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$4.2 billion worth of oil from Venezuela on its way to the US right now: US President Donald Trump
Washington DC | January 12, 2026 11:19:32 AM IST
US President Donald Trump spoke to reporters aboard Air Force One on the situation in Venezuela on Sunday (local time). He said, "Venezuela is really working out well. We're working along really well with their leadership, and we'll see how it all works o ... read..


PM Modi welcomes German Chancellor Merz to Sabarmati Ashram on first official India visit
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:49:47 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warmly welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz to Sabarmati Ashram in Ahmedabad, marking the German leader's first official visit to India since taking office. ... read..


PM Modi, German Chancellor Merz inaugurate International Kite Festival 2026 at Sabarmati Riverfront
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 10:49:32 AM IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Monday jointly inaugurated the International Kite Festival 2026 at the Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad. ... read..


Woman was very disrespectful: US Prez Trump on fatal Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent
Washington DC | January 12, 2026 10:49:26 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has said that the woman who was killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis last week was radical and violent. ... read..


At least 544 killed, over 10,600 arrested as Iran protests enter 15th day: Human rights group
Tehran | January 12, 2026 10:20:08 AM IST
At least 544 people have been killed and more than 10,681 individuals arrested and transferred to prisons amid protests in Iran, as demonstrators have taken to the streets across multiple provinces over the past 15 days in anti-government rallies driven b ... read..


"Iran called to negotiate," claims Trump; says will "hit them like they've never been hit" if Iran targets US bases
Washington DC | January 12, 2026 9:49:29 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that Washington may be forced to take action against Iran amid ongoing nationwide protests, even as he revealed that Tehran has reached out to Washington seeking negotiations. ... read..


Trump says Iran appears to have crossed their 'red line' as US weighs "very strong options"
Washington DC | January 12, 2026 8:49:29 AM IST
Amid the massive protests across several provinces in Iran, which had reportedly killed over 500 people, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that the Islamic Republic appears to be crossing a "red line" set by his administration, followi ... read..


"Global assistance will arrive, we will soon reclaim Iran," says exiled crown Prince Reza Pahlavi as protests continue
Paris | January 12, 2026 8:49:28 AM IST
Protests in Iran have continued into its second week over the weekend. The exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahalavi has emerged as a vocal supporter of the demonstrators, backing what he describes as a nationwide movement against the Islamic Republic. ... read..


Willkommen in Indien!: German Chancellor Merz arrives in India, to meet PM Modi today
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 8:49:19 AM IST
German Federal Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrived in India on Monday for a two-day official visit to the country since assuming office. ... read..


Iranian envoy to India warns against fake news being peddled about Iran protests
Tehran | January 12, 2026 8:49:17 AM IST
Iran's ambassador to India Mohammad Fathali has cautioned against fake news being peddled about the alleged arrest of six Indian and ten Afghani nationals in Iran. ... read..


Trump says Iran appears to have crossed their 'red line'
Washington DC | January 12, 2026 8:19:26 AM IST
Amid the massive protests across several provinces in Iran, which had reportedly killed over 500 people, US President Donald Trump on Sunday (local time) said that the Islamic Republic appears to be crossing a "red line" set by his administration, followi ... read..


Taiwan detects 5 PLAN vessels, 4 PRC balloons, 1 official ship around its territory
Taipei | January 12, 2026 7:19:18 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said on Monday that it recorded the presence of 5 PLAN vessels and 1 official ship operating around its territory. ... read..


"Russia must be stopped": Zelenskyy says combined forces of Europe, US can only stop Putin's "madness"
Kyiv | January 12, 2026 6:49:18 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday (local time) said that Russia has been suffering losses of no less than 1,000 soldiers killed every day since December, asserting that the country is paying a heavy price "just to keep the war from ending" ... read..


Fixed impressions may ease social anxiety, say researchers
Middle East | January 12, 2026 6:49:16 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], January 12 (ANI/TPS): A new study finds that people with social anxiety may feel less stressed and perform better in social situations when they believe first impressions are hard to change, Israel's Bar-Ilan University announced. The f ... read..


