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Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus departs for four-day visit to China
Dhaka | March 26, 2025 5:13:45 PM IST
Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus departed for China on Wednesday for a four-day visit. ... read..


PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest marks 40th day amid plans for Eid sit-in
Gilgit | March 26, 2025 5:13:13 PM IST
The Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has entered its 40th consecutive day, as demonstrators remain resolute in their demands for justice and compensation, as reported by Pamir Times. ... read..


USCIRF should be designated as entity of concern: MEA slams US panel's religious freedom report
New Delhi | March 26, 2025 5:13:08 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said that the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) should be designated as an entity of concern and noted that the USCIRF 2025 Annual Report "once again continues its pattern of is ... read..


FATF emphasises need for public-private partnerships to step up global defences against financial crime
Mumbai (Maharashtra) | March 26, 2025 4:43:18 PM IST
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has stressed the need for public-private partnerships to step up global defences against financial crime at the 2025 FATF Private Sector Collaborative Forum, which was held in Mumbai on Tuesday. ... read..


Growing China-Russia-Iran-North Korea cooperation poses multi-front threat to US: Report
Washington | March 26, 2025 3:43:21 PM IST
The rapidly intensifying cooperation among four major adversaries of the United States - China, Russia, Iran and North Korea --spotlighting that Russia's war in Ukraine is a catalyst that could drag the United States into a multi-front conflict according ... read..


Human rights defenders praise India's progress at UN event in Geneva
Geneva | March 26, 2025 3:43:15 PM IST
Human rights defenders from various parts of India commended the country's significant progress across multiple sectors at a side event held at the United Nations during the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva on Tuesday. ... read..


Jaishankar, US Chamber of Commerce CEO Clark hold talks on deepening trade and investments
New Delhi | March 26, 2025 3:43:10 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with US Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Suzanne Clark in Delhi on Wednesday and discussed deepening trade and investments, building resilient supply chains and strengthening strategic partnership ... read..


US Intelligence identifies China as top military, cyber threat
Washington DC | March 26, 2025 3:13:31 PM IST
US intelligence agencies have identified China as the primary military and cyber threat to the US, noting that it continues to enhance its capabilities to potentially take control of Taiwan, according to a report by Taipei Times. ... read..


10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue concludes in Brasilia, focusing on global challenges, bloc expansion
New Delhi | March 26, 2025 2:43:36 PM IST
The 10th BRICS Policy Planning Dialogue concluded on Tuesday, in Brasilia, convening policy planners from the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, along with senior representatives from the newly expanded BRICS membership, covering pressing glob ... read..


BWF leader urges support for BYC amid ongoing state repression in Balochistan
Balochistan | March 26, 2025 2:43:25 PM IST
The central organiser of the Baloch Women Forum (BWF), Dr. Shalee Baloch, has urged Baloch people to support the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) in every possible way and condemned the recent detention of Baloch leaders and activists, as reported by the B ... read..


BNM stages protests in Netherlands against detention of BYC leaders; PTM activists participate
Amsterdam | March 26, 2025 2:13:33 PM IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest in Amsterdam to condemn the recent arrest and torture of Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) leaders, including Dr. Mahrang Baloch and Bebagr Baloch, by Pakistani authorities. ... read..


CFU backs Uyghur Human Rights Bill to aid refugees fleeing persecution
Washington DC | March 26, 2025 2:13:27 PM IST
Campaign for Uyghurs (CFU) expresses its support for the reintroduction of the Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act, a critical and timely bipartisan piece of legislation that aims to provide Priority 2 (P-2) refugee status to Uyghurs escaping persecution. ... read..


Nepal proposes meeting with Prime Minister Modi during BIMSTEC Summit
Kathmandu | March 26, 2025 1:43:24 PM IST
Nepal has proposed a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the upcoming BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok, according to an official from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. ... read..


President Murmu, PM Modi extend felicitations on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh
Dhaka | March 26, 2025 1:43:16 PM IST
President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended felicitations on the occasion of the National Day of Bangladesh on Wednesday. ... read..


London-Tibet Office briefs Westminster students on China's repression in Tibet
London | March 26, 2025 1:43:06 PM IST
The Office of Tibet in London hosted a group of 15 students from the University of Westminster for a 90-minute informative session on Tibet. ... read..


