India showcases defence prowess at LIMA 2025 as Sanjay Seth meets Malaysian PM
India marked a strong presence at the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth meeting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the event’s grand opening. During their interaction, PM Ibrahim conveyed warm greetings
US, South Korea, Japan reaffirm commitment to trilateral cooperation
Diplomats from the US, South Korea, and Japan met in Washington on Monday to reaffirm their “unwavering” commitment to trilateral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges. Led by Yi Won-woo (South Korea), Kevin Kim (US), and Akihiro Okochi (Japan), the meeting focused
India sends aid to Afghan refugees amid Pakistan’s deportations
As Pakistan continues mass deportations of Afghan refugees, India has stepped in with vital humanitarian aid, providing food supplies to around 5,000 displaced families. According to the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, the aid—comprising 11 essential food items—was distributed in Kabul through
UN urges more aid to Gaza as only five trucks allowed in
The UN has called for a major scale-up in humanitarian aid to Gaza after just five UN aid trucks were allowed through the Kerem Shalom crossing on Monday, following more than two months of blockade. The Israeli unit COGAT confirmed the trucks carried
Putin calls talks with Trump productive amid renewed peace push
Russian President Vladimir Putin described his two-hour phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump as “substantive” and “productive,” signaling fresh momentum for peace talks in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “This conversation was quite candid and lasted more than two hours. I believe
Jaishankar acknowledges diaspora’s impact on India-Netherlands diplomacy
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his visit to the Netherlands, lauded the Indian diaspora for its role in deepening India-Netherlands relations. “Interacted with representatives of the Indian community this evening. Value the contribution of the community to building a stronger relationship between
Nepali leaders seek stronger India ties
Political leaders, lawmakers, and experts in Nepal are calling for a broader role in strengthening ties with India, especially following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. At a Monday event organized by the Institute for Public Policy and Partnership in Kathmandu, former minister
Meloni hosts US-EU trilateral talks in Rome
In a powerful gesture of transatlantic diplomacy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome on Sunday for informal trilateral talks. The high-level meeting was held on the sidelines of
Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with aggressive prostate cancer
Former US President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, his office confirmed in a statement. The statement revealed that Biden, 82, had been experiencing increasing urinary symptoms and was seen for a new prostate nodule last week.
India-Pakistan tensions: Foreign Secretary Misri to brief committee
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to appear before the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs on Monday to provide a detailed briefing on the recent tensions between India and Pakistan, including the military operation known as Operation Sindoor. The committee, chaired by
Iran says deal with US possible if coercion stops
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Sunday that a deal with the United States is possible if Washington abandons coercive tactics toward Tehran. Speaking during a meeting with Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani in Tehran, Pezeshkian
Egyptian president calls for Gaza ceasefire in meeting with US official
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday urged an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the delivery of humanitarian aid during a meeting with visiting US official Massad Boulos. Boulos, a senior adviser on Africa and Middle Eastern affairs, met Sisi in Cairo
South Korea, US to hold second round of tariff talks in Washington
South Korea and the United States are set to hold a second round of technical-level tariff talks in Washington this week, as both sides aim to finalize a comprehensive trade agreement by early July. A delegation from South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry
Two killed, one missing after train hits pedestrians in Ohio
Two people were killed and one is still missing after multiple pedestrians were struck by a train near the Miles Newton Bridge in Fremont, Ohio, on Sunday evening. The incident occurred around 7 p.m. in the city of Fremont, located between Toledo and
16-foot Hanuman statue installed in Guyana’s Sparta
A majestic 16-foot statue of Lord Hanuman has been installed at the Seeta Ram Radhey Shyam Mandir in Sparta, on the Essequibo Coast of Guyana. Imported from India, the statue represents a deep symbol of faith, friendship, and spiritual strength for the local
Baloch rights body slams Pakistan for rising enforced disappearances
A prominent Baloch human rights organization has condemned the Pakistani government for escalating the wave of enforced disappearances in Balochistan, calling the actions a “crime against humanity.” The Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement, Paank, reported on Monday that seven more
Indian envoy thanks Sri Lanka for terror support
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, has expressed gratitude to the Sri Lankan government for strongly condemning terrorism and standing in solidarity with India following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. In an interview with Daily Mirror,
Afghanistan backs India, dismisses Pakistan’s missilestrike claims
India and Afghanistan are reaffirming their historic relationship, pushing back against Pakistan’s attempts to drive a wedge between the two countries during Operation Sindoor. A recent phone call between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi
Trump: India ready to remove 100% tariffs on US goods
US President Donald Trump has claimed that India is prepared to remove 100 percent of tariffs on American goods, but said he is in no rush to finalize a trade agreement. Speaking to Fox News on Friday, Trump highlighted India as a top
Trump not frustrated with Netanyahu over Gaza war
US President Donald Trump has expressed that he is not frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing war in Gaza. In an interview with Fox News from Abu Dhabi, Trump acknowledged the tough situation Netanyahu is facing, especially in the