews strategic ties with Italy; highlights defence, tech & innovation

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 11:48:20 PM IST

After meeting Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani on Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said the two sides reviewed progress across key sectors under the India-Italy Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29 and appr ... read..

UAE hosts 2nd Founders' Retreat; strengthening UAE-India innovation, start-up ties

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 11:48:17 PM IST

The UAE Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday hosted the second annual Founders' Retreat from December 6 to 8. ... read..

European Union reaffirms commitment to human rights

Asia | December 10, 2025 11:48:11 PM IST

Brussels [Belgium], December 10 (ANI/WAM): The European Union (EU) reaffirmed its steadfast commitment to protecting human rights amid rising global challenges, noting that millions of simple, everyday actions contribute to preserving human dignity despit ... read..

Netanyahu, PM Modi agree to meet "very soon"

Tel Aviv | December 10, 2025 11:19:24 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi very soon, the Israeli PM's Office said on Wednesday, after what it described as a warm and friendly phone conversation between the two leaders. ... read..

India, Malaysia vow deeper counter-terror partnership at 3rd Joint Working Group meeting

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 11:19:22 PM IST

India and Malaysia on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen cooperation against terrorism and transnational crime during the 3rd meeting of the India-Malaysia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism and Combating Transnational Crime, ... read..

Glowing Recognition: Deepavali inscribed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage List of Humanity

Paris | December 10, 2025 11:19:18 PM IST

Deepavali, one of India's most widely celebrated festivals, has been officially inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity during the twentieth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding ... read..

UN chief condemns Houthis' referral of UN staff to special criminal court

US | December 10, 2025 11:19:14 PM IST

New York [US], December 10 (ANI/WAM): The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his grave concern over the continued arbitrary detention of 59 UN personnel by the Houthis, along with dozens of non-governmental organisation (NGO), civil socie ... read..

Missing Israeli yacht found safe with help from Cyprus

Middle East | December 10, 2025 11:19:12 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 10 (ANI/TPS): The Israeli government announced on Wednesday evening that contact with the yacht that was lost the day before yesterday (Monday) has been restored. The ship is making its way to Israel ... read..

Terrorist eliminated in Gaza

Middle East | December 10, 2025 11:19:06 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 10 (ANI/TPS): Israeli forces operating in the northern Gaza Strip identified two terrorists who crossed the Yellow Line and approached the forces in a manner that posed an immediate threat. ... read..

Israel's Anti-Corruption Chief investigated for alleged ties to crime network

Middle East | December 10, 2025 11:19:00 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 10 (ANI/TPS): Israel's top anti-corruption police chief is under investigation for an alleged conflict of interest tied to a sweeping criminal probe in Nazareth, after a gag order was lifted on Wednesday. ... read..

PM Modi backs early Gaza Peace Plan implementation in call with Israeli PM

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 10:48:41 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday underlined India's support for the early implementation of the Gaza Peace Plan during a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the two leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and ... read..

PM Modi's Oman visit "very important," says envoy as ties mark 70 years

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 10:18:27 PM IST

Oman's Ambassador to India, Sheikh Humaid Bin Ali Bin Sultan Al-Mani, said on Tuesday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Muscat will be a "very important" milestone in bilateral ties, especially as both nations mark 70 years of diplomat ... read..

US expands online presence checks for H-1B visa applicants

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 10:18:08 PM IST

The United States has expanded its review of social media and online presence to cover all H-1B speciality occupation workers and their H-4 dependents, the US Embassy in India said on Wednesday. The move comes as several applicants in India received email ... read..

WUC former President urges global action as Uyghur genocide recognition marks 4 years of China's crimes

London | December 10, 2025 8:48:53 PM IST

World Uyghur Congress (WUC) former President Dolkun Isa renewed calls for justice and accountability for China's ongoing persecution of Uyghurs on Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day 2025, describing the movement's four-year campaign for recognition as a turn ... read..

Jaishankar calls Italy 'one of India's closest partners' as both nations push joint initiative against terror financing

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 8:48:33 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday held bilateral talks with Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, describing Italy as "one of India's closest partners" and reaffirming the two countries' joint commitment to c ... read..

