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Honduran Foreign Minister visits India, inaugurates embassy in New Delhi

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Honduras, concluded an official visit to India from May 15 to 18, 2025, marking a significant moment in the expanding relationship between the two countries, an official press release by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

During his visit, Foreign Minister Reina G

"Rahul Gandhi is more interested in doing politics than in patriotism": Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 19 (ANI): Reacting to Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi's tweet asking how many aircraft we lost, Shiv Sena leader Shrikant Shinde on Monday said that the Congress leader is more 'interested' in doing politics than in patriotism.

'When it is time for war, the nation is united and backs the Armed Forces. I think Rahul Gandhi is more interested in doing politics than in patriotism. On one

Diplomatic allies advocate Taiwan's inclusion in global organisations

Taipei [Taiwan], May 19 (ANI): As China continues to block Taiwan's participation in international forums, Taiwan's diplomatic allies reaffirmed their support on Sunday for the island's inclusion in global organisations, particularly the World Health Assembly (WHA), as reported by Taiwan News.

The expressions of support came during a customary diplomatic reception hosted by Taiwan on the eve of the 78th WHA, CNA

"Utter misrepresentation of facts": MEA on Rahul Gandhi's accusations against Jaishankar's "warned Pak" about 'Operation Sindoor' remark

New Delhi [India], May 19 (ANI): Calling it an 'utter misrepresentation of facts,' the Ministry of External Affairs rebutted Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's accusations against External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar that the government 'informed Pakistan' before the start of 'Operation Sindoor.'

According to XP Division of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Jaishankar had said that India had warned Pakistan at an

Seven countries in Latin America where human rights are taking the biggest hit

Latin America is undergoing one of its most profound human rights crises in decades. The region's civic space is shrinking rapidly, from mass surveillance and arbitrary arrests to political repression, enforced disappearances and impunity for state violence.

The 2025 State of the World's Human Rights report, released by Amnesty International,

Rahul Gandhi, Congress are factories of fake news: Shehzad Poonawalla hits out at X post against EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Shehzad Poonawalla on Sunday lashed out at Lok Sabha LoP and Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his tweet targeting External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, accusing him of spreading fake news.

'Rahul Gandhi and Congress are factories of fake news... This is not the first time Congress is spreading such a lie, which can be misused by Pakistan. Rahul

"Distorting truth, misrepresenting facts to malign forces": BJP's CR Kesavan hits back at Rahul Gandhi

Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], May 18 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Spokesperson CR Kesavan on Sunday hit back at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his accusations against External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar that the government 'informed Pakistan' ahead of Operation Sindoor, calling the claim a distortion of facts and an attack on the armed forces.

CR Kesavan alleged that Rahul Gandhi is '

"Did attempt to communicate in immediate wake of Op Sindoor": DGMO Lt Gen Ghai's remarks resurfaces after Rahul's allegation on Jaishankar

New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): After Rahul Gandhi's accusations against EAM S Jaishankar that the government 'informed Pakistan' ahead of Operation Sindoor, the Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai had previously addressed any such claims, saying that India had attempted to communicate its intent to strike terror bases in the 'immediate wake of Operation Sindoor.'

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Guatemalan expat bridges cultures between China, Latin America through social media

WUHAN, May 16 (Xinhua) -- Celia Esquivel Salguero, from Guatemala, first arrived in China in 2014 as a foreign student of Chinese Language and Literature, and began sharing wide-eyed snippets of her life on Facebook as a simple act of curiosity.

Back then, as a student at Huazhong University of Science and Technology in central Hubei Province, her posts mostly attracted friends curious about Chinese cuisine, tour

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Russias foreign minister said attempts were being made to provoke a serious clash between the Asian giants

The West is attempting to provoke tensions between India and China by pitting them against each other, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said, according to TASS.

"Take note of the current developments in the Asia-Pacific region, which the West has started calling the Indo-Paci

Israel Def Ministry DG affirms support to Indian Defence Secy on Op Sindoor

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): Director General of Israel Ministry of Defence Major General (Res) Amir Baram on Thursday spoke with Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and affirmed Israel's support to India's Operation Sindoor.

As per Ministry of Defence, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral defence cooperation.

In a post on X, the MoD said, 'DG, Israel Ministry of Defence Maj Gen (

EAM Jaishankar appreciates Afghan counterpart's firm stance on Pahalgam terror attack, false reports creating "distrust"

New Delhi [India], May 16 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday held talks with Afghanistan's Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, appreciating his condemnation of the April 22 Pahalgam terrorist attack, which resulted in the deaths of 26 innocent civilians.

Further, Jaishankar welcomed Muttaqi firm rejection of recent attempts to create distrust between India and Afghanistan thr

EAM Jaishankar appreciates Honduras' solidarity in opposing terrorism

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday during the inauguration of the Embassy of Honduras said that the inauguration marks a new milestone in the partnership of two countries.

Jaishankar also appreciated Honduras' message of solidarity in opposing terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

In a post on X, he said, 'Delighted to jointly inaugurate the Embassy

"It's clear who wanted cessation of firing": EAM after India 'achieved' its goals in Op Sindoor

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted that India achieved its objectives in Operation Sindoor, targeting and destroying terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan.

With an unmistakable tone, he emphasised, 'It is clear who wanted cessation of firing,' reinforcing India's stance on terrorism.

Further, he emphasised that the operation was designed to strike at terrorist

India is installing warning system to boost Honduras' disaster management, says EAM Jaishankar

New Delhi [India], May 15 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday at the inauguration of the Embassy of Honduras in Delhi said that as a part of the Global South cooperation, India and Honduras is specifically focused on health.

Jaishankar said that India is now engaged in installing an early warning system which is developed by C-DOT which is aimed at strengthening Honduras's preparedness for d