India on Thursday accused Pakistan of being “infuriated” by Afghanistan’s exercise of sovereignty and criticised Islamabad for treating cross-border terrorism with apparent impunity, as regional tensions escalate following failed talks and recent military encounters. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Japan’s new Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi reaffirmed their countries’ shared commitment to bolstering the bilateral security alliance in the face of “severe” regional threats from China during their first in-person meeting in Tokyo on Wednesday. The two

India and China held the 23rd round of Corps Commander Level Meeting at the Chushul-Moldo border meeting point, reaffirming peace and stability along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Wednesday. The talks, described as “friendly

Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening the India-Cyprus Comprehensive Partnership and advancing cooperation under the Action Plan 2025–2029. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal welcomed Kombos, highlighting the

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un were unable to arrange a meeting during his ongoing visit to South Korea, despite growing speculation of a possible diplomatic encounter. Speaking at the start of his summit

As the U.S. government shutdown extends into its fourth week, millions of Americans are feeling the pressure across essential services, health programs, and the economy. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services confirmed that both programs will continue operations, with Medicaid funded through

India and Belarus held the eighth round of Foreign Office Consultations in Minsk, reaffirming their commitment to expand cooperation across political, economic, cultural, educational, and consular domains. The Indian delegation was led by Secretary (West) Sibi George, while the Belarusian side was headed

Despite signing a landmark critical minerals and rare earths agreement with the United States in Tokyo, Japan remains wary that President Donald Trump may soften his stance toward China during his upcoming meeting with President Xi Jinping in South Korea, experts warned Tuesday.

US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea on Wednesday for a two-day visit packed with crucial meetings with President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Gyeongju. This marks Trump’s

The United States and Japan signed a landmark rare earths and critical minerals agreement during President Donald Trump’s Tokyo visit, a move seen as part of their broader strategy to counter China’s dominance in the global supply chain. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi

The U.S. federal government shutdown entered Day 25 on Saturday with no immediate resolution in sight, as President Donald Trump departed for a six-day Asia tour that includes stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. The trip, focused on high-stakes diplomatic and trade

Former Vice-President Kamala Harris has signalled that she may consider another bid for the White House in 2028, emphasizing her belief that the United States will eventually see a woman in the Oval Office. In an interview with the BBC, Harris stated, “I

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will