External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday extended warm greetings on the occasion of Guru Nanak Jayanti.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday hailed the successful launch of Europe's heavy-lift rocket Ariane 6 carrying the Copernicus Sentinel-1D Earth observation satellite as a moment of 'French and European pride', celebrating the mission's role in advancing environmental monitoring and planetary protection.
India and the US concluded the 22nd Military Cooperation Group #MCG meeting in Hawaii. The two countries held talks which advanced on the recently signed Framework for India- US Major Defence Partnership, the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) said on Wednesday.
In an interview with ANI, Premadasa, who is on a visit to India, lauded the Indian government for its 'fullest support' during the economic crisis, adding that the mutual interest of both countries is to work together.
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reiterated his frustration over 'a cup of tea' in Afghanistan's capital of Kabul, which he claims to have proved costly for Pakistan, describing it as a 'big mistake' that 'should not be repeated', Tolo News reported.
Several political and human rights activists, including relatives of victims of enforced disappearances, have been added to Pakistan's Fourth Schedule under the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA), reported The Balochistan Post.
According to Tolo News, many victims, who lost their homes in the disaster, are currently taking shelter in school buildings, with survivors describing the destruction and the challenges they are now facing as winter approaches.
The ceremony combines peaceful offerings with wrathful protection rituals to heal, cleanse, and purify the body, speech, and mind of negative karma.
The annual 'Bhoot Mela' or the Ghost Fair has convened in the embankments of Kamala River in Nepal on Wednesday with thousands of people attending the fair.
China's Ministry of Commerce urged the Netherlands to 'stop interfering in internal corporate affairs' regarding Nexperia. It warned that inaction could 'deepen the adverse impact on the global semiconductor supply chain' and said China will 'safeguard the legitimate rights of enterprises' while ensuring supply chain stability.
Addressing an award ceremony for weapons developers in the Kremlin, Putin was cited by TASS as saying that the speed of the next generation of nuclear-powered cruise missiles will be 'more than three times the speed of sound, and in the future, they will even become hypersonic.'
He said that Mamdani was someone who truly understood what all New Yorkers go through.
The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) highlighted its October activities, including advocacy in Europe and Japan, protests against Chinese oppression, and actions targeting companies involved in Uyghur surveillance. Uyghurs in Xinjiang face systemic repression, including forced labour, surveillance, and cultural restrictions, drawing global criticism for human rights violations.
China faced similar air pollution issues in the past but implemented aggressive measures to reduce pollution, including shifting industries, restricting vehicular emissions, and expanding clean energy use.
Two young men, Mir Shahek Qambrani and Saleh Mohammad, were reportedly detained by Pakistani security forces in Quetta and taken to unknown locations. Enforced disappearances in Balochistan remain a long-standing concern, with activists calling for investigations, accountability, and support for affected families.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar is scheduled to visit Canada next week.
The escalation is felt far beyond border areas, spanning all the way to the capital, Islamabad, and nearby Rawalpindi. Landlords, fearing legal ramifications, have evicted Afghan renters or refused lease renewals, forcing families to find new homes.
'If we look at October statistics, India continues buying huge quantities of Russian feedstock. Approximately at the same level as lately, about 1.75 million barrels per day,' the envoy said as per the official TASS news outlet.
Vivek Ramaswamy called Democrats' recent election wins a 'wake-up call' for Republicans, urging focus on affordability and an end to identity politics. Key Democratic victories included Zohran Mamdani in NYC, Mikie Sherrill in New Jersey, and Abigail Spanberger in Virginia, seen as a rejection of President Trump's agenda.
In a formal letter to the United Nations Secretary-General, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs, and the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the groups claimed that multiple underground tunnels and chamber systems had been constructed in areas north of Jamshoro near Noriabad, around Kambar-Shahdadkot, and west of Manchar Lake.
The supporters cheered as they celebrated Mamdani's Mayoral win.
Sardar Abdul Razaq Khan, former Chairman of the Muzaffarabad Traders Association, expressed deep frustration over the situation.
Zohran Mamdani won the NYC mayoral race, becoming the city's youngest and first Muslim mayor. In his victory speech, he challenged Trump, vowed to end corruption, support workers' rights, and called New York a city of hope, declaring it will 'be the light' in times of darkness.
Supporters of Democrat Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday (local time) chanted slogans of 'Free Palestine' as they gathered at Brooklyn Paramount in New York City.
Newly elected NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani challenged President Trump in his victory speech, saying, 'Donald Trump, since I know you're watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up!' Mamdani vowed to tackle corruption, defend workers' rights, and implement his ambitious agenda despite potential federal funding threats.
South Korea's Navy said it 'plans to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation between the Navies of the two countries, as well as enhance defence capabilities on the occasion of the arrival of the Fifth Aircraft Carrier Group.'
Taiwan's MND said that they have responded to the situation accordingly.
New York City's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, celebrated his historic win by emphasising the city's diverse roots, underscoring his pride in being an immigrant himself, having moved to New York City from Uganda with his family at the age of seven.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday addressed the 8th India-Japan Indo-Pacific Forum, highlighting the deepening partnership between India and Japan. The partnership, Jaishankar emphasised, serves to enhance strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific region and contribute to global economic growth.
Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history as New York City's youngest and first Muslim mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. In his victory speech, he pledged to fight corruption, champion progressive policies, and inspired hope, calling New York a beacon against political darkness.