International

January 9, 2026 3:51 PM

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MEA says Indian diaspora is living bridge between India and world

Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas is being celebrated today. This day is observed on the 9th of January every year, as it was on this day that Mahatma Gandhi returned to India from South Africa. In a social media post, the External Affairs Ministry said the Indian diaspora has carried the country's traditions...

January 9, 2026 2:09 PM

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5.3-magnitude earthquake felt in Jammu and Kashmir with epicentre in Tajikistan

An earthquake of 5.3 magnitude on the Richter scale was felt in Jammu and Kashmir today. The epicentre was in Tajikistan. Director of the Jammu and Kashmir Meteorological Department Mukhtar Ahmad said an earthquake occurred 110 kilometres inside the earth’s crust at 2.44 AM. According to the Meteoro...

January 9, 2026 1:42 PM

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US President Donald Trump says Cuba is facing severe economic crisis after Venezuela action

US President Donald Trump has said that Cuba is facing a severe economic crisis after US action in Venezuela. In an interview, Mr Trump said, Cuba relies on Venezuela for money and oil. He said Venezuela and Cuba had long operated under an arrangement in which Havana provided security support to Ven...

January 9, 2026 1:33 PM

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Iran protests enter 13th day with at least 39 dead and 2,000 detained

Iran is witnessing its most serious wave of unrest since 2022, with protests entering their 13th day and spreading across major cities and provincial towns. The demonstrations, which began over a collapsing rial and soaring living costs, have escalated into broader political challenges to the author...