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Iran: Araghchi says Doha consultations outcome depends on US response, no breakthrough in 2-day Hormuz reopening plan
Tehran | November 1, 2026 9:41:32 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday said that the positive outcome in the Doha consultations depends on the United States response, state-run news agency IRNA reported. ... read..


"Let Oleshky become starting point for lasting peace": US First Lady Melania Trump
Washington DC | November 1, 2026 9:41:20 PM IST
United States First Lady Melania Trump on Sunday hailed the humanitarian operation in Oleshky in the Kherson region, calling the ceasefire in the city a starting point for lasting peace. ... read..


US Midterms: Defeat could stall Trump's domestic agenda, but India trade talks safe, says expert
New Delhi | November 1, 2026 9:11:27 PM IST
Sharing insights into the upcoming US midterm elections, foreign affairs expert Robinder Sachdev on Sunday said that the elections are "extremely important" for President Donald Trump, and any loss of legislative majority could derail his domestic agenda, ... read..


"Prepared to defend ourselves" if US attacks, says representative of Irans Supreme Leader in India
Patna (Bihar) | November 1, 2026 9:11:26 PM IST
Representative of Irans Supreme Leader in India, Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, on Sunday said that Iran is prepared to defend itself if the United States and Israel initiate fresh escalation in the conflict. ... read..


Kiren Rijiju calls on Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay; highlights "immense potential" of Gelephu Mindfulness City for both nations
Gelephu | November 1, 2026 8:41:23 PM IST
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday called on Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay in Gelephu, where the two leaders held "warm and very positive" discussions aimed at strengthening the India-Bhutan partnership and exploring the potential of the Gel ... read..


NSA Ajit Doval arrives in Hanoi, will interact with Vietnamese leadership
Hanoi | November 1, 2026 8:11:26 PM IST
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval arrived in Hanoi on Sunday for a visit to Vietnam. ... read..


Zelenskyy says Ukraine targeted Russian defence enterprise in Rostov
Kyiv | November 1, 2026 7:41:29 PM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday stated that Kyiv targeted the Rostov region in Russia, hitting a Russian defence enterprise amid the ongoing conflict between the two nations. ... read..


US warns Iran can't hold global economy hostage, says "prepared to go in another direction" if Hormuz traffic not restored
Manama | November 1, 2026 7:41:20 PM IST
The United States has warned that Iran cannot be permitted to hold the regional and global economy "hostage", stating that while Washington remains open to diplomatic dialogue, it is prepared to take an alternate course if maritime traffic in the vital St ... read..


Pakistans gas crisis forces Rawalpindi families back to firewood as costs soar
Rawalpindi | November 1, 2026 6:41:30 PM IST
Severe gas shortages and soaring liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have pushed low- and middle-income households in Rawalpindi back to traditional cooking fuels, including firewood, coal and kerosene oil, as winter approaches, as reported by The Expres ... read..


Iran warns Trump that "threats will not dictate" duration of war; Submits evidence of US-Israeli attacks to IMO
Tehran | November 1, 2026 6:11:34 PM IST
Iranian Defence Minister Mehrdad Akhlaghi on Sunday warned that any attack against Tehran would be met with a "proportionate, decisive, and impactful response," cautioning that any renewed confrontation with the United States could spiral into an extended ... read..


"Common path of harmony, diversity": Varanasi to host Symposium on Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges on Nov 2-4
Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) | November 1, 2026 6:11:32 PM IST
Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, will host the three-day World Symposium on Ancient Wisdom for Modern Challenges from November 2 to 4. ... read..


Balochistan's worsening security raises alarm as female students stage protest in Turbat
Balochistan | November 1, 2026 6:11:29 PM IST
The Baloch Students Action Committee (BSAC) organised a protest at the University of Turbat in Balochistan, condemning the shooting of three female students inside Girls Degree College Nushki and demanding justice for the victims, as reported by The Baloc ... read..


US and Bangladesh Air Forces begin Exercise Cope South 2026
Dhaka | November 1, 2026 6:11:21 PM IST
The US Air Force and Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) began Exercise Cope South on Sunday at BAF Base Bir Uttam AK Khandker in Dhaka, Acting US Mission Spokesperson Mara Bird said. ... read..