"We are working for peace, not a truce": Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov

Moscow | December 10, 2025 8:18:33 PM IST

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov on Tuesday emphasised that Russia is focused on achieving a sustainable, long-term peace rather than a temporary truce. ... read..

12 killed in residential building fire in China's Guangdong

Guangzhou | December 10, 2025 7:48:30 PM IST

Twelve people were killed after a fire broke out in a residential building in Shantou City, south China's Guangdong Province, on Tuesday night, local authorities said on Wednesday, Xinhua reported. ... read..

EU condemns China's expanding human rights violations in Xinjiang, Tibet, Hong Kong

Beijing | December 10, 2025 7:18:46 PM IST

Marking Human Rights Day 2025, the European Union (EU) accused China of intensifying its suppression of fundamental freedoms and failing to make any meaningful progress on human rights. ... read..

Two advisers resign from Bangladesh's interim government's cabinet

Dhaka | December 10, 2025 7:18:42 PM IST

Mahfuz Alam and Asif Mahmud Sajeeb Bhuiyan resigned from their positions as advisers to the interim government of Bangladesh to maintain the neutrality of the cabinet, Chief Adviser's Press Wing said on Wednesday. ... read..

WUC President urges global action as Uyghur genocide recognition marks 4 years of China's crimes

London | December 10, 2025 6:48:14 PM IST

World Uyghur Congress (WUC) President Dolkun Isa renewed calls for justice and accountability for China's ongoing persecution of Uyghurs on Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day 2025, describing the movement's four-year campaign for recognition as a turning poi ... read..

US commits $ 1.25 billion for major mining project in Pakistan's Balochistan

Islamabad | December 10, 2025 6:18:29 PM IST

The United States on Wednesday announced a significant investment aimed at boosting mining activity in Pakistan's Balochistan province, with the US Export-Import Bank (EXIM) approving USD 1.25 billion in financing to support the development of the Reko Di ... read..

China's assimilation drive targets Tibetan educator, shuts down cultural institution

Dharamshala | December 10, 2025 5:48:22 PM IST

Chinese authorities have detained Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin, a highly respected Tibetan educationist and head of Minthang Monastery, Osel Thegchog Ling and the Minthang Ethnic Vocational School in Golog, on December 4. The report stated that his current locat ... read..

19 dead, 16 injured after two buildings collapse in Morocco's Fes

Rabat | December 10, 2025 5:48:20 PM IST

At least 19 people have been killed and 16 injured after two buildings collapsed in Morocco's historic Fes city, according to the state news agency, as reported by Al Jazeera. Local reports said children were also among the victims. ... read..

"Healthy Women = Healthy Nations": WHO, Health Ministry launch women's health campaign on Delhi Metro

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 4:48:02 PM IST

The World Health Organisation and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday launched a month-long awareness campaign on women's and girls' health and well-being at Sultanpur Metro Station in Delhi. ... read..

"Universal Declaration of Human Rights are philosophical and political breakthrough," Guterres' message says

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 3:48:12 PM IST

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that Human Rights are a philosophical and political breakthrough which every person must thrive for. ... read..

NASA astronauts, Roscosmos cosmonauts return from ISS

Washington DC | December 10, 2025 3:48:03 PM IST

NASA astronaut Jonny Kim returned to Earth on Tuesday (local time) alongside Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Ryzhikov and Alexey Zubritsky, wrapping up an eight-month science mission aboard the International Space Station to benefit life on Earth and future s ... read..

"Not conducive to regional peace": US critiques China's use of radar on Japanese jets

Washington DC | December 10, 2025 3:18:45 PM IST

The US has for the first time criticised the Chinese military's use of radar on Japanese fighter jets last week, as Tokyo refuted Beijing's claims it had given sufficient advance notice of military drills near Japan, The Japan Times reported. ... read..

Tibetan government in-exile celebrates 36th anniversary of Nobel Peace Prize conferment on 14th Dalai Lama

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 10, 2025 3:18:41 PM IST

The Tibetan government in-exile commemorates the 36th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to the 14th Dalai Lama and the 77th world Human Rights Day. ... read..

