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Why the World Must Follow Australia’s Lead in Protecting Children Online

Australia’s landmark decision to ban children under 16 from using social media has set a global precedent for online safety. Passed recently, this law addresses growing concerns about the...

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HIV infections fall 22%, HIV-related deaths 40% globally: Study

New HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infections have fallen 22%, and HIV-related deaths have decreased...

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Ghana to Botswana: African voters and politics on the continent

Jubilant victory songs filled the air in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Monday as supporters...

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Assad is Gone. What happens to Syria now?

53 years of the Assad dynasty rule over Syria, came crashing down in the...

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South Korea’s Two-Hour Martial Law: A Night of Political Turmoil

Seoul, South Korea – On December 4, 2024, South Korea awoke to the aftermath of...

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Why the World Must Follow Australia’s Lead in Protecting Children Online

Australia’s landmark decision to ban children under 16 from using social media has set a global precedent for online safety. Passed recently, this law...

HIV infections fall 22%, HIV-related deaths 40% globally: Study

New HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) infections have fallen 22%, and HIV-related deaths have decreased by 40% globally, according to estimates published in The Lancet HIV journal...

Ghana to Botswana: African voters and politics on the continent

Jubilant victory songs filled the air in Ghana’s capital, Accra, on Monday as supporters of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) party filled the streets...

Assad is Gone. What happens to Syria now?

53 years of the Assad dynasty rule over Syria, came crashing down in the early hours of Sunday morning, as opposition forces stormed the...

South Korea’s Two-Hour Martial Law: A Night of Political Turmoil

Seoul, South Korea – On December 4, 2024, South Korea awoke to the aftermath of an unprecedented political drama. The previous night, President Yoon Suk...

French Govt. toppled in No-Confidene Vote

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, deepening a political crisis and raising questions about the country’s...

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law in country

In a shocking development, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on late Tuesday night declared martial law across the country, stating that the move...

Namaste Trump, Howdy Modi once again!

A Donald Trump Presidency 2.0 is shaking the world and India for its part is preparing to play a major role in the increasingly...

US Elections: Donald Trump declares victory, wins historic mandate

Even as results from the 2024 US Presidential Elections continue to pour in, Republican candidate Donald Trump has declared victory in a televised address...

Trump or Harris? As Americans decide, the world watches with great consequences

With one day left for the US Presidential Elections, governments and people across the world are holding their breaths as one of the closest...

Germany’s Scholz, PM Modi meet in New Delhi

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is on a high-level bilateral visit to India and met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on...

India lashes Justin Trudeau after he admits Canada had ‘no hard evidentiary proof’ against Indian officials in the Hardeep Nijjar saga

Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau, while testifying before Canada's Foreign Interference Inquiry on Wednesday in Ottawa, admitted that his government had provided just intelligence,...

Amid tit-for-tat diplomatic expulsions, Trudeau accuses India of supporting criminal activities in Canada

After escalating diplomatic tensions and tit-for-tat expulsion of senior diplomats of both nations on Sunday, the Trudeau Govt. on Monday alleged that the Indian...

Indo-Pacific Space and Earth conference to foster global collaboration on space technologies

The Indo-Pacific Space and Earth Conference (IPSEC) 2024, scheduled from November 26 to 28 in Perth, Western Australia, is set to bring together global...

Israel declares UN Chief Guterres persona non-grata as tensions escalate

In an unprecedented diplomatic standoff, Israel has declared United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres persona non grata, effectively barring him from entering the country. This...

Jaishankar at UNGA: World cannot be fatalistic about Ukraine, Gaza conflicts

As the Ukraine war drags into its third year and the Gaza conflict intensifies, India on Thursday issued a firm call for urgent solutions,...

Israel kills Hassan Nasrallah, longtime Hezbollah leader in strike on Beirut

Hassan Nasrallah, the longtime leader of Hezbollah, was killed in a massive Israeli air attack on Beirut on 27 September, the Israeli Defence Forces claimed. Israel...

PM Modi’s US visit ends on a high note: Quad, UN address, Zelenskyy meeting and tech partnerships take center stage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has concluded his three-day visit to the United States, marking it as a "fruitful" mission that emphasised multilateral cooperation and...

Quad Summit 2024 to focus on maritime security, emerging technologies, and global crises

The upcoming Quad Leaders Summit, scheduled for September 21, 2024, in Wilmington, Delaware, promises to bring significant advancements in maritime security, emerging technologies, and...

