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'Our diaspora is our strength' says PM Modi on warm welcome in Washington
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the Indian diaspora as the country's "strength" as he landed here on a three-day visit to the United States. Modi who was welcomed at the....
PM Modi 3-day US visit: Meet with Australian PM, Kamala Harris, global CEOs on cards
On the itinerary-packed first day of his US visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold meetings with Australian counterpart Scott Morrison, US Vice President Kamala Harris and the select heads....
PM Modi arrives in Washington to attend Quad summit, address UNGA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday local time arrived in Washington for his much-touted three-day US visit. Prime Minister Modi was received by US department of state officials including T.....
India may take reciprocal measures against UK's move to recognise AstraZeneca vaccine but not Covishield
India will take reciprocal measures against UK's "discriminatory" move to recognise AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine but not Covishield, said Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla on Tuesday. Speaking at a news conference,....
'One country's success does not mean another country's failure': Xi after Biden's 'new Cold War' remark
Chinese President Xi Jinping told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday (local time) that disputes among countries "need to be handled through dialogue and cooperation." "One country's success....
SAARC foreign ministers meet cancelled: Pakistan wanted Taliban to represent Afghanistan
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) foreign ministers meet slated to be held on Saturday in New York has been cancelled. It is learnt from reliable sources that Pakistan....
UNGA: Taliban nominates Suhail Shaheen as Afghanistan's UN ambassador
The Taliban on Tuesday nominated their Doha-based spokesman Suhail Shaheen as Afghanistan's UN ambassador. This comes after the Taliban said that they wanted to address world leaders at United Nations,....
Announcements on COVID-19, clean energy, climate change likely at Quad summit
Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders will "make announcements relating to COVID-19, clean energy and climate change" following their meeting on Friday, a senior US administration official has said. "President Joe....
PM Modi 3-day visit to US: To attend Quad summit, address UNGA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a three-day visit to the United States on Wednesday where he will address the UN General Assembly and attend the Quad Summit as....
Jaishankar warned us not to adopt the consitution in 2015: K.P Sharma Oli
Former Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli stated in documents submitted to his party that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s emissary S. Jaishankar warned against passing the constitution in 2015. The....
Justin Trudeau set to become Canada PM for historic third time after Liberals win polls
Justin Trudeau is poised for a third term as Canada's prime minister reported Canadian broadcasters who projected a win for his Liberal Party in Monday's elections. Trudeau, who was in....
China's property giant Evergrande starts repayment plan as pressure mounts over unpaid loans
Amid the increasing pressure over unpaid loans, China's property giant Evergrande Group's has started a repayment plan for its wealth management products through properties. However, the debt-ridden property giant's prospects....
PM Modi, Joe Biden to discuss ways to fight 'common enemy terrorism', says senior US official
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden will have the opportunity to talk about the broader threat of terrorism and situation in Afghanistan, said a senior Biden administration....
COVID-19: Tharoor says 'Offensive to ask vaccinated Indians to quarantine', pulls out from UK event
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has pulled out of several planned engagements in the United Kingdom citing the COVID-19 quarantine rules put in place by the British government. Taking to Twitter,....
Canada goes to vote today; Neck-to-neck fight between Liberals and Conservatives
After a tight race between incumbent Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Liberal party and the opposition Conservative party led by Erin O'Toole during five weeks of campaigning, Canadians are scheduled to....
Talks on regional security, stability likely during PM Modi's visit to US
Amid concerns over regional security and stability due to Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit the United States to attend the first-ever in-person Quad....
Russia's Perm State University shooting: Indian embassy in Russia condoles deaths
The Indian Embassy in Russia on Monday expressed shock over the shooting incident, which took place at the university in the Russian city of Perm. The embassy expressed deep condolences....
'Five Eyes' security alert caused NZ cricket board to cancel Pak tour: Report
A global intelligence alliance issued the security alert which led to the cancellation of the New Zealand cricket tour to Pakistan, The New Zealand Herald reported. Citing overseas media, the....
China intensifies LAC activity: PLA conducts night drills
The Chinese military's Western Theatre Command has introduced more night training for units stationed near the Himalayan border, in order to familiarise its troops with latest weapons and gear. As....
Saudi Foreign Minister on India visit: Jaishankar extends warm welcome
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Sunday welcomed Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, on his first-ever visit to India. "Delighted to welcome FM of....
China picks on Australia after AUKUS pact, says Canberra 'potential target for nuclear strike'
After the launch of the trilateral security partnership of AUKUS, China picked on Australia saying that Canberra is now "a potential target for a nuclear strike". A newspaper run by the....
