India to Pakistan: Will counter terrorism ‘with all its might’

IANS | December 16, 2025 8:51 AM

United Nations, Dec 16 (IANS) In a strong and stinging rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Security Council Open Debate, India served a notice to Pakistan that it will not tolerate Islamabad’s terrorism and will counter it “with all its might”.

Russia and Ukraine edging toward deal on Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant: US official

IANS | December 15, 2025 11:32 PM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine are moving closer to an understanding on the future of the critical Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the White House said Monday, adding this is part of the detailed discussions in Berlin on restoring operations at the facility as part of broader peace talks.

US touts 'Article Five-like' guarantees in Ukraine peace talks in Berlin

IANS | December 15, 2025 10:53 PM

Washington, Dec 15 (IANS) The US said on Monday that the Berlin peace talks on ending the Russia-Ukraine war made significant progress, with a "very, very strong security package", including "Article Five-like security guarantees", emerging as the core element of a potential agreement.

India and Jordan share common, clear stance against terrorism: PM Modi

IANS | December 15, 2025 9:53 PM

Amman (Jordan), Dec 15 (IANS) Lauding Jordan and King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein's strong stance on countering terrorism, extremism, and radicalisation, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Amman and New Delhi share a common, clear stance against terrorism.

India and UAE discuss expanding defence cooperation

IANS | December 15, 2025 6:43 PM

Abu Dhabi, Dec 15 (IANS) Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) at the Ministry of Defence, met UAE's Assistant Under Secretary of Defence Affairs, Ali Al Ahmed, on the sidelines of the 16th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting on Monday, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation.

PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in Jordan

IANS | December 15, 2025 6:37 PM

Amman, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community in Jordan's capital Amman on Monday. Carrying Indian flags and chanting "Modi Modi" along with "Bharat Mata Ki Jai", gave a rousing welcome to PM Modi as he arrived at his hotel in the Jordanian capital.