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Two Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Prison for Filming Korean, US Air Bases
Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison Thursday for illegally filming fighter jets at several South Korean and US military facilities and attempting to intercept traffic control communications.The Suwon District Court sentenced an 18-year-old Chinese high school...
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Trump Says Looking Forward to 'big Discussion' with Xi
US President Donald Trump said here Thursday that he looks forward to a "big discussion" with Chinese President Xi Jinping."There are those who say this is maybe the biggest summit ever," Trump said in his opening remarks when having talks with Xi at the Great Hall of the...
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'Unacceptable': India Condemns Attack on Indian-flagged Ship off Oman Coast
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Thursday strongly condemned the attack on an Indian-flagged cargo vessel off the coast of Oman, describing the incident as "unacceptable" and expressing concern over continued attacks on commercial shipping and civilian mariners in...
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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak Claims Eight More Lives; Death Toll Climbs to 432
At least eight more people have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 432, local media reported.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths were reported in the...
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Nearly 28 Million People Unable to Meet Basic Needs in Afghanistan: United Nations
Humanitarian and economic crisis in Afghanistan continued to deteriorate in 2025, with nearly 28 million people not able to meet their basic needs amid increasing poverty, drought and reducing international aid, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has...
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BLA Steps up Offensive as Pakistan Struggles on Multiple Fronts in Balochistan
The Balochistan Liberation Army has upped the ante against Pakistani security agencies, with intelligence assessments indicating that the attacks are likely to increase further in the coming months.Pakistani security forces have suffered significant setbacks in recent...
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PM Modi's UAE Visit Seen as Key Move amid West Asia Crisis
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official visit to the UAE on Friday, which comes against the backdrop of the West Asian crisis, reflects the strategic importance that India places on strengthening its ties with the Gulf nation, a report said.The visit is expected to focus on...
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Unknown Gunmen Expose Pakistan's Double Game: LeT Commander Killed, ISI Official Found with ISIS Files
The hit jobs by unidentified gunmen continue to rock both the ISI and the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Pakistan. Unknown persons have killed a senior LeT commander as well as a low-level official linked to the ISI.Those killed have been identified as Mir Shukr Khan Raisani and...
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Vietnam's Prez To Lam Accorded Ceremonial Welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Vietnamese President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday.President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly welcomed the Vietnamese President upon his arrival.Children in traditional costumes, holding...
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Vietnamese President To Lam to Visit India Today
Vietnamese President To Lam will visit India on Tuesday for a State visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.To Lam, also the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, will be in India till May 7. This is his first visit to...
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India, Canada Kick off Second Round of Free Trade Talks
India and Canada began the second round of negotiations for a bilateral free trade agreement, with the two sides aiming to seal the deal by year-end.The five-day talks in New Delhi come on Monday ahead of the Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's scheduled visit to...
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EAM Jaishankar Highlights PM Modi's Address at HoM Conference, Stresses '3TS' in Diplomacy
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address as the standout moment of the 11th Heads of Mission (HoM) Conference, underlining the growing importance of trade, technology and tourism - the "3Ts" - in India's diplomatic...
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Libya Oil Discovery Reflects Growing Global Footprints of Indian Energy Firms: Govt
The government on Tuesday said the recent oil and gas discovery in Libya by Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs) -- Oil India Limited (OIL), and Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) -- with local operators reflects the growing global footprint of the country's energy...
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Salim Dola's Arrest Hits ISI Revenue Stream: India Plans Two-step Extradition via UAE
The arrest of Salim Dola, who ran a Rs 5,000 crore drug empire, is a major blow to the Dawood Ibrahim Syndicate. Dola was arrested in Turkey in a joint operation by the National Intelligence Organisation and police units.India would seek his extradition, as his...
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India, New Zealand Set to Sign Key FTA to Double Trade, Boost Ties
India and New Zealand are set to sign a long-awaited free trade agreement (FTA) on Monday to significantly boost bilateral trade, investments and market access across sectors.The agreement will be signed at Bharat Mandapam in the presence of Union Commerce Minister Piyush...
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From Khalistan to Islamic State: ISI's expanding playbook to hit India overseas
There has been a rising concern over the number of Pakistani-origin individuals settled abroad who have associated themselves with the Islamic State. Such persons, according to Indian agencies, pose a big risk to the United States, Canada and Europe.An Intelligence Bureau...
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UN Chief Welcomes US-Iran Ceasefire, Calls on Parties Involved to Comply with International Law
United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday welcomed the announcement of two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran and urged all the parties involved in the ongoing conflict in West Asia to comply with their obligations under international law and abide by...
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Big Day for World Peace, Iran Can Start Reconstruction, They've Had Enough, Says Trump
After announcing a two-week ceasefire with Iran, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that it was a "big day for World Peace". He said that Iran wanted this to happen as "they have had enough", while adding that Tehran can start the reconstruction.In a statement...
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FS Vikram Misri Begins US Visit to Deepen Strategic Partnership
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri has arrived in Washington to review the full breadth of India-US ties and advance cooperation across key sectors, including trade, defence, technology, etc.Misri arrived in the United States late on Tuesday (local time) for a three-day visit...
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20,000 Women to Be Screened for HPV in Mongolia This Year
At least 20,000 women in their 30s and 40s will undergo screening for the human papillomavirus (HPV), a leading cause of cervical cancer, in Mongolia this year, local media reported, citing the country's health ministry.The ministry emphasised that cervical cancer is...
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US Announces Release of American Journalist Kidnapped in Baghdad
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the release of American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who had been kidnapped a week earlier by the Iran-backed Kata'ib Hizballah militia in Baghdad.In a statement issued on Tuesday (local time), Rubio said, "I am pleased to...
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Israel Backs US Pause on Iran Strikes, Says Ceasefire Deal 'does Not Include' Lebanon
Israel on Wednesday expressed support for the United States decision to suspend military action against Iran, while clarifying that the proposed two-week ceasefire arrangement does not extend to Lebanon.US President Donald Trump stepped back from the brink of a major...
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North Korea Fires Short-range Ballistic Missiles in Back-to-back Launch
North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Wednesday, South Korea's military said, in a back-to-back launch that came after President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret over drone flights by individuals into the North.The Joint Chiefs of...
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Trump Spoke to Netanyahu on Iran Ceasefire Framework: White House
US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to close the deal on a ceasefire framework with Iran, a White House official told IANS.The official further mentioned that Trump had also spoken to Pakistani Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir...
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Australia welcomes US-Iran ceasefire, calls on parties to uphold humanitarian law, protect civilian life
Australia on Wednesday welcomed the ceasefire announcement involving the United States, Iran and Israel, expressing hope that the agreement will be upheld and lead to a broader resolution of the ongoing conflict in West Asia.US President Donald Trump has stepped back from...