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China’s north and west on alert after sweeping rains trigger deadly floods

China's north and west braced for flash floods and landslides on Thursday as annual 'Plum Rains' left a trail of destruction and prompted the mobilisation of thousands of rescue workers to pull people from floodwaters. Red alerts were issued tracing...

July 3, 2025 9:27 AM

Hamas studies Gaza ceasefire proposal labelled ‘final’ by Trump

Hamas said on Wednesday it was studying what U.S. President Donald Trump called a "final" ceasefire proposal for Gaza but that Israel must pull out of the enclave, and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu said Hamas would be eliminated. Trump said on T...

July 3, 2025 8:43 AM

We thank Ghana for its cooperation in our fight against terrorism: PM Modi in Accra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said India and Ghana are in complete agreement that “terrorism is an enemy of humanity” and thanked Ghana for its cooperation in India’s fight against terrorism. PM Modi held delegation-level talks wit...

July 3, 2025 4:34 AM

Iranian nuclear program degraded by up to two years, Pentagon says

The Pentagon said on Wednesday that U.S. strikes 10 days ago had degraded Iran's nuclear program by up to two years, suggesting the U.S. military operation likely achieved its goals despite a far more cautious initial assessment that leaked to the ...

July 3, 2025 4:13 AM

Pakistan doesn’t impinge on India-US ties: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday dismissed suggestions that Pakistan has any bearing on India’s ties with the United States, asserting that the relationship stands on its own merit and is not defined by third countries. Addressi...

July 3, 2025 8:43 AM

PM Modi receives Ghana’s highest state honour, ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was conferred with Ghana’s national honour, 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', by President John Dramani Mahama, in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leader...

July 3, 2025 8:44 AM

PM Modi holds wide-ranging talks with Ghana President, signs key MoUs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Ghanaian President Dr. John Dramani Mahama in Accra, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in over three decades. PM Modi was received by President Mahama at Jubilee House, the off...

July 2, 2025 11:56 PM

MEA expresses concern over abduction of three Indians in Mali

The Ministry of External Affairs expressed its concern over the abduction of three Indian nationals employed at the Diamond Cement Factory in Kayes, Republic of Mali. The incident occurred on July 1 when a group of armed assailants carried out a coo...

July 2, 2025 11:11 PM

US gives India priority as key South Asia defence partner: Pete Hegseth

The US gives India priority as its “key defence partner in South Asia”, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has affirmed to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, according to Pentagon spokesperson Colonel Chris Devine. “When he spoke to Rajnath Singh on ...

July 3, 2025 6:25 AM

Cheers, chants and drums: PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian community in Ghana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday received an enthusiastic welcome from members of the Indian community in Accra, marking the start of his landmark visit to Ghana — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over three decades. Shortly after...

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