"Respect freedom of expression, refrain from unnecessary use of force": UN chief Antonio Guterres urges Iran amid protests
Geneva | January 12, 2026 6:19:51 AM IST
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday (local time) urged Iranian authorities to "exercise maximum restraint" amid unrest in the country, stressing that the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly "must be f ... read..


"Help them liberate themselves and Make Iran Great Again!": Reza Pahlavi's appeals to US President Trump
Paris | January 12, 2026 5:49:26 AM IST
Exiled Iran's former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi on Sunday (local time) issued a direct appeal to US President Donald Trump, praising him as a "man of peace" and urging continued support for the Iranian people in their "fight for freedom" against the Khamen ... read..


"Indian, German govts should engage in dialogue to preserve rights of our young girl": Baby Ariha Shah's aunt
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 5:19:24 AM IST
The family of Ariha Shah, an Indian girl who has been in German foster care for over three years, has renewed its appeal to the Indian and German governments to engage in a "dialogue to preserve the rights of young girl", saying that all allegations again ... read..


German Chancellor Friedrich Merz arrives at Ahmedabad Airport on his first official visit to India
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 12, 2026 4:49:11 AM IST
Federal Chancellor of Germany, Friedrich Merz, arrived at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. He is on an official visit to India from January 12-13 at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ... read..


Israel, Germany sign joint declaration to boost security, cyber, anti-terror ties
Tel Aviv | January 12, 2026 3:19:09 AM IST
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (local time) said Israel and Germany are "natural partners" in addressing emerging security challenges, as he and visiting German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt signed a joint declaration to deepen coopera ... read..


Netanyahu says Israel "closely monitoring events unfolding in Iran", backs Iranians' "struggle for freedom"
Tel Aviv | January 12, 2026 2:19:26 AM IST
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday (local time) said that they are "closely monitoring" the unfolding situation in Iran, as protests demanding freedom continue to spread across the country. ... read..


Israel strikes Hezbollah's multiple weapon storage sites in Southern Lebanon
Jerusalem | January 12, 2026 1:19:30 AM IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday (local time) said it carried out strikes on multiple Hezbollah-linked military sites in southern Lebanon, targeting shafts allegedly used for storing weapons, amid rising tensions along the border. ... read..


Death toll in Iran protests rises to 420, says Human Rights Activists in Iran
Tehran | January 11, 2026 11:50:01 PM IST
At least 420 protesters have been killed in Iran during anti-government demonstrations over the past 15 days, including eight children, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran (HRA), CNN reported. ... read..


Thousands of Australians without power after tropical cyclone hits Queensland
Middle East | January 11, 2026 11:49:58 PM IST
Sydney [Australia], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Thousands of people in Australia's northeast state of Queensland were without power on Sunday after a tropical cyclone crossed the coast, bringing heavy rain and destructive winds, Reuters reported. ... read..


Egypt's inflation rate drops to 11.8 per cent in December: Central Bank
Middle East | January 11, 2026 11:49:47 PM IST
Cairo [Egypt], January 11 (ANI/WAM): The Central Bank of Egypt announced today that Egypt's inflation rate decreased to 11.8 per cent year-on-year in December. The rate had recorded 12.5 per cent in November. (ANI/WAM)

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Special convention starts in Kathmandu amid widening intra-party rift within Nepali Congress ahead of March polls
Kathmandu | January 11, 2026 11:19:48 PM IST
Amid a widening intra-party rift and the approaching election, the second special general convention of the Nepali Congress has begun in Kathmandu, drawing wide attention amid speculation over whether it signals party reform or a possible split. ... read..


"Our hour is approaching": Venezuelan leader backs Iran protests
Caracas | January 11, 2026 10:49:49 PM IST
Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado on Sunday expressed strong support for protesters in Iran, praising their continued demonstrations against the country's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. ... read..