Taiwan highlights political differences with China, warns of Xi Jinpings growing consolidation of power
Taipei | November 1, 2026 5:11:38 PM IST
Taiwans Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Deputy Minister Shen Yu-chung has highlighted the fundamental differences between Chinas authoritarian political system and Taiwans democratic institutions, arguing that the fifth plenum of the Chinese Communist P ... read..


Israeli Consulate extends greetings on Kannada Rajyotsava; hails Karnatakas "rich culture, incredible spirit"
Bengaluru (Karnataka) | November 1, 2026 4:41:28 PM IST
The Consulate General of Israel to South India extended its greetings to the people of Karnataka on the occasion of Kannada Rajyotsava, praising the state's rich cultural heritage, language, and welcoming spirit. ... read..


WUC welcomes US import ban on three Chinese companies over alleged Uyghur forced labour links
Munich | November 1, 2026 4:41:22 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has welcomed the United States government's decision to ban imports from three Chinese companies over their alleged involvement in facilitating Uyghur forced labour in East Turkistan, calling the move an important step towa ... read..


"Face the reality": Israeli President urges parties to "find creative solutions" amid electoral stalemate
Tel Aviv | November 1, 2026 4:41:20 PM IST
Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday urged all party leaders to accept the election results and find creative solutions to prevent another election, as none of the blocs has a clear majority in the 120-member Knesset. ... read..


MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita to visit Spain from Nov 3 to 5
New Delhi | November 1, 2026 4:11:19 PM IST
Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita will undertake an official visit to Spain from November 3 to 5, the MEA stated. ... read..


Iran designates UK's Royal Navy, Royal Air Force as "terrorist organisations", classifies MI6 as "hostile group"
Tehran | November 1, 2026 3:11:43 PM IST
Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday announced the designation of the United Kingdom's Royal Navy and Royal Air Force as "terrorist organisations" and classified its Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) as a "hostile group", citing what it described ... read..


India-Australia Joint Validation Exercise Austrahind 2026 culminates in Keralam
Keralam | November 1, 2026 2:41:40 PM IST
Military exercise AUSTRAHIND 2026 culminated with a 36-hour Joint Validation Exercise conducted from October 30 to 31, 2026 at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, under Chapter VI of the UN Charter. ... read..


WUC weekly brief highlights Uyghur political representation, forced labour concerns and international advocacy
Munich | November 1, 2026 2:41:36 PM IST
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC), in its latest weekly brief, has highlighted four significant developments concerning Uyghur representation in democratic politics, international advocacy against forced labour, and growing efforts to hold China accountable ... read..


ETGE holds talks with Turkish political parties, seeks support for East Turkistans independence ahead of OTS Summit
Ankara | November 1, 2026 2:41:31 PM IST
The East Turkistan Government-in-Exile (ETGE) has held consultations with several Turkish political parties and Turkic institutions ahead of the upcoming Organisation of Turkic States (OTS) summit in Ankara, seeking diplomatic, parliamentary and legal sup ... read..


Pakistan police accused of torturing young man, family stages protest
Asia | November 1, 2026 2:41:26 PM IST
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa [Pakistan] November 1 (ANI) A young man has died following police brutality in Pakistans Taxila area after a confrontation over parking a vehicle on a public road, triggering protests and questions over police accountability. His famil ... read..


Yair Golan warns of renewed confrontation with Iran, calls Netanyahu's leadership danger to Israel
Jerusalem | November 1, 2026 2:11:24 PM IST
Israel's Democratic Party chairman Yair Golan has warned of an increasing possibility of another confrontation with Iran, accusing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of failing to ensure Israel's security and calling for the establishment of an alternative ... read..


Bangladesh garment workers wage protests turn violent, police outposts vandalised, BGB deployed
Dhaka | November 1, 2026 2:11:19 PM IST
Bangladeshi garment workers have launched violent protests over wages, with vandalism and clashes reported in Dhaka and Gazipur. Authorities have deployed police and Border Guard Bangladesh. Protesters reportedly vandalised police outposts and set police ... read..


