Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 7 — India and Russia are expected to forge a more durable and sustainable partnership to navigate the fast-changing geopolitical, geoeconomic and geostrategic shifts and uncertainties in global politics. The partnership assumes greater significance as the Eurasian region…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — The newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey marks a significant development in regional security cooperation, as, according to Pakistan's Foreign Ministry, it states that an armed attack against any one of the three countries would be…
Brussels, Aug 7 — China may continue its rise towards becoming a global superpower, but its trajectory is becoming increasingly contested and uncertain. For the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), the challenge extends beyond building economic and military strength to navigating the contradictions of…
Beijing, Aug 7 — The international community must make efforts to challenge China's new Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress to protect diaspora communities, as the legislation, which came into effect on July 1, has already started harming Uyghurs, other ethnic groups and dissidents, a report…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — The emergence of Pax Silica and World AI Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) may yet signal a new era of bloc politics centered on technology where, as the two global powers driving their respective initiatives claim to be "positive-sum", their rivalry risks creating parallel…
Dhaka, Aug 7 — While the participation of plainland indigenous women in Bangladesh's local governance - particularly in union parishads - has increased, structural budgetary discrimination, political marginalisation, and deeply entrenched patriarchal attitudes continue to hinder their ability to…
Istanbul, Aug 7 — Turkish gendarmerie forces detained 104 suspected Islamic State (IS) members and supporters in coordinated nationwide operations on Friday, the country's Interior Ministry said.The operations were conducted simultaneously across 30 provinces by provincial gendarmerie commands, in…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — Permanent Representatives from 17 countries to the United Nations (UN) on Friday celebrated the rich handloom heritage and craftsmanship in Mumbai on the occasion of National Handloom Day. "Permanent Representatives of Burundi, Cape Verde, Chile, Eritrea, Fiji, Guatemala,…
Bhubaneswar, Aug 7 — Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Friday that the 13th BRICS Education Ministers' Meeting in Odisha's state capital Bhubaneswar, unanimously adopted the BRICS Education Ministers' Declaration, marking an important milestone in strengthening cooperation among member…
Islamabad, Aug 7 — Despite rising child sexual abuse cases against them, Pakistan still does not know how to talk about, legislate for, or protect its boy victims, a report has detailed. In a country like Pakistan, child sexual abuse is not treated as a gender-neutral crime. It is culturally…
Sanaa, Aug 7 — Two people died and 14 others were injured after a Houthi attack in Marib on Friday, the country's Ministry of Public Health and Population said in a statement."The Ministry of Public Health and Population condemns in the strongest terms the shelling carried out by the terrorist…
Nairobi, Aug 7 — Ties between India and Kenya should not be seen through the old donor-recipient lens as the relationship is entering a new phase which involves shared capacity, innovation and interests instead of offering funds for projects. For years, India has held an important position in…
Sanaa, Aug 7 — Missile and drone strikes hit government military sites in Yemen's central Marib province Friday, a Yemeni military source and local residents said, a day after Houthi attacks reportedly killed "dozens" of government troops in Marib and neighbouring Hadramout.A military source,…
Abu Dhabi, Aug 7 — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday ‘strongly’ condemned the Houthi attack on the Najran region of Saudi Arabia.In a statement, the UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs affirmed that these attacks constitute a blatant violation of the sovereignty of Saudi Arabia and a threat to…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — India’s engagement with Africa focuses on capacity‑building rather than resource extraction, a new report has said, highlighting trade, investment and training initiatives that brought about structural transformation, according to a new report.The report from India Narrative said…
Madrid, Aug 7 — The Madrid government has warned Rome that it will adopt "proportional measures" if Italy does not remove border controls for travellers from the Iberian country by Sunday. Italy suspended the Schengen agreement with Spain - restoring controls for third-country travellers - after…
Bangkok, Aug 7 — Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Friday afternoon that eight people were confirmed dead, including the gunman and his grandparents, and over 30 people were injured, with nine in critical condition, as a gunman opened fire at a school and home in Nonthaburi province…
Washington, Aug 7 — Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has declared August 15 as 'India Day', honouring India's Independence Day and the contributions of Indian Americans to the state's economy, culture and public life. Healey signed the proclamation on August 1, recognising August 15 as the 79th…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday stated that Indian missions across the Gulf region are in constant contact with the shipping ministry and the local authorities while running a 24x7 helplines to assist Indian flagged vessels and seafarers amid escalating tensions…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — Reiterating its earlier stance, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday said that the Indian government had no involvement in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's recent virtual media interaction and that it does not endorse any remarks made at the event,…
New Delhi, Aug 7 — India on Friday rejected comments made by a section of the international community, including a US lawmaker, on the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment (FCRA) Bill, stressing that legislative matters concerning India are internal affairs of the country on which…