French President Emmanuel Macron has confirmed that he will visit India in February to participate in the AI Impact Summit, a major global event focused on the future of artificial intelligence and its role in inclusive and responsible development. The summit is scheduled

Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi will travel to the United States next week on a week-long visit aimed at reinforcing the US-Japan alliance amid a rapidly deteriorating security environment in the Asia-Pacific region, Japanese media reported on Friday. Speaking at a press conference

US President Donald Trump has suggested that American oversight of Venezuela — including control of its oil resources and post-conflict governance — could extend for years, not months, following a dramatic US military operation that removed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro from power, according

US President Donald Trump has announced that Venezuela will transfer between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, following a dramatic US military operation that led to the capture of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the installation of

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, during which both leaders discussed ways to further strengthen the India–Israel Strategic Partnership in the coming year. The two leaders also exchanged views on the evolving regional

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told lawmakers that President Donald Trump’s interest in Greenland is focused on acquiring the Arctic territory through negotiation rather than military force, according to multiple reports citing a closed-door briefing on Capitol Hill. Rubio’s remarks come

US President Donald Trump has once again launched a sharp attack on major American media organisations and the congressional investigation into the January 6, 2021 Capitol unrest, accusing both of distorting facts and misleading the public. Addressing Republican lawmakers at a House GOP

India has expressed deep concern over the rapidly evolving political situation in Venezuela following the controversial US military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar called on all stakeholders to prioritise dialogue and ensure

US President Donald Trump has said that the United States is not at war with Venezuela and has ruled out holding elections there in the near future, arguing that the country must first be stabilised and its damaged infrastructure rebuilt following the capture

Indian American policy expert Arjun Mody has officially assumed office as Deputy Commissioner of the United States Social Security Administration (SSA), becoming the agency’s chief operating officer at a time of significant operational and financial challenges. Mody was sworn in on January 5,

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton has defended the United States’ recent action in Venezuela as consistent with international law, while cautioning that the removal of President Nicolas Maduro has not yet resulted in a genuine regime change, Bolton said that although

Indian American Congressman Ro Khanna is set to take over as the Ranking Member of the US House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, succeeding fellow Indian American lawmaker Raja Krishnamoorthi. The announcement was

US President Donald Trump on Friday issued a strong warning to Iran, saying the United States would respond if Iranian authorities used deadly force against peaceful protesters, even as Washington announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting Iran’s weapons and drone networks linked

US President Donald Trump made a low-profile visit to a Florida stone supplier on Friday as part of preparations for a new ballroom at the White House, with officials confirming that he is personally selecting and purchasing materials for the project. According to

US President Donald Trump has blocked a transaction involving American semiconductor assets and a company linked to China, citing concerns that the deal could pose a threat to US national security. In an executive order issued on Friday, Trump prohibited HieFo Corporation from

A senior US senator has welcomed reports that the United States, Ukraine, and European allies have aligned around a shared negotiating position aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, saying Western unity has significantly weakened Russia’s strategic position. Senate Armed Services Committee Chairman

US President Donald Trump has acknowledged that he takes a higher daily dose of aspirin than doctors typically recommend, saying he prefers to continue a routine he has followed for more than two decades for what his physician describes as cardiac prevention. In

Several countries, including Russia, Iran and Cuba, strongly condemned the United States’ military strikes on Venezuela on Saturday, denouncing the action as a grave violation of Venezuelan sovereignty and territorial integrity. Moscow called the strikes “deeply concerning” and unacceptable, saying that the stated

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared that Ukraine seeks an end to the war with Russia but will not accept a “weak” peace agreement that compromises the country’s sovereignty, security, or long-term future. In a 21-minute New Year’s Eve televised address delivered just