Pakistani forces accused of intimidating Baloch civilians as forced displacement fears intensify
Asia | November 1, 2026 1:41:33 PM IST
Balochistan [Pakistan] November 1 (ANI) Pakistani security forces have subjected residents of Balochistans Surab district to intimidation and physical abuse during house-to-house search operations, raising concerns over civilian safety and growing displa ... read..


Sri Lankan Navy arrests 7 Rameswaram fishermen for allegedly crossing maritime border; association seeks Centre's intervention
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu) | November 1, 2026 12:41:29 PM IST
The Sri Lankan Navy has apprehended seven fishermen from Rameswaram and seized their fishing boat near Mannar in the northern sea area, triggering unrest among the fishing community, fishermen's association representatives said. ... read..


Araghchi says Iran, Qatar propose reopening Strait of Hormuz within two days if US meets Tehran's conditions
Tehran | November 1, 2026 12:11:39 PM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said talks with Qatari mediators are ongoing on a proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States implements Tehran's conditions, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


"No sustainable regional security without stable Yemen": FM Afrah Al-Zouba at Manama Dialogue; calls Taiz siege war crime
Manama | November 1, 2026 12:11:25 PM IST
Yemen's Foreign Minister Afrah Al-Zouba has said regional stability is dependent on the restoration of state authority across Yemen, calling for international action to lift the ongoing siege of Taiz and address threats to maritime navigation in the regio ... read..


Iran's Mohsen Rezaei warns of 'devastating blows' against aggressor, says diplomacy hinges on seven conditions
Tehran | November 1, 2026 11:41:28 AM IST
Iran's top security official Mohsen Rezaei has warned that Tehran would deliver "devastating blows" to any aggressor using "new weaponry" if the country is attacked, while asserting that the path of diplomacy would remain open if Iran's seven conditions a ... read..


UN chief condemns death of OHCHR staff member in Houthi detention in Yemen, seeks impartial probe
New York | November 1, 2026 11:11:19 AM IST
The United Nations Secretary-General has condemned the death of a UN human rights staff member, Mohammad el Shami, while in the custody of Houthi de facto authorities in Yemen, and called for an immediate, impartial, transparent and thorough investigation ... read..


'Vice President Dumbledore': JD Vance celebrates Halloween with Harry Potter-inspired family costumes
Washington | November 1, 2026 10:41:38 AM IST
US Vice President JD Vance gave Halloween a Harry Potter twist as he dressed up as Professor Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, a central fictional character in JK Rowlings series, widely celebrated as the Headmaster of Hogwarts School of Witchcraf ... read..


Modi-Putin talks, Lavrov meet, Kyiv visit: Jaishankar lays out Indias peace push on Ukraine conflict
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 10:41:28 AM IST
Union External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday (local time) said Prime Minister Narendra Modi had discussed the Ukraine conflict with Russian President Vladimir Putin in New Delhi and before that in Bishkek, as India continues diplomatic engagem ... read..


Bangladesh: Ex-Major Khondokar Abdul Hafiz arrested in Dhaka for involvement in anti-state activities, BDR massacre conspiracy
Dhaka | November 1, 2026 10:41:20 AM IST
A retired Bangladeshi military officer, Major Abdul Hafiz, was arrested by detectives over allegations of involvement in activities against state security, participation in the BDR mutiny conspiracy, and maintaining contacts with the killers, a security o ... read..


16 tossup House races could determine control of US Congress: Reports
Washington | November 1, 2026 9:41:30 AM IST
With all 435 seats in the US House of Representatives set to go to the polls on November 3, as many as 16 closely contested races could prove decisive in determining which party controls the next Congress, according to ABC News. ... read..


North Korea tests cluster bomb warhead for tactical ballistic missiles, vows to field various types by year-end
Seoul | November 1, 2026 9:41:21 AM IST
North Korea has tested a cluster-bomb warhead designed to be mounted on tactical ballistic missiles and vowed to deploy various types of such warheads by the end of this year, Yonhap News Agency reported, citing its state media. ... read..


