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A Pakistani diplomat met a senior Afghan governor in Jalalabad, marking the first high-level contact between the two sides in months amid rising security concerns in the region.

After nearly two years, the Bank of Israel lowered its interest rate, cutting it by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.25 per cent on Monday. This marks the first reduction since January 2024, ending a stretch of 14 consecutive decisions in which the rate remained unchanged at 4.5 per cent.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) today announced the successful completion of its emergency mission in Gaza after delivering more than 187 million free meals directly to civilians living in Gaza -- a record humanitarian operation that ensured food aid reached Palestinian families safely and without diversion to Hamas or other entities.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump has a 'very nuanced and commonsense opinion' on the issue of H-1B visas

Israel's Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure is promoting a national database for electric charging stations to increase competition between charging station operators - the database will be operated in real time, will be accessible to the public, will reduce 'range anxiety', and will support the acceleration of the transition to electric vehicles in Israel.

An ash cloud from Ethiopia's Hayli Gubbi volcano is expected to enter parts of western India this evening and move across several northern states, according to IndiaMetSky Weather.

The Dubai Airshow team expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Wing Commander Namansh Syal, who tragically lost his life in a Tejas fighter jet crash during the Dubai Air Show.

President Xi Jinping spoke with US President Donald Trump over the phone, emphasising the need to maintain a steady and positive trajectory in China-US relations.

Zelenskyy says Kyiv still looking for compromises

International Sindhi community backs Defence Minister

According to the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre, the explosive eruption began around 8:30 am UTC on Sunday and marks the first activity from the nearly 10,000-year-dormant volcano

Union Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday met with Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, Afghanistan's Minister of Industry and Commerce, to discuss advancing economic cooperation and expanding bilateral trade between the two nations.

Azizi said it was 'an immense pleasure' for him to see India and Afghanistan working closely again, noting the historical relationship between the two nations.

Afghanistan's Minister of Commerce and Industry, Alhaj Nooruddin Azizi, on Sunday announced that long-standing visa hurdles between India and Afghanistan have been resolved, allowing Afghan citizens to obtain Indian visas for both medical treatment and business purposes.

'Conveyed good wishes on the 50th anniversary of Suriname's Independence. Look forward to deepening our partnership and people to people ties, ' he wrote.

Israel Central Bureau of Statistics released a multi-system situational picture, a data collection, on violence against women on the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to be observed Tuesday, November 25.

Dubai Health organised a specialised training programme, Essential Skills in Organ Donation, to enhance the capabilities of healthcare professionals involved in organ donation and transplantation, ensuring alignment with global medical standards.

India and Afghanistan held high-level discussions to boost cooperation in the textile sector, with both sides exploring avenues for deeper economic engagement and capacity-building across the cotton and textile value chain.

The DGCA said a Volcanic Ash Advisory and an ASHTAM have already been issued by the Toulouse Volcanic Ash Advisory Centre and the Airports Authority of India, and asked operators to avoid all affected regions and altitudes.

Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Sunday met with Bhutan's leadership and reflected on the enduring depth of the India-Bhutan partnership, after he held discussions with the country's Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay and was later granted an audience with the King of Bhutan, Jigme Singye Wangchuck.

Etihad Airways on Sunday announced that its flagship A380 aircraft will begin operating to Tokyo's Narita International Airport from 16 June 2026, expanding the airline's superjumbo network and marking the return of its eighth A380 to service.

'Is it really possible that big progress is being made in the Peace Talks between Russia and Ukraine??? Don't believe it until you see it, but something good just may be happening. GOD BLESS AMERICA!' Trump wrote on Truth Social.

Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Sunday expressed optimism about the progress of the India-Israel Free Trade Agreement (FTA), stating that the recent signing of Terms of Reference (ToR) for the agreement during Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal's visit to Tel Aviv has brought the two nations very close to finalising the pact

India has issued a strong demarche to the Chinese side, in Beijing and in Delhi, over the incident of the Indian national Prema Wangjom Thongdok, who hails from Arunachal Pradesh, facing harassment from Chinese immigration officials at Shanghai Pudong Airport, sources said on Monday.

Officials from both countries appreciated the growing defence partnership and shared assessments on regional and international security developments, especially those affecting the Indian Ocean Region.