Indian students in Iran safe, situation under close watch: AIMSA, FAIMA
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | January 11, 2026 9:49:29 PM IST
The All India Medical Students Association and the Federation of All India Medical Associations on Sunday said that all Indian students currently studying in Iran are safe, urging families and the public not to panic. ... read..


Pope hopes for peace in Middle East, Ukraine amid rising violence in Iran
Vatican City | January 11, 2026 8:49:24 PM IST
Pope Leo on Sunday expressed deep concern over escalating violence in the Middle East and Ukraine, offering prayers for peace and urging renewed dialogue to end conflicts that continue to claim civilian lives. ... read..


"No more oil or money going to Cuba," says US President Trump
Washington, DC | January 11, 2026 8:49:22 PM IST
US President Donald Trump on Sunday claimed that Cuba had lived for many years on Venezuelan oil and money but said that this would now stop after the United States launched a strike in Venezuela and captured its President, Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Ci ... read..


Baloch activist says Pakistan using enforced disappearances as "core strategy" as women, children targeted
Asia | January 11, 2026 8:19:48 PM IST
London [UK] January 11 (ANI) Baloch activist Hakeem Baloch has accused Pakistan's security establishment of continuing to rely on enforced disappearances as its "primary tool of control" in Balochistan, despite years of international scrutiny. He argued t ... read..


US, Israel want to "sow chaos and disorder" by ordering "riots" in Iran: President Pezeshkian
Tehran | January 11, 2026 7:49:56 PM IST
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused the United States and Israel of seeking to destabilise the country, saying they want to "sow chaos and disorder" in Iran by ordering "riots" and urging citizens to distance themselves from "rioters and terror ... read..


"Looking forward to having President Zelenskyy this year in India", says Ukrainian ambassdor to India
Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 11, 2026 7:49:42 PM IST
Ambassador of Ukraine to India, Oleksandr Polishchuk, said that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to visit India later this year to discuss projects that the two countries can undertake together. ... read..


Bride, groom among 8 killed in Islamabad wedding blast; 12 injured
Islamabad | January 11, 2026 6:49:22 PM IST
At least eight people were killed and 12 others injured after an explosion struck a house in Islamabad's Sector G-7/2 during wedding celebrations on Sunday. Officials confirmed that the bride and groom were among the deceased, Dawn reported. ... read..


Khamenei tells Trump to "manage his own country" amid Iran protests
Tehran | January 11, 2026 6:19:45 PM IST
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Sunday took a sharp jibe at US President Donald Trump for backing anti-government protests in Iran, telling him to "manage his own country" instead of commenting on Iran's internal affairs. ... read..


Bangladesh: Shariatpur bomb explosion death toll rises to 2
Shariatpur | January 11, 2026 5:49:48 PM IST
The death toll in the bomb explosion in Zajira upazila of Shariatpur increased to two after Md Nabin Hossain, 22, died while receiving treatment at Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH), The Daily Star reported. ... read..


Russia begins clinical use of cell-based technology for eardrum repair
Moscow | January 11, 2026 5:49:40 PM IST
The Clinical Centre of IM Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, commonly known as Sechenov University, has begun performing innovative eardrum repair procedures using tissue equivalents created from patients' own cells. ... read..


Canadian PM Carney urged to prioritise human rights during China visit: HRW
Ottawa | January 11, 2026 5:19:38 PM IST
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney should make human rights a central element of his upcoming visit to China from January 13 to 17, 2026, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has said. ... read..


Taiwan's top intelligence agency says China using fake news sites, bot networks for 'Cognitive Warfare'
Taipei | January 11, 2026 4:49:46 PM IST
Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) has revealed that China is allegedly using Chinese IT and marketing companies to run large-scale disinformation campaigns aimed at influencing Taiwanese public opinion and weakening social cohesion, according to a r ... read..


Iran: Isfahan Governor confirms 30 security personnel killed in foreign-backed riots
Isfahan | January 11, 2026 4:49:32 PM IST
Isfahan Governor Ali Ahmadi confirmed that 30 security personnel lost their lives in what he described as foreign-backed unrest in the province, according to Iranian state broadcaster Press TV. ... read..


