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Thai immigration begins deportation proceedings for Luthras, detained in Bangkok

By By Sahil Pandey

Bangkok | December 13, 2025 6:18:51 PM IST

Thai Immigration authorities have initiated deportation proceedings against the Luthra brothers following their arrest in the country. ... read..

Pak: Punjab wheel-jam strike enters sixth day, traders warn of severe trade and economic losses

Lahore | December 13, 2025 6:18:46 PM IST

Traders and transporters in Punjab have intensified criticism of the provincial government as a wheel-jam strike entered its sixth day, warning that prolonged disruption to goods movement is inflicting severe economic damage and hurting Pakistan's interna ... read..

French govt to vaccinate 1mn cattle against lumpy skin disease

Paris | December 13, 2025 6:18:44 PM IST

France will vaccinate 1 million head of cattle in the coming weeks against lumpy skin disease, Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said on Saturday, as protesting farmers blocked roads in opposition to the government's large-scale culling policy, France 2 ... read..

King Charles marks cancer recovery milestone in televised message

London | December 13, 2025 5:49:30 PM IST

Britain's King Charles III has shared a rare update on his cancer journey, saying his treatment has progressed well and will be scaled back in the new year, marking what he described as a significant moment in his recovery. ... read..

US raids cargo ship travelling from China to Iran

Washington DC | December 13, 2025 5:49:25 PM IST

US forces raided a cargo ship travelling from China to Iran last month, according to the Wall Street Journal, in the latest reported instance of increasingly aggressive maritime tactics by the administration of US President Donald Trump, Al Jazeera report ... read..

Sindh nationalist leader calls Faiz Hameed's sentence 'military drama,' alleges Pak army using it to intimidate political forces

Munich | December 13, 2025 5:18:44 PM IST

Chairman of Jeay Sindh Muttahida Mahaz (JSMM), Shafi Burfat, has vehemently condemned the decision of the Pakistani military court that sentenced former Army General and ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed to fourteen years in prison, labelling it a "staged drama" a ... read..

Thailand to continue military action against Cambodia, rejects Trump's ceasefire claim

Bangkok | December 13, 2025 5:18:43 PM IST

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has stated that military operations against Cambodia will continue, contradicting an earlier claim by United States President Donald Trump that a ceasefire had been reached between the two neighbouring countri ... read..

Multiple security incidents reported in North Waziristan, PTM Holland raises alarm

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | December 13, 2025 4:48:28 PM IST

Residents of several areas in North Waziristan have reported a series of security incidents over the past few days, triggering alarm and fear among local communities, according to the Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) office in Holland. ... read..

Pakistan: Rawalpindi detects poliovirus in environmental samples ahead of final anti-polio drive

Rawalpindi | December 13, 2025 3:49:23 PM IST

Ahead of the final anti-polio vaccination drive of 2025, two environmental samples collected in Rawalpindi district have tested positive for poliovirus, raising fresh focus on containment efforts as the four-day campaign begins from December 15 to Decembe ... read..

Sri Lanka: Indian HC Santosh Jha visits Cyclone Ditwah-affected areas, briefed on rescue ops in region

Colombo | December 13, 2025 3:49:21 PM IST

Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha visited the areas affected by Cyclone Ditwah on Friday and was briefed by the local authorities on the rescue, relief and rehabilitation efforts in the region. He also paid respect to Mahanayake Theros of ... read..

EU: Renewables in electricity generation up 4% in Q3 2025

Europe | December 13, 2025 3:19:21 PM IST

Brussels [Belgium], December 13 (ANI/WAM): In the third quarter of 2025, 49.3% of net electricity generated in the EU came from renewable energy sources, an increase of 3.8% compared with the 47.5% registered in the same quarter of 2024, according to figu ... read..

South Korea aims to launch lunar communication orbiter in 2029, lander in 2032: KASA

Asia | December 13, 2025 3:19:14 PM IST

Seoul [South Korea], December 13 (ANI/WAM): South Korea aims to launch a lunar communication orbiter in 2029, and a lunar lander in 2032 as part of its long-term space exploration road map, the head of the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) said. ... read..

