Putin open to meeting Zelensky in final phase of peace talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he is open to meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky—but only during the final phase of peace negotiations—while again raising questions about Zelensky’s legitimacy. Speaking at a press conference with foreign media in St. Petersburg, Putin stated, “I am
Flight with 110 Indians evacuated from Iran lands safely in Delhi
The first flight under Operation Sindhu, India’s mission to evacuate its nationals from Iran, landed safely in New Delhi on Thursday. The flight carried 110 Indian citizens, including 90 students from Jammu and Kashmir, who were evacuated amid the escalating conflict in the
Operation Sindhu: 110 Indians safely evacuated from Iran
The first group of 110 Indian nationals evacuated from Iran under Operation Sindhu landed safely in New Delhi early Thursday. The evacuees, mostly students from Urmia Medical University, expressed deep gratitude to the Narendra Modi-led government and Indian embassies in Iran and Armenia
Trump walks back India-Pakistan war claim
In a swift reversal, former US President Donald Trump shifted his stance on having “stopped” a war between India and Pakistan, instead crediting Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir for defusing tensions that he had earlier claimed to
UN chief urges de-escalation and ceasefire in Israel-Iran conflict
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged immediate de-escalation and a ceasefire in the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, warning that continued military actions could destabilize the broader Middle East region. “I remain profoundly alarmed by the ongoing military escalation in the Middle
US Fed may delay rate cuts until economy shows weakness
The US Federal Reserve is expected to wait for clear signs of economic slowdown—particularly in the labor market—before cutting interest rates, according to economists and industry experts. The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) recently decided to hold the federal funds rate steady at
UN: Conflict and disease threaten lives of millions of Sudanese children
The United Nations has raised serious concerns over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, warning that millions of children are at grave risk due to ongoing conflict and disease outbreaks. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), children
US resumes student visas with mandatory social media checks
The United States has resumed processing student visa applications under the F, M, and J nonimmigrant categories with a new requirement: applicants must make their social media accounts public for government screening. The US Department of State announced that it will conduct “comprehensive
India-UK FTA to double trade, boost investments: Piyush Goyal
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is poised to double bilateral trade over the next five years while opening new avenues for investment. He was speaking at the India Global Forum (IGF) in London, alongside
Israeli military kills Hezbollah commander in Lebanon airstrike
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) on Thursday confirmed the killing of Yassin Abdel Menam Ezz al-Din, a top Hezbollah commander in Lebanon, in an airstrike targeting the Barish area in southern Lebanon. Ezz al-Din, described as the commander of Hezbollah’s artillery in the
Canada acknowledges Khalistani extremism for first time: Amit Malviya
BJP leader Amit Malviya has described Canada’s official recognition of Khalistani extremism as a key diplomatic achievement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit. Malviya emphasized that this is the first time the Canadian government has formally acknowledged that Khalistani extremists are using
World leaders gather in Canada for high-stakes G7 Summit
World leaders have assembled in the scenic Canadian Rockies for the G7 Summit, taking place amid rising global tensions, especially in the Middle East. The summit, hosted in Kananaskis, focuses on global economic stability and energy security. During a 90-minute session, G7 leaders
Russia hands over bodies of over 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers
Russia has transferred the bodies of 6,060 Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv as part of ongoing humanitarian agreements between the two countries, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky confirmed on Monday. The handover followed Russia-Ukraine negotiations held in Istanbul on June 2. According to Medinsky,
Pakistan denies Iran’s nuclear retaliation claim
Pakistan on Monday strongly denied Iranian claims that it had pledged to launch a nuclear strike against Israel if the latter attacked Iran with nuclear weapons. The denial came hours after Iranian General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior official of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard
PM Modi visits Cyprus ceasefire line, deepens bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic visit to Cyprus by touring the ceasefire line in Nicosia with President Nikos Christodoulides, where signs of the Turkish occupation remain starkly visible. This symbolic walk underscored India’s solidarity with Cyprus and its stance on regional
Canada busts Indian gang ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Canada for the G7 Summit, Peel Regional Police (PRP) announced the arrest of 18 individuals—mostly of Indian descent—in connection with a violent gang that targeted members of the South Asian community in Ontario. Dubbed
PM Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit reset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary, Canada, on Monday to attend the G7 Summit, following an invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. He was warmly received by Acting Indian High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik, Canadian officials, and representatives of Canada’s First Nations.
Trump-era NIH funding cuts ruled illegal by US federal judge
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s move to cancel over $1 billion in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) — specifically targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — was unlawful and discriminatory. US District Judge William
Macron urges G7 action on Iran, Israel, and Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron led key discussions at the G7 Summit in Canada on Tuesday, urging world leaders to support a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, revive the stalled Iran nuclear deal, and work toward peace in Ukraine and Gaza. Meeting with U.S.
Trump denies leaving G7 over Iran-Israel ceasefire, slams Macron
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied reports that he exited the G7 Summit in Canada early to facilitate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron for spreading misinformation. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Publicity-seeking President