Foreign Secy holds talks with top US diplomat on defence, tech

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 2:18:07 PM IST

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri hosted Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker and held talks on strengthening US-India strategic partnership. ... read..

Following directives of UAE President, UAE announces $550 million for UN's 2026 Global Humanitarian Overview

Abu Dhabi | December 10, 2025 2:17:55 PM IST

Under the directives of President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has announced a substantial pledge of US$550 million to support the UN's Global Humanitarian Overview (GHO), which aims to raise US$33 billion in 2026 to support approximately 135 mill ... read..

Tibetan community-in-Exile in Shimla commemorates 36 years of Nobel Peace Prize Award to 14th Dalai Lama

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | December 10, 2025 2:17:53 PM IST

The Tibetan community in the north Indian hill town of Shimla on Wednesday gathered to commemorate the 36th anniversary of the Nobel Peace Prize conferred upon the 14th Dalai Lama, coinciding with the global observance of World Human Rights Day. ... read..

'Soul of our civilisation': PM Modi hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO Intangible Heritage List

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 1:48:06 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed the inscription of the festival of Diwali to the UNESCO Intangible Heritage List. Highlighting how the festival stands closely linked to India's culture and ethos, PM Modi said that the addition would contr ... read..

Recognition of cultural, spiritual significance: EAM hails addition of Deepavali to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 1:18:41 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday hailed the inscription of Diwali to the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. ... read..

Cyclone Ditwah inundates 1.1 million hectares in Sri Lanka; 2.3 million people exposed: UNDP

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 1:18:33 PM IST

Cyclone Ditwah has caused one of the largest flood events in Sri Lanka's recent history, submerging 1.1 million hectares, roughly 20 per cent of the country's land mass, and directly exposing 2.3 million people to cyclone-driven flooding, according to the ... read..

Taiwan detects 7 Chinese sorties, 6 vessels around itself

Taipei | December 10, 2025 12:18:09 PM IST

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

EAM Jaishankar pays tribute to freedom fighter C Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 12:18:04 PM IST

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar paid homage to freedom fighter C Rajagopalachari on his birth anniversary on Wednesday. ... read..

Thai F16s bomb Cambodian villages, Cambodia fires rockets on Thai hospital as clashes intensify

Phnom Penh | December 10, 2025 11:18:24 AM IST

Clashes intensify between southeast Asian neighbours as Thai F16s bomb Cambodian villages while Cambodia fired rockets on a Thai hospital according to Khmer Times and the Bangkok Post. ... read..

CNS Admiral Tripathi meets Brazilian Navy Commander, discusses expanding defence cooperation between navies

Brasilia | December 10, 2025 10:48:18 AM IST

Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, during his ongoing visit to Brazil, met Adm Marcos Sampaio Olsen, Commander of the Brazilian Navy and held discussions on expanding cooperation in areas of defence industry, technology development, innovatio ... read..

Trump again claims to have stopped Indo-Pak May conflict

Washington DC | December 10, 2025 10:18:11 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday again claimed to have stopped the India-Pakistan conflict that occurred in May. ... read..

Bharat Parv celebrates creative partnership between India-UK

London | December 10, 2025 9:48:32 AM IST

The Indian High Commission in UK hosted 'Bharat Parv', which celebrated the creative partnership between the two countries. ... read..

India-Brazil sign MoU for Scorpne-class submarines maintenance

Brasilia | December 10, 2025 9:18:38 AM IST

During the visit of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi to Brazil, a landmark tripartite MoU was signed between the Indian Navy, Brazilian Navy, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited on Exchange of Information related to maintenance of Scorpne ... read..

China executes financer on graft charges

Beijing | December 10, 2025 9:18:36 AM IST

China executed Bai Tianhui, former general manager of China Huarong International Holdings Limited, after being convicted of bribery, Xinhua reported. ... read..

'By banning social media for under 16, we're giving children a childhood': Australian PM Albanese

Canberra | December 10, 2025 8:48:11 AM IST

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Wednesday that the social media ban for children under the age of 16 is now in place in Australia, making it the first country in the world to "give it a crack". ... read..

