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China’s ethnic unity law aims to erase Uyghur identity, says Uyghur activist
Jul 16, 2026Geneva , July 16 (ANI): China's newly enforced Ethnic Unity and Progress Law has drawn sharp criticism from Uyghur activists, who argue that it institutionalises forced assimilation and further threatens the identity, language and culture ......Read More -
“You’ve got to be willing to talk”: JD Vance defends US diplomacy with Iran amid renewed hostilities
Jul 16, 2026Washington DC , July 16 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance has defended continued diplomatic engagement with Iran despite renewed hostilities, arguing that the conflict cannot be resolved through military force alone and that negotiations remain... -
“Urgent need for us to collaborate, take decisive actions”: NSA Ajit Doval at 5th BIMSTEC security meeting
Jul 16, 2026New Delhi , July 16 (ANI): National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval on Thursday underscored the need for closer regional cooperation to tackle evolving security challenges, saying the current global landscape marked by conflicts, geopolitical ......Read More -
“In close contact with friends, family”: Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Utah stabbing
Jul 16, 2026San Francisco (California) , July 16 (ANI): The Consulate General of India in San Francisco on Wednesday (local time) expressed grief over the stabbing of an Indian national in the US State of Utah, saying it... -
Common standardisation framework will be win-win for all: Pralhad Joshi as India hosts 5th BRICS NSBs meeting
Jul 16, 2026Bengaluru (Karnataka) , July 16 (ANI): Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution and New and Renewable Energy, Pralhad Joshi on Thursday said that the finalisation and signing of long-pending BRICS Memorandum of Understan......Read More -
“Hope to see Indian companies building an airport in Israel as well”: Israeli envoy to India Reuven Azar
Jul 16, 2026New Delhi , July 16 (ANI): Israeli Ambassador to India Reuven Azar on Thursday expressed hope that Indian companies would soon undertake airport construction projects in Israel after two Indian airports were recognised among the World's... -
Iran claims strikes on US military facilities in Jordan, Kuwait during ongoing operations
Jul 16, 2026Tehran , July 16 (ANI): Iran on Thursday claimed to have carried out drone and missile strikes on US military facilities in Jordan and Kuwait, saying the strikes were conducted in retaliation for recent US strikes... -
“Certain elements” in Israeli govt want the war to continue “indefinitely”: US VP JD Vance
Jul 16, 2026Washington DC , July 16 (ANI): US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday (local time) accused "certain elements" within the Israeli government of attempting to influence American public opinion to prolong the conflict with Iran, saying... -
Trump appreciates Iran’s “gesture of goodwill” after release of detained American woman
Jul 16, 2026Washington , July 16 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) expressed appreciation for Iran's "gesture of Goodwill" after the release of an American woman who, according to him, had been detained in the... -
US completes latest wave of strikes on Iranian military targets: CENTCOM
Jul 16, 2026Florida , July 16 (ANI): The US Central Command (CENTCOM) on Wednesday (local time) said it had completed a new wave of military strikes against Iranian targets, targeting command centres, air defence systems, missile and drone...