Quad Summit 2024: AI takes center stage as leaders chart new tech alliance

As the geopolitical spotlight shifts to Wilmington, Delaware, the Quad Leaders' Summit on September 21, 2024, is set to tackle one of the most...

NSA Ajit Doval meets Russian President Putin and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

Indian NSA Ajit Doval met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday amidst new efforts for peace talks to end the Russia-Ukraine War. He...

Jaishankar focuses on strengthening bilateral ties with Saudi Arabia, Qatar at GCC meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with his Saudi and Qatari counterparts during the inaugural India-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) foreign ministers' meeting held in...

Polio returns to Gaza after 25 years, UN steps in with urgent vaccination drive

The United Nations has initiated an urgent polio vaccination campaign in Gaza, marking the first time in 25 years that the virus has reemerged...

Modi, Zelenskyy hold talks in Kyiv; India reiterates call for peace in Ukraine conflict

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ukraine...

India and Poland forge strategic partnership amid expanding global ambitions

In a move that underscores India’s growing diplomatic reach and Poland’s strategic ambitions within the European Union, the two nations have elevated their bilateral...

PM Modi’s historic visit to Ukraine and Poland: A strategic diplomatic initiative

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a historic diplomatic mission, marking a significant chapter in India’s foreign policy. His visit to Ukraine, scheduled...

PM Modi’s visit to Ukraine and Poland: Navigating complex India-Russia relations amid global tensions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a historic visit to Poland and Ukraine, a diplomatic tour that not only reaffirms India’s ties with...

India proposes a “Global Development Compact” at 3rd Global South Summit

The 3rd Edition of the Voice of the Global South Summit helmed by India kicked off on Saturday, 17 August with 123 countries participating...

Thailand’s ruling coalition nominates Paetongtarn as PM, parliament to vote

Thailand’s parliament is set to vote on whether 37-year-old Paetongtarn Shinawatra should become the country’s next prime minister after the ruling Pheu Thai party...

A hidden ocean on Mars could make human interplanetary life possible

Large reservoirs of liquid water could be brimming beneath the craggy, tan rock crust on Mars, enough to make up a whole ocean, according...

61 dead as plane crashes in Brazil leaving no survivors

A plane carrying 61 people crashed near Sao Paulo in Brazil on Friday, killing all on board, Brazilian regional airline Voepass has said in...

‘Razakar’ : How one word toppled Bangladesh’s Sheikh Hasina Govt.

It all began with a single word: "Razakar", which now signifies the costliest misstep in Bangladesh's independent history. In Bangladesh, “Razakar” is an extremely derogatory...

Vietnam PM calls for deeper trade ties during his visit to India

Vietnam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh Wednesday called for stronger economic cooperation between Vietnam and India, setting an ambitious target of $20 billion in...

Quad essential for freedom, security in Indo-Pacific : says EAM Jaishankar

Indian External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar advocated for the Quad — the Quadrilateral grouping of India, U.S., Australia and Japan — today as...

India-UK unveil Landmark Technology Security Initiative

India and the United Kingdom launched the Technology Security Initiative today, which aims to enhance collaboration on critical technologies. Announced by UK Foreign Secretary...

Biden drops out, endorses Harris

US President Joe Biden has opted out of the 2024 US Presidential Race, saying that "I believe it is in the best interest of...

Bangladesh imposes Curfew as protests rock the nation

The Bangladesh Army has imposed a nationwide curfew in response to the deadly unrest that has gripped the country over reservation in government jobs. The...

Microsoft service outage causes chaos, disrupting airlines, banks, media, telecoms

A huge technology outage has disrupted global businesses and institutions in multiple countries, throwing airports, airlines, rail companies, government services, banks, stock exchanges, supermarkets,...

Trump survives assassination attempt, suspected gunman killed

Former United States President Donald Trump was shot in an assassination attempt, during a campaign rally in the city of Butler in Pennsylvania, USA. The...

Jaishankar urges self-reliance in BIMSTEC amid Myanmar crisis

In a significant development, the first BIMSTEC Foreign Ministers' retreat convened in New Delhi on July 11, marking a key moment for regional cooperation...

Modi in Austria: 41 साल बाद भारतीय पीएम का ऑस्ट्रिया दौरा कितना अहम

प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी ऑस्ट्रिया के दौरे पर हैं। 41 साल बाद कोई भारतीय पीएम ऑस्ट्रिया के दौरे पर गए हैं। मोदी से पहले 1983...

‘Modi in Moscow’: PM advocates for soldiers’ release amidst Ukraine conflict

In a significant diplomatic move during his two-day visit to Moscow, Prime Minister Narendra Modi requested the release of Indian soldiers serving in the...