6 Indian tourists go missing during trek to deepest lake of Nepal, Shey-Phoksundo
Kathmandu | November 1, 2026 9:11:33 AM IST
Six Indian tourists have gone missing during a trek to Shey-Phoksundo Lake, the deepest lake of Nepal, after heavy snowfall in the area, officials confirmed. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar unveils Sardar Patel bust in Atlanta on National Unity Day, plants sapling under Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam
US | November 1, 2026 8:41:23 AM IST
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Trump says remaining Iran nuclear sites can be hit in 10 minutes, claims Tehran wants to make a deal
Florida | November 1, 2026 8:41:21 AM IST
US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time), during a Halloween event at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, made a high-stakes statement on the ongoing military campaign against Iran's strategic and nuclear infrastructure. ... read..


Iran says US has "completely shifted tone" in JD Vance's letter on peace talks
Tehran | November 1, 2026 6:41:23 AM IST
Iran's top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, has said that the United States has "completely shifted tone" in a letter from Vice President JD Vance, Al Jazeera reported. ... read..


Trump, Netanyahu speak as US weighs renewed Iran strikes: Report
Washington DC | November 1, 2026 7:11:19 AM IST
US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by telephone on Saturday as Washington evaluated potential renewed military action against Iran, according to The Wall Street Journal, citing sources familiar with the call. ... read..


Jaishankar at G20: Rules out military solutions to conflicts, calls for energy stability and diversified supply chains
By Reena Bhardwaj

Atlanta | November 1, 2026 5:41:20 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has delivered India's core diplomatic message at the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, emphasising peaceful dialogue, energy market stability and diversified global manufacturing supply chains. ... read..


US backs Polands place at G20 table
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 5:11:22 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that President Donald Trump firmly believes Poland deserves a place at the prominent G20 table, lauding Warsaw's stellar economic growth and military modernisation while expressing strong hopes for its reinvitation ... read..


EAM Jaishankar urges Quad to focus on freedom of choice
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 4:41:23 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday underscored freedom of choice, resilient supply chains and action against non-market practices as key priorities for the Quad, while advocating a more contemporary and practical approach to the grouping's ... read..


G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta talks without consensus on key global security issues
By Reena Bhardwaj

Atlanta | November 1, 2026 4:41:25 AM IST
Foreign ministers from the worlds leading economies wrapped up two days of talks in Atlanta without reaching agreement on several pressing global security issues, laying bare the divisions that continue to shadow the G20. ... read..


Quad unveils $85 million trusted AI initiative, US vows $10 million for India minerals recycling
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 4:11:19 AM IST
Foreign ministers representing the Quad bloc of India, the United States, Japan and Australia formally announced plans on Saturday to provide more than USD 85 million in technical and financial assistance aimed at broadening regional access to trusted art ... read..


Quad not anti-China or anti-anybody coalition, says Marco Rubio
By Reena Bhardwaj

Atlanta | November 1, 2026 3:41:22 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Quad is not aimed at any country, but acknowledged that the behaviours it raises concerns about are coming repeatedly from one country. ... read..


Quad Leaders Summit to take place in Manila next month, says US Secy of State Marco Rubio
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 3:41:21 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has formally announced that the next Quad Leaders Summit will be held in Manila, the Philippines, next month, bringing together the leaders of India, the United States, Japan and Australia at a crucial moment for the Ind ... read..


US keeps Iran talks open, gives no deadline
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 3:11:19 AM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed that diplomatic talks involving Iran have continued without interruption, although he declined to provide a deadline or assess their progress, while noting that President Donald Trump had not yet taken a decision ... read..


India anchors Quad maritime security push
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 2:41:20 AM IST
An Indian Coast Guard (ICG) vessel carried representatives of all four Quad countries from Chennai to Perth as part of a maritime mission, with India, the United States, Japan and Australia agreeing to expand joint exercises and step up efforts to address ... read..


