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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 7:49 PM

China ratifies extradition treaty with Serbia

China ratified its extradition treaty with Serbia on Friday, broadening its network of countries in Europe willing to extradite Chinese citizens, including dissidents and asylum seekers, and even Taiwanese individuals. The treaty's formal approval b...

September 12, 2025 6:22 PM

Ukrainian drones strike Russia’s largest oil terminal for the first time

A Ukrainian drone attack on Russia's northwestern port of Primorsk suspended loadings at the country's largest oil terminal for the first time, according to two industry sources and Ukraine's military. The drone strike, the first reported such attac...

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 4:05 PM

Poland says Russian drone incursions could not have been a mistake, contradicting Trump

Poland flatly rejected on Friday a suggestion by U.S. President Donald Trump that drone incursions into its airspace could have been a mistake, describing them as "a deliberate Russian attack". Poland, backed by aircraft from its NATO allies, shot d...

September 12, 2025 3:01 PM

Boat capsizes in Pakistan floods, killing nine, authorities say

At least nine people died when a rescue boat capsized during flood relief efforts in Pakistan, authorities said on Friday. The incident took place in a village near the historic city of Multan in eastern Punjab province on Thursday, a statement from...

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...

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