France recalls ambassadors from US, Australia over submarine deal
France on Friday (local time) recalled ambassadors from the US and Australia amid submarine deal outrage. Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said the ambassadors were recalled for "consultations." Le Drian....
Jaishankar, Wang underlines to restore peace, tranquillity along LAC in Eastern Ladakh
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Friday underlined that it was necessary to ensure progress in the resolution of remaining issues so as to....
Rising radicalisation main cause of challenges faced by region: PM Modi at SCO summit
Highlighting the threats posed by the rising radicalisation in the region, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the biggest challenges faced by the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) are....
CDS talks tough on China: India's rocket force soon
Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat on Thursday warned against aggression by China and its ‘proxy’ Pakistan and said that India is bolstering its air power and “looking at....
'Vaccine protection is eroding': Moderna bats for a booster dose
New data from Moderna Inc's (MRNA.O) large COVID-19 vaccine trial show that the protection it provides fades over time, supporting the case for booster doses, the company said in a....
How Pak Backs Khalistani Groups in US: Hudson Report Exposes Pakistan
Terry Milewski's report for the MacDonald Laurier Institute details recent Khalistani group activities in Canada. The Hudson Institute's South and Central Asia Program assembled a group of South Asia experts....
Taliban leader Mullah Baradar named among 100 most influential people of 2021 by TIME magazine
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar -- deputy prime minister in the Taliban's newly announced caretaker government and the top figure in the Doha deal -- has been named among the 100....
Jaishankar at Dushanbe: India to discuss terrorism, Afghanistan at SCO tomorrow
India is all geared up to attend the SCO summit in Dushanbe, scheduled to be held in a hybrid format. The Council of the SCO Heads of State (CHS) is....
US, UK, Australia announce trilateral security partnership AUKUS
Australia, the UK and the US on Wednesday (local time) announced an enhanced trilateral security partnership called "AUKUS" to deepen diplomatic, security, and defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. "The....
Mullah Baradar refutes internal rifts within Taliban, denies he was injured in clash
Taliban co-founder and acting Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar on Wednesday refuted the internal rift in the new caretaker government of Taliban in Afghanistan and also denied that....
Imran Khan bats for Taliban, says 'incentivize' them on women's rights, inclusive govt
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan is batting for the Taliban to develop a consensus that would lead to recognition of the new caretaker government of the "Islamic Emirate" in Afghanistan.....
Indian man kidnapped in Kabul: Who'll save Indians in Afghanistan?
A 50-year-old Indian named Bansri Lal Arendeh was abducted at gunpoint at 11th police district of Kabul along with his staff on Tuesday morning. While the staff was able to....
Xi snubs Biden ahead of Quad Summit: Can Quad put faith in Biden?
Joe Biden denied that Chinese president Xi Jinping rejected the idea of a summit on the 90-minute phone call that he had made last week. Sources, however, point out that....
John Kerry In India: India-US launch Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue of Agenda 2030 Partnership
India and the US on Monday jointly launched the Climate Action and Finance Mobilization Dialogue (CAFMD) of the Agenda 2030 Partnership. "Taking forward the initiative by Prime Minister Shri @NarendraModi....
UK parliament bans Chinese ambassador: Time US & other countries follow suit?
Chinese new ambassador Zheng Zeguang was prevented from a meeting in the UK Parliament on Wednesday after the invitation sparked outrage amongst British lawmakers under sanction by Beijing. The decision....
China slams Quad summit on Sept 24, says 'small circles' are unpopular and have no way out
China on Tuesday slammed the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) upcoming summit on September 24 saying that the group was "closed, exclusive, and targeted small circles...unpopular and have no way out."....
Qatar refuses responsibility of Kabul airport without clear agreements
Qatar has said it will not take responsibility for Kabul Airport without "clear" agreements with all parties involved, including the Taliban, about its operations. Speaking at a press briefing on....
US lawmakers demand action against Pak for 'double dealing in Afghanistan'
For the second day, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Tuesday confronted a barrage of questions from US lawmakers about last month's withdrawal from Afghanistan and the attempts to....
UN calls for quick release of USD 1.2 billion aid to Afghanistan
The United Nations has appealed to countries that pledged USD 1.2 billion in relief for Afghanistan to quickly release the funds to turn money into food, health care and protection....
India ready to stand by Afghans as in past: S Jaishankar
India has said that as an immediate neighbour it is watching the situation in Afghanistan very closely and it is ready to stand by Afghans. It has called for unhindered,....