Jaishankar meets Russian FM Lavrov in Atlanta, discusses Ukraine, West Asia situation
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 2:11:22 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Atlanta to discuss the Ukraine conflict, the Gulf situation and wider international issues during a bilateral interaction on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers M ... read..


Quad unveils AI, minerals and maritime plans
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 1:41:27 AM IST
India and its Quad partners on Saturday outlined plans for more than USD 85 million in assistance to expand access to trusted Artificial Intelligence (AI) across the Indo-Pacific, alongside a US commitment of USD 10 million for critical minerals recycling ... read..


Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot sets conditions for coalition, vows to use Knesset majority to reverse Netanyahu policies
Jerusalem | November 1, 2026 1:41:23 AM IST
Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the opposition Yashar party in Israel, has vowed to swiftly exercise the new Knessets parliamentary majority, proclaiming that the electorate voted decisively against the administration led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. ... read..


EAM Jaishankar calls for right to industrialise, resisting predatory practices in supply chains at G20
Atlanta | November 1, 2026 1:41:21 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday called on the G20 to resist "predatory practices", promote "the right to industrialise" and work towards the "de-politicisation of markets" as the grouping's Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta conclude ... read..


India, Turkey proposing ideas for passage of grain shipments in Black Sea: Marco Rubio
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 11:11:20 PM IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday stated India and Turkey have proposed ideas for vessels carrying grain to pass the Black Sea amid strikes in the wake of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. ... read..


"Not a typical war," says Trump; Mojtaba Khamenei orders "unrestricted geographical response" if Iran attacked amid attempts at negotiation
Washington DC | October 31, 2026 10:41:23 PM IST
As United States President Donald Trump stated that Washington is in no hurry to end its war with Iran, characterising the ongoing hostilities as "not a typical war," Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered senior commanders to confront all th ... read..


Quad ministers call for navigational freedom in Hormuz, Red Sea, Bab el-Mandeb Strait amid West Asia conflict
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 10:11:22 PM IST
Quad Foreign Ministers on Saturday called for preserving navigational rights and freedoms in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, and the Bab el-Mandeb Strait against the backdrop of tensions in West Asia. ... read..


Iran's FM Araghchi welcomes JD Vance's letter as "positive step"; says not ruling out possibility of outbreak of war
Tehran | October 31, 2026 9:41:24 PM IST
Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Saturday welcomed the peace talks with the United States as he received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance, while noting that Iran has not ruled out the possibility of an outbreak of war. ... read..


Lalon Shah bridge of friendship between India, Bangladesh, says High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi at 'Lalon Sandhya'
Dhaka | October 31, 2026 9:41:20 PM IST
The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre (IGCC), High Commission of India (HCI), Dhaka, organised a cultural programme titled Lalon Sandhya at the Osmani Memorial Auditorium, Abdul Gani Road, Dhaka, on Saturday, to commemorate the life and legacy of the legend ... read..


Jaishankar attends Quad Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta; Rubio says "turning shared priorities into benefits for Indo-Pacific"
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 9:11:30 PM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday attended the Quad Foreign Ministers meeting in Atlanta, US, as India, US, Australia and Japan discussed shared priorities for the Indo-Pacific. ... read..


French presidential candidate Mlenchon joins protest in Paris
Paris | October 31, 2026 9:11:23 PM IST
Jean-Luc Mlenchon, the France Unbowed (La France Insoumise) candidate for the 2027 French presidential election, on Saturday participated in the demonstration as the protest against the rising cost of living in the country enters its third weekend, accor ... read..


Hoping Rubio revisits India next year: US envoy Sergio Gor says "exciting deliverables" leading upto G20 Summit
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 8:11:25 PM IST
United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Saturday said that the US seeks to present exciting deliverables ahead of the G20 Summit in December as he highlighted State Secretary Marco Rubios recent visit to India. ... read..


Entire crew, including six Indian seafarers, safe after Marshall Islands-flagged LNG carrier struck in Persian Gulf: Sonowal
New Delhi | October 31, 2026 7:41:28 PM IST
A Marshall Islands-flagged LNG carrier M/T Al Mayeda, carrying six Indian seafarers, was struck by a projectile in the Persian Gulf on Friday amid the conflict in West Asia. Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that the entire crew of 25 member ... read..


