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The meeting took place as Modi continued his packed diplomatic schedule at the G20, marking his second day of engagements with world leaders.

The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched the 'From the UAE, We Travel' campaign to guide residents on safe winter travel. It urges checking advisories, ensuring valid documents, securing insurance, following local laws, and using MoFA services like Twajudi and emergency hotlines.

The clarification came after Pakistani news outlet published an article on November 21 claiming that a French naval commander had said that Indian Rafale jets were shot down during the border skirmishes.

The UAE Cyber Security Council warned that most travellers risk their data by using untrusted public charging ports, which can enable juice jacking attacks. It advised using personal chargers, avoiding public stations, enabling security features and staying alert to signs of device compromise.

PM Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, as part of India's wider diplomatic outreach during the gathering of global leaders.

Pakistan's 27th Constitutional Amendment strengthens the military's power, weakens democracy and the judiciary, and centralises authority, UKPNP spokesperson Sardar Nasir Aziz Khan warned. He said it grants lifetime immunity to top leaders, creates a parallel court, reduces provincial rights, and suppresses voices in PoJK and PoGB.

PM Modi said his G20 Summit engagements in Johannesburg were 'fruitful,' noting he took part in two sessions, shared views on key issues, and held productive meetings with world leaders, as highlighted in his post on X.

Goyal indicated that India and Israel may advance their proposed free trade agreement (FTA) in two stages. 'There is a possibility that we may finalise the first phase of the FTA first and finalise the entire FTA in two phases.'

The organisation noted that this incident comes months after the disappearance of 23-year-old Mahjabeen from Quetta, whose fate also remains unknown. BASC stated that both cases reflect the continuing pattern of enforced disappearances that have plagued Balochistan for years, now increasingly involving women and girls.

The 70-year-old former leader, who is currently under house arrest, was accused of trying to break his electronic ankle monitor he has been wearing since August.

The annual session of the China-US Military Maritime Consultative Agreement (MMCA) for 2025 was held from November 18 to November 20 in Hawaii, the United States.

'Had a telecon with FM Andrii Sybiha of Ukraine last evening. Appreciate his briefing on the ongoing developments related to the Ukraine conflict. Reiterated India's support for an early end to this conflict and the establishment of an enduring peace,' Jaishankar stated in a post on X.

Brazil, which held the presidency of COP30, pushed the deal through after two weeks of tense and extended negotiations between representatives of more than 190 countries.The United States did not send an official delegation, adding to the diplomatic challenges.

Relentless rain and floods that have lashed across the central and Central Highlands regions of Vietnam since late October have caused exceptionally severe damage

In a statement on X, Afghanistan's Ministry of Industry and Commerce said the Indian council expressed interest in greater collaboration, including setting up spice production factories in Afghanistan. The discussions also covered issues related to medicine imports, improving spice quality, investment potential, and challenges affecting the bilateral medicine trade.

Goyal said his visit had been 'very successful,' adding that both the Israeli government and industry showed strong interest in expanding cooperation with India. He noted that the two sides had finalised and signed the Terms of Reference for the proposed India-Israel free trade agreement, allowing formal negotiations to begin.

India welcomed several significant decisions adopted at the conference, in the 'High-level Statement' at the Closing Plenary of the UNFCCC CoP30 in Belem, Brazil, on Saturday.

The US issued an aviation warning over Venezuelan airspace as a B-52 carried out an 'attack demo.' Trump kept military action against Venezuela on the table, while Maduro signalled openness to dialogue amid rising tensions and increased US operations in the Caribbean.

PM Modi attended the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, shared updates on meetings with several world leaders, highlighted India's global commitments, and proposed initiatives on development, healthcare, and tackling the drug-terror nexus during the opening session.

Following his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude and reaffirmed the strength of India-France relations.

The last rites for the victims of the Madinah bus accident were performed on November 22 in Madinah, in the presence of Andhra Pradesh Governor S. Abdul Nazeer, Ambassador Suhel Khan, and Consul General Fahad Suri.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (local time) expressed gratitude to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa for the 'warm welcome' extended to him at the G20 Summit 2025 in Johannesburg.

The mortal remains of the Indian Air Force (IAF) officer were flown back to India on a special aircraft. The Emirati Defence Forces accorded him a ceremonial guard of honour in recognition of his bravery and service.

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday (local time) described his three-day visit to Israel as 'very successful,' noting that both industry leaders and government representatives in Israel have expressed strong enthusiasm for further strengthening bilateral ties with India.

Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (Economic Relations) and the MEA's lead official for G20 affairs, on Saturday (local time) emphasised the significance of the G20 Summit 2025 for India, highlighting the country's key contributions and enduring legacy.