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September 13, 2025 8:57 AM

Magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes near east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka region, GFZ says

An earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck near the east coast of Russia's Kamchatka region on Saturday, the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The quake was at a depth 10 km (6.2 miles), GFZ said. The United States Geological Survey (US...

September 13, 2025 8:53 AM

US stands with Philippines against China’s plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says

The United States stands with the Philippines, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Friday, rejecting what he described as China's "destabilizing plans" for a disputed atoll in the South China Sea. "Beijing claiming Scarborough Reef as a nature pr...

September 12, 2025 4:20 PM

India takes part in Coast Guard Global Summit in Rome, bids to host 2027 edition

India has pitched to host the next edition of the Coast Guard Global Summit (CGGS) in 2027, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening global maritime governance and positioning the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) as a key partner in ensuring safer and cle...

September 12, 2025 2:34 PM

‘No spillover effect from trade tension’: Defence Secretary on US tariffs

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday said there has been “no spillover effect” from the ongoing trade tensions between India and the United States, emphasising that defence collaboration between the two countries has continued unhindere...

September 12, 2025 2:14 PM

Govt hails Ramgoolam’s visit to Kashi Vishwanath as symbol of deep India-Mauritius ties

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Friday described the visit of Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi as a strong testament to the deep cultural and civilisational ties between India and Ma...

September 12, 2025 1:55 PM

IGCF 2025 concludes in Sharjah with focus on communication for quality of life

The International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) 2025 concluded in Sharjah with the Sharjah Government Communication Award (SGCA) ceremony, celebrating excellence in the field under the theme “Communication for Quality of Life.” The two-d...

September 12, 2025 1:56 PM

India plays vital role in our progress, says Sri Lanka Minister

Sri Lankan Minister of Health and Mass Communication Nalinda Jayatissa praised India’s vital role in Sri Lanka’s path to prosperity and welfare, highlighting the deep-rooted historical ties between the two nations. Speaking about the recent visi...

September 12, 2025 1:21 PM

Brazil’s Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years after landmark coup plot conviction

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was sentenced on Thursday to 27 years and three months in prison hours after being convicted of plotting a coup to remain in power after losing the 2022 election, dealing a powerful rebuke to one of the world...

September 12, 2025 1:25 PM

UK launches new Russia-related sanctions targeting shadow fleet, weapons suppliers

Britain launched a new package of Russia-related sanctions on Friday, targeting ships carrying Russian oil, as well as companies and individuals supplying electronics, chemicals and explosives used to make Russian weapons. The package was a response...

September 12, 2025 1:14 PM

UK economy stagnated in July, GDP data shows

Britain's economy recorded zero monthly growth in July, in line with economists expectations, after a strong 0.4% bounce in June, official figures showed on Friday. Gross domestic product in July was 1.4% higher than a year earlier - unchanged from ...

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