US to reassess ties with Pakistan over Afghanistan future: Blinken
The US is going to be looking at its ties with Pakistan in the coming weeks to formulate the role America wants Islamabad to play in the future of Afghanistan,....
Taliban ransacks Amrullah Saleh's residence, claim they seized cash, gold
The Taliban on Monday ransacked the house of former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh and claimed they have seized cash and gold from his residence. As per The Khaama Press....
PM Modi to visit US next week for Quad Leaders Summit, UNGA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be participating, along with Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga of Japan and US President Joseph R Biden, in the Leaders' Summit....
North Korea tests new long-range cruise missile: Report
North Korea tested a new long-range cruise missile over the weekend, the South Korean Yonhap news agency reports citing state media. "The development of the long-range cruise missile, a strategic....
Taliban tighten grip on Afghanistan's Panjshir with killings, food control: Report
Taliban have imposed a blockade in Afghanistan's Panjshir province, denying residents food and carrying out some extrajudicial killings, The Washington Post reported. On Tuesday, the Taliban formed the interim "Islamic....
Afghanistan: 'Acting PM' Hassan Akhund discusses bilateral ties with visiting Qatari FM
The newly appointed Taliban government's acting Prime Minister Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund met with visiting Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani on Sunday. Al-Thani arrived....
ISI Chief meets Intel heads of China over Afghan crisis
After facing widespread criticism for its proxy war in Afghanistan, Pakistan held a conference of intelligence chiefs of China, Russia, Tajikistan and Iran to discuss the Afghan situation, a media....
NATO undertakes probe into reasons behind Afghan crisis
NATO is currently conducting a comprehensive investigation into the causes behind the tragic developments in Afghanistan that fell under the control of the Taliban (banned in Russia as a terrorist....
Ahmad Massoud has not left Afghanistan: 70 percent of Panjshir under Taliban's control
Ahmad Massoud, the leader of the Afghan resistance forces, has not left Afghanistan, Iranian news agency FARS reported on Saturday citing a source. According to the source, rumours about Massoud....
Afghans to stage protest outside UN against persecution of minorities by Taliban
Afghans will organise a protest outside the UN office in Geneva on International Day of Peace on September 21 against "illegal takeover of Afghanistan" and "persecution of religious and ethnic....
Taliban kill brother of former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh
The Taliban took prisoner and then killed Rohullah Saleh, brother of former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh, media reports said. A source close to the resistance forces told Russian news....
'Exploring new areas in AI, unmanned vehicles': Rajnath Singh on India-Australia 2+2 meeting
Lauding significant progress in the defence engagements between India and Australia based on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that both the countries are exploring new....
On 20th anniversary of 9/11 attacks, Biden commemorates victims, calls for unity
On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the horrific 9/11 attacks, US President Joe Biden commemorated the lives of 2,977 people who lost their lives on the day twenty....
Panjshir's Resistance Front vows to declare parallel government in Afghanistan
The Resistance Front in the Panjshir has vowed to declare a parallel government in Afghanistan even as the Taliban recently announced its "caretaker government" in the country, reported local media.....
Afghan territory should not be used to attack any country: Tirumurti at UNSC meeting
India's Permanent Representative to United Nations TS Tirumurti on Thursday said that Afghan territory should not be used to threaten or attack any country or to shelter or train terrorists,....
China announces USD 31 million aid to Afghanistan, endorses Taliban govt
China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday announced USD 31 million aid to Afghanistan, endorsing the new caretaker government "Islamic Emirate" of Taliban. Hua Chunyin, a spokesperson for the Foreign Ministry, said....
Ashraf Ghani denies corruption charges, says 'leaving Kabul was most difficult decision of my life'
Former Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani has issued a statement refuting multiple allegations that he fled Kabul carrying millions of dollars and offered an explanation for leaving abruptly after the Taliban....
Any legitimacy, support will have to be earned: US warns Taliban
A day after the Taliban announced the interim government of Afghanistan, the United States on Wednesday said that the outfit would have to work for the right to be regarded....
PM Modi meets Russian NSA, reaffirms intention to strengthen coordination on Afghanistan
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met with Secretary of the Russian Security Council Nikolai Patrushev, during which they reaffirmed their intention to strengthen coordination in the field of enhancing....
Taliban put 'conditions' to restrict protest in Afghanistan
The Taliban on Wednesday introduced several 'conditions' to restrict protest in Afghanistan after forming a new government in the country. These conditions include taking permission from the Ministry of Justice....