BNM holds protest in Germany to mark 77 years of Pakistan's occupation of Balochistan
Hanover | March 26, 2025 1:13:23 PM IST
The Baloch National Movement (BNM) organised a protest rally in Hanover, Germany, to mark the 77th anniversary of Pakistan's occupation of Balochistan. ... read..


Pakistan, IMF reach staff-level agreement on USD 7bn loan review, new USD 1.3bn RSF arrangement
Islamabad | March 26, 2025 12:43:52 PM IST
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a staff-level agreement on the first review of Pakistan's 37-month USD 7 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and a new 28-month USD 1.3 billion arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainab ... read..


US general stresses need for professional military forces for regional security in Bangladesh
Dhaka | March 26, 2025 12:43:33 PM IST
A US general has stressed the need for professional military forces for regional security amid tension in the Myanmar border with Bangladesh. ... read..


South Korea: Death toll rises to 18 as wildfires spread in southeastern region of country
Seoul | March 26, 2025 11:43:04 AM IST
The death toll from a series of wildfires in the southeastern region of South Korea has climbed to 18, with one person still missing, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing forest service officials on Wednesday. ... read..


Pakistan: PIA clarifies status of UK flight ban, remains hopeful for resumption
Karachi | March 26, 2025 11:13:10 AM IST
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has issued a statement clarifying the current status of its flight ban to the UK, as reported by ARY News on Wednesday. ... read..


US President Trump signs executive order overhauling US elections, mentions India example
Washington | March 26, 2025 10:43:59 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) signed an executive order overhauling the US federal elections to "enforce basic and necessary election protections" employed by modern, developed, and developing nations. ... read..


Religious minority victimisation soars in Pakistan in 2025: HRFP Report
Faisalabad | March 26, 2025 10:43:07 AM IST
The Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) on Wednesday released a damning report on the first quarter of 2025, spotlighting a sharp rise in victimisation rates and challenges faced by religious minorities in Pakistan. ... read..


US Vice President JD Vance, Second Lady to visit Greenland's Pituffik Space Base for Arctic security briefing
Washington | March 26, 2025 9:43:19 AM IST
US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance will be visiting the Pituffik Space Base in Greenland on Friday to receive a briefing on Arctic security issues and engage with US service members, as per a release from the Office of the US Vice Presi ... read..


US Senate confirms Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya as Director of National Institutes of Health
Washington DC | March 26, 2025 8:43:06 AM IST
The US Senate on Tuesday (local time) confirmed the appointment of Indian-origin Jay Bhattacharya, a professor at Stanford School of Medicine, as Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). ... read..


Ahmed bin Mohammed attends Emirati media retreat
Middle East | March 26, 2025 7:13:23 AM IST
Dubai [UAE], March 26 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, attended the Emirati Media Retreat today. Organised by the Dubai Press Club (DPC), the event brought to ... read..


UAE, US Presidents discuss strategic bilateral relations in phone call
Middle East | March 26, 2025 7:13:21 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 26 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump of the United States of America held a phone call today to discuss ways to further strengthen the strategic ties between the two nations ac ... read..


There was no classified information: Gabbard on Yemen strikes messaging leaks
Washington, DC | March 26, 2025 7:13:19 AM IST
Several of President Donald Trump's senior national security officials, with backing from a key Senate Republican, placed responsibility on Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth for transmitting potentially classified information in a group chat discussing US ... read..


PIA still grounded in UK as air safety ban remains in place
Karachi | March 26, 2025 6:43:20 AM IST
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will remain prohibited from flying to and from the United Kingdom, the UK Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed on Tuesday, dismissing speculation of an imminent return after a four-year suspension, The Express Tri ... read..


Lukashenko sworn in for new term as Belarus' president
Minsk | March 26, 2025 5:13:10 AM IST
Alexander Lukashenko was officially sworn in as the president of Belarus for the seventh time on Tuesday, reaffirming his continued leadership over the country, Anadolu reported. ... read..


"Our national security is stronger than ever," says Trump on Yemen strikes
Washington, DC | March 26, 2025 4:43:18 AM IST
US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed that American national security remains at its strongest, emphasising recent military actions against the Houthis in Yemen. ... read..


Pak: Govt panel discusses deportation of illegal immigrants
Islamabad | March 26, 2025 4:43:16 AM IST
A high-level government panel tasked with strengthening national security policies convened on Monday under the leadership of Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi to address key issues, including the deportation of illegal immigrants, human smuggling, stricter ... read..