CWIT contributes LKR 100 million towards rebuilding Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah

Colombo | December 13, 2025 3:19:11 PM IST

The Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) on Saturday contributed LKR 100 million towards the rebuilding of Sri Lanka, as the country works to restore normalcy following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. ... read..

Families of missing underage students in Quetta urge authorities to trace their children

Quetta | December 13, 2025 3:19:08 PM IST

Families of underage students who are missing in Balochistan's Quetta urged authorities on Thursday to locate their children, as local sources indicated new military operations and arrests took place in the coastal town of Jiwani, according to a report fr ... read..

Two years after COP28, UAE Consensus remains blueprint for pragmatic, multilateral action

Middle East | December 13, 2025 3:18:51 PM IST

Abu Dhabi [UAE], December 13 (ANI/WAM): Today marks two years since the UAE brought down the gavel at COP28, sealing the historic UAE Consensus and a defining moment for global cooperation. ... read..

MEA Secy Ghosh's talks with China "timely and productive": Chinese embassy

Beijing | December 13, 2025 2:48:49 PM IST

Joint Secretary (East Asia) Sujit Ghosh in the Ministry of External Affairs and Liu Jinsong, Director-General of the Department of Asian Affairs of the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, held talks on the momentum of bilateral relations. ... read..

Renewable water availability per person plunges 7% in decade as global scarcity deepens, FAO data shows

Europe | December 13, 2025 2:48:45 PM IST

Rome [Italy], December 13 (ANI/WAM): Renewable water availability per person has continued to decline by a further 7% over the past decade, while pressure on already scarce freshwater resources is increasing in several regions, according to the 2025 AQUAS ... read..

Exercise Harimau Shakti strengthens defence cooperation between India, Malaysia

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 12:49:38 PM IST

With the joint military exercise 'Harimau Shakti' in full swing between India and Malaysia, the troops from both armies are currently undertaking a range of joint training activities aimed at enhancing interoperability and operational preparedness, as per ... read..

"No big deal": Trump plays down after his photos surface with Epstein

Washington DC | December 13, 2025 11:19:14 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) played down the significance of recently surfaced photographs showing him alongside convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, calling the matter "no big deal." ... read..

Pakistan: UN expert calls for an end to Imran Khan's solitary confinement, inhumane detention conditions

Geneva | December 13, 2025 9:48:46 AM IST

UN experts have called out and asked Pakistan's Government to take immediate and effective action to address reports of inhumane and undignified detention conditions of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, warning that they could amount to torture and other ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.9 strikes Myanmar

Naypyidaw | December 13, 2025 9:19:24 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 3.9 struck Myanmar in the early hours of Saturday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Political landscape heats up in Bangladesh ahead of elections

Dhaka | December 13, 2025 8:49:05 AM IST

Ahead of the national parliamentary elections in Bangladesh, the political situation has become heated. A leader named Osman Hadi, who was one of the prominent figures in the movement against Sheikh Hasina and a potential independent candidate for the Dha ... read..

Israel, US Navies complete joint exercise 'Intrinsic Defender'

Middle East | December 13, 2025 7:19:13 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): The joint exercise the Israeli Navy and the US Fifth Fleet "Intrinsic Defender" has been completed. The exercise was conducted over five days in the Mediterranean Sea, Haifa Bay, Nahariya and Red Sea regions. ... read..

Sharjah Ruler attends opening of 9th 'Desert Theatre Festival'

Middle East | December 13, 2025 7:19:11 AM IST

Sharjah [UAE], December 13 (ANI/WAM): Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, attended, on Friday- in the presence of Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah- the launch of the ni ... read..

Taiwan records 9 PLA aircraft sorties, 7 PLAN vessels around its territory

Taipei | December 13, 2025 7:19:07 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected nine sorties of Chinese Military Aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6:00 am (local time) on Saturday. ... read..

Preservationists sue to halt Trump's 90,000-sq-ft White House ballroom project

Washington DC | December 13, 2025 6:48:45 AM IST

A Washington-based nonprofit organisation, the National Trust for Historic Preservation, has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's construction of a large new ballroom connected to the White House's east wing, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..

