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May 13, 2026 1:31 PM

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EAM S. Jaishankar meets his Chilean counterpart Francisco Perez Mackenna

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar today met Minister of Foreign Affairs of Chile, Francisco Pérez Mackenna, this morning. In a social media post, he said that both sides held discussions on strengthening bilateral cooperation to diversify markets and sourcing and to promote the export of pr...

May 13, 2026 1:20 PM

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President Yoweri Museveni Sworn In for Historic Seventh Term in Uganda

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a historic seventh term, extending his 40-year tenure following a landslide victory in January elections. One of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, Museveni, took the oath of office yesterday at an event at the Kololo Independence Grounds in Uga...

May 13, 2026 10:39 AM

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US President Donald Trump Begins Three-Day Visit to China

US President Donald Trump has embarked on a highly anticipated three-day visit to China. He will hold a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing from tomorrow. He is expected to hold talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on key aspects of bilateral ties, with trade likely to dominate th...

May 13, 2026 8:32 AM

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India to Host Two-Day BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting From Tomorrow

India will be hosting a two-day BRICS foreign ministers' meeting from tomorrow. The meeting will be chaired by External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. BRICS Foreign Ministers and Heads of Delegation from Member and Partner Countries will participate in the meeting. They will also call on Prime M...

May 12, 2026 9:47 PM

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Bangladesh: Measles outbreak claimed 9 more deaths during 24 hrs

  Bangladesh is witnessing a worsening measles outbreak, with nine more deaths reported in the last 24 hours. According to the Directorate General of Health Services, the combined death toll from confirmed measles and measles-related symptoms has now risen to 424. Health authorities said three of th...

May 12, 2026 9:33 PM

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Spanish passenger with hantavirus infection quarantined in Madrid hospital

  A Spanish passenger evacuated from the cruise ship at the centre of a hantavirus outbreak has tested positive for the virus. Spain’s health ministry today said the passenger with the new confirmed case of hantavirus was in quarantine in a military hospital in Madrid. With the evacuation of all pas...

May 12, 2026 9:15 PM

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Nepal: 5 killed, 20 injured in bus accident in Lumbini province

In Nepal, four women and one man were killed while 20 others sustained injuries after a passenger bus met with an accident in Arghakhanchi district of Lumbini Province today. According to police, the bus carrying around 30 passengers was returning to Parbat district after a pilgrimage visit to the S...