Minnesota lawmaker killed in political attack; massive manhunt underway
A politically motivated attack shook Minnesota on Saturday as State Representative Melissa Hortman, 55, was shot dead at her Brooklyn Park home, marking a historic and tragic first in the state’s modern political history. Governor Tim Walz confirmed that Hortman and her husband
8 IRGC commanders killed in Israeli airstrikes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the deaths of eight senior aerospace division commanders in Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, carried out on Friday. In a statement released via Sepah News, the IRGC mourned the “martyrdom” of the officers and identified them
Trump earned $57.4 million from crypto firm in 2024: Report
U.S. President Donald Trump earned approximately $57.4 million in 2024 from his cryptocurrency company, World Liberty Financial (WLF), according to a newly released U.S. Government Ethics report. The 234-page financial disclosure, filed for the year ending December 31, 2024, reveals that Trump earned
Cyprus welcomes PM Modi with ‘Vande Mataram’ in historic visit after two decades
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and symbolic welcome in Cyprus on Sunday, becoming the first Indian PM to visit the Mediterranean nation in over 20 years. The historic arrival was marked by chants of “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”
India relocates students in Iran as tensions with Israel escalate
Amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel, the Indian government has begun relocating Indian students in Iran to safer areas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Monday. In an official statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Indian Embassy in
Modi pitches India’s growth at India-Cyprus CEO Forum
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the India-Cyprus CEO Forum on Sunday, highlighting India’s rapid economic transformation and inviting Cypriot businesses to invest in the country’s growth story. Modi outlined India’s key reforms over the past decade, including the introduction of GST, corporate tax
Modi, Cyprus President boost India-Cyprus business ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides participated in a high-level business roundtable in Limassol on Sunday, aiming to boost economic and strategic ties between the two nations. The event saw the participation of top CEOs from both countries and focused
Modi thanks diaspora in Cyprus, vows stronger ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his arrival in Cyprus on Sunday, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Indian diaspora for their warm welcome and reaffirmed India’s commitment to deepening ties with the Mediterranean nation. PM Modi arrived in Limassol as part of his three-nation
PM Modi’s visit to boost India-Cyprus ties and EU partnership: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Sunday expressed confidence that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Cyprus would strengthen bilateral ties and enhance the India-European Union partnership. Jaishankar made the remarks after meeting his Cypriot counterpart Constantinos Kombos upon arriving at Larnaca International
Netanyahu accuses Iran of plotting to assassinate Trump over nuclear stance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has alleged that Iran plotted to assassinate U.S. President Donald Trump due to his firm opposition to its nuclear ambitions. Speaking to Fox News, Netanyahu claimed Iran views Trump as “enemy number one” because of his tough stance
Indian diaspora upbeat ahead of PM Modi’s Canada visit
Anticipation is running high among the Indian diaspora in Canada ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the country for the G7 Summit. The visit, at the invitation of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, is seen as a potential turning point in
Trump orders intensified deportation drive targeting major U.S. cities
U.S. President Donald Trump has directed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials to significantly escalate deportation operations across key American cities, calling it the “largest mass deportation operation in history.” The directive follows widespread protests in cities like Los Angeles, denouncing the administration’s
MI6 appoints first female chief in historic move after 116 years
In a landmark moment for British intelligence, Blaise Metreweli has been appointed as the new head of the UK’s Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, becoming the first woman to lead the spy agency in its 116-year history. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer made the
Sudanese army repels RSF attack on El Fasher, civilians killed
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced on Sunday that they had repelled an intense assault by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur. The attack is part of ongoing clashes in the city, which remains a
Indian diaspora upbeat ahead of PM Modi’s Canada visit
Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Canada for the G7 Summit, the Indian diaspora is expressing overwhelming excitement and hope. Many see the visit as a critical opportunity to reset strained Indo-Canadian relations and usher in a new era of cooperation.
Egypt, US envoys discuss Israel-Iran escalation and regional crises
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held separate phone conversations with two senior U.S. diplomats to discuss the worsening security situation in the Middle East and regional developments, the Egyptian Foreign Ministry announced on Sunday. The first call was with U.S. Special Envoy for
25th Awami League leader dies in custody under Yunus-led regime
Another Awami League leader has died in prison custody, marking the 25th such death since Muhammad Yunus assumed power under the interim government in Bangladesh. Saidur Rahman Sujan, Organising Secretary of the Dhaka North District Swechchhasebak League and former Chairman of the Birulia
UAE economy grows 4% in 2024, led by non-oil sector boom
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) achieved a 4% real GDP growth in 2024, reaching 1.77 trillion dirhams (about USD 482 billion), primarily driven by strong performance in non-oil sectors, the Ministry of Economy announced. Non-oil activities expanded by 5%, contributing 1.34 trillion dirhams,
Sisi calls for end to Israeli strikes, warns of regional escalation
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi has called for an immediate halt to Israeli military operations and warned against further escalation of regional conflict, according to a statement from the Egyptian presidency. During a phone call with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides on Sunday, Sisi expressed
Sri Lanka Army Chief visits Jaipur to strengthen defence ties with India
Marking a key step in strengthening India–Sri Lanka defence cooperation, Lieutenant General BKGM Lasantha Rodrigo, Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, concluded a two-day official visit to the Indian Army’s South Western Command, headquartered in Jaipur, from June 12–13. Lt Gen Rodrigo was