US concludes Black Sea security talks with Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh
Washington, DC | March 26, 2025 3:43:11 AM IST
The United States recently held expert-level discussions with delegations from both Russia and Ukraine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from March 23 to 25. These bilateral meetings followed high-level discussions by US President Donald Trump with, Russian Presid ... read..


Belgium closely following Mehul Choksi case, says government spokesperson
Brussels | March 26, 2025 11:13:31 AM IST
The Belgian government is closely monitoring the case of fugitive Indian businessman Mehul Choksi, emphasising that it is being handled with significant attention, according to David Jordens, Spokesperson and Head of Service for social media and press at ... read..


US, Ukraine agree to ensure safe navigation, prevent commercial vessels use for military purposes in Black Sea
Washington, DC | March 26, 2025 1:13:00 AM IST
In line with high-level discussions between US President Donald J Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, the United States facilitated bilateral technical-level talks with a Ukrainian delegation from March 23-25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, an off ... read..


Rare Gaza Protest: Hundreds in Beit Lahiya chant against Hamas, War
Middle East | March 25, 2025 11:43:07 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 25 (ANI/TPS): Videos circulating on Telegram show hundreds of Palestinians in the northern Gaza town of Beit Lahiya in an unprecedented demonstration against Hamas and war on Tuesday. ... read..


Jaishankar, UN Special Envoy on Myanmar Julie Bishop discuss border stability, refugee situation
New Delhi | March 25, 2025 11:13:22 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General on Myanmar Julie Bishop in Delhi on Tuesday to discuss border stability, the refugee situation, transnational crime out of Myanmar, and providing economic support. ... read..


Protesters burn effigy of Nepal PM Oli; clash with police demanding reinstatement of electricity authority chief
Kathmandu | March 25, 2025 11:13:13 PM IST
Protesters in Nepal on Tuesday resorted to hitting the street demanding reinstatement of Nepal Electricity Authority chief Kulman Ghising, who was suspended from post on Monday evening. ... read..


Israel Embassy, TSF, SARD launch 'KAUSHALYAN VR on Wheels' in Jamshedpur
Jamshedpur (Jharkhand) | March 25, 2025 10:43:38 PM IST
In an initiative to revolutionize education through immersive learning, the Embassy of Israel in India, TSF, and Society for All-Round Development (SARD) have launched 'KAUSHALYAN VR on Wheels', a cutting-edge mobile learning lab designed to ignite curios ... read..


Sharjah Airport gears up to welcome over half million passengers during Eid Al-Fitr holiday
Middle East | March 25, 2025 10:43:30 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): Sharjah Airport has announced its full operational readiness to efficiently manage the anticipated surge in air traffic during the Eid Al-Fitr holiday period. ... read..


Knesset approves USD 206 billion budget, largest in Israeli history
Middle East | March 25, 2025 10:43:22 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 25 (ANI/TPS): Israeli lawmakers approved a roughly NIS 755 billion (USD 206 billion) state budget, Israel's largest ever, after a marathon session on Tuesday ... read..


UAE: Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed session addresses importance of fostering positive values in community
Middle East | March 25, 2025 10:43:14 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25, (ANI/WAM): The fourth and final Ramadan session of Majlis Mohamed bin Zayed was held under the title 'Fostering Positive Values in the Community' in the presence of Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minis ... read..


Israel, Albania sign health cooperation agreement
Middle East | March 25, 2025 10:13:07 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 25 (ANI/TPS): Israel and Albania signed a memorandum of understanding on Tuesday to strengthen cooperation in health and medical innovation. The agreement, signed in Jerusalem by Israeli Health Minister Uriel Bosso and visiting Al ... read..


Israel: New national carrier for wastewater
Tel Aviv | March 25, 2025 9:13:34 PM IST
Israel's national carrier for wastewater is launching with an investment of 3.5 billion Shekels (USD 950 million). ... read..


Xi Jinping's family holds millions in investments despite anti-corruption drive: Report
Beijing | March 25, 2025 9:13:33 PM IST
Chinese President Xi Jinping's relatives continue to possess millions of dollars in business ventures and financial investments, Radio Free Asia reported, citing a recent report from US sources. ... read..


