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August 23, 2026 9:30 PM

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Japan: 40 injured after 5.9-magnitude earthquake strikes Ibaraki Prefecture

In Japan, 40 people were injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, earlier today.    The quake also caused burst water pipes and disrupted transport services in some areas. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth ...

August 23, 2026 9:16 PM

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EAM Jaishankar reaches Moscow for two-day visit to Russia

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reached Moscow for a two-day visit to Russia. The Minister will co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation with Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Deni...

August 23, 2026 7:25 PM

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Kazakhstan votes in parliamentary election under new constitution

Kazakhstan is voting today in a parliamentary election that is expected to further strengthen President Kassymm Jomart Tokayev’s grip on power in Central Asia’s largest country. The election was triggered by the adoption of a new constitution earlier this year, which restructures the country’s parli...

August 23, 2026 12:33 PM

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37 injured after 5.9-magnitude earthquake hits eastern Japan’s Ibaraki

At least 37 people were injured after a 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck Ibaraki Prefecture, northeast of Tokyo, earlier today. The quake also caused burst water pipes and disrupted transport services in some areas. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake occurred at a depth of a...

August 23, 2026 10:08 AM

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Canada to impose retaliatory tariffs on United States as trade talks collapse

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said Canada will match the United States' new tariffs dollar-for-dollar to protect Canadian workers, farmers, families and businesses, after trade negotiations between the two countries collapsed.    In a social media post, Carney said, For over a year, Canada...

August 22, 2026 9:56 PM

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EAM Jaishankar holds telephonic conversation with Greek counterpart Gerapetritis

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today had a telephonic conversation with his Greek counterpart, Giorgos Gerapetritis. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said that during the conversation, the two sides discussed current geopolitical developments and agreed to remain in touch.   He also ...

August 22, 2026 10:00 PM

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India-Bangladesh ties have to be based on mutual interests: EAM Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said that India-Bangladesh ties must be based on mutual respect. Speaking at the Economic Times World Leaders Forum in New Delhi today, he said that for any relationship to work, it has to meet the test of mutual interest. India wants positive, constructive...