India will "contribute solutions" if it participates in G7 meet, says foreign affairs expert
New Delhi | January 11, 2026 4:19:41 PM IST
Foreign affairs expert KP Fabian has said that he hoped India would participate in the meeting because it is a point of concern. ... read..


Pak: Lahore anti-encroachment drive draws flak over damage to green belts
Lahore | January 11, 2026 4:19:36 PM IST
A major anti-encroachment campaign launched by the Punjab government in Lahore has triggered widespread alarm after residents and environmental groups accused authorities of damaging green belts and historic landscapes in the process. ... read..


Iran parliament speaker warns US bases, shipping centres would be "legitimate targets" if Washington intervenes militarily
Tehran | January 11, 2026 3:49:48 PM IST
Iran's parliamentary speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, warned that Tehran would view US military and commercial bases as "legitimate targets" for retaliation if Washington intervenes militarily amid continuing unrest in the country. "If the US takes milita ... read..


Protesters across Europe demonstrate solidarity with the Iranian protests
The Hague | January 11, 2026 3:49:44 PM IST
Protesters rallied in several European cities to express solidarity with Iranian protests against the regime, EuroNews reported. ... read..


Russia launched over 1,000 drones into Ukraine in past week: Zelenskyy
Kyiv | January 11, 2026 3:20:00 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday said that Russia launched almost 1,100 attack drones against Ukraine over the course of this week. ... read..


PTI shifts Karachi rally to Mazar-i-Quaid, alleges police crackdown and roadblocks
Karachi | January 11, 2026 3:19:58 PM IST
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders insisted they would hold a public gathering at Mazar-i-Quaid in Karachi on Sunday after the party alleged that Sindh police raided Bagh-i-Jinnah, the earlier planned rally venue, on Saturday night and subjected party ... read..


Thai PM calls for overhaul of border MoUs with Cambodia amid poll campaign tensions
Bangkok | January 11, 2026 2:49:42 PM IST
Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has renewed calls for a fundamental review of two long-standing memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Cambodia governing unresolved land and maritime border disputes, arguing that advances in technology and inter ... read..


Somalia defence minister alleges Israel plan to relocate Palestinians to Somaliland
Mogadishu | January 11, 2026 2:49:40 PM IST
Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi alleged that Israel is working on a plan to forcibly move Palestinians to the breakaway region of Somaliland, describing the reported move as a "serious violation" of international law, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Peshawar University staff demand federal control amid salary, pension crisis
Peshawar | January 11, 2026 2:49:37 PM IST
The joint action committee of the University of Peshawar's teaching and non-teaching employees has accused the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government of failing to manage the affairs of the province's leading higher education institution and has demanded that the ... read..


"Best time for new investors to come to India," says Commercial Counsellor at Norwegian Embassy
Rajkot (Gujarat) | January 11, 2026 2:49:35 PM IST
At Vibrant Gujarat Regional Conferences, Bjrn Iversen, Commercial Counsellor at the Norwegian Embassy in Delhi and Country Head of Innovation Norway, said that this is the best time for new investors to come to India. ... read..


Bereft of buildings, Afghan students forced to attend school under sky
Kabul | January 11, 2026 2:19:59 PM IST
Students in Kapisa province of Afghanistan are left with no option but to attend classes outdoors due to a lack of buildings, Tolo News reported. ... read..


Iran army vows to defend "national interests" as protests escalate
Tehran | January 11, 2026 1:49:54 PM IST
The Iranian army issued a warning that it will defend the country's "national interests" as anti-government protests escalated amid widespread arrests and an internet blackout, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Pakistan faces renewed scrutiny as nine more Baloch citizens reportedly disappear
Balochistan | January 11, 2026 1:19:29 PM IST
A fresh surge of enforced disappearances has been reported across Balochistan, Karachi, and adjoining regions, with nine more Baloch citizens allegedly taken away by Pakistani security agencies in recent weeks. ... read..


