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What was it like being at COP30 in Belem? Reflections from a first-time observer

India, Dec. 18 -- I travelled halfway across the world, from India, to attend the 30th Conference of Parties (COP30) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, held in the Amazonian... Read More


Indian Visa Centre in Dhaka reopens after brief closure amid security concerns

Dhaka, Dec. 18 -- The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Dhaka resumed its operations on Thursday, a day after it was temporarily closed due to security concerns over an anti-Indian march to its... Read More


ASK Alternates closes maiden private credit fund at $63 mn

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- ASK Alternates, part of Blackstone-backed ASK Asset & Wealth Management Group, has reached the final close of its maiden private credit fund at $63 million (Rs 569 crore), includ... Read More


Fresh Clash Between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Kunar Province Amid Border Trade Losses

Afghanistan, Dec. 18 -- A fresh clash erupted in Kunar province as Afghan Taliban forces and Pakistani troops exchanged fire, further complicated by two-month border trade restrictions. Clashes erupt... Read More


Delhi car blast case: NIA arrests 9th accused who took oath for carrying out self-sacrificial operations

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested the ninth accused in the deadly Delhi car blast case, who played an active role in the conspiracy and had taken an oath for c... Read More


"Strategic partnership will help implement all envisioned development programs," Ethiopian Minister on PM Modi's visit

Addis Ababa, Dec. 18 -- Ethiopian Minister of Women and Social Affairs Ergogie Tesfaye said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the nation will help enhance the partnership between both count... Read More


Market diversification crucial for Vietnam to retain robust growth: UOB expert

Hanoi, Dec. 18 -- Although Vietnam has recorded strong economic performance in 2025, the country should adopt a more cautious stance in 2026, with a focus on infrastructure investment, productivity ga... Read More


China Eastern Airlines to launch daily non-stop Delhi-Shanghai flights from January 2

New Delhi, Dec. 18 -- The Chinese Embassy in India on Thursday announced that China Eastern Airlines will launch daily nonstop flights between Delhi and Shanghai starting January 2 next year, describi... Read More


Israeli authorities arrest suspects planning ISIS training abroad

Tel Aviv, Dec. 18 -- Two residents of northern Israel were arrested for suspected involvement in the Islamic State terror group, the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet) and Israel Police announced on We... Read More


US Central Command Reports Dozens of Operations Against ISIS in Syria to Prevent Resurgence

Afghanistan, Dec. 18 -- U.S. Central Command says American forces have carried out dozens of operations targeting ISIS in Syria, aiming to stop the group from regaining strength. U.S. forces operatin... Read More