BRICS is influential voice for emerging economies: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the BRICS has witnessed several achievements in the past one-and-a-half decades and is an influential voice for emerging economies of the world.....
US funded research on several types of coronaviruses at Wuhan: Report
Public documents revealed that the US government has pumped USD 3.1 million into health organisation 'EcoHealth Alliance' to back COVID-19 research at China's Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV), Fox News....
India-Russia high-level meeting on Afghanistan underway in Delhi
The high-level meeting between India and Russia on the situation in Afghanistan is underway after the Taliban takeover and the formation of a new caretaker government of the "Islamic Emirate"....
Sharia law will be in force in Afghanistan: Hibatullah Akhundzada
The Taliban's supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada said that Sharia law would be in force in Afghanistan as the outfit announced its caretaker government in Kabul on Tuesday, Sputnik reported. "In the....
Afghanistan's new Taliban govt includes hardliners with no women
After the fall of the Republic of Afghanistan, the Taliban on Tuesday formed the interim "Islamic Emirate", appointing hardliners in its new government who oversaw the 20-year fight against the....
Russian NSA to meet Indian counterpart Ajit Doval: Key focus on China, Pakistan & Afghanistan
Nikolai Patrushev, Secretary of Russia’s Security Council, is said to arrive in New Delhi to meet National Security Advisor, Ajit Doval. The regional issues of China, Pakistan and Afghanistan will....
Akhund to be Afghan PM: Pak behind Taliban's decision?
With the alleged capture of Panjshir, as claimed by the Taliban, the group is all set to form a government with Mullah Mohammed Hasan Akhund as its leader. The formation....
Taliban prohibits media from circulating news of Massoud after calls for 'national uprising'
The Taliban have prohibited Afghan news media from circulating the message of Ahmad Massoud, the leader of Panjshir National Resistance Front (NRF) who called for a "national uprising" against the....
Iran corners Pak for Panjshir: Pak's intervention 'under examination'
Iran on Monday said it is examining the intervention of Pakistan in Panjshir attacks and said that direct and indirect intervention will only result in the defeat of the aggressors.....
UN reaffirms to deliver humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan
United Nations Under-Secretary-General Martin Griffiths on Sunday reaffirmed the United Nations' commitment to delivering humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan. The developments came after Griffiths met with the Taliban's....
Mandaviya participates in G-20 Health Ministers' Meeting 2021 with theme 'People, Planet & Prosperity'
Minister of Health and Family Welfare Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday participated in the G-20 Health Ministers Meeting 2021 hosted by the Italian Presidency on the theme "People, Planet & Prosperity".....
Taliban claims control of Panjshir: Resistance leader General Wudod killed
The Taliban has claimed the capture of the Afghan province of Panjshir, the last resistance stronghold in the country, TOLO News reported on Monday. "Recent efforts to ensure complete security....
New 'inclusive' Afghanistan government to be announced soon: Taliban
The Taliban on Sunday said that the new Afghanistan government is expected to be announced soon and it will be "an inclusive government." "Now we live in a completely independent....
About 600 Taliban killed in Afghanistan's Panjshir, claim resistance forces
About 600 Taliban have been killed in Afghanistan's northeastern province of Panjshir, Sputnik reported citing the Afghan resistance forces as saying on Saturday. "About 600 Taliban have been liquidated in....
Saleh continues resistance against Taliban in Panjshir
Former Afghanistan Vice President Amrullah Saleh on Friday said that resistance against the Taliban will continue in Afghanistan's Panjshir province. "The RESISTANCE is continuing and will continue. I am here....
PM Modi likely to visit US later this month
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit the United States at the end of September. There is no official confirmation as of now but ANI has learnt that preparations....
We have right to raise our voice for Muslims in Kashmir: Taliban
Amid India's concern that Afghanistan territory might be used for anti-India activity under the Taliban regime, the terror group has said that it has the right to raise its voice....
WTO panel rejects China's solar safeguard challenge: US
A WTO dispute settlement panel has rejected China's challenges to the US safeguard tariffs on solar products, Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) said on Thursday (local time). A....
France lauds India's efforts at UNSC for steering response on Afghanistan
France on Wednesday lauded efforts taken by India during its month-long presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which ended on August 31 and during which it steered the....
EAM Jaishankar on visit to three Central European countries from today
External Affairs Minister (EAM) Dr S Jaishankar is set to pay an official visit to Slovenia, Croatia and Denmark from today, as part of a tour to review the bilateral....
