Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday strongly condemned the recent attacks on the United Arab Emirates and praised UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for his leadership during the crisis. During a meeting in Abu Dhabi, Modi said attacks targeting the UAE were unacceptable and commended the restraint, courage and wisdom shown by the Read More…
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Iran Urges BRICS to Condemn US and Israel Over West Asia Crisis
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday urged BRICS nations to strongly condemn what he described as violations of international law by the United States and Israel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. Speaking at the opening session of a two-day BRICS conclave in New Delhi, Araghchi said Iran was a victim of “illegal expansionism Read More…
Passengers Evacuated From MV Hondius After Hantavirus Outbreak
All passengers aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship, which remained stranded at sea for weeks following a hantavirus-related death, have been evacuated under strict safety measures supervised by Spain’s Health Ministry. The ship docked early Sunday at the port of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where health authorities carried out the evacuation with extensive precautionary Read More…
Nora Fatehi to Perform at FIFA World Cup 2026 Opening Ceremony
Actor and dancer Nora Fatehi is set to perform at the opening ceremony of the FIFA World Cup 2026 in Canada on June 12. The announcement was made through the official FIFA World Cup Instagram handle, which revealed the lineup of performers for the grand event. Fatehi will share the stage with international artists including Read More…
WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak on Cruise Ship Unlikely to Become Pandemic Like COVID-19
The World Health Organization has said the hantavirus outbreak reported on board the Dutch cruise ship MV Hondius is unlikely to turn into a global pandemic like COVID-19. Maria Van Kerkhove, infectious disease expert at the WHO, said hantavirus is among the world’s rare and highly dangerous viruses, but its rate of transmission is much Read More…
China Confirms Technical Support to Pakistan During Conflict With India
China has officially confirmed for the first time that it provided technical assistance to Pakistan during last year’s four-day conflict with India, according to media reports. China’s state broadcaster CCTV aired an interview with Zhang Heng, an engineer associated with the Aviation Industry Corporation of China’s Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute, which is involved Read More…
UK Traces Cruise Passengers After Hantavirus Exposure; Third Case Suspected
British health authorities are tracing passengers exposed to a hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship in the South Atlantic, after a third suspected case was reported. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) said two British nationals have been confirmed to have the rat-borne virus, while another British passenger is suspected to be infected on board Read More…
Rabindranath Tagore Remembered in Shanghai on 165th Birth Anniversary
Members of the Indian community and admirers of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore gathered in Shanghai on Thursday to pay tribute to him on his 165th birth anniversary. The commemorative event was led by the Indian Consulate General in Shanghai. Floral tributes were offered at Tagore’s bust on Maoming Street and at his statue in Lu Read More…
Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Rises to 336
Bangladesh’s measles outbreak has claimed 336 lives after 12 more children died in the past 24 hours, health authorities said on Thursday. According to a spokesperson of the Directorate General of Health Services, around 1,238 children showing measles symptoms were admitted to hospitals across the country during the same period. The rising number of cases Read More…
Vietnam President To Lam Given Ceremonial Welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Vietnam President To Lam was accorded a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Wednesday during his maiden visit to India. He was received by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit is expected to strengthen bilateral ties and enhance cooperation between India and Vietnam across key sectors.