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November 4, 2025 4:13 PM

Jaishankar calls for global zero-tolerance towards terrorism in talks with Israeli Foreign Minister

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today reaffirmed India’s solidarity with Israel and called for a global zero-tolerance approach towards terrorism in all its forms and manifestations during his meeting with Israeli Foreign Minister Gideo...

November 4, 2025 3:31 PM

Cyprus mulls Mideast security grouping modelled on NATO, OSCE

Cyprus wants to create a regional organisation to promote security in the Middle East, its president said on Tuesday, saying it could be a platform to anchor stability in one of the world's most volatile neighbourhoods. Discussing the idea publicly ...

November 4, 2025 10:59 AM

Pravasi Parichay 2025 Concludes in Riyadh with Grand Gita Mahotsav Celebration

The Embassy of India in Riyadh concluded the third edition of Pravasi Parichay 2025 with a grand presentation of "Gita Mahotsav - A Musical," bringing together art, devotion, and philosophy to celebrate the timeless wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita. The...

November 3, 2025 6:02 PM

Iran’s Supreme Leader says cooperation with US not possible while it backs Israel

Cooperation between Iran and the United States is not possible as long as Washington continues to support Israel and to maintain military bases and interfere in the Middle East region, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Monday. Kha...

November 3, 2025 4:31 PM

Turkey hosts ministerial meeting on Gaza ceasefire, next steps

Foreign ministers from several Muslim-majority countries will meet in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the fragile Gaza ceasefire, as Hamas and Israel trade accusations of violations and talks continue on forming a force to monitor the truce. The forei...

November 2, 2025 2:40 PM

Iran’s president says Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities

Tehran will rebuild its nuclear facilities "with greater strength", Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told state media on Sunday, adding that the country does not seek a nuclear weapon. U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that he would order fre...

November 2, 2025 2:27 PM

Syrian president will visit White House in early November, foreign minister says

Syrian Foreign Minister Asad al-Shaibani confirmed on Sunday that President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit the White House in early November and discuss the reconstruction of Syria. U.S. Special Envoy Tom Barrack said the previous day that Sharaa would ...

November 1, 2025 5:06 PM

Remains handed over to Israel not of hostages, Israeli media report

The partial remains of three bodies in Gaza handed over to Israel overnight did not belong to any of the hostages held in the Palestinian territory, Israeli media reported on Saturday. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli government on th...

October 31, 2025 8:29 PM

Turkey to host Gaza meeting on Monday amid ceasefire concerns

Foreign ministers of some Muslim countries will meet in Istanbul on Monday to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and next steps there, Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Friday, voicing concern over whether the ceasefire will continue. Speaking at...

October 31, 2025 5:03 PM

Indian Diaspora Celebrates Cultural Diversity with Dance, Music at Riyadh Festival

The third day of Pravasi Parichay brought together vibrant performances from five Indian states, with the audience treated to graceful Mohiniyattam, energetic Thiruvadira dance, and a fusion of Kerala's traditional and contemporary styles in the Kera...

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