Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei on Wednesday held delegation-level talks on a wide range of issues, including defence, trade & investment, food security, education, energy, space technology, focusing on strengthening the bilateral relations between the two nations.
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PM Modi meets Sultan of Brunei, discusses bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday met Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei at his official residence Istana Nurul Iman and held bilateral meetings aimed at strengthening the bond between India and Brunei.
Yemeni govt warns of disastrous consequences as Houthis target oil tankers in Red Sea
The Yemeni government has condemned recent Houthi attacks on chemical and oil tankers in the Red Sea, describing them as "systematic terrorism" that threatens environmental, economic, and humanitarian stability in the region.
Several Ukraine ministers resign ahead of major government reshuffle
At least six Ukrainian officials, including members of the Cabinet, have stepped down from their positions ahead of an anticipated major government reshuffle, media reported.
At least 51 killed, over 200 injured in Russian missile attack in Ukraine
At least 51 people were killed and more than 200 others injured in a Russian missile attack against a military educational facility in central Ukraine in one of the deadliest single attacks since the start of Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022, CNN reported, citing Ukraine's prosecutor general's office.
PM Modi visits Brunei's Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, one of the iconic structures in the region named after the 28th Sultan of Brunei, also known as the Architect of Modern Brunei, and father of current Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah.
PM Modi inaugurates new Indian HC Chancery in Brunei amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday inaugurated the new Chancery of the Indian High Commission in Brunei amid a rousing welcome and chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' from members of the Indian diaspora present at the venue.
Death toll from unprecedented Bangladesh flood rises to 67
The death toll from floods caused mainly by the onrush of upstream waters in parts of Bangladesh has risen to 67, including six women and 18 children, said the country's disaster response agency on Monday.
Russia thwarted Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Moscow, other regions: Officials
Russia's air defence forces thwarted Ukraine's overnight drone attacks targeting Moscow and several other Russian regions, officials said on Sunday.
Devastating floods kill 59 in Bangladesh this month
Devastating floods this month in Bangladesh have killed at least 59 people, according to the National Disaster Response Coordination Centre (NDRCC) under the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief.
Bangladesh records 346 new dengue cases, four more deaths
Four more deaths were reported from dengue in 24 hours till Saturday morning, raising the number of fatalities in Bangladesh to 83 this year, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) under the Ministry of Health.
IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in south Lebanon
Hezbollah military structures and launchers in the Tayr Harfa area in south Lebanon were attacked after the forces detected several militants entering the region, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF).
US urges China to take steps to end repression of Muslim Uyghurs, minorities in Xinjiang
The US has urged China to take immediate action to end its ongoing repression of Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang.
PM Modi invited to SCO meeting in Islamabad: Pakistan Foreign Office
Pakistan on Thursday formally confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meeting being held in Islamabad in mid-October.
Telegram CEO Durov released on bail, but formally put under investigation
Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging service Telegram, was released after paying a five-million-euro (about $5.6 million) bail, but he is required to report to the police twice a week, Paris Public Prosecutor Laure Beccuau said.
Zelensky says his troops continue to expand territory under control in Kursk
"The Commander-in-Chief (Oleksandr Syrskyi) also reported on our operation in the Kursk region. We continue to expand the territory under our control in the designated areas near the border of Ukraine," Zelensky said in his daily video address on Wednesday evening.
As UNGA again pushes UNSC reforms to next session, India says process risks losing legitimacy
Failing to adopt measures for Security Council reforms at its current session, the UN General Assembly on Tuesday decided unanimously to push the negotiations to the next, a move India decried as risking the process's legitimacy.
Gave assessment of Ukraine's destructive line: Russian President Putin after phone call with PM Modi
The Kremlin said that the Indian PM informed Putin about his recent visit to Kyiv, emphasising his interest in contributing to a possible political and diplomatic settlement of the situation around Ukraine.
Over 70 killed in multiple terror attacks in Pakistan's Balochistan
More than 70 people have been killed in multiple cases of terror attacks in the Balochistan province in southwestern Pakistan, media reported, quoting military and police officials.
EAM Jaishankar hails 'productive' India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable
India and Singapore explored enhanced cooperation in digital, skill development, sustainability, healthcare, connectivity and advanced manufacturing areas during the 2nd India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) held in Singapore on Monday.
Israel declares 48-hour nationwide emergency amid Hezbollah airstrikes
Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant declared a 48-hour nationwide state of emergency on Sunday morning after the Israeli military launched pre-emptive strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
13 dead, over 4 mn affected by floods in Bangladesh
According to the latest daily disaster situation report by the country's National Disaster Response Coordination Centre under the Ministry of Disaster Management and Relief, nearly 4.4 million people were affected due to floods in 11 out of the country's total 64 districts, Xinhua news agency reported.
Netanyahu and Blinken hold 'private meeting' in Jerusalem
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are holding a "private meeting" at the latter's office in Jerusalem, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said on Monday afternoon.
26/11 Mumbai attacks accused Tahawwur Rana faces extradition after US appeals court ruling
Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana faces the grim prospect of facing justice in India for the 26/11 terror attacks in Mumbai that killed around 175 people after a federal appeals court in the US quashed his appeal against extradition.
Iraq thanks PM Modi for hosting Global South Summit to address 'common challenges'
Iraq's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, participated virtually in the meeting held under the theme 'Empowering the Global South for a Sustainable Future'.