Pakistan: Gas shortage triggers protests in Quetta amid severe cold
Quetta | January 11, 2026 12:50:10 PM IST
Prolonged gas shortages amid a harsh cold spell triggered protests in parts of Quetta, with residents blocking roads and burning tyres over low pressure and supply suspensions, Dawn reported. Siberian winds continued to lash Quetta and several towns in no ... read..


Pakistan: Protest held after trade unionist goes missing, activists demand his release from "illegal custody"
Karachi | January 11, 2026 12:50:08 PM IST
Trade union leaders in Pakistan have claimed that one of their younger collegues, Iqbal Abro has gone missing from the Korangi Industrial Area and alleged that he was abducted by the local police upon the request of influential industrialists as per local ... read..


NYC Mayor Mamdani condemns pro-Hamas chant, slurs at Queens synagogue protest
New York | January 11, 2026 12:19:50 PM IST
New York City (NYC) Mayor Zohran Mamdani criticised the language used during a protest outside a synagogue in Queens, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators chanted in support of Hamas while pro-Israel demonstrators shouted racial and homophobic slurs, The N ... read..


US Secretary of State Rubio says, he will meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland
Washington DC | January 11, 2026 11:49:43 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he expects to hold talks with Danish officials next week about Greenland, as European governments respond to renewed pressure from the Trump administration over the Arctic island's future. Greenland is a self-governi ... read..


Cities across US witness massive rallies against ICE killing in Minnesota
Washington DC | January 11, 2026 11:19:33 AM IST
Protesters gathered outside federal buildings in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday (local time) evening as people took to the streets in cities across the US to demonstrate against immigration operations in the days after an ICE agent shot and killed a wom ... read..


Yemen Govt claims recapture of Hadramout, al-Mahra from STC as rallies held in Aden
Aden | January 11, 2026 11:19:25 AM IST
Yemen's internationally recognised government has claimed it has retaken parts of southern and eastern Yemen from the Southern Transitional Council (STC), as thousands gathered in Aden to rally behind the secessionist group, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Nepal calls for national unity while marking 304th National Unification Day since the Gen-Z revolution
Kathmandu | January 11, 2026 11:19:23 AM IST
Nepal on Sunday marked the 304th National Unification Day, which coincides with the birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah, calling for national unity, marking the day since the Gen-Z revolution. ... read..


Ceasefire deal sees SDF fighters exit Aleppo after deadly clashes
Aleppo | January 11, 2026 10:49:58 AM IST
The last fighters of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have withdrawn from the city of Aleppo following a ceasefire deal that allowed evacuations after days of deadly clashes, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi tells Iranian protestors, "Do not abandon streets"
Tehran | January 11, 2026 10:19:46 AM IST
Iran's former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi, who lives in exile, on Sunday called on anti-government protesters to remain on the streets. ... read..


"Hope they never forget": Trump as Venezuela starts releasing political prisoners
Washington DC | January 11, 2026 10:19:35 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said that Venezuela has begun its process of releasing political prisoners. ... read..


Trade between Pakistan, Afghanistan drops by 40pc amid border tensions
Kabul | January 11, 2026 9:49:58 AM IST
Trade between Afghanistan and Pakistan has dropped by 40 per cent, due to continued disruptions in commercial routes between the two countries amid border disputes, Tolo News reported quoting reports by the Taliban commerce and industry ministry. ... read..


Mega protests across Iran, activists call it a 'revolution'; regime blames US for fermenting trouble
Tehran | January 11, 2026 8:49:52 AM IST
Anti-government protests in Iran have continued for the fourteenth consecutive day on Saturday, with authorities tightening security measures as demonstrations spread across multiple cities. ... read..


As protests rage, NYT report says 'Trump briefed on military options of targeting Iran'
Washington DC | January 11, 2026 8:49:48 AM IST
According to a report in the New York Times the US President Donald Trump has been briefed in recent days on a range of military options targeting Iran. ... read..