Israel signs 10-year strategic space agreement with NASA

Middle East | December 13, 2025 6:48:43 AM IST

Tel Aviv [Israel], December 13 (ANI/TPS): Israel's Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Gila Gamliel signed a ten-year strategic space agreement with NASA. ... read..

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf unveils new 23-member political committee, excludes ex-KP CM Gandapur

Islamabad | December 13, 2025 6:18:56 AM IST

The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has announced a reconstituted 23-member political committee, issuing a formal notification that notably excludes former Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chief minister Ali Amin Gandapur from the new structure, The Express Tribune repo ... read..

Pakistan: Karachi facing surge in influenza cases as H3N2 strain spreads

Karachi | December 13, 2025 5:48:37 AM IST

Karachi is witnessing a rise in influenza cases, driven by the H3N2 strain, following an earlier outbreak of H1N1, The Express Tribune reported on Friday. ... read..

Three US House of Representatives members introduce resolution to end Trump's 50% tariffs on India

Washington DC | December 13, 2025 5:18:32 AM IST

Three members of the US House of Representatives on Friday (local time) introduced a resolution aimed at terminating President Donald Trump's national emergency declaration that imposed tariffs of up to 50 per cent on imports from India, calling the measu ... read..

Both nations seeking to recalculate their relationships: Expert on India freeing up visas for Chinese tourists, professionals

New Delhi | December 13, 2025 5:18:30 AM IST

Foreign Affairs Expert Robinder Sachdev described India's recent decision to expedite tourist and business employment visas for Chinese nationals as a clear sign that both countries are quietly recalibrating their relationship, despite the border dispute ... read..

Norwegian Nobel Committee condemns "brutal arrest" of Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi

Oslo | December 13, 2025 4:48:58 AM IST

The Norwegian Nobel Committee on Friday (local time) strongly condemned the "brutal arrest" of Narges Mohammadi, the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize laureate and prominent Iranian human rights activist, calling on Iranian authorities to clarify her whereabouts, en ... read..

Dems Oversight Committee releases 19 of Epstein's estate photos showing Trump, Clinton, Gates, others

Washington DC | December 13, 2025 4:18:27 AM IST

The Democratic members of the US House Oversight Committee on Friday (local time) released 19 previously unseen photographs from the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's estate, depicting prominent individuals including current US President Donal ... read..

India, China hold constructive diplomatic talks during Joint Secy's visit to Beijing

Beijing | December 13, 2025 3:18:17 AM IST

India and China held a fresh round of diplomatic consultations in Beijing as Joint Secretary (East Asia) Sujit Ghosh visited China from December 11 to December 12, the Ministry of External Affairs said. ... read..

Nepal PM Karki expands Cabinet to 14, inducting four new ministers ahead of March 5 elections

Kathmandu | December 13, 2025 2:18:20 AM IST

The Prime Minister of Nepal's interim government, Sushila Karki, on Friday expanded her Cabinet, inducting four new ministers into her government tasked with holding the House of Representatives elections on March 5. ... read..

Thailand, Cambodia agree to renew ceasefire after deadly border clashes, says Trump

Washington DC | December 13, 2025 1:48:22 AM IST

Following a week of deadly border clashes that have killed atleast 20 and displaced around half a million people, US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) announced that Thailand and Cambodia once again agreed to immediately renew their ceasefire ... read..

Social media trolls Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif for 'gatecrashing' Russian, Turkish Presidents' meeting in Ashgabat

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 11:18:52 PM IST

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's attempt to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin backfired on Friday, as he ended up "gatecrashing" a meeting between Putin and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan. ... read..

PM Modi to discuss "regional issues of mutual interest" during Oman, Jordan visit; MEA reiterates support for Gaza Peace Plan

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 9:18:42 PM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday reiterated India's support for the Gaza Peace Plan, adding that "regional and international issues of mutual interest" will be discussed during the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Jordan a ... read..

"Thank you to each and every warrior," says Zelenskyy as he visits front-line at Kupyansk

Kyiv | December 12, 2025 8:18:54 PM IST

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday visited the Kupyansk sector and met the Ukrainian forces even as the conflict with Russia shows little signs of easing. ... read..

