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Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Friday and conveyed his condolences on the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei. He reaffirmed Russia’s stance…
US President Donald Trump on Friday (US local time) praised the military operations being undertaken by the United States in Iran and claimed that the Persian Gulf country has lost…
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Thursday signed the condolence book at the Embassy of Iran in New Delhi on behalf of the Government of India, expressing sympathy following the death…
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday delivered the vote of thanks at the inaugural session of the Raisina Dialogue 2026, saying the discussions over the next few days would…
India and Finland on Thursday marked a major milestone in their bilateral ties by elevating relations to a “Strategic Partnership in Digitalisation and Sustainability”, with both countries agreeing on a…
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday announced it had completed the 12th wave of strikes in Tehran, targeting key Iranian security and military infrastructure, including the headquarters of a…
Finnish President Alexander Stubb, during his keynote address at the Raisina Dialogue 2026 on Thursday, highlighted India’s rising global influence, calling it a model for strategic autonomy and proactive international…
India on Thursday welcomed the successful conduct of elections in Nepal and expressed its readiness to work closely with the new government to strengthen bilateral ties. In response to media…
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates on Thursday affirmed that the country’s banking and financial sector remains resilient, stable, and well-positioned to navigate ongoing regional developments. In a…
Iran may have received some assistance from its so-called “friends”, including potentially the sharing of information amid the conflict in West Asia to counter Israel and the US, according to…
Nepal’s general elections saw a preliminary voter turnout of around 60%, mostly from the Gen Z demographic, contributing to the “unprecedented” energy at the polls. The Election Commission attributed the…
Finland has reiterated its support for India’s permanent membership in a reformed United Nations Security Council (UNSC), as India welcomed Finland’s interest in joining the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative. In the…
President Donald Trump has sacked Kristi Noem as the United States Secretary of Homeland Security and appointed Markwayne Mullin as her replacement, effective from March 31. Announcing the decision on…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the country supports efforts to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon, pointing to US-Israel joint military strikes on the country, adding that…
A senior Iranian official said on Wednesday that Tehran would hold a public ceremony for citizens to pay their respects following the death of the country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
Army Chief Asim Munir has said that lasting peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan was contingent upon the Taliban regime renouncing support for terrorism and terrorist organisations. According to a statement…
Tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan figured prominently in talks between the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, Amir Khan Muttaqi, and Zhao Xing, China’s Ambassador, Tolo News reported. The meeting…
The United States said that more than 17,500 American citizens have safely returned from the Middle East since February 28, as Washington stepped up evacuation and assistance efforts amid escalating…
The US Senate has voted down a War Powers resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s military action, ‘Operation Epic Fury’, against Iran, with the measure failing 47-53 on mostly…
The White House claimed that Spain has agreed to cooperate with US military operations against Iran after President Donald Trump threatened financial penalties; however, Madrid has rejected the US assertion.…
The United Arab Emirates has stated that since the start of the “blatant Iranian aggression”, 189 ballistic missiles launched towards the UAE have been detected, with 175 missiles destroyed, 13…
Over the last 48 hours, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has spoken to leaders of UAE, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Bahrain, Oman, Kuwait, and Qatar. This comes amid the fast-evolving conflict…
Bollywood actor, singer, and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar turned the spotlight on his longtime friendship with musician Shankar Mahadevan, celebrating the latter who he has known for three decades now. In…
Heavy security has been deployed outside the US Consulate in Lahore on Tuesday, following violent nationwide protests. The unrest was triggered by the assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali…
Union Communications and Development of North Eastern Region Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia on Tuesday inaugurated the Bharat Pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, one of the world’s foremost…