Dubai leads global dialogue on future of sport
Middle East | January 11, 2026 7:19:46 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Dubai recently hosted the World Sports Summit, reinforcing the UAE's position as a global hub for sports decision-making and future strategy, moving beyond event hosting to shaping the international sports agenda. ... read..


Taiwan detects 4 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships, 1 official ship around its territory
Taipei | January 11, 2026 7:19:45 AM IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said on Sunday that it recorded the presence of 4 PLA aircraft, 6 PLAN ships and 1 official ship around its territory on Sunday. ... read..


OIC Foreign Ministers Council discusses developments in Somalia, calls Somaliland's recognition by Israel "blatant violation" of international law
Jeddah | January 11, 2026 7:19:43 AM IST
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation held its 22nd extraordinary session on Saturday to discuss about Somalia in light of Israel's recognition of Somaliland. The OIC called Israeli actions a "blatant violation of international law" and a threat to regi ... read..


Afghan migrants decry harsh deportations from Pakistan
Kabul | January 11, 2026 5:19:36 AM IST
Deported Afghan migrants from Pakistan shared their plight as they arrived back empty-handed in large numbers in Afghanistan, Tolo News reported. ... read..


Dubai's model for connecting cultures highlighted at 1 Billion Followers Summit
Middle East | January 11, 2026 4:49:47 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): A session at the 1 Billion Followers Summit highlighted Dubai's media and humanitarian model as a global example of content creation that connects cultures through originality and purpose, rather than follower numbers. ... read..


Leadership vision reinforces UAE's position as premier hub for creators, innovators, entrepreneurs: Latifa bint Mohammed
Middle East | January 11, 2026 4:49:46 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], January 11 (ANI/WAM): Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, today visited the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world's largest event dedicated to shaping the content ... read..


Op Hawkeye Strike: US conducts strikes across Syria on ISIS targets
Florida | January 11, 2026 3:49:47 AM IST
US Central Command (CENTCOM) forces, along with partner forces, conducted large-scale strikes against multiple ISIS targets across Syria as a part of Operation Hawkeye Strike. ... read..


Six, including child, pastor killed in Mississippi shooting
Mississippi | January 11, 2026 3:19:51 AM IST
Six people were killed, including a seven-year-old girl and a pastor, in Mississippi, the New York Post reported, citing the police. ... read..


'Iran is looking at freedom; US ready to help': Donald Trump
Washington DC | January 11, 2026 3:19:50 AM IST
Amid the protests in Iran, US President Donald Trump said on Saturday (local time) that the United States stands ready to help the Middle-Eastern country, which is looking at "Freedom" like never before. ... read..


GOLDFEST 2026 Begins in Ahmedabad marking 50 Years of Indo-Japan Friendship
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) | January 11, 2026 1:49:31 AM IST
The Indo-Japan Friendship Association of Gujarat (IJFA) on Saturday inaugurated GOLDFEST 2026, marking 50 years of Indo-Japan friendship. The five-day cultural celebration is being held from January 10 to 14, 2026, as part of IJFA's Golden Jubilee commemo ... read..


Waging war against God: Iran's Attorney General warns protesters of intensified crackdown by authorities
Tehran | January 10, 2026 11:49:42 PM IST
Iran's Attorney General Mohammad Movahedi Azad has issued a stark warning amid escalating nationwide protests, declaring that anyone participating in the demonstrations or aiding those involved would be treated as an "enemy of God", a charge that carries ... read..


27 Indians duped by fake job offers rescued from Myanmar
New Delhi | January 10, 2026 11:19:46 PM IST
As many as 27 Indian nationals who were trafficked to Myanmar returned safely to India on Friday after being stranded in the country following false job offers abroad. ... read..


UNSC to hold emergency meeting on Russia's attacks on Ukraine: Andrii Sybiha
Kyiv | January 10, 2026 11:19:40 PM IST
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting on Monday, January 12, to discuss Russia's latest attacks on Ukraine, following an urgent request from Kyiv, Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced. ... read..


