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Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Kirti Vardhan Singh, has arrived in Kampala, Uganda, to lead the Indian delegation at the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), being held on October 15-16.

In a post on X, the embassy said Ambassador Sumit Seth, along with the President of the Commission for External Relations, Walkiria Chandler, and the President of India India-Panama Interparliamentary Friendship Group, Jorge Bloise, participated in the Oath Taking Ceremony at the premises of the National Assembly of Panama.

India has been elected for the seventh time to the United Nations' Human Rights Council for the term 2026-28, India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Parvathaneni Harish shared on Wednesday.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Navy conducted a joint aerial exercise over the Indian Ocean Region on Tuesday.

Fresh clashes broke out between Pakistani forces and the Afghan Taliban in Kurram district, leaving heavy damage to Taliban posts. Pakistan accused Kabul of unprovoked attacks, while Afghanistan called it retaliation. Islamabad warned of renewed hostilities as tensions rise, with the US and China offering to help ease the situation.

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) recorded the presence of 16 Chinese aircraft, 13 vessels and two official ships operating around its territory on Wednesday.

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman offered to mediate between Pakistan and Afghanistan to ease border tensions after deadly clashes killed 23 Pakistani troops. He urged both sides to 'cool things down,' stressing Pakistan's strength and warning against opening another front amid rising cross-border militancy.

US President Donald Trump announced that the military struck a drug-trafficking vessel off Venezuela, killing six people. He said the boat was linked to a terrorist group. The Pentagon has defended similar strikes, while critics question their legality and the growing tensions with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

US President Donald Trump posthumously awarded conservative activist Charlie Kirk the Presidential Medal of Freedom at the White House, praising him as a 'true American hero.' Kirk's widow, Erika, accepted the honor, calling it a meaningful tribute to her husband, who was killed last month during a campus event.

The United Kingdom hosted a flagship trade and investment reception, 'Alive with Opportunity: A UK-India Partnership Celebration', onboard HMS Richmond at Mumbai Port on Friday, marking the visit of the UK Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to India, as per an official release by the British Deputy High Commission in Mumbai.

Brazilian Vice President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied by his wife Maria Lucia Alckmin, will visit India from October 15 to 17, as per an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

Minister of State for External Affairs and Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh will lead the Indian delegation for the 19th Mid-Term Ministerial of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) being held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 15-16, as per an official statement by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).

US President Donald Trump said his administration is using the government shutdown to permanently close several Democrat-backed programs, with a list to be released Friday. The White House also confirmed more federal job cuts as part of ongoing reductions across seven agencies.

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi met Major General Mereke Kuchekbayev, Chief of Land Forces of Kazakhstan, on the sidelines of the United Nations Triangular Cooperation Conference (UNTCC) 2025, reaffirming the strong defence partnership between the two countries.

US President Donald Trump accused China of trying to create a rift between the US and Argentina by buying soybeans from Argentina instead of American farmers. He later warned on Truth Social that China's actions were 'economically hostile' and hinted at trade retaliation.

23-year-old had saved several lives

US President Donald Trump stated that economic aid to Argentina will depend on whether President Javier Milei remains in power. The US recently finalised a $20 billion currency swap with Argentina, drawing criticism from lawmakers over continued soybean sales to China amid a government shutdown.

The diversion was a standard precautionary measure and the aircraft landed safely.

US President Donald Trump criticised Russian President Vladimir Putin's ongoing war in Ukraine, saying it was 'making him look very bad' and 'he should have won that war in one week.' Trump made the remarks during a meeting with Argentine President Javier Milei at the White House.

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan met Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, President of Mongolia on Tuesday and discussed various aspects of bilateral relations.

US President Donald Trump warned that Hamas must disarm under the new peace deal or the US would act. He made the remarks during a meeting with Argentinian President Javier Milei at the White House after announcing a $20 billion financial aid package for Argentina's economy.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Amarasuriya, discussing enhanced cooperation. Xi proposed expanding collaboration in areas like port economy and security, and promoting high-quality Belt and Road cooperation.

Says Moscow remains committed to peace

The delegation admired the architectural grandeur, artistic elegance, and rich cultural heritage of the Parliament House, while also witnessing India's vibrant democratic traditions embodied in the new Parliament Building, an official statement said.

Union Health Minister and BJP National President JP Nadda on Tuesday met the President of Mongolia, Khurelsukh Ukhnaa, in the national capital as part of the party's 'Know BJP' initiative and held detailed discussions on enhancing cooperation in the healthcare sector.