Taliban names Haibatullah Akhunzada as their supreme leader
The Taliban on Wednesday informed that supreme leader Haibatullah Akhunzada will be the Head of the new Afghan government. Reports also indicate that there will also be a Prime Minister....
'Will continue fighting Taliban': Resistance forces in Afghanistan's Panjshir
The resistance forces in Afghanistan's northeastern province of Panjshir said on Wednesday that they would continue fighting the Taliban as their negotiations did not lead to any results, Sputnik reported.....
No hurry to recognise or to establish official relations with Taliban: EU
The European Union is in no hurry to recognise the Taliban nor to establishing official relations with the group, said Gunnar Wiegand, the European Commission's managing director for Asia and....
US left behind USD 85 billion worth of weapons in Afghanistan: Trump Jr
After its hostile takeover by Afghanistan, the Taliban have now got hold of USD 85 billion worth of weapons that were left behind by the western superpower, Donald Trump Jr....
Real decision on Afghanistan was between leaving and escalating: Biden
After the US troops left Afghanistan, US President Joe Biden on Tuesday (local time) said that the real decision was between leaving and escalating and he was not going to....
Chaos in Afghanistan directly related to disorderly withdrawal of foreign troops: China at UNSC
China, which abstained from voting on the UN Security Council resolution on Afghanistan, has blamed the disorderly withdrawal of foreign troops for the chaos in Afghanistan. "Recent chaos in Afghanistan....
Hindu temple vandalised in Pakistan's Sindh province
A Hindu temple was vandalised at Khipro in the Sanghar district of Pakistan's Sindh province on the auspicious occasion of Krishna Janmashtami. Taking to Twitter, Pakistan rights activist Rahat Austin....
Nearly 10 million children in Afghanistan in desperate need of humanitarian aid: UNICEF
There are nearly 10 million children in Afghanistan "in desperate need of humanitarian aid", said UNICEF Afghanistan Representative, Herve Ludovic De Lys, adding that these children are deprived of their....
UNSC led by India adopts resolution on Afghanistan; Russia and China abstain
Resolution on Afghanistan has been passed by the United Nations Security Council. This crucial resolution was adopted with the support of 13 members with Russia and China abstaining and no....
US leaves Afghanistan after 20-year military presence
The United States forces left Afghanistan on Tuesday morning, marking the end of chaotic and messy exit from America's longest war. The last US military planes flew out of Afghanistan.....
4 Chinese vessels enter Japanese waters off Senkaku island
Four Chinese vessels entered Japanese territorial waters off Senkaku islands, said Japan's coast guard on Monday. This comes days after Tokyo and Taipei held the first-ever security talks. According to....
US will have 'no right' to carry out attacks in Afghanistan after Aug 31: Taliban
Taliban has said that Washington will have no right to attack the country after August 31, following US drone strike in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, Geo News reported. The Taliban-led government....
UNSC not holding discussions on sending UN peacekeeping mission to Afghanistan: Source
The UN Security Council (UNSC) is not engaged in any discussions regarding the possibility of sending a UN peacekeeping mission to Afghanistan following the Taliban's (terrorist organization, banned in Russia)....
Dialogue with Taliban does not mean their recognition, says Macron
Dialogue with the Taliban does not mean their recognition, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Sunday. "This dialogue is needed for the evacuation," Macron said in an interview with the....
Foreign nationals, Afghan citizens with travel authorisation can travel outside Afghanistan: Blinken
All foreign nationals and Afghan citizens with travel authorisation from around 100 countries including the United States will be allowed to travel outside Afghanistan, said US Secretary of State Antony....
US to host virtual meeting on Afghanistan: State Department
The United States will hold a virtual meeting on Afghanistan on Monday (local time), informed the US State Department, adding that Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to give....
UNSC omits Taliban reference: Time to call out change in marked portions?
The mention of Taliban has been removed from UN Security Council's statement on terrorist assaults near Kabul airport that called on Afghan organisations not to help terrorists "operating on the....
Pak restricts entry to Afghan refugees; Where will they go?
The Pakistan government has decided to limit the entry of evacuees from Afghanistan exclusively in the capital Islamabad, with intentions to use Karachi and Lahore as secondary transport hubs. The....
Political uncertainty may force 500,000 Afghans to leave country in next 4 months: UNHCR
Due to political uncertainty following the collapse of the former government to the Taliban, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) on Saturday estimated that 500,000 Afghans will leave....
