Jaishankar lauds India-Australia ties at 7th Indian Ocean Conference

The External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, lauded the deepening relationship between India and Australia during his address at the 7th Indian Ocean Conference held in Perth. Describing the ties as ’’increasingly consequential,’’ Jaishankar highlighted the nations’ status as Comprehensive Strategic Partners, Quad members, and collaborators in trilaterals with France and Indonesia.

European Union questions credibility of Pakistan’s elections

Amid reports of rigging in Pakistan general elections conducted on February 8, the European Union has ’’regretted’’ the lack of a ’’level playing field’’ for leaders of all political parties referring to restrictions on former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party (PTI).

IMF warns of Maldives foreign debt crisis after China borrowing

The strategically-placed Indian Ocean nation of the Maldives, which has borrowed heavily from China and shifted allegiance from India, is at high risk of ’’debt distress,’’ the IMF warned Wednesday.

Former PM Imran Khan gets bail In military installations attack cases

An anti-terrorism court on Saturday granted bail to jailed former Pakistan premier Imran Khan in 12 cases linked to the May 9 attacks on military installations by his supporters following his arrest in an alleged corruption case.

Nawaz Sharif and Imran Khan’s PTI neck-and-neck in first results

With results from Pakistan’s election trickling in slower than normal, candidates backed by former prime minister Imran Khan’s party appeared to be doing better than expected, as he was seen neck-and-neck with the favourite Nawaz Sharif.

Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s commander-in-chief Valerii Zaluzhnyi

Ukraine’s president has sacked the commander-in-chief of the country’s armed forces, Valerii Zaluzhnyi.

Unmasking the conspiracy against Indian Pharma

In the realm of global healthcare, the reputation of India’s pharmaceutical industry stands as a beacon of innovation and affordability. Yet, lurking beneath the surface lies a sinister plot aimed at tarnishing this vital sector. Recent headlines have cast doubt on the quality and safety of Indian medications, sparking concerns and shaking confidence in a cornerstone of healthcare worldwide.

Polls close across Pakistan after millions vote in election mired in controversy

Violence marred several of Pakistan’s polling stations on Thursday, as millions voted in an election in which old dynasties vied for power while the country’s widely popular former leader languishes behind bars.

President Muizzu’s troubled tenure: Economic woes in the Maldives

President Mohamed Muizzu’s tenure at the helm of the Maldives has been fraught with economic mismanagement, opaque decision-making, and concerning international realignments that pose significant risks to the nation’s sovereignty.

India to see investment of $67 billion in next five to six years in energy sector: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said India was working on the development of environmentally friendly energy sources to enhance its energy mix. He was delivering the inaugural address at the second edition of India Energy Week (IEW) in the presence of Indian and global audience.

Wall Street snubs China for India in a historic markets shift

A momentous shift is under way in global markets as investors pull billions of dollars from China’s sputtering economy, two decades after betting on the country as the world’s biggest growth story.

Ukrainian-born Miss Japan relinquishes crown following alleged affair

The Ukrainian-born beauty queen who sparked a debate on cultural identity by being named Miss Japan has relinquished her title just two weeks after being crowned.

Chile ex-president Sebastian Pinera dies in helicopter crash

Chile’s former President Sebastian Pinera, a billionaire tycoon who twice held the South American nation’s top job, has died in a helicopter crash, his office said in a statement.

World awaits inauguration of Hindu temple in UAE by PM Modi

People across the globe await the inauguration of the BAPS Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which is scheduled for February 14, the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi said.

Uyghur group withdraws from Canada’s election interference Commission

A group from Canada’s Uyghur community has withdrawn from a commission investigating allegations that China and other countries are interfering in the country’s elections.

King Charles III diagnosed with cancer

King Charles has been diagnosed with a form of cancer, says Buckingham Palace.

At least 10 killed in attack on police station in Pakistan

At least 10 police personnel were killed and six others injured in a pre-dawn attack on Monday by militants on a police station in northwest Pakistan, police said, as violence escalated ahead of general elections this week.

“Significant step towards taking UPI global”: PM Modi on launch of UPI at Eiffel Tower

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded the formal launch of the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) at the iconic Eiffel Tower in Paris, saying it “marks a significant step towards making UPI global.”

Taiwan protests China’s unilateral adjustment of flight routes

Taiwan’s Civil Aviation Administration (CAA) protested China’s unilateral adjustment of flight routes close to the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday.

India-Middle East-Europe corridor game changer for us, says FM Sitharaman

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in her interim budget speech on Thursday said that the recently announced India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) would be a strategic and economic ’game changer’ for India and reiterated PM Modi’s statement that the corridor would become the basis of world trade for centuries.

Controversial Bollywood actor dies of cervical cancer

Bollywood actor and model Poonam Pandey has died from cervical cancer at the age of 32, according to a statement shared on social media that has shocked her fans.

US disabled Chinese hacking network targeting critical infrastructure

The U.S. government in recent months launched an operation to fight a pervasive Chinese hacking operation that successfully compromised thousands of internet-connected devices, according to two Western security officials and one person familiar with the matter.

’’India’s greater influence, reputation warrants that we help others in difficult situations’’: Jaishankar

Highlighting the rescue missions carried out by the Indian Navy recently, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said that New Delhi’s greater capability, influence and reputation warrants that it helps other countries during difficult situations.

Asia on-track to deliver two-thirds to global growth in 2024: IMF

The year 2024 is expected to be one of prosperity for Asia with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) expecting the region to maintain its momentum in delivering two-thirds to global growth.

Foundation stone laid for construction of Ashoka Pillar at Sri Lanka’s Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple

India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha on Sunday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the King Ashoka’s Pillar of Dharma at the Rajaguru Sri Subuthi Temple in Sri Lanka’s Wadduwa.

Imran Khan, wife sentenced to 14 years in state gifts case

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi have been sentenced to 14 years in jail in a case related to illegal selling of state gifts.

Over 230 home developers filed for bankruptcy in China last year: Report

Amid the economic crisis in China, an estimated 233 home developers filed for bankruptcy last year, Taiwan News reported quoting the China Real Estate Association.

Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan, top aide get 10-year jail in state secrets case

A Pakistan court has sentenced former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his close aide, former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, to 10 years in jail in a case related to the leaking of state secrets.

Chinese buying land in the US: A cause of concern among US lawmakers

The issue of US agricultural land being bought by the Chinese has hit national headlines in United States after the government watch dog recently pointed out in a report. Even as Chinese billionaire, Tian Quaichen, recently became the second biggest foreign owner of land in the US, the issue of Chinese buying agricultural land has become a matter of serious concern.

India, France agree to deepen integration in defence industrial sectors

India and France have agreed to further deepen the integration between the two countries’ defence industrial sectors and to work together to identify opportunities for co-design, co-development and co-production.