Trump's nod for Nvidia's advanced AI chip sales to China draws scrutiny in US amid uncertainty over Beijing's demand

Washington DC | December 10, 2025 7:48:14 AM IST

US President Donald Trump's decision to allow Nvidia to sell more advanced AI chips to China may offer limited benefits, with Axios reporting that the move has triggered national security concerns in the US while raising questions over whether China even ... read..

Trump leans on tariff record in Pennsylvania speech on affordability

Pennsylvania | December 10, 2025 7:18:32 AM IST

US President Donald Trump began his address on affordability on Tuesday by underscoring his tariff strategy, arguing that it has delivered significant economic benefits to Pennsylvania, where he spoke at the Mount Airy Casino Resort. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.3 strikes Afghanistan

Kabul | December 10, 2025 6:47:49 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.3 struck Afghanistan in the early hours of Wednesday, according to information shared by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

India, Brunei hold inaugural Joint Working Group meeting to boost defence cooperation

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 6:47:47 AM IST

The inaugural meeting of the India-Brunei Joint Working Group (JWG) on Defence Cooperation was held in New Delhi, marking a key step in advancing defence engagement between the two countries. ... read..

Saudi Foreign Minister, US Secretary Rubio discuss regional and international developments in phone call

Riyadh | December 10, 2025 5:17:59 AM IST

Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone call with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss ongoing regional and international developments, according to a statement posted on X by the Saudi Foreign Ministry. ... read..

Netanyahu rejects ex-Shin Bet chief's demand, insists only his national review can "reach the truth" on October 7

Tel Aviv | December 10, 2025 5:17:57 AM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu responded to former Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar's call for a state commission of inquiry into the failures of October 7, addressing the issue during his remarks at Tel Aviv University's Cyber Week 2025 conference. ... read..

Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani arrives in New Delhi for second India visit of 2025

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 5:17:54 AM IST

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for his second visit to India this year, highlighting the steady momentum in diplomatic exchanges between the tw ... read..

US revokes 85,000 visas since January as Trump administration tightens immigration rules

Washington DC | December 10, 2025 4:18:01 AM IST

The US State Department announced that 85,000 visas have been revoked since January, highlighting the Trump administration's intensified focus on immigration enforcement and border security. ... read..

"Many thought this was not possible in India, but you have made it possible," says Temasek Chairman Teo Chee Hean on country's reform progress

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 3:18:47 AM IST

Teo Chee Hean, Chairman of Temasek and Senior Advisor to the Prime Minister of Singapore, lauded India's economic and administrative reforms while delivering the 5th Atal Bihari Vajpayee Memorial Lecture in the national capital. ... read..

Trump warns Supreme Court ruling on tariffs could harm US security

Washington, DC | December 10, 2025 3:18:45 AM IST

US President Donald Trump warned that a potential Supreme Court decision limiting his authority to impose tariffs would undermine national security, as the country awaits a ruling on the legality of his tariff policies. ... read..

India-US hold key talks to boost strategic cooperation across defence, tech and trade

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 2:17:55 AM IST

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker held discussions with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri, with both sides focusing on turning the vision outlined by President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their February ... read..

Microsoft's USD 17.5 billion push signals India's leap into new AI era

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 1:48:29 AM IST

Microsoft announced a landmark USD 17.5 billion investment in India over four years, marking its largest commitment in Asia, aimed at expanding the country's cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, workforce skilling and operational capabil ... read..

Imran Khan "kept in illegal isolation", says sister Aleema as PTI stages protest outside Adiala Jail

Rawalpindi | December 10, 2025 1:48:27 AM IST

Aleema Khan, sister of former Pakistani Prime Minister and PTI founder Imran Khan, alleged that he is being subjected to mistreatment in Adiala Jail, as family members and supporters gathered outside the prison to protest his condition. ... read..

PM Modi congratulates Andrej Babis on return as Czech PM, signals push to strengthen India-Czechia ties

New Delhi | December 10, 2025 1:18:10 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Andrej Babis on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, signalling New Delhi's intent to deepen cooperation with Prague under its new leadership. ... read..

