India, Finland strengthen cooperation in AI, 6G, climate change and sustainable development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo in Oslo, with both leaders agreeing to expand cooperation in futuristic technologies, sustainability and climate-focused initiatives. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the third India-Nordic Summit in Norway, where
Denmark PM calls India ‘one of the greatest powers’ at India-Nordic Summit
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen praised India’s growing global influence on Tuesday, describing the country as “one of the greatest powers” during the third India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi and leaders from Nordic nations. Addressing a joint press
India, Nordic nations deepen partnership with focus on green technology and innovation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced that India and the Nordic countries have agreed to elevate their ties through a new Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership during the third India-Nordic Summit held in Oslo. Addressing a joint press conference with Nordic
‘Calm before storm’: Trump warning fuels fears of possible Iran strikes amid rising West Asia tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fresh concerns over a possible escalation in West Asia after posting a cryptic warning on social media that many analysts interpreted as a signal toward Iran amid rising regional tensions. Trump shared an AI-generated image showing himself
Trump says ‘clock is ticking’ for Iran as regional tensions escalate
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday warned Iran that time was running out for its leadership to act amid continuing tensions across the Middle East and fragile diplomatic efforts aimed at preventing a wider regional conflict. Speaking as negotiations remained stalled despite a
Trump says Iran ceasefire on ‘massive life support’, rejects Tehran’s proposal
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday described the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran as being on “massive life support,” warning that tensions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten regional stability despite ongoing diplomatic contacts. Speaking to reporters in
Trump says U.S.-Iran ceasefire is on ‘life support’ amid rising Gulf tensions
US President Donald Trump said the fragile ceasefire efforts between Washington and Tehran remain extremely uncertain, describing the situation as being on “life support” amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region and continuing instability around the Strait of Hormuz. “The ceasefire is on
Trump rejects Iran’s response to US peace proposal as Gulf tensions escalate
US President Donald Trump sharply rejected Iran’s response to a new American proposal aimed at ending the escalating Gulf conflict, intensifying tensions as military confrontations continued around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. In a strongly worded message posted on Truth Social, Trump
Any restart of fighting would have terrible consequences: UN chief Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday issued a strong appeal for continued diplomacy and restraint in the Gulf region, warning that any return to fighting could trigger severe global economic and humanitarian consequences. Speaking during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new conference
Moscow says it has no intention of going to war with NATO
Russia has said it does not seek military confrontation with NATO or Germany, but warned that growing discussions in Europe regarding a possible joint “nuclear shield” could significantly alter the continent’s strategic balance and escalate tensions further. Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev
Iran reviews U.S. proposal as Trump pressures Tehran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran said Thursday it is reviewing the latest American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as U.S. President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Tehran by warning of renewed bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to
Ceasefire with Iran not over despite clashes, says US defense chief
The United States has said its ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite fresh military exchanges in the Gulf, as tensions continue to escalate around the strategic Strait of Hormuz. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the truce is “not over,” even
US says Iran ceasefire holds despite fresh clashes; UAE reports renewed attacks
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to hold on Tuesday despite renewed military exchanges, even as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported fresh missile and drone attacks for a second consecutive day. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington
BJP makes history with majority win in West Bengal after 74 years
In a dramatic turn in Eastern India’s political landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark of 148 seats in early trends of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, positioning itself for a landmark victory. As counting continues across hundreds
Mamata Banerjee appeals to TMC cadre to remain alert during counting amid BJP surge
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday raised serious concerns over the ongoing vote-counting process, alleging irregularities and urging its counting agents and candidates to remain at counting centres and strong rooms. In a statement attributed to party leadership, TMC claimed that
Peaceful re-polling in Bengal sees over 55% turnout in first six hours
Re-polling across 15 booths in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district progressed peacefully on Saturday, recording strong voter participation in the first half of the day. According to officials, the combined turnout reached 55.57 percent within the first six hours of polling, reflecting
Trump raises EU auto tariffs to 25%, escalates trade tensions
US President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, raising duties to 25 percent and intensifying transatlantic trade tensions. Speaking to reporters before departing on Marine One, Trump said the decision was
Trump ties Iran action to market resilience
US President Donald Trump said recent military action against Iran was undertaken despite expectations of a sharp economic shock, arguing that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons outweighed risks to markets and oil prices. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump said he
Trump touts US economy, defends Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump defended recent military actions against Iran while highlighting what he described as strong economic performance during remarks at a Forum Club event in Palm Beach. Trump reiterated that the United States would not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons,
UK’s trade with US strongly affected by tariffs
The United Kingdom’s trade with the United States has been significantly impacted by tariffs imposed by the administration of Donald Trump, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show that British goods exports to the United