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Ivan D'Cunha, Director General of Army Air Defence (Photo/ANI)

"We anticipated this...did a counter drone exercise to tackle attacks at Army chief's behest": Top Army Air Defence officer

May 19, 2025

Speaking to ANI, Lt Gen Ivan D'Cunha said that Pakistan's attempt to use drones against India was anticipated by the Indian defence forces, which conducted simulation exercises to prepare for potential drone attacks.

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Human rights activist Sammi Deen Baloch condemns continued detention of BYC leaders (PhotoX/@SammiBaluch)

Baloch activist Sammi Deen Baloch condemns continued detention of BYC leaders

May 19, 2025

She said, "The state has normalised enforced disappearances and violence in Balochistan, and is now attempting to legitimise these human rights violations by imprisoning those who raise their voices against such oppression. The judiciary's role in all of this appears less like that of a neutral arbiter and more like that of a silent spectator."
India receives WHO recognition for eliminating trachoma at the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. (Photo: ANI)

India awarded WHO certificate for eliminating trachoma at 78th World Health Assembly

May 19, 2025
Former United States President Joe Biden and his wife Jill Biden(Photo/X@JoeBiden)

Joe Biden thanks supporters for "love, support" after cancer diagnosis

May 19, 2025

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ZHO's first People of Determination Skills Competition 2025 promotes vocational empowerment through real-life skill challenges. (Photo: WAM)

ZHO launches inaugural edition of 'People of Determination Skills Competition 2025'

May 19, 2025

The Zayed Higher Organisation for People of Determination launched the first-ever People of Determination Skills Competition 2025, involving...
Julphar CEO Basel Ziyadeh announces AED 300 million investment plan to expand pharmaceutical manufacturing and exports. (Photo: WAM)

Julphar plans to invest AED 300 million over next five years: CEO

May 19, 2025

Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar) plans to invest AED 300 million over the next five years to expand its...
Baloch Yakjehti Committee accuses Pakistan of genocide (Photo/ @BalochYakjehtiC)

Baloch Yakjehti Committee accuses Pakistan of genocide, vows continued peaceful resistance

May 19, 2025

The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has accused the Pakistani state of committing what it describes as "genocide" against...
Foreign Ministers Eduardo Enrique Reina Garcia and S. Jaishankar inaugurate the Embassy of Honduras in New Delhi. (Photo: X/ @DrSJaishankar)

Honduran Foreign Minister visits India, inaugurates embassy in New Delhi

May 19, 2025
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National Media Office, Presight join forces to optimise UAE's media ecosystem using applied AI

May 19, 2025
World Uyghur Congress weekly brief (PhotoX/@UyghurCongress)

World Uyghur Congress highlights global advocacy efforts in weekly report

May 19, 2025
UN raises concerns on judiciary's independence in Maldives (Photo/@UNHumanRights)

UN raises concerns over judicial independence after dismissal of two SC justices by Maldives Parliament

May 19, 2025
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Diplomatic allies advocate Taiwan's inclusion in global organisations

May 19, 2025
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India's trade restrictions to have long-term impact on employment in Bangladesh, says ILO

May 19, 2025
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Czech publisher displays Taiwan flags at book fair to defy China

May 19, 2025
Professor Sajjad Raja, Chairman of National Equality Party Jammu Kashmir Gilgit Baltistan and Ladakh (Photo/ANI)

50 per cent of mosques in Pakistan serve as terror fronts: PoJK activist Sajjad Raja

May 19, 2025
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar (Photo/@DrSJaishankar)

EAM Jaishankar engages with strategic experts in Netherlands, emphasizes stronger India-EU ties

May 19, 2025
Israel strikes over 160 "terror targets" in Gaza following Operation Gideon's Chariots

Israel strikes over 160 "terror targets" in Gaza following Operation Gideon's Chariots

May 19, 2025
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Over 23,000 Pakistanis jailed across the world over several crimes including rape, murder, drug trafficking and frauds, says Pak Foreign Ministry

May 19, 2025
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Israel Special Forces op kill senior terror commander in Khan Yunis, say unconfirmed Palestinian media reports

May 19, 2025