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Israel raids, shuts down Al Jazeera's bureau in West Bank's Ramallah

Al Jazeera has maintained 24-hour coverage in the Gaza Strip amid Israel's grinding ground offensive that has killed and wounded members of its staff

India announces $500,000 Quad scholarship for Indo-Pacific students

The four-member Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, advocates upholding a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific. China claims that the grouping aims to contain its rise

Prez Biden welcomes India's procurement of 31 MQ-9B drones from US

It is learnt that the price negotiations for the procurement have been sealed and both sides are likely to formally conclude the deal by next month

PM Modi put forward India's views, commitments to global peace in Quad

Prime Minister thanked President Biden profusely for hosting the summit for his leadership of the Quad in recent times and for his commitment to strengthen the Quad as a force for global good

India involved in resolution of Russia-Ukraine conflict: FS Misri

This is not something that is going to have an outcome in the present stage because there is still quite a bit of work that remains to be done, Misri said in response to a question

PM Modi holds talks with Biden; exchanges views on Indo-Pacific and beyond

The two leaders, who met on the margins of the Quad summit here, discussed ways to further enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest and exchanged views on global and regional issues

India takes part in global G7 ministers' meeting on culture in Italy

Important issues related to cultural cooperation were discussed during the meetings, the statement by the Culture Ministry said

India, US to elevate support to build global clean energy supply chains: WH

Prime Minister Modi is in the US on a three-day visit

PM Modi, US President Biden meet before Quad summit, discuss global issues

The Ukraine war and Modi's recent visit to Kyiv is expected to figure prominently in the bilateral meeting, US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan earlier said

PM Modi arrives in US on three-day visit, to attend Quad summit on Day 1

PM will also join an Indian diaspora event at Long Island and participate in round table with CEOs of American firms working on cutting-edge technologies like AI, quantum computing and semiconductors

Indian community has distinguished itself in USA positively: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday morning (local time) on the first day of his three day visit to the United States

Quad summits from 2021 virtual meeting to Wilmington in 2024: A timeline

The Quad Leaders' Summit this year was earlier supposed to be held in India, but US President Joe Biden was keen to hold the event in his hometown

Israel claims death of senior Hezbollah commander as Beirut toll rises

Israel and Hezbollah have traded fire regularly since Hamas' October 7 assault on southern Israel ignited the Israeli military's devastating offensive in Gaza

India should step up, support sovereignty, territorial integrity: US NSA

I won't go too deep into the details of what Biden will say on those issues which are obviously sensitive and will obviously be critical priorities in the bilateral meeting, Jake Sullivan added

Terrorists exchange fire with security forces in J&K's Kishtwar district

A search operation is also continuing in the Chassana area of Reasi district where terrorists and security forces were engaged in a gunfight on Friday evening

Modi, Yunus to not meet at UNGA, Bangladesh foreign adviser will meet EAM

At a press briefing at the foreign ministry in the afternoon, Hossain said, Sorting out all issues, we want to further advance our relationship based on mutual respect and fairness

22 people killed in Israeli strike on school, says Gaza health ministry

Earlier Saturday, the Israeli army said it struck a Hamas command and control centre, which was embedded inside a compound that previously served as a school

Biden to put personal touch on Asia-Pacific ties in final months in office

Biden put a personal touch on the engagement potentially the last of the group before he leaves office on Jan 20 by opening his home in Wilmington, Delaware, to each of the leaders, and hosts them

India, Germany to improve cooperation in clean energy, mobility sectors

Indo-German cooperation is strategically guided by the 'Partnership for Green and Sustainable Development' was established in 2022 following talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Scholz

Death toll from recent Israeli airstrike on Beirut suburb rises to 31

The strike, the deadliest targeting the Lebanese capital since the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war hit a densely populated southern neighbourhood on Friday afternoon during rush hour as people returned home