"Determined to get it across finish line": US envoy Sergio Gor on India-US trade deal
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 7:41:21 PM IST
US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, on Saturday said the trade agreement between the two countries has been at the finish line for a very long time, and Washington DC, is determined to complete it. ... read..


Iran claims US struck fishing boats off Qeshm Island, two injured
Tehran | October 31, 2026 6:41:23 PM IST
The United States reportedly struck two fishing boats off Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two Iranian fishermen. ... read..


China suspected of cyberattacks targeting Taiwan opposition candidate ahead of key elections
Taipei | October 31, 2026 6:11:37 PM IST
Taiwans National Security Bureau (NSB) has launched an investigation into suspected cyberattacks originating from China against Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Taipei mayoral candidate Puma Shen, raising fresh concerns over Beijings alleged attempts ... read..


Iran: Mojtaba Khamenei orders "effective, unrestricted geographical response" if US strikes
Tehran | October 31, 2026 5:11:23 PM IST
Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has ordered senior commanders to confront all the threats with an immediate, effective, and unrestricted geographical response. ... read..


China intensifies transnational intimidation as Tibetan scholar faces legal pressure in Canada
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) | October 31, 2026 5:11:20 PM IST
Renowned Tibetan educational sociologist Gyal Lo is facing a potential legal challenge in Canada after documents linked to a lawsuit filed in China were delivered to his Toronto residence, raising concerns over Beijings attempts to intimidate critics liv ... read..


"Don't have any problem between us": Friends from Russia, Ukraine participate in Simhastha Kumbh in Nashik
Nashik (Maharashtra) | October 31, 2026 4:41:25 PM IST
The Simhastha Kumbh in Nashik has brought together two friends, from Russia and Ukraine respectively, which are currently at war with each other. ... read..


FATF countries agree on global action against evolving financial crime threats; remove Bulgaria, Ivory Coast, Congo and Monaco from 'Grey List'
Paris | October 31, 2026 4:11:24 PM IST
The inaugural Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Plenary meeting under the UK Presidency of Giles Thomson concluded in Paris, with countries agreeing on global action to tackle evolving financial crime threats, including the rising threat posed by virtual ... read..


Pakistan remains hostile to journalists as legal harassment, state pressure intensify
Islamabad | October 31, 2026 3:12:02 PM IST
Pakistan continued to pose serious challenges to press freedom and journalist safety during 2025-26, with media professionals facing threats, physical attacks and increasing legal harassment despite a decline in recorded violations, according to a new rep ... read..


Karachi LPG prices being nearly double official rate, exposes governments failure to protect consumers
Karachi | October 31, 2026 3:11:33 PM IST
Karachi residents are facing another severe blow to their household budgets as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices have surged sharply, with the market rate reaching Rs550 per kilogram after increasing by Rs50 within just 24 hours. The prevailing price i ... read..


"Another milestone in Indias space journey": MEA congratulates ISRO on GSLV-F18 launch
New Delhi | October 31, 2026 3:11:26 PM IST
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday congratulated the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) following the successful launch of GSLV-F18 carrying NVS-03, the third satellite in India's next-generation navigation satellite system, calling ... read..


"Translating shared vision into action": India hosts BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise from Oct 30 to Nov 3
Sri Vijaya Puram (Andaman and Nicobar Islands) | October 31, 2026 2:41:25 PM IST
India is hosting the BIMSTEC Maritime Security Exercise in Sri Vijaya Puram from October 30 to November 3, with ships from BIMSTEC member countries participating in the exercise aimed at strengthening maritime cooperation and enhancing operational coordin ... read..


Amnesty International condemns Paks judiciary over conviction of human rights lawyers
Islamabad | October 31, 2026 2:11:40 PM IST
Amnesty International has strongly criticised Pakistans judicial system following the conviction and sentencing of human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari-Hazir and Hadi Ali Chattha to ten years in prison by an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad. ... read..


