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Afghanistan Foreign Minister, UNHCR representative discuss Afghan refugees' return

IANS | September 6, 2026 9:00 PM

Kabul, Sep 6 (IANS) Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi held a meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) representative in Afghanistan, Arafat Jamal, discussing the return of Afghan refugees and measures taken to provide them support and assistance after they arrive in the Islamic nation, local media reported on Sunday.

IAF to display famous Dolphin Leap and Spot Stall Turn manoeuvres at airshow in Egypt

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:52 PM

Cairo, Sep 6 (IANS) The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will display its famous "Dolphin Leap" manoeuvre and also present a new manoeuvre called the Spot Stall Turn at the 2nd edition of the EI Alamein International Airshow at EI Alamein International Airport in Egypt, the Ministry of Defence said on Sunday.

India today increasingly approaches world with confidence: Report

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) India today increasingly engages with the world with confidence, not insecurity. India does not need to decide between its heritage and modernity, or choose between economic development and strategic autonomy, or pick between global partnerships and independent decision-making, a report said.

Japanese envoy takes dip in Ganga in Rishikesh, calls it 'unforgettable moment'

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:25 PM

Rishikesh, Sep 6 (IANS) Japanese Ambassador to India, Ono Keiichi, took a dip in the river Ganga in Uttarakhand's Rishikesh and described it as a "truly unforgettable moment".

India, Saudi Arabia review 'excellent' state of bilateral relations

IANS | September 6, 2026 8:15 PM

Riyadh, Sep 6 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh on Sunday met with Adel al-Jubeir, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy of Saudi Arabia in Riyadh and reviewed the 'excellent' state of bilateral relations.

India, Palestine discuss avenues of cooperation across agricultural value chain

IANS | September 6, 2026 7:35 PM

Ramallah, Sep 6 (IANS) Mahima Sikand, Representative of India to the State of Palestine, on Sunday welcomed Mohammad Daraghmeh, Mayor of Tubas, and his delegation to the Representative Office and discussed potential avenues for cooperation in agriculture.

Trump envoys reach Kyiv after talks with Putin

IANS | September 6, 2026 7:27 PM

Washington, Sep 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv on Sunday for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after a three-hour meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow produced no announced breakthrough.

Rising Houthi conflict in Red Sea zone hits Pakistan’s shipping, trade

IANS | September 6, 2026 7:05 PM

New Delhi, Sep 6 (IANS) A significant share of Pakistan’s foreign exchange earnings depends on overseas remittances from Pakistani nationals working as crew on merchant ships, and trade flows tied to Karachi and Gwadar ports.

Pakistan’s proxy wars changing disguise with extraordinary speed: Report

IANS | September 6, 2026 6:45 PM

Islamabad, Sep 6 (IANS) Pakistan’s proxy wars are changing disguise with extraordinary speed, with Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP) acquiring an invaluable quality of going with everything, like the colour black in fashion, a report said.

Xi Jinping's decision to avoid meeting with Pezeshkian highlights China's preference for ambiguity over confrontation: Report

IANS | September 6, 2026 6:35 PM

Beijing, Sep 6 (IANS) The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit held in Kyrgyzstan's Bishkek from August 31-September 1 has showcased China's delicate diplomatic choreography and its preference for ambiguity over confrontation. Chinese President Xi Jinping's decision to avoid meeting with Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian at the SCO Summit showcases how China is supporting Iran to preserve strategic ties but not so visibly to protect its interests in the Gulf and beyond, a report has detailed.

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Afghanistan Foreign Minister, UNHCR representative discuss Afghan refugees' return

IAF to display famous Dolphin Leap and Spot Stall Turn manoeuvres at airshow in Egypt

India today increasingly approaches world with confidence: Report

Japanese envoy takes dip in Ganga in Rishikesh, calls it 'unforgettable moment'

India, Saudi Arabia review 'excellent' state of bilateral relations

India, Palestine discuss avenues of cooperation across agricultural value chain

Trump envoys reach Kyiv after talks with Putin

Rising Houthi conflict in Red Sea zone hits Pakistan’s shipping, trade

Pakistan’s proxy wars changing disguise with extraordinary speed: Report

Xi Jinping's decision to avoid meeting with Pezeshkian highlights China's preference for ambiguity over confrontation: Report

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