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November 26, 2025
MEA rejects China’s claims over Arunachal, issues strong demarche
India has strongly rejected China’s claims over Arunachal Pradesh and lodged a formal protest over the detention of an Indian woman from the state at Shanghai Airport. The Ministry of External Affai...
November 26, 2025
India aims to produce green hydrogen at USD 1 per kg by 2030: Amitabh Kant
India is working towards becoming the world’s lowest-cost producer of green hydrogen, with a target to reduce production cost from the current USD 4.5 per kg to USD 1 per kg by 2030, former NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Nati...
November 26, 2025
India Global Forum Unveils $250 Million Fund as India–UAE Partnership Deepens
India Global Forum (IGF) has launched a $250 million fund to support high-potential Indian consumer and industrial brands in expanding to global markets, positioning Dubai as the hub for their international growth. Announced at IGF Middle East 2025, IGF Chairm...
November 24, 2025
Malaysian floods affect 11,000 people across seven states
More than 11,000 people in seven Malaysian states have been affected by flooding caused by torrential rain, the national disaster agency said on Monday. Floods are common on the eastern coast of ...
November 20, 2025
IMF flags deep corruption risks, urges urgent reforms to lift Pakistan’s economic growth
The International Monetary Fund (IMF), in its long-awaited Governance and Corruption Diagnostic Assessment (GCDA), has highlighted persistent corruption challenges in Pakistan, driven by systemic weaknesses across state institutions, and called for urgent stru...
November 19, 2025
Minister of State for Defence Meets Indian Community in UAE
The Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, interacted with members of the Indian community during a programme coordinated by the Indian People’s Forum (IPF) in the UAE. The session saw strong participation from Jharkhand NRIs, reflecting the state’s a...
November 26, 2025
India Global Forum Unveils $250 Million Fund as India–UAE Partnership Deepens
India Global Forum (IGF) has launched a $250 million fund to support high-potential Indian consumer and industrial brands in expanding to global markets, positioning Dubai as the hub for their interna...
November 26, 2025
India and UAE Strengthen Consular Cooperation, Commit to Enhanced Visa and Legal Framework
India and the United Arab Emirates held their sixth meeting of the Joint Committee on Consular Affairs in Abu Dhabi on November 26, 2025, marking another significant step in the two nations' deepening partnership. The Indian delegation was led by Arun Kumar C...
November 25, 2025
Saudi Arabia Eases Alcohol Curbs with New Stores
In a step toward social liberalization, Saudi Arabia is set to open two new alcohol stores in 2026, targeting non-Muslim foreigners. This expansion builds on a single Riyadh outlet launched last year for diplomats, now extended to holders of Premium Residency...
November 26, 2025
India, EU hold key meetings in Brussels to review strategic partnership and foreign policy cooperation
India and the European Union held the 11th India-EU Foreign Policy and Security Consultations and the 6th Strategic Partnership Review Meeting in Brussels on November 18 and 19. The two sides reviewed...
November 26, 2025
Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed away from a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to agree to a U.S.-backed peace plan and shrugged off a report that U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff coached the Russians on how to approach him on the topic. Trump, speaking...
November 16, 2025
IAF participates in ‘Garuda 25’ bilateral exercise with French Air and Space Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 25 with the French Air and Space Force (FASF), being held from November 16 to 27, 2025, at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base. The IAF contingent arrived in France on Nove...
November 26, 2025
Trump says no firm deadline for Ukraine, Russia to reach peace deal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday backed away from a Thursday deadline for Ukraine to agree to a U.S.-backed peace plan and shrugged off a report that U.S. negotiator Steve Witkoff coached the Ru...
November 20, 2025
Trump signs bill to release Epstein files
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday signed the bill to release the files from the Justice Department investigation into the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The material could shed more light on the activities of Epstein, who socialized with Trump and ...
November 19, 2025
Elon Musk attends Trump’s dinner with Saudi crown prince
Elon Musk joined a dinner with U.S President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, the second joint public appearance since a bitter public feud earlier this year. Musk's attendance could be a sign of reconcili...
November 16, 2025
Trump snubs South Africa, boycotts G20 summit: Principled outrage or payback for feud with Ramaphosa?
In a move that's sent shockwaves through global diplomacy, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered a full American boycott of the G-20 Summit at Johannesburg in South Africa on 22nd and 23rd November....
November 11, 2025
Ethiopia to host COP32 climate summit in 2027
Ethiopia said on Tuesday it would host the United Nations' COP32 climate summit in 2027, fending off a rival bid from Nigeria to land an influential role that will allow it to shape the agenda and outcomes of the event. The more immediate choice of host for n...
November 6, 2025
Can Africa ride critical minerals wave to economic boom?
As global powers scramble for critical minerals, African countries are pushing for new investment to process more of their own raw materials and meet their people's demands for economic growth and jobs, analysts say. To capitalise on the burgeoning demand, th...
