Bangladesh crackdown: Yunus targets intellectuals, critics of radical Islam
The arrest of renowned economist Professor Abul Barkat has sparked outrage across Bangladesh, exposing a growing crackdown on intellectuals, minorities, and dissenters under Muhammad Yunus’s interim government. Barkat, 71, a former Chairman of Janata Bank and a vocal critic of radical Islam, was
India celebrates as astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns from ISS mission
As Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla prepares to return to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station (ISS), political leaders across party lines have hailed the achievement as a proud milestone in India’s space journey. Shukla, part of Axiom Mission 4
Largest-ever Talisman Sabre military exercise begins in Australia
Talisman Sabre 2025, the largest military exercise in Australia’s history, commenced in Sydney on Monday, bringing together over 35,000 troops from 19 countries, including the US, India, Japan, and the UK. Initially a bilateral drill between the US and Australia in 2005, Talisman
UK-Netherlands flight crashes after takeoff from London, second fatal crash in a month
Another air crash. Another heartbreak.A passenger flight from the UK to the Netherlands crashed seconds after takeoff from London. No survivors. Families wait for calls that will never come. This comes barely a month after the Air India tragedy, where 241 people perished
India, France reaffirm strategic ties on Bastille Day
On the occasion of Bastille Day, India and France reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership, with both nations expressing mutual trust and commitment to shared ambitions. French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noel Barrot, thanked External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar for his warm
BNP under fire over trader’s murder; party alleges political conspiracy
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) has come under heavy criticism after several of its youth wing members were accused of brutally murdering a scrap trader in Old Dhaka. In response, the BNP has formed a fact-finding committee and alleged that the incident is
India-China ties moving forward positively: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday said that India-China relations are gradually moving in a positive direction following the October 2024 meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan. Speaking during talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang
Air India crash exposes suspected sabotage, corporate shielding, and geopolitical risk
The tragic crash of an Air India flight that killed 260 people has evolved into a far-reaching crisis implicating major aircraft corporations and igniting fears of targeted sabotage. With a preliminary report that controversially cleared Boeing and General Electric (GE) of culpability while
Marc Marquez takes German GP pole in wet Sachsenring qualifying
Marc Marquez (Ducati Team) secured pole position for the 2025 MotoGP Grand Prix of Germany in a dramatic, rain-affected qualifying at the Sachsenring Circuit on Saturday. The former World Champion clocked a fastest lap of 1:28.730, edging out Q1 graduate Johann Zarco (Honda
Jessica Simpson debuts bold new hair look for 45th birthday bash
Actress and singer Jessica Simpson is embracing change in style as she marked her 45th birthday with a striking new hair transformation. Known for her signature blonde locks, Simpson surprised fans by debuting darker, richer hair in a glamorous Instagram post over the
North Korea’s Mount Kumgang added to UNESCO World Heritage list
North Korea’s picturesque Mount Kumgang, also known as Diamond Mountain, has been officially designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The announcement was made during the 47th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee held in Paris on Sunday. The scenic site was
Trump urges trade partners to ‘keep working’ ahead of August 1 tariff deadline
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged countries engaged in trade talks with his administration to “just keep working hard” ahead of the looming August 1 deadline for steep reciprocal tariffs. His comments come amid intensified negotiations with countries like South Korea and Japan.
Trump announces 30% tariffs on EU, Mexico starting August 1
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced 30 per cent tariffs on imports from the European Union and Mexico, effective August 1, intensifying global trade tensions. In separate letters released on Truth Social, Trump said the tariffs aim to push both partners into renegotiating
India’s strategy in global geopolitics: balancing US, Russia, China
India’s current strategic posture reflects a balancing act amid an unpredictable global landscape shaped by shifting alliances, rising power rivalries, and emerging threats. A key challenge lies in managing U.S. President Donald Trump’s unpredictable approach to India–Pakistan relations, alongside the growing Chinese influence
Iranian President injured in Israeli strike modeled on Nasrallah plot: Report
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian sustained a minor leg injury during an Israeli missile strike on a building in western Tehran on June 16, a semi-official Iranian news agency reported Sunday. The Fars News Agency, which is affiliated with the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps
Fifth drone attack hits police station in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Militants carried out a drone attack on the Miryan Police Station in Pakistan’s Bannu district, marking the fifth such assault on the same site within a month, police confirmed on Sunday. The strike occurred late Saturday when a high-flying drone dropped ammunition on
North Korea sends 12 million artillery shells to Russia: Seoul
North Korea has supplied Russia with over 12 million rounds of 152 mm artillery shells, bolstering Moscow’s war efforts in Ukraine, South Korean military intelligence revealed on Sunday. According to a report by South Korea’s Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), Pyongyang has shipped around
Projonmo Chattar demolished; Yunus govt plans new protest-themed structure
Projonmo Chattar, the symbolic center of Bangladesh’s 2013 Shahbagh movement demanding justice for 1971 war crimes, has been partially demolished by the Housing and Public Works Ministry, sparking fresh controversy. The structure, located in Shahbagh, Dhaka, was dismantled in the early hours of
South Korea appoints special envoys to India, EU, France, and UK in diplomatic push
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has appointed special envoys to the European Union, France, the United Kingdom, and India, as part of an ambitious diplomatic outreach aimed at strengthening ties with key global partners. The presidential office announced on Sunday that former
US warns Americans, especially Iranian Americans, against travel to Iran
By: IndoUS Tribune Staff The US State Department has issued a renewed warning to American citizens—particularly those of Iranian descent—urging them not to travel to Iran due to the ongoing risk of wrongful detention and abuse. “US citizens should NOT travel to Iran