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Vienna : Congress MP Shashi Tharoor on Monday visited the headquarters of the World Malayalee Federation (WMF) in Vienna as the Chief Patron, extending his best wishes to mark the 10th anniversary of its founding. During his visit, Tharoor…

Tehran : Iran on Monday highlighted India as a vital diplomatic hub ahead of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian’s visit to New Delhi for the upcoming BRICS summit, expressing optimism that the grouping will provide a strong platform to…

Kathmandu : The death toll from the devastating Nepal floods has climbed to 1,356, with around 4,994 people still missing, even as the India-Nepal joint technical team continued to make steady progress in the Chilime tunnel rescue…

Washington, DC : US President Donald Trump claimed on Monday (local time) that oil prices will drop sharply once the United States achieves victory in its conflict with Iran, forecasting gas prices could fall below two dollars per gallon.…

Tehran : Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei on Monday launched a scathing verbal assault against Canada, accusing it of "strategic confusion" and endorsing US-Israel military aggression after Canadian Foreign Minister…

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump signalled a sharp escalation in cross-border trade friction on Monday, declaring that Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier should be banned from selling its jets in the United States unless the…

Riyadh : Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Monday underscored the vital contribution of Indian expatriate workers in strengthening diplomatic ties between New Delhi and Riyadh. Singh's remarks followed an…

Kathmandu : The death toll from the devastating flash floods has climbed to 1,355, according to the latest figures released by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA). Nepal is observing a day of national…

Seoul : The United States, South Korea and Japan commenced a five-day trilateral military exercise on Monday, proceeding as planned despite recent reductions to key Seoul-Washington exercises following directives from US President Donald…

Kathmandu : Nepal is observing a day of national mourning on Monday in memory of lives lost in devastating floods which struck on August 26. A Cabinet meeting held on September 3 at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers…

Kyiv : US special envoy Steve Witkoff and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner pushed for Kyiv and Moscow to come to the table after they held “substantive” discussions with Ukrainian officials, CNN reported. The visit by the…

New Delhi : United States Ambassador to India Sergio Gor engaged in a productive dialogue with representatives from multinational technology conglomerate Amazon on Monday, with both sides exchanging views on the corporate entity's…

Pyongyang : North Korean leader Kim Jong Un stated on Monday that the country's newest destroyer would form part of a nuclear response system, which holds the capacity to deliver "annihilating retaliatory strikes". As reported by the North…

New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday said that trade, investment and financial cooperation are at the heart of India-Luxembourg ties, as he welcomed Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier…

New Delhi : Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Xavier Bettel on Monday lauded India’s “efficiency” and leadership on the global stage, saying that when Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a commitment, it is followed by…

Tehran : At least 11 individuals lost their lives and seven others sustained injuries following a fuel tanker explosion during a traffic collision in western Iran on Saturday, according to state-run broadcaster IRIB. The tragedy took place…

Ysyk-Kol : Around 250 foreign journalists are currently covering the 6th World Nomad Games in Kyrgyzstan, with the international media presence providing a significant platform to showcase the country's culture, natural beauty and the…

Washington DC : The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on Saturday (local time) said the bureau was working to secure the return of Manjit Singh Bedi, the fifth “Most Wanted Fraudster” in their list from India. Bedi was apprehended by…

New Delhi : Luxembourg Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade Xavier Bettel will undertake a three-day official visit to India, during which he will meet External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in the…

Kathmandu : The joint Indian-Nepali rescue team continued efforts to clear debris, water and mud from the Chilime tunnel in Nepal's flood-affected Rasuwa district, with an approach path for heavy machinery steadily taking shape, the…