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"Any misconceptions how state-sponsored terrorism is wreaking havoc need to be cleared": Union MoS Kirti Vardhan

Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India], May 21 (ANI): As two groups of all-party delegation left to visit key partner countries to highlight India's firm stand against terrorism, Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh on Wednesday stated that this outreach is an important step to clear any misconceptions on how a state-sponsored terrorism is wreaking havoc.

'This outreach is a very good and im

Jodie Foster's 'Vie Privee' receives 10-minute ovation at Cannes

Washington [US], May 21 (ANI): Jodie Foster's latest film, 'Vie Privee' (A Private Life), premiered out of competition at the Cannes Film Festival, receiving a 10-minute standing ovation.

As per Deadline, the French-language mystery film stars Foster as renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner, who becomes convinced that one of her patient's deaths was a murder and decides to investigate.

Foster worked closely

Chevron oil platform catches fire off Angola coast

The blaze injured 17 workers during maintenance operations, the authorities have reported

A fire erupted early Tuesday morning on the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform off the coast of Angola, injuring 17 workers during scheduled maintenance operations, according to the country's oil and gas regulator.

The blaze broke out at approximately 3am local time on the base

India to seek lithium and copper under new trade tie from Chile to power clean energy and industrial growth, says experts

By Daksh Grover

New Delhi [India] May 21 (ANI): India may seek a stable supply of lithium and copper through the expanded new trade tie with Chile to boost its clean energy targets and industrial growth says experts.As India undergoes rapid industrial expansion and transitions toward cleaner energy sources, the demand for critical minerals like lithium and copper is expected to grow significantly. These minerals

Update: Chinese FM to attend Convention on Establishment of Int'l Organization for Mediation signing ceremony

BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, will attend the signing ceremony of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) in Hong Kong, south China, on May 30, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

At a regular news briefing on the same day, foreign

India to provide 600 artificial limbs in Guatemala Humanitarian Initiative

By Reena Bhardwaj

Guatemala City [Guatemala], May 20 (ANI): India is set to launch a major humanitarian initiative in Guatemala, providing approximately 600 artificial limbs to those in need, officials announced today.

The Indian Embassy in Guatemala City confirmed that all administrative procedures have been completed for an artificial limb fitment camp to be held within the premises of Guatemala's Minist

US Supreme Court permits Trump administration to revoke legal protections for Venezuelans

Washington, DC [US], May 20 (ANI): The US Supreme Court on Monday allowed the Trump administration to revoke legal protections for thousands of Venezuelans, The Hill reported.

In January, the Trump administration said it would move to strip Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans, removing protections that stop deportation due to civil unrest and dangerous conditions in a migrant's home country.

Th

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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