Balochistans enforced disappearances mount as 2 minors among three abducted
Balochistan | October 31, 2026 2:11:34 PM IST
Three people, including two minors aged 15, have allegedly been subjected to enforced disappearance in Balochistan, while families of four other missing men have renewed demands for their recovery, as reported by The Balochistan Post. ... read..


US delegation expected in Doha for direct Iran talks after reported breakthrough: Reports
Doha | October 31, 2026 1:41:26 PM IST
An American delegation is expected to join Iranian officials for direct talks in Doha following a reported breakthrough in indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran, The Times of Israel reported, citing the Qatari newspaper Al-Araby Al-Jadeed. ... read..


Anti-Netanyahu bloc considering introducing bill for direct PM elections to break political deadlock
Jerusalem | October 31, 2026 1:41:23 PM IST
Parties in Israel's current opposition bloc are considering legislation to introduce direct elections for prime minister in a bid to break the political deadlock and form a minority government without relying on the support of Arab parties, according to T ... read..


Halloween protests put France on high alert as Germany's Gen Z movement plans rallies
Paris | October 31, 2026 12:41:33 PM IST
France on Saturday heightened security ahead of a fresh round of nationwide protests coinciding with Halloween, deploying around 70,000 security personnel amid fears that demonstrators could use festive masks to conceal their identities, while a youth-led ... read..


"Build trust, deepen our defence partnership": Australian High Commissioner Green on AUSTRAHIND 2026
New Delhi | October 31, 2026 12:11:25 PM IST
Australian High Commissioner to India Philip Green on Saturday highlighted the importance of the bilateral military exercise 'AUSTRAHIND 2026' in strengthening defence cooperation between India and Australia, saying that the joint training helps build tru ... read..


"Violation of constitutional order": Polish President Nawrocki calls for urgent consultations
Warsaw | October 31, 2026 11:41:30 AM IST
Polish President Karol Nawrocki on Saturday (local time) accused the government of violating the country's constitutional order following an escalation of the political confrontation over the Constitutional Tribunal, calling for the restoration of legal o ... read..


"India-Brazil ties are truly strategic": MEA highlights growing cooperation; ambitious USD 30 billion trade target
New Delhi | October 31, 2026 11:11:21 AM IST
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (East) Rudrendra Tandon highlighted the strong strategic partnership between India and Brazil, underlining their historical ties, growing high-level engagements and expanding cooperation across key sectors, inc ... read..


PM Modi committed Indias support: Poland's FM Sikorski appreciates New Delhis backing for G20 bid
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 10:41:21 AM IST
Highlighting the growing India-Poland partnership, Poland's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski on Friday (local time) expressed gratitude for India's support for Poland's bid to become a permanent member of the G20, acknowledging ... read..


EAM Jaishankar meets counterparts from EU, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Canada, Argentina on G20 sidelines
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 10:11:30 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the European Union, Germany, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Argentina on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta, discussing bilateral ... read..


"Took stock of our bilateral cooperation": EAM Jaishankar meets US Secy of State Rubio on sidelines of G20
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 10:11:26 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a bilateral meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday (local time) on the sidelines of the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta. ... read..


"Discussing ACITI": EAM Jaishankar holds trilateral meeting with Australian, Canadian counterparts
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 9:41:34 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday (local time) held a trilateral meeting with Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand and Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Atlanta, discussing the Australia-Canada-In ... read..


Human rights best advanced through dialogue...not politicisation: India tells UNGA; calls for balanced approach
New York | October 31, 2026 9:11:29 AM IST
India has called for advancing human rights through dialogue, capacity-building and genuine partnerships, while cautioning against politicisation, selectivity and double standards during a debate on the report of the Human Rights Council at the United Nat ... read..


Iran-US draft proposes uranium transfer, Hormuz reopening within 7 days: Report
Tehran | October 31, 2026 8:11:24 AM IST
A preliminary draft framework for US-Iran negotiations proposes transferring Iran's highly enriched uranium stockpile to an agreed third country or reducing its enrichment level, while reopening the Strait of Hormuz to international maritime traffic withi ... read..


Houthis deny drone attack on Medina after Saudi-led coalition interception claim
Sanaa | October 31, 2026 7:11:23 AM IST
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group has strongly rejected accusations of deploying a drone towards the Medina region, following a declaration by the Saudi-led military coalition that an unmanned aircraft had been intercepted and destroyed above the area ami ... read..


We have time: Trump calls Iran war not typical as peace efforts stall
Washington DC | October 31, 2026 7:11:19 AM IST
United States President Donald Trump has stated that Washington is in no hurry to end its war with Iran, characterising the ongoing hostilities as "not a typical war" while maintaining that time favours the American side despite months of fighting and rep ... read..


Zelenskyy hails US clearance for 500 Patriot interceptors as "strong decision", urges immediate winter delivery against Russian strikes
Kyiv | October 31, 2026 6:41:21 AM IST
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has welcomed the US State Department's decision authorising Kyiv's procurement of Patriot interceptors to counter incoming Russian ballistic missiles, while pressing Washington for an accelerated delivery timeline t ... read..


US approves potential $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Washington DC | October 31, 2026 5:41:21 AM IST
The United States has approved a potential sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) interceptors to Ukraine for an estimated USD 2.1 billion, with the purchase to be funded entirely by European partners alongside Canada. ... read..


Action had to be taken to enable the tribunal to function once again: Poland's Foreign Minister Sikorski on constitutional crisis
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 5:11:22 AM IST
Addressing the dramatic domestic standoff that saw Polish President Karol Nawrocki abruptly cancel his visit to Africa while mid-flight and return to Warsaw on Friday, as riot police were deployed around the country's Constitutional Tribunal amid an escal ... read..


Jaishankars Atlanta diplomacy: Quad meeting and several bilaterals on G20 sidelines
By Reena Bhardwaj

Atlanta | October 31, 2026 5:11:19 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has a packed schedule on the margins of the G20 in Atlanta, a source familiar with the developments told ANI. ... read..


"Extremely successful": Polish Foreign Minister hails PM Tusk's visit to India as bilateral ties enter new phase
By Reena Bhardwaj

Atlanta | October 31, 2026 4:11:20 AM IST
Lauding Prime Minister Donald Tusks recent visit to New Delhi as a resounding success, Poland has signalled a new phase in bilateral cooperation and economic alignment between the two nations. ... read..


India-Brazil bilateral trade set to reach USD 20 billion; focus on critical minerals, AI, defence: Envoy
By Sahil Pandey

New Delhi | October 31, 2026 3:11:19 AM IST
Brazils Ambassador to India, Kenneth Felix Haczynski da Nbrega, on Friday highlighted the growing strategic and economic partnership between the two countries, saying bilateral trade is expected to soon reach USD 20 billion, with cooperation expanding a ... read..


Poland's President cuts short Senegal visit as police cordon off top court after chief's suspension in clash with PM Tusk
Warsaw | October 31, 2026 2:41:21 AM IST
Poland has plunged into a severe constitutional and political crisis following an intense escalation of the ongoing power struggle between Prime Minister Donald Tusk and President Karol Nawrocki, after heavily armed police units cordoned off the headquart ... read..


Military solutions not working, give diplomacy a chance: EAM S Jaishankar at G20
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 2:11:21 AM IST
India asserted on Friday that military solutions cannot resolve global challenges and that diplomacy must be given an opportunity to settle such matters. ... read..


"Global South bears burden": At G20 Foreign Ministers meeting, Jaishankar flags attacks on ships and Indian seafarers in Hormuz
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 1:41:23 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday highlighted grave concerns regarding repeated attacks on civilian shipping and seafarers during the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting, emphasising the critical imperative to protect freedom of navigation. ... read..


Tactical calculations should not lead to overlooking dangers of terror: Jaishankar at G20 Foreign Ministers meeting
Atlanta | October 31, 2026 1:41:19 AM IST
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stated on Friday that tactical calculations should not lead to overlooking the dangers of terrorism, emphasising that it is a high-risk activity which has come back to bite even the practitioners. ... read..


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