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Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 strikes Indonesia
Jakarta : An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 struck Northern Sumatra on Wednesday, as reported by the National Center for Seismology (NCS). In a post on X, the NCS said that the earthquake occurred at a depth of 150 kilometres. "EQ of M: 4.5,…
Hamas transfers remains of hostage to the Red Cross
Tel Aviv : The Red Cross has received the remains of a hostage and is making its way to Israeli forces inside Gaza for a handover, the Israel Defence Forces said. The body will then be taken in a convoy to the National Centre for Forensic…
Japanese PM receives call from US President Trump after his call to Chinese counterpart Xi
Tokyo : Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed close cooperation with the United States during a call with President Donald Trump, hours after he spoke with Chinese President Xi Jinping, Japanese state media reported on Tuesday.…
Policy paralysis in Pakistan deepens sugar crisis, exposes governance failures
Islamabad : The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has held the government's flawed policies and administrative missteps responsible for the sharp rise in sugar prices across the country, dismissing allegations that mill owners are…
Lahore High Court restores Imran Khan’s plea seeking consolidation of 107 cases
Lahore : The Lahore High Court has revived a writ petition filed by jailed PTI founding chairman Imran Khan seeking the consolidation of all cases registered against him, Dawn reported. The petition, originally filed in 2023, had earlier…
Pakistani strikes in Afghanistan kill 10, injure 4 says Afghan Govt
Kabul : Pakistani bombing in Afghanistan on Monday night resulted in the death of nine children and one adult, Afghanistan's Government spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said on Tuesday.In a post on X, the spokesperson said, "Last night at…
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to India postponed
New Delhi : Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled visit to India in December has been postponed, according to a report by Israel's I24News. As per the report, PM Netanyahu's planned December visit to India is postponed due…
Air India cancels multiple flights as Ethiopian volcanic ash drifts into Indian airspace
New Delhi : Air India cancelled multiple flights after initiating precautionary checks on aircraft that had flown over regions affected by the Hayli Gubbi volcanic eruption in Ethiopia, as an ash cloud from the eruption continued to disrupt…
Pakistan: FC headquarters in Peshawar comes under attack amid surge in militant violence
Peshawar : The headquarters of the Federal Constabulary (FC) in Peshawar came under attack on Monday, senior police officials told Dawn. Peshawar Capital City Police Officer Mian Saeed Ahmad confirmed the incident, telling Dawn: "The FC…
Union Minister Rijiju leaves for Bhutan to lead ‘Delegation for the Return of Sacred Relics of…
New Delhi: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju is travelling to Bhutan to lead the "Delegation for the Return of Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha", which had been brought to the Himalayan nation for public exposition.
In a post on X, Rijiju said he is…
United States, Ukraine hold talks on peace framework in Geneva
Washington, DC : United States representatives and Ukraine met in Geneva on Sunday to discuss the US peace proposal, focusing on achieving a just and lasting resolution to the ongoing conflict, according to a joint statement issued after…
India welcomes key outcomes at UNFCCC CoP30; reaffirms commitment to equity, climate justice and…
Belem : India expressed "strong support" to Brazil for the inclusive leadership at the 30th edition of the Conference of the Parties (COP 30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and reaffirmed New Delhi's…
PM Modi extends gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for “warm welcome”…
Johannesburg : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) expressed gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for the "warm welcome" extended to him at the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannesburg. "Upon reaching the G20 Summit…
“Long live the friendship between our countries,” says French President Macron after…
Johannesburg : Following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude and reaffirmed the strength of India-France relations.…
PM Modi and Brazil President vow to boost trade and cultural linkages
Johannesburg; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with Brazil President Inacio Lula da Silva on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, highlighting the continuous momentum in India-Brazil ties.
"It is…
PM Modi announces Australia-Canada-India technology and innovation partnership
Johannesburg: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced the launch of a new trilateral initiative called the Australia-Canada-India Technology and Innovation (ACITI) Partnership.
The announcement came after his meeting with…
In meeting with Starmer, PM Modi reflects on ‘new energy’ in India–UK partnership
Johannesburg; Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with British counterpart Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in South Africa's Johannesburg, stating that the current year has brought "new energy" to the India–UK…
PM Modi calls for rethinking on global development parameters, proposes path-breaking initiatives at…
Johannesburg: Delivering an impactful address at the opening session of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday proposed a series of path-breaking new initiatives and called for a profound…
PM Modi calls for rethinking parameters for global development, outlines three new initiatives at…
Johannesburg : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday called for a profound rethinking of global development parameters. Addressing the session on 'Inclusive and sustainable economic growth leaving no one behind' at the G20 Summit, PM…
PM Modi meets Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni on G20 sidelines in Johannesburg
Johannesburg : Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on the sidelines of the G20 Summit, engaging in discussions as both leaders participated in the ongoing multilateral deliberations in Johannesburg.
The…