UAE: Sharjah Chamber outlines its 2025-2027 strategy
Middle East | March 25, 2025 9:13:26 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): The Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI)'s Board of Directors has reviewed the Chamber's strategic roadmap for 2025-2027, designed to drive transformative improvements in performance, operations, and service e ... read..


India, Singapore sign LOI on green shipping, digital corridor collaboration
New Delhi | March 25, 2025 9:13:05 PM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), attended today's signing ceremony of the Letter of Intent (LOI) between India and Singapore on maritime digitalisation (Digital Corridor Collaboration) and decarbonization (Green ... read..


Hamas had operatives on American campuses, claims rescued hostage
New York | March 25, 2025 8:13:31 PM IST
A lawsuit by October 7 victims has revealed that Hamas kidnappers told rescued hostage Shlomi Ziv that the terrorist group had operatives on American campuses, with the terrorists showing him articles and pictures of protests held in Columbia University, ... read..


India, China review situation along LAC, agree on early resumption of cross-border cooperation
New Delhi | March 25, 2025 8:13:11 PM IST
The 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) was held in Beijing today. ... read..


Muhammad Yunus faces criticism over 'press repression' in Bangladesh
Dhaka | March 25, 2025 7:43:20 PM IST
Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum, has raised concerns about the trajectory of Bangladesh under the interim leadership of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Muhammad Yunus. ... read..


Anshuman Gaur appointed as India's next ambassador to Hungary
New Delhi | March 25, 2025 7:14:43 PM IST
Anshuman Gaur, presently serving as Joint Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Hungary. ... read..


Pakistan: Judicial remand for journalist sparks outcry from media bodies
Karachi | March 25, 2025 7:13:30 PM IST
A Karachi court has placed journalist Farhan Mallick under a 14-day judicial remand for allegedly broadcasting "anti-state" content on his YouTube channel, according to a report by Dawn. ... read..


Israeli Army says Hezbollah anti-tank missile unit commander killed in drone strike
Tel Aviv | March 25, 2025 5:43:04 PM IST
Israel's military has announced that a Hezbollah commander, Hassan Kamal Halawi, was killed in an Israeli drone strike in southern Lebanon's Nabatieh on Monday, The Times of Israel reported. ... read..


Bridging Cultures Through Fashion: University of Haifa students wrap up study trip to India
New Delhi | March 25, 2025 5:13:12 PM IST
The Fashion Design Department of the University of Haifa recently concluded a nine-day study trip to India, blending innovation, sustainability, and traditional craftsmanship. ... read..


Pakistan: BYC accuses police of blocking Sammi Deen Baloch's release despite court's order
Karachi | March 25, 2025 4:43:10 PM IST
Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused police of blocking Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch's release despite the court ordering her release. The BYC called the targeting of Sammi Deen Baloch an "attempt to suppress the Baloch resistance" and vowed t ... read..


Pakistan: Strike in Gwadar, other cities of Balochistan to support BYC's recent protests
Balochistan | March 25, 2025 4:13:06 PM IST
In response to the call given by the Balochistan National Party-Mengal, a shutter-down strike was observed in Gwadar and other coastal cities of Balochistan on Tuesday to offer support to the Baloch Yakjehti Committee's (BYC) recent protests against a pol ... read..


Pakistan: Illegal water tankers in Karachi fuel Naegleria outbreaks, report reveals
Karachi | March 25, 2025 4:13:03 PM IST
A new report has revealed that the primary cause of Naegleria outbreaks in Pakistan's Karachi is the illegal supply of underground water through unregistered water tankers. ... read..


Hoping good constructive discussion with sensible outcomes, says Congress MP Shashi Tharoor ahead of India-US trade discussions
New Delhi | March 25, 2025 3:43:08 PM IST
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed optimism ahead of the visit of an American delegation which wil hold talks on the contours of a proposed bilateral agreeement on the India-US trade ties. ... read..


We expect Bangladesh to follow rules of Human Rights: US
Washington DC | March 25, 2025 3:13:11 PM IST
The United States expects Bangladesh to follow the rules of human rights and be fair to their own citizens, the US State Department said on Monday, in relation to the ... read..


Balochistan government tightens control, decides to suppress dissent with stringent measures
Quetta | March 25, 2025 2:43:34 PM IST
The Balochistan government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti, has decided to take stringent measures against government employees involved in anti-state activities, as reported by ARY News. ... read..