Thailand-Cambodia conflict: 10th Thai soldier killed; Cambodia alleges indiscriminate bombing by Thais

Bangkok | December 12, 2025 7:49:11 PM IST

The conflict between Thailand and Cambodia continues to intensify. ... read..

PM Modi's Ethiopia visit on December 16-17 showcases India's commitment to South-South cooperation

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:18:34 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the African nation, Ethiopia, on December 16-17 after concluding his visit to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Oman on December 17-18, marking 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 7:18:25 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will conclude his three-nation tour with a visit to the Sultanate of Oman on December 17-18. Before this, the PM will be visiting Jordan and Ethiopia. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Jordan next week, meet King Abdulla II; busines forum address and community event on cards

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:49:01 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a bilateral visit to Jordan from December 15-17. This will be his first bilateral visit to Jordan, the MEA informed on Friday. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Jordan next week, meet King Abdullah II; busines forum address and community event on cards

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:48:59 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a bilateral visit to Jordan from December 15-17. This will be his first bilateral visit to Jordan, the MEA informed on Friday. ... read..

Lankan Army appreciates work of Indian Army Engineers in restoring bridge in Jaffna

Jaffna | December 12, 2025 5:48:39 PM IST

The Indian Army continues to assist in the rescue and relief operations in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. ... read..

US report slams China for persecuting Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan

Taipei | December 12, 2025 5:18:49 PM IST

The US Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC) has released its annual report denouncing China's deepening repression, particularly drawing attention to the case of Taiwanese activist Yang Chih-yuan, who has been detained on politically motivat ... read..

China's 'Panchen Lama' backs CCP control over Dalai Lama's reincarnation

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 12, 2025 2:18:40 PM IST

At an official symposium in Shigatse on Monday, Gyaltsen (Ch. Gyaincain) Norbu, widely recognised by Tibetans as the Chinese-appointed or "fake" Panchen Lama, asserted that all reincarnation processes in Tibetan Buddhism must comply with Chinese laws and ... read..

Melbourne Global Centre hosts special session on Abhay K.'s 'Nalanda'

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 1:48:56 PM IST

Melbourne Global Centre - Delhi hosted a special session on writer-diplomat Abhay K.'s book Nalanda: How it Changed the World. ... read..

'Architects of AI' is Time magazine's 2025 Person of the Year

New York | December 12, 2025 1:48:47 PM IST

In a nod to how Artificial Intelligence is reshaping everyday life with its impact felt in tech, business, society and other areas, TIME magazine has for the year 2025 named the "Architects of AI" as the most influential person of the year. ... read..

Defence Chiefs of Japan, US discuss concerns over China radar row

Washington | December 12, 2025 12:19:08 PM IST

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and his Japanese counterpart Shinjiro Koizumi discussed over a phone "serious concerns" over intensifying tensions in the region following the recent radar lock-on incident involving Japanese and Chinese fighter jets and ... read..

Strong 6.7 quake in northern Japan triggers Tsunami advisory

Tokyo | December 12, 2025 11:18:41 AM IST

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.7 has hit Japan's northeastern region, prompting a tsunami advisory from the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), local media reported. ... read..

Magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits North Pacific Ocean

Pacific | December 12, 2025 10:48:35 AM IST

An earthquake measuring magnitude 6.8 struck in the North Pacific Ocean Friday morning, according to seismic data shared by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). ... read..

Ukraine claims drone strike in Caspian Sea even as Zelenskyy asks Europe for more support

Kyiv | December 12, 2025 10:18:56 AM IST

Ukraine on Thursday claimed that its long-range drones had struck a major offshore oil platform in the Caspian Sea earlier in the week, reported CNN. This the Ukrainians claim was part of an undisclosed mission. CNN reported that this signals a new expans ... read..

Spoken to China, Russia on denuclearisation of weapons: Trump

Washington DC | December 12, 2025 9:18:47 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) stated that he has held discussions with China and Russia on the denuclearisation of weapons, expressing hopes that all sides could work toward reducing nuclear arsenals. ... read..

