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April 1, 2025 2:18 PM

Survivors of Myanmar quake left without food, water and shelter, aid groups say

Aid groups in the worst-hit areas of Myanmar said there was an urgent need for shelter, food and water after anearthquake that killed more than 2,700 people, but said the country's civil war could prevent help reaching those in need. The death toll ...

March 28, 2025 9:16 AM

Ambassadors from 19 Muslim Nations Attend ‘Sadbhavana Iftar’ to celebrate Ramadan

The Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) hosted a 'Sadbhavana Iftar' at the residence of Rajya Sabha MP and IMF Convener Satnam Singh Sandhu in New Delhi, bringing together ambassadors from 19 Muslim-majority nations to celebrate the spirit of Ramadan....

March 27, 2025 10:15 PM

Prime Minister Modi engages with Keizai Doyukai delegation to strengthen India-Japan economic ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a high-powered delegation from Keizai Doyukai (Japan Association of Corporate Executives) at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg on Thursday. The delegation, led by Chairperson Takeshi Niinami and comprising 20 senior Japanese bus...

March 25, 2025 10:50 PM

India and China review situation along LAC, discuss early resumption of Kailash-Mansarovar Yatra

India and China on Tuesday comprehensively reviewed the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the India-China border areas and discussed the early resumption of cross-border cooperation, including trans-border rivers and the Kailash-Man...

March 25, 2025 9:20 PM

South Korea wildfires spread forcing evacuation of four local prisons, homes

Wildfires spread across South Korea's southeastern region on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of thousands of inmates from local prisons and causing residents to flee their homes. Acting President Han Duck-soo vowed to deploy firefighting helicopters...

March 25, 2025 9:21 AM

Trump’s 25% tariff threat on Venezuela oil imports could impact India

US President Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on exports from countries purchasing oil from Venezuela could have serious implications for India, which is already bracing for potential reciprocal US taxes next month. Trump announced on ...

March 21, 2025 9:54 PM

MEA on Pakistan High Commission’s Iftar invitation: “Nimantran toh rishton pe nirbhar karta hai”

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday emphasized that invitations between nations are contingent upon the state of bilateral relations, responding to queries on whether any Indian government officials were invited to the Iftar dinner hoste...

March 19, 2025 4:33 PM

Bangladesh arrests leader of Rohingya insurgent group on criminal charges

Bangladesh authorities have arrested the leader of a Rohingya Muslim insurgent group, Ataullah Abu Ammar Jununi, on charges of murder, illegal entry, sabotage and militant activities, police said on Wednesday. Ataullah, the leader of the Arakan Rohi...

March 14, 2025 11:54 AM

Genetic study estimates 51 rare Asian elephants in Cambodia’s northern plains

The first-ever genetic study of endangered Asian elephants in Cambodia's northern plains has estimated the population of these mammals in the region at 51, according to a press release from Fauna & Flora Cambodia on Thursday. Conducted by Fauna ...

March 13, 2025 12:11 PM

Bangladesh: UN Secretary General arrives Dhaka today on four-day visit

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres is set to arrive on a four-day official visit to Bangladesh today to witness the Rohingya refugee camps situation. This visit is expected to strengthen international efforts to mobilise increased foo...

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