PoGB: Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest continues with growing religious influence
Diamer | March 25, 2025 2:13:13 PM IST
The ongoing Diamer-Bhasha Dam protest in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) has entered its 38th consecutive day, with demonstrators pledging to continue their sit-in until their demands are addressed. ... read..


UNDP's 'Inspiring India' magazine showcases India's innovations for Sustainable Development Goals
New Delhi | March 25, 2025 1:43:14 PM IST
The third edition of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) India's flagship magazine, 'Inspiring India' highlights the stories of inspiring leaders, changemakers, and groundbreaking innovations driving progress across the country. ... read..


Uyghur activist shares personal loss, calls for action amid China's crackdown
Munich | March 25, 2025 1:13:54 PM IST
Germany-based Uyghur activist and former President of the World Uyghur Congress, Dolkun Isa, took to social media to share his family's suffering, which has spanned years due to China's alleged oppressive policies toward the Uyghur people. ... read..


International Buddhist Confederation strengthens Buddhist ties with Myanmar through academic and cultural collaboration
Yangon | March 25, 2025 1:13:42 PM IST
In a significant step towards fostering stronger Buddhist connections between India and Myanmar, a high-level delegation from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC) concluded a four-day visit to Myanmar. ... read..


Student union burns effigy of Nepali minister protesting deposition of Electricity Authority Chief
Kathmandu | March 25, 2025 12:43:14 PM IST
The All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU- Unified Socialist) burnt the effigy of Deepak Khadka, Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation protesting the deposition of Nepal Electricity Authority Chief Kulman Ghising. ... read..


Dalai Lama's representative Tsering Yangkey calls for action against China's repression of Tibet in Cardiff Outreach
Cardiff | March 25, 2025 12:43:13 PM IST
During an official outreach program in Cardiff on March 23, Tsering Yangkey, the representative of the Dalai Lama to the United Kingdom, met prominent Welsh leaders to call for action against China's continued repression of Tibet. ... read..


Israel raises monthly minimum wage
Middle East | March 25, 2025 11:43:26 AM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 25 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Labour signed the minimum wage increase from 5,880 Shekels (USD 1,600) monthly to 6,247 Shekels (USD 1,700). The updated minimum wage will enter into force on April 1, 2025. ... read..


'Make It in the Emirates' 2025 to feature diverse range of sectors
Middle East | March 25, 2025 11:43:21 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25 (ANI/ WAM): ''Make It in the Emirates'' 2025 has announced the opening of visitor and media registration for its fourth edition, the largest industrial gathering in the UAE, set to take place from May 19-22 at ADNEC Centre Abu Dh ... read..


UAE National cybersecurity systems respond to cyberattacks targeting government, private entities
Middle East | March 25, 2025 11:43:06 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): The Cybersecurity Council of the UAE Government has confirmed that the national cybersecurity systems have successfully dealt with cyberattacks targeting 634 government and private entities. These attacks aimed to leak ... read..


"Look forward to fostering stronger ties with partners in UK": WB CM Mamata Banerjee
London | March 25, 2025 10:43:20 AM IST
West Bengal's Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee who is on a visit to the UK spoke about how Bengal is looking forward to further cement ties with partners in UK and beyond. ... read..


Russia developing "privileged strategic partnership" with India; expanding ties with major global states: Lavrov
Moscow | March 25, 2025 10:13:03 AM IST
Russia is actively expanding ties with the majority of global states, including India with whom Moscow is developing a "privileged strategic partnership," the country's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said ... read..


Strong earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hits New Zealand; Emergency Minister Mitchell says potential danger along shoreline
Wellington | March 25, 2025 9:43:06 AM IST
A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.5 hit New Zealand on the early hours of Tuesday according to the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). ... read..


Pakistan continues to arrest Baloch leaders as police cracks down on protestors
Karachi | March 25, 2025 8:43:04 AM IST
Leading Baloch human rights body, Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) central leader Sammi Deen and deputy organizer Lala Wahab were arrested on Monday as police cracked down on the protest in Karachi. ... read..


Taiwan records rise in Chinese military activity near its territory
Taipei | March 25, 2025 8:13:01 AM IST
Taiwan recorded the presence of 21 Chinese aircraft, 6 PLAN vessels and 2 official ships around its territory on Tuesday. ... read..