Taiwan records increase in Chinese military activity with 33 PLA aircraft sorties, 7 PLAN vessels around its territory

Taipei | December 12, 2025 8:18:20 AM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected 33 sorties of Chinese Military Aircraft and seven naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 6:00 am (local time) on Friday. ... read..

Trump warns that continuation of the Russia-Ukraine war can "end up in third world war"

Washington DC | December 12, 2025 7:48:23 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a stark warning that the prolonged Russia-Ukraine conflict risks escalating into a global conflict, cautioning that "things like this end up in third world wars." ... read..

Khamenei accuses US of "territorial expansionism" in Latin America after it seizes oil tanker off Venezuela coast

Tehran | December 12, 2025 7:48:21 AM IST

Following Washington's escalating pressure campaign against Venezuela and its government, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday took a sharp swipe at the United States, accusing it of pursuing "territorial expansionism" in parts of Lati ... read..

Trump signs executive order to block "patchwork" of state AI laws, seeks single national standard

Washington DC | December 12, 2025 7:18:44 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) signed a sweeping Executive Order aimed at preventing a "patchwork" of state-level artificial intelligence regulations, asserting that inconsistent rules threaten American innovation and weaken the countr ... read..

India, Liberia sign MoU to boost cooperation on medicine quality standards

Monrovia | December 12, 2025 6:48:34 AM IST

India and Liberia on Thursday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in the field of pharmacopoeia, marking a major step toward boosting regulatory alignment and improving access to safe and affordable medicines. ... read..

Bangladesh Awami League rejects Feb 2026 election schedule, demands neutral caretaker govt

Dhaka | December 12, 2025 6:18:36 AM IST

The Bangladesh Awami League has outright rejected the election schedule announced by the country's interim government's Election Commission for the February 12, 2026, terming the move by the EC as "illegal" and accusing Bangladesh's Chief Advisor, Muhamma ... read..

India, Denmark reaffirm cooperation in health, agriculture, green partnership

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 6:18:32 AM IST

Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava met with a Danish delegation led by Ambassador of Denmark to India, Rasmus Abildgaard Kristensen, to discuss ongoing and emerging areas of bilateral cooperation. ... read..

Trump "extremely frustrated" over delays in Russia-Ukraine peace deal, says White House

Washington DC | December 12, 2025 5:18:37 AM IST

The White House on Thursday (local time) stated that US President Donald Trump is "extremely frustrated" with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the ongoing war and is unwilling to engage in "meetings just for the sake of meeting ... read..

Vessel will go to US port; legal process will be followed for possession of oil: White House on oil tanker seized off Venezuela's coast

Washington DC | December 12, 2025 4:48:39 AM IST

A day after President Donald Trump stated that a "very large" oil tanker was seized off the coast of Venezuela by the US, the White House said that the tanker will now be taken to an American port, while the crude oil cargo will be seized only after compl ... read..

MEA fact-check unit debunks fake letter attributed to Jaishankar on Rafale deal

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 3:48:36 AM IST

The Ministry of External Affairs' fact-check unit has dismissed as fake a viral letter purportedly written by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to the French Embassy regarding the Rafale deal. The unit clarified that the alleged communication allegin ... read..

US sanctions Maduro's nephews, six Venezuelan oil shipping firms a day after oil tanker seizure

Washington DC | December 12, 2025 3:48:34 AM IST

Just a day after President Donald Trump stated that the US has seized a "very large" oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, the Department of the Treasury on Thursday (local time) imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuela's First Lady Cilia Flores a ... read..

India, Greece hold 1st Maritime Security Dialogue, explore deeper cooperation across key sectors

Athens | December 12, 2025 2:18:15 AM IST

The India-Greece Maritime Security Dialogue was held for the first time in the Greek capital of Athens, where both nations held comprehensive discussions on strengthening cooperation across key maritime domains. ... read..

Piyush Goyal hosts Italian deputy PM Tajani for dinner, says reinforced friendship, paved way for deeper economic ties

New Delhi | December 12, 2025 1:48:21 AM IST

Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal hosted Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, for a dinner in the capital, highlighting the growing momentum in the India-Italy stra ... read..

