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January 29, 2026 3:49 PM

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India, Bangladesh Repatriate 151 Fishermen, Return Operable Vessel

India and Bangladesh successfully concluded the release and repatriation of 23 Indian fishermen and 128 Bangladesh fishermen, along with their operable vessel, on Thursday. The External Affairs Ministry said in a statement that Indian fishermen who inadvertently crossed the International Maritime Bo...

January 29, 2026 1:47 PM

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India commends US efforts as Gaza peace deal enters second phase

As the Gaza peace deal enters the second phase, India has commended the US efforts to end the conflict. Speaking at the Security Council debate on the situation in the Middle East, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish denounced terrorism, without naming Hamas, whose attacks on Israel in 2023 se...

January 29, 2026 11:09 AM

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Syria’s interim President holds talks with Russian President in Moscow

Syria’s interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa visited Moscow yesterday, where he met Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin. The talks between the two leaders included the sensitive issue of Russia's future military presence in Syria. Russian President emphasized his readiness to help the count...

January 29, 2026 10:45 AM

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Panama forum sees Latin American call for regional solidarity

Latin American leaders, who gathered for a development forum in Panama City yesterday, called for regional unity in the face of increasing political polarisation and the recent US intervention in Venezuela.   Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva did not name the United States, but refers to...

January 29, 2026 10:37 AM

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US strategy in Venezuela focuses on security, recovery, democracy: US Secretary 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump Administration is pursuing a phased strategy in Venezuela focused on immediate stabilization, economic recovery, and an eventual democratic transition. Speaking at a congressional hearing on US policy toward Venezuela, Rubio said Washin...

January 29, 2026 10:31 AM

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US warns Canada over comments ahead of trade deal review

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that his recent public comments against US trade policy could backfire going into the formal review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade deal that protects Canada from the most severe impacts of President Dona...

January 29, 2026 9:34 AM

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India–UAE food partnership in focus at Gulfood World Economy Summit

India’s growing role in the global food economy and its deepening partnership with the UAE were highlighted at the Gulfood World Economy Summit, where senior government officials and industry leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across the food and beverage sector.   Delivering the ...

January 29, 2026 9:03 AM

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US President urges Iran to negotiate nuclear deal, warns of stronger action

US President Donald Trump has renewed threats against Iran over stalled nuclear talks, warning that any future strike would be far worse than previous actions. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump urged Tehran to quickly come to the table for a fair and equitable deal that eliminates nuclear w...