Israel: Criminal 'hit' thwarted, four arrested

Middle East | December 9, 2025 11:48:13 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 9 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Police said its coastal police officers raided an Arab "crime cell," thwarting a planned criminally motivated assassination just in the nick of time. ... read..

Bangladesh to buy Eurofighter Typhoon from Italy

Dhaka | December 9, 2025 11:18:03 PM IST

Bangladesh will procure Eurofighter Typhoons from Italy, the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said in a statement on Tuesday. ... read..

Total imports to Israel were 8.2 billion USD in November

Middle East | December 9, 2025 11:17:59 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 9 (ANI/TPS): The Israel Tax Authority reported that the total value of all imports in November 2025 amounted to USD 8.2 billion, an increase of 1.3 per cent compared to the value of imports in November 2024. ... read..

Imran Khan's sisters stage protest outside Adiala Jail; raise alarm over his health, security

Islamabad | December 9, 2025 9:48:02 PM IST

The sisters of former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan held a protest outside Adiala Jail on Tuesday, voicing strong concerns over his health and safety in custody. ... read..

China gets all riled up over Japan

Asia | December 9, 2025 7:48:25 PM IST

It seems Japan can do nothing but annoy China at the moment. Whatever the field - whether it is diplomatic, cultural, trade or military - Beijing is finding something to criticise or complain about in connection to Japan. ... read..

Exercise SURYAKIRAN-XIX: India- Nepal DGMOs validate high-intensity joint counter-terrorism drill

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | December 9, 2025 7:18:39 PM IST

The Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of the Indian Army and the Nepal Army on Tuesday jointly observed a two-day Battalion-level Validation Exercise in Pithoragarh, conducted as part of Exercise SURYAKIRAN-XIX, marking the culmination of a ... read..

Jakarta becomes the world's largest urban area as Indonesia enters BRICS

Jakarta | December 9, 2025 6:48:27 PM IST

Jakarta has officially emerged as the world's largest urban area in 2025, a development that comes as Indonesia secures full membership in BRICS, signalling a significant realignment in the global economic landscape. ... read..

India, Bangladesh repatriate fishermen in coordinated humanitarian exchange

New Delhi | December 9, 2025 5:48:25 PM IST

India and Bangladesh completed a coordinated humanitarian exchange of fishermen on Tuesday, with both sides repatriating those who had inadvertently crossed the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) while fishing. ... read..

Detained BYC leader Mahrang Baloch backs human rights lawyers facing charges in Pakistan

Balochistan | December 9, 2025 4:18:10 PM IST

Detained leader of the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), Mahrang Baloch, has voiced her support for human rights attorneys Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha, asserting that the charges against them are indicative of the state's "oppressive tac ... read..

Tibetan community in Japan leads Global Rights March in Tokyo on UN Human Rights Day

Tokyo | December 9, 2025 3:48:07 PM IST

The Tibetan community in Japan, alongside representatives from 11 other countries, commemorated the 76th anniversary of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights with a significant public gathering and peace march at the Shibuya Women's Pla ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Afghanistan

Kabul | December 9, 2025 3:48:05 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.8 struck Afghanistan on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Earthquake of 5.4 strikes Indian Ocean

Others | December 9, 2025 3:18:30 PM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 5.4 struck the Indian Ocean on Tuesday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

UAE strengthens leadership as key driver of global maritime system

Middle East | December 9, 2025 3:18:05 PM IST

Dubai [UAE], December 9 (ANI/WAM): The UAE continues to strengthen its international presence within the global maritime system through a consistent track record of initiatives, positions, and draft resolutions it has proposed and championed within the In ... read..

Munu Mahawar makes courtesy call on Interim Nepal PM, affirm India's support in upcoming election

Kathmandu | December 9, 2025 3:17:59 PM IST

Munu Mahawar, Additional Secretary of India's Ministry of External Affairs met with Interim Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki at her office on Tuesday. ... read..

Japan PM says govt received reports of 30 injuries, a fire incident post quake

Tokyo | December 9, 2025 2:49:02 PM IST

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday said that she received reports of 30 injuries and a residential fire. ... read..