"Army, law enforcement authorities in Venezuela still appear to be with Nicolas Maduro": Former envoy Ashok Sajjanhar
New Delhi | January 10, 2026 11:19:35 PM IST
Former Indian Ambassador Ashok Sajjanhar has said that the United States' actions against Venezuela amount to a serious violation of international law, raising concerns over sovereignty, the use of force, and the precedent such actions could set globally. ... read..


Save Ariha Team urges India to seek repatriation of Baby Ariha from German foster care
New Delhi | January 10, 2026 9:19:47 PM IST
The Save Ariha Team has expressed deep concern over the continued separation of Baby Ariha Shah, an Indian citizen, from her parents in Germany, urging the Government of India to intervene diplomatically for her immediate repatriation ahead of the German ... read..


Indonesia blocks Elon Musk's Grok over AI-generated sexualised images
Jakarta | January 10, 2026 8:49:25 PM IST
Indonesia has become the first country to completely suspend access to Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk's company xAI, amid growing global concerns over the misuse of AI to create sexualised images without consent, CBS news ... read..


Indian Embassy in Kathmandu marks Vishwa Hindi Diwas with cultural programme
Kathmandu | January 10, 2026 7:49:48 PM IST
The Embassy of India in Kathmandu on Friday organised a cultural programme at its premises to mark Vishwa Hindi Diwas, celebrating the shared linguistic and cultural heritage of India and Nepal. ... read..


Bangladesh Indian High Commissioner meets BNP chief Tarique Rahman amid political transition in Bangladesh
Dhaka | January 10, 2026 7:19:33 PM IST
High Commissioner of India to Bangladesh, Pranay Kumar Verma, met Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) Chairman Tarique Rahman on Saturday, a day after he formally assumed charge of the party following the demise of former Prime Minister and his mother, Kha ... read..


NATO will disintegrate if Trump occupies Greenland: Former envoy Ashok Sajjanhar
New Delhi | January 10, 2026 6:20:06 PM IST
Former Indian diplomat Ashok Sajjanhar has warned that NATO could "completely disintegrate" if US President Donald Trump moves to occupy Greenland, saying such an action would undermine the alliance's core principles of sovereignty, collective security an ... read..


"US Commerce Secy made mistake": Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on why PM Modi didn't call Trump
New Delhi | January 10, 2026 5:49:52 PM IST
Foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Saturday dismissed claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi failed to reach out to former US President Donald Trump over trade negotiations, saying there were "logical reasons" for any lack of direct leader-level ... read..


BYC rejects CTD allegations, calls accusations "suppression, not counter-terrorism": Sammi Deen Baloch
Quetta (Balochistan) | January 10, 2026 5:19:37 PM IST
Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch has strongly rejected the Counter Terrorism Department's (CTD) allegations against the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), saying the accusations have been circulated in the media without evidence or judicial scrutiny. In he ... read..


Chinese national charged in US for illegally photographing B-2 base and military assets in Missouri
Washington, DC | January 10, 2026 4:49:46 PM IST
United States Attorney R. Matthew Price announced that a criminal complaint has been filed against 35-year-old Qilin Wu in the Western District of Missouri. The complaint accuses Wu of one count of unlawfully photographing a vital military facility and mi ... read..


"US Commerce Secy made mistake": Former diplomat Robinder Sachdev on why PM Modi didn't call Trump
New Delhi | January 10, 2026 4:19:45 PM IST
Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev on Saturday dismissed claims that Prime Minister Narendra Modi failed to reach out to former US President Donald Trump over trade negotiations, saying there were "logical reasons" for any lack of direct leader-level ... read..


"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..


BYC says Pakistan using 'scripted lies' to whitewash enforced disappearances in Balochistan
Asia | January 10, 2026 1:19:48 PM IST
Balochistan [Pakistan] January 10 (ANI) The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has sharply criticised Pakistan's military establishment, accusing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) of attempting to sanitise enforced disappearances and extrajudicial k ... 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..


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