US bill seeks sanctions on Pakistan's Army Chief, demands Imran Khan's release
Washington, DC | March 25, 2025 7:13:02 AM IST
A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Congress on Monday seeking to impose sanctions on Pakistan's Army chief, General Asim Munir, for his alleged role in persecuting political opponents, including former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, The Hill repo ... read..


India calls for consensus-based UN peacekeeping reforms
New York | March 25, 2025 6:13:05 AM IST
India has called for consensus-driven reforms in UN peacekeeping, stressing the need for better funding, enhanced technology, and a greater role for troop-contributing countries, an official press release stated. ... read..


UAE grants USD 64.5 million financial aid to Al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem
Middle East | March 25, 2025 6:13:01 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25 (ANI/WAM): Following the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the UAE has allocated a financial grant of USD 64.5 million to Al-Makassed Hospital in East Jerusalem. The grant aims to support operational ex ... read..


Mansour bin Zayed receives UAE citizens at his palace's Al Barza Majlis
Middle East | March 25, 2025 6:13:00 AM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 25 (ANI)/WAM): Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, has received a number of sheikhs, officials, and UAE citizens at his palace's Al Barza Majlis in Abu D ... read..


India rejects Pakistan's remarks on Jammu and Kashmir at UN, calls for peacekeeping reforms
New York | March 25, 2025 6:12:58 AM IST
India strongly rejected Pakistan's repeated references to Jammu and Kashmir at a United Nations debate on peacekeeping reforms, calling them "unwarranted" and reaffirming that the region "was, is, and will always be an integral part of India." ... read..


Trump's national security adviser "accidentally" added journalist to text chat about Yemen strikes
Washington, DC | March 25, 2025 5:43:02 AM IST
Former national security officials have reacted with shock after revelations that senior members of President Donald Trump's administration shared operational plans for military strikes in Yemen via an encrypted messaging app, inadvertently adding a journ ... read..


Pak: BYC claims Panjgur protesters met with police action as strike continues for 3rd day
Balochistan | March 25, 2025 4:43:01 AM IST
Police used tear gas to disperse protesters in Balochistan's Panjgur district as a shutter-down strike continued for the third day following a call by the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC). Various cities in Balochistan observed similar strikes over the wee ... read..


Trump announces Hyundai's USD 5.8 billion US Steel investment
Washington, DC | March 25, 2025 3:43:08 AM IST
US President Donald Trump, alongside the Governor of Louisiana, announced on Monday that Hyundai will be investing USD 5.8 billion in American manufacturing, including the construction of a steel plant in Louisiana that will produce over 2.7 million metri ... read..


Chilean President Gabriel Boric to visit India, focus on trade and investment
Santiago | March 25, 2025 1:13:03 AM IST
Chilean President Gabriel Boric Font will make a state visit to India from March 30 to April 6, marking the first visit by a Chilean head of state to the country in 16 years. The visit aims to strengthen political and economic ties, with a particular emph ... read..


Bangladesh: NGO, UN agencies seek USD 934.5 million to support Rohingyas, host communities
Dhaka | March 24, 2025 11:13:17 PM IST
NGO and UN agencies on Monday appealed to the international community to provide USD 934.5 million to reach 1.48 million people, including Rohingya refugees sheltered in Cox's Bazar and Bhasan Char and Bangladeshi host communities in UKhiya and Teknaf. ... read..


IDF claims elimination of key Hamas operative Barhoum in Gaza's Nasser Hospital strike
Tel Aviv | March 24, 2025 11:13:13 PM IST
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the targeted killing of Barhoum, a key Hamas operative, who was allegedly using Gaza's Nasser Hospital as a hideout to plan and execute attacks. ... read..


Chinese atemoya surge threatens Taitung's 'Green Gold' market
Taipei | March 24, 2025 11:13:10 PM IST
Chinese atemoya growers may match the yield and quality of those in Taiwan within the next two years, posing a risk to producers in Taitung County, according to a report by Taipei Times, as stated by Taitung County Councilor Huang Chih-Wei. ... read..


Nepal: Foundation stone laid for educational infrastructure being built with Indian assistance
Kathmandu | March 24, 2025 11:13:08 PM IST
The foundation stone was laid for the construction of the Shree Nepal Rastriya Secondary School Multipurpose Building at Dullu Municipality, Dailekh, in Nepal, on Monday. Shree Nepal Rastriya Secondary School Multipurpose Building is being built with the ... read..