More deaths as Thailand-Cambodia border clashes continue

Phnom Penh | December 9, 2025 2:48:57 PM IST

Cambodia on Tuesday said that Thailand's military has resumed attacks in the border regions between the two countries, killing at least two people. ... read..

Pakistan: Wheel-Jam strike hits Punjab as transporters protest Motor Vehicle Ordinance 2025

Lahore | December 9, 2025 2:48:44 PM IST

A province-wide transportation halt has commenced in Punjab as goods transporters initiated a wheel-jam strike in response to hefty traffic fines and the newly introduced Motor Vehicle Ordinance 2025, as reported by Samaa TV. ... read..

India-Nepal culminate 19th edition of Exercise Suryakiran; DGMOs plant 'Tree of Friendship' symbolising brotherhood

Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand) | December 9, 2025 2:18:17 PM IST

The 19th edition of the Indo-Nepal Joint Exercise SURYAKIRAN culminated with a closing ceremony at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand, marking the successful conclusion of a key bilateral military engagement, the Indian Army shared on Tuesday. ... read..

Israel strikes Hezbollah Lebanon terror training facility that violated ceasefire

Middle East | December 9, 2025 1:48:02 PM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 9 (ANI/TPS): The IDF (Israel Defence Forces) reported that Monday night it attacked, in an airstrike, infrastructures of the Hezbollah terrorist organisation in several areas in southern Lebanon, including the training and exer ... read..

Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh departs for Nairobi to represent India at UNEA session

New Delhi | December 9, 2025 1:47:58 PM IST

Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh on Tuesday embarked for Nairobi to represent India at the seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA). ... read..

BLF claims twin attacks across Balochistan, four killed in sniper and ambush operations

Balochistan | December 9, 2025 1:18:52 PM IST

The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has taken responsibility for multiple assaults directed at Pakistani security personnel and purported state-supported armed factions across various locations in Balochistan, as reported by The Balochistan Post (TBP). ... read..

Public distrust grows over interim setup in PoGB ahead of 2026 assembly elections

Gilgit | December 9, 2025 1:18:47 PM IST

With Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) preparing for its upcoming assembly elections, public anger and political distrust are steadily intensifying over the formation of a new interim setup, which many residents fear is already compromised even be ... read..

Japanese traditional performance "Kabuki" is attracting not only Japanese supportive fans but also global audience

Tokyo | December 9, 2025 1:18:43 PM IST

Kabuki performance was born more than 400 years ago and in Edo era it was established to formal one. It has many fixed Japanese fans and new global fans. ... read..

WUC marks four years of Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day, renews global call for action against China

Munich | December 9, 2025 1:18:36 PM IST

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) on 9 and 10 December marked four years since the establishment of Uyghur Genocide Recognition Day and the final judgment of the Uyghur Tribunal, remembering the victims of what it described as the ongoing Uyghur genocide, a ... read..

New York Archdiocese to settle sexual abuse plaints by over 1,300 accusers

New York | December 9, 2025 12:48:18 PM IST

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York said on Monday that it was raising at least USD 300 million as it moved to negotiate a settlement that would benefit roughly 1,300 people who have said they were sexually abused as minors by its priests and lay s ... read..

India-EU FTA can accelerate green tech access, says CRF President at post-COP dialogue

By Vishu Adhana New Delhi | December 9, 2025 12:19:14 PM IST

A future India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could significantly expand India's access to advanced green technologies, including battery storage and renewable energy systems, CRF President Shishir Priyadarshi said on Monday at a post-COP Belem dialogue jo ... read..

Sri Lanka: Over 750 religious places damaged due to Cyclone Ditwah; inter-religious prayers to take place for victims

Colombo | December 9, 2025 12:19:08 PM IST

The trail of destruction in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah has damaged around 764 religious places- Buddhist temples, churches and mosques, Daily Mirror reported on Tuesday. ... read..

Cyclone Ditwah: US provides immediate USD 2 million emergency assistance to Sri Lanka

Colombo | December 9, 2025 11:18:14 AM IST

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended gratitude to the United States for the immediate USD 2 million emergency assistance and the deployment of C-130 to aid in humanitarian operations in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..

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