Modi Meets Putin: A diplomatic push for peace amidst economic discussions

In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the latter's residence in Novo-Ogaryovo, marking his first...

From Moscow to Vienna: PM Modi’s diplomatic marathon to strengthen ties in Europe

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Russia from July 8 to July 9, 2024, marking his first official visit to the country...

France’s shock election result

The French voters have once again mobilised to stop Marine Le Pen’s far right party from taking power. The election delivered a shock and...

Masoud Pezeshkian wins Iran’s Presidential Run-off Election

Masoud Pezeshkian has won Iran’s run-off presidential election, Iran’s interior ministry announced on Saturday. A heart surgeon and lawmaker by profession, he has vowed...

Who is Keir Starmer, the new British Prime Minister?

Keir Starmer officially became the Prime Minister of Britain today following the resignation of Rishi Sunak. Named after Keir Hardie, the Labour Party’s first leader,...

“I am sorry” – Rishi Sunak resigns as UK PM following election defeat

Outgoing UK PM Rishi Sunak apologised to the country in his farewell speech, after suffering a disastrous election loss. Speaking outside 10 Downing Street...

FATF backs India’s steps to curb money laundering

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) on Friday concluded India has a “high level of technical compliance” with its standards to counter money laundering...

PM Modi celebrates International Day of Yoga in Srinagar

International Yoga Day 2024: This year's theme, "Yoga for Self and Society", emphasises yoga's vital role in fostering individual well-being and social harmony. As the...

India rejects Ukraine declaration at Swiss Peace Summit

With Russia not attending the Swiss summit on peace in Ukraine and calling it a “waste of time”, India decided to not sign the...

Four Israeli hostages freed in IDF raid in Gaza

Four Israeli hostages who were kidnapped by Hamas on 7 October 2023 have been rescued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) in a precise...

Period Poverty – A global and very Indian problem

Why millions of girls and women cannot afford their periods Millions of women and girls worldwide still cannot afford menstrual products or access water and...

Mexico’s Sheinbaum wins landslide to become country’s first woman president

Claudia Sheinbaum won a landslide victory to become Mexico's first female president, inheriting the project of her mentor and outgoing leader Andres Manuel Lopez...

In Photos : Floods devastate Brazil

Heavy rains have battered Brazil since late April, causing historic floods that have killed over 150 people, while nearly 100 residents are still missing...

Race for UK election begins

LONDON, May 23 - British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour Party's Keir Starmer kicked off their election campaigns in earnest on Thursday, a...

International Criminal Court seeks arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Sinwar for war crimes

The International Criminal Court (ICC) chief prosecutor Karim Khan is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant...

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi dead in helicopter crash

Iran President Ebrahim Raisi has died in a helicopter crash, Iranian state media has confirmed. He along with Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollhian and...

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Fico survives assassination attempt after being shot multiple times

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was shot multiple times has survived and is stable, recovering in the hospital. The assassination attempt took place in Handlova, a...

No classroom for Afghan girls: Taliban’s restrictions threaten future generations

The plight of girls' education in Afghanistan remains dire as the Taliban continues to enforce severe restrictions on female students beyond third grade, marking...

Myanmar’s Bloody Civil War : A rising civilian death toll

Myanmar's bitter civil war has entered a new phase, as the six month long offensive by the opposition forces has forced the country's military...

Kuwait’s Emir dissolves parliament

Kuwait’s Emir Sheikh Meshal al-Ahmad al-Sabah, dissolved the Parliament and suspended some constitution articles on Friday. In a televised speech to the oil rich nation,...

Paris 2024 Handball: High-profile clashes set for opening rounds

The International Handball Federation (IHF) and the Paris 2024 Organising Committee have announced the match schedules for the preliminary rounds of the Paris 2024...

Mexico severs diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police storm its embassy to arrest politician

QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Mexico’s government severed diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police broke into the Mexican Embassy to arrest a former Ecuadorian vice...

European Union investigates Tech giants under new digital Law

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) fully came into effect on March 7 and seeks to regulate large online companies called ‘gatekeepers’, whose products and...

Consequences of Moscow concert hall attack on Putin

On Friday, 22 March, armed men stormed the Crocus Concert Hall outside Moscow, killing at least 137 people and injuring more than 100. A day...

‘Look forward to strengthening time-tested partnership’: Prime Minister Modi congratulates Putin on re-election as President of Russian Federation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated Russian President Vladimir Putin for winning another six-year term. "Warm congratulations to H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin on...

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