575 publishers from 92 countries to participate in 4th International Booksellers Conference in Sharjah
Middle East | March 24, 2025 10:43:53 PM IST
Sharjah [UAE], March 24 (ANI/WAM): Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), has announced that the fourth International Booksellers Conference will be held on 7-8 April at Expo Centre Sharjah. ... read..


Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights plans for skilled workforce training in Japanese language for jobs in Japan
Dispur (Assam) | March 24, 2025 10:43:09 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted plans to train the state's skilled workforce in Japanese, enabling them to access job opportunities in Japan, during a virtual address at a seminar on Innovation in Human Resources, where Japa ... read..


Pakistan: Police use tear gas to disperse protesters in Balochistan's Panjgur as shutter-down strike enters third day
Balochistan | March 24, 2025 10:13:15 PM IST
Police used tear gas to disperse protesters in the Panjgur district of Pakistan's Balochistan as a shutter-down strike entered its third consecutive day, Dawn reported. Shutter-down strikes were observed in various cities of Balochistan after BYC gave the ... read..


US President Donald Trump announces "secondary tariff" on Venezuela
Washington, DC | March 24, 2025 10:13:10 PM IST
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he will be imposing a "secondary tariff" on Venezuela for various reasons, including for sending criminals to the United States. ... read..


Israel: Food Business Licensing Reform to allow regulatory relief
Middle East | March 24, 2025 10:13:08 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 24 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Ministry of Health is promoting food business licensing reform that it says will allow regulatory relief for restaurants, cafes and cafeterias, while protecting public health. ... read..


FNC, French Senate delegation discuss parliamentary cooperation
Middle East | March 24, 2025 10:13:04 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 24 (ANI/WAM): Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council (FNC), met today with a delegation from the French Senate. ... read..


UAE strongly condemns terrorist attack on mosque in Niger village
Middle East | March 24, 2025 10:13:02 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 24 (ANI/WAM): The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist attack that targeted a mosque in a village located in southwestern Niger, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries of innocent people. ... read..


WOAH Centre for Camel Diseases detects likely cause of Ethiopia camel deaths
Middle East | March 24, 2025 10:13:00 PM IST
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 24 (ANI/WAM): Experts from WOAH Collaborating Centre for Camel Diseases, affiliated with the Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority (ADAFSA) in the UAE, have detected one of the possible pathogens behind the mysterious came ... read..


Israel: New Negev Airport plans move forward, promising economic boost
Middle East | March 24, 2025 8:43:12 PM IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], March 24 (ANI/TPS): The Knesset's Economic Affairs Committee unanimously advanced plans for a new Israeli international airport near Beer-Sheva on Sunday. ... read..


Chinese atemoya surge threatens Taitung's 'Green Gold' marketChinese atemoya surge threatens Taitung's 'Green Gold' market
Taipei | March 24, 2025 8:43:10 PM IST
Chinese atemoya growers may match the yield and quality of those in Taiwan within the next two years, posing a risk to producers in Taitung County, according to a report by Taipei Times, as stated by Taitung County Councilor Huang Chih-Wei. ... read..


US Defence Secy Hegseth embarks on first Indo-Pacific tour
Washington DC | March 24, 2025 8:43:01 PM IST
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth departed on Sunday (local time) for his first Indo-Pacific in his current role, with stops in Hawaii, Guam, Philippines, and Japan. ... read..


MQM supremo Altaf Hussain condemns brutality against Baloch protesters, calls for resignation of Pakistan leaders
London | March 24, 2025 8:13:10 PM IST
MQM supremo Altaf Hussain has strongly condemned the ongoing oppression in Balochistan and called for the immediate resignation of Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the Governor of Balochistan, and the Chief Minister of B ... read..


Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal joins Global Maritime Leaders at the Singapore Maritime Week
New Delhi | March 24, 2025 8:13:08 PM IST
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal joined Global Maritime Leaders at the Singapore Maritime Week (SMW) to discuss, deliberate and devise strategies based on the shared vision for a secure, sustainable and prosperous mariti ... read..


India-France naval exercise 'Varuna 2025' strengths maritime cooperation in Indo-Pacific
Panaji (Goa) | March 24, 2025 8:13:06 PM IST
The Indian and French Navies conducted the bilateral naval exercise Varuna 2025 from March 19 to 22, reinforcing their strategic partnership and commitment to maritime security in the Indo-Pacific. ... read..


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