Pakistan's former spy chief sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment by military court

Islamabad | December 11, 2025 11:48:24 PM IST

Pakistan's former Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) chief, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed (retired), has been sentenced to 14 years of rigorous imprisonment by a military court, the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Thursday, Dawn reported. ... read..

Netherlands to boost tech ties with India: PM Dick Schoof to lead delegation to AI Impact Summit

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 11:18:39 PM IST

The Netherlands is gearing up to participate in India's AI Impact Summit, with Prime Minister Dick Schoof leading the Dutch delegation. ... read..

Netherlands to boost tech ties with India: PM Rutte to lead delegation to AI Impact Summit

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 10:48:45 PM IST

The Netherlands is gearing up to participate in India's AI Impact Summit, with Prime Minister Mark Rutte leading the Dutch delegation. ... read..

Our goal is to achieve annual bilateral trade volume of 20 billion euros by 2029: Italy's Deputy PM Tajani

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | December 11, 2025 10:48:33 PM IST

Italy's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, on Thursday underlined Rome's commitment to strengthening economic and strategic ties with India, saying both countries share a "common goal" of b ... read..

Pak's Ex Spy Chief convicted for violating secrecy acts

Islamabad | December 11, 2025 10:19:03 PM IST

Pakistan's former chief of Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Faiz Hameed has been sentenced to 14 years rigorous imprisonment by a military court, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday, Dawn reported. ... read..

Had very warm, engaging conversation with President Trump: PM Modi

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 10:18:56 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had "a very warm and engaging conversation" on Thursday with US President Donald Trump, with the two leaders agreeing to work closely to address shared challenges and advance common interests. ... read..

PM Modi speaks with President Trump, leaders underline importance of sustaining momentum in efforts to enhance bilateral trade

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:49:00 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held a telephone conversation with US President Donald Trump, during which the two leaders reviewed the progress made in the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership and discussed ways to deepen cooperat ... read..

Netanyahu approves appointment of new Mossad deputy director

Tel Aviv | December 11, 2025 9:48:58 PM IST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has approved outgoing Mossad director David Barnea's choice for the intelligence agency's new deputy head, the Prime Minister's Office announced in a statement issued on behalf of the Mossad. ... read..

"Way of honouring India's cultural legacy": Menka Soni creates history in US politics, becomes first Indian woman to swear in with Gita

By Usman Kidwai

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | December 11, 2025 9:18:58 PM IST

Menka Soni created history by becoming the first Indian woman in the United States to take oath with the Bhagavad Gita, after being elected to the Redmond City Council. ... read..

PM Modi to visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:18:46 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a visit to Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman next week to strengthen ties with the three countries. ... read..

Sonia Gandhi visits Russian artist Nikas Safronov's 'Dream Vision' exhibition in Delhi

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 9:18:42 PM IST

Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhi visited the Dream Vision art exhibition by Russian artist Nikas Safronov at the Lalit Kala Akademi on December 8, the Russian Embassy said on Thursday. ... read..

PM Modi speaks with President Trump, leaders underline importance of sustaining momentum in efforts to enhance bilateral trade

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 8:18:47 PM IST

Latin America faces its most defining moment since Independence Wars, Says Venezuelan Lawmaker

So Paulo | December 11, 2025 7:48:52 PM IST

Amid mounting domestic pressure and declining approval ratings, US President Donald Trump has intensified his rhetoric against Venezuela, signalling the possibility of deploying what he described as an unprecedented military force to the Caribbean Sea. ... read..

Human rights day protest highlights Pakistan's worsening record on enforced disappearances and minority repression

London | December 11, 2025 7:18:43 PM IST

On International Human Rights Day, the Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) staged a major protest outside 10 Downing Street, the official residence of the British Prime Minister, to draw global attention to Pakistan's deepening crisis of enforced disappear ... read..

India calls for "pragmatic engagement" with Taliban at UNSC meeting on Afghanistan

New York | December 11, 2025 6:48:24 PM IST

India has urged the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to adopt a practical and balanced approach while dealing with the Taliban, saying engagement must focus on encouraging positive steps rather than relying only on punitive measures. ... read..

Bangladesh to hold national election on Feb 12, first since Sheikh Hasina's ouster

Dhaka | December 11, 2025 6:18:45 PM IST

Bangladesh is set to hold its national election on February 12, 2026, marking a significant shift in the country's political landscape. ... read..

India issues advisory for travellers as Thailand-Cambodia border tensions escalate

Bangkok | December 11, 2025 5:18:44 PM IST

The Indian Embassy in Thailand has advised Indian travellers to check official updates before visiting areas near the Thailand-Cambodia border, where tensions have escalated in recent days. ... read..

World Uyghur Congress highlights rights violations in China's Xinjiang region

Washington, DC | December 11, 2025 5:18:35 PM IST

The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has released its monthly brief, highlighting the unprecedented global outreach, advocacy breakthroughs, and tangible progress in its campaign to hold China accountable for its ongoing persecution of Uyghurs in East Turkista ... read..

11 Pakistani fishermen held after entering Indian waters in Gujarat

Kutch(Gujarat) | December 11, 2025 4:48:18 PM IST

The Indian Coast Guard on Wednesday apprehended 11 Pakistani fishermen after their boat was found inside Indian waters near Jakhau without permission, Defence PRO Gujarat said. The fishermen were travelling in a boat named Al Wali. ... read..

Taiwan detects 27 Chinese sorties, 6 vessels around nation

Taipei | December 11, 2025 3:48:17 PM IST

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence detected overall 27 sorties of Chinese Military Aircraft and six naval vessels operating around its territorial waters as of 9:05am (local time). ... read..

Chief of Naval Staff holds talks with Brazilian Defence Minister, Presidential Advisor on defence cooperation

Brasilia | December 11, 2025 3:18:17 PM IST

Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of Naval Staff, during the ongoing official visit to Brazil, met Celso Amorim, Chief Advisor to the President of Brazil and Jose Mucio Monteiro, Minister of Defence of Brazil, on Thursday, a statement by the Indian Navy sa ... read..

"India contributed to maritime burden sharing in Indian Ocean and Pacific," says Dhruva Jaishankar

Washington DC | December 11, 2025 2:48:32 PM IST

Speaking at the House Foreign Affairs South and Central Asia Subcommittee's hearing titled, 'The US-India Strategic Partnership: Securing a Free and Open Indo-Pacific', Executive Director of the Observer Research Foundation America, Dhruva Jaishankar said ... read..

Thai-Cambodia conflict: UNESCO urges urgent protection of Hindu temple, cultural heritage

Phnom Penh | December 11, 2025 1:18:57 PM IST

UNESCO has expressed strong concern over the renewed tensions between Cambodia and Thailand, including in the vicinity of the Preah Vihear Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site. In a statement, the organisation has called for urgent protection of the regio ... read..

Thai-Cambodia clashes force civilians to seek shelters away from home

Phnom Penh | December 11, 2025 12:48:35 PM IST

Truce between Thailand and Cambodia remained in tatters as the conflict entered its fourth day on Thursday, with both sides accusing one another of violating international law, as they await a promised phone call from US President Donald Trump, as per Al ... read..

"Wherever I go, Indians show genuine compassion," says Dalai Lama ahead of his visit to Mungod, Karnataka

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | December 11, 2025 11:48:40 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama left Dharamshala on Thursday morning on a visit to Mungod, Karnataka. Many people including Tibetans and foreign devotees gathered at Kangra Airport to see him off. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 strikes Tibet

Asia | December 11, 2025 11:18:17 AM IST

An earthquake of magnitude 4.0 struck Tibet on Thursday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said. ... read..

Italy FM Tajani hints at PM Modi's visit to Italy in 2026

New Delhi | December 11, 2025 10:49:10 AM IST

Antonio Tajani, Italian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, hinted at a visit by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Italy in 2026. ... read..

All that glitters: Trump launches Gold Card in a bid to expedite visas for hefty fee

Washington DC | December 11, 2025 9:48:49 AM IST

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) launched the Trump Gold Card, which offers more benefits than a green card. ... read..

Earthquake of magnitude 3.8 strikes Myanmar

Naypyidaw | December 11, 2025 9:48:44 AM IST

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

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..

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