Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 hits Vanuatu
An earthquake of magnitude 6.3 struck the Vanuatu on Sunday, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). According to USGS, the earthquake occurred at 83 km NNW of Port-Vila,…
India, US discuss opportunities to strengthen space cooperation
US Acting Assistant Secretary of Defence for Space Policy Vipin Narang and India’s Joint Secretary for International Cooperation, Vishwesh Negi, met for the second annual US-India Advanced Domains Defense Dialogue…
UAE welcomes decision of International Court of Justice to impose additional provisional measures on Israel, demanding immediate halt to attack on Rafah
The UAE welcomed the decision of the International Court of Justice to impose additional provisional measures on Israel, demanding an immediate halt to military operations in Rafah governorate, and the…
Presidents of US, Egypt discuss efforts to secure release of hostages and address humanitarian crisis in Gaza
US President Joe Biden held a telephonic conversation with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and spoke on their continued efforts to secure the release of hostages and address the…
China conducts second day of military exercises near Taiwan
China commenced its second day of military exercises around Taiwan on Friday, with a focus on testing its capacity to “seize power” and control strategic regions, actions perceived as a…
US announces visa restriction policy, launches review of bilateral cooperation with Georgia
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has announced new visa restriction policy for those responsible for undermining democracy in Georgia. He also announced the launch of a comprehensive review…
“She is very scared and wants to come back”: Kin of Indian student stuck in Kyrgyzstan
Amid the violence that has gripped Bishkek, the family members of Ayesha Shirin Roy, a girl from Gaurela Pendra Marwahi, who is stuck in Kyrgyzstan, said their niece is scared…
Taiwan president pledges to stand with military, safeguard nation despite Chinese “external threats”
As China launched its two-day-long military drills, Taiwan president Lai Ching-te pledged to stand side by side with the military and safeguard Taiwan, reported Focus Taiwan. Taiwan’s president vowed this…
“I wanted to explain to you why…”: British PM Sunak clarifies call for snap elections
Clarifying his call for snap elections in the country, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he set July 4 as the date for polls so that people can decide whether…
Canada police warns son of acquitted Air India bombing suspect of potential life threat
The Royal Canadian Mount Police (RCMP) has issued a warning to Hardeep Malik, the son of Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was acquitted in connection with the Air India bombing of…
Make In India, Atmanirbhar Bharat were completely validated by our Covid experience: Jaishankar
External Affairs S Jaishankar said India has to plan for the fact that the global environment in the foreseeable future will be “very difficult”, noting that the country learned the…
US: Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump in November
Former Republican Party presidential candidate Nikki Haley said on Wednesday she will vote for former US President Donald Trump over US President Joe Biden in November, The Hill reported. In…
Israel’s FM meets French counterpart, latter rejects recognition of Palestinian state
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz met Wednesday in Paris with French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne. The ministers held a dialogue in which Minister Katz explained to the French minister Israel’s…
China begins joint military drills surrounding Taiwan
The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) began joint military drills surrounding Taiwan on Thursday at 7:45 am (local time), Xinhua reported. The Chinese army has…
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari inaugurates Indian Air Force Emergency Medical Response System in Bengaluru
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari inaugurated the Indian Air Force Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS) facility at the Command Hospital in Bengaluru. The EMRS…
Nepal’s Everest Man- Kami Rita climbs Mount Everest for a record 30th time
Nepali Sherpa climber and guide Kami Rita Sherpa on Wednesday morning again set out a world record with the 30th summit of Mount Everest, a record number by a single…
Joint military exercise ‘Shakti’: Indian, French armies share drills, expertise in jungle survival techniques
During the 7th edition of ongoing Joint Exercise Shakti, the Indian and French Army shared drills and expertise in jungle survival techniques. Survival in the mountains for self-preservation was practised…
Flight carrying bodies of Iran Prez Raisi, companions from Tabriz lands in Tehran
The flights carrying the bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials from Tabriz landed in Tehran on Tuesday, Press TV reported. The Press TV,…
India-UK hold Defence Equipment Sub-Group, Industry Oversight Working Group meetings in Delhi
India-UK Defence Equipment Sub-Group and Industry Oversight Working Group meetings were held on Tuesday in the national capital. The Defence Equipment Sub-Group meeting was co-chaired by Anurag Bajpai, the Additional…
“India stands in solidarity with people of Iran”: Jaishankar at Iran embassy after tragic demise of Raisi, counterpart Abdollahian
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Iran embassy in the national capital on Tuesday and conveyed India’s “deepest condolences” on the tragic demise of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign…
Nepal: Media tycoon arrested for ‘citizenship misuse’
Nepal’s media tycoon and chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), Kailash Sirohiya, was arrested for “misuse of citizenship” from his office on Tuesday evening. A police team, comprising officials from…
After crackdown on Al Jazeera, Israel seizes broadcasting equipment of AP citing ‘violation’ of media law
Following its crackdown on Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera, the Israeli government seized the broadcasting equipment of The Associated Press (AP) in southern Israel, accusing the news agency of violating…
“New India is…”: Pak UN envoy brings up “targeted assassinations” in homeland, elsewhere
In perhaps the first acknowledgement of its kind on a global forum that the “new India is a dangerous entity”, Pakistan’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram said,…
Theatre Commands will catapult Indian armed forces into next orbit: CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan emphasised the importance of ‘joint culture’ in the armed forces and said the theatre commands will lay the foundation for catapulting the…
Asserting its strategic choice, China backs Russia to the hilt
Instead of calling Russia to halt its military invasion of Ukraine, China is supporting its ally as fully as it can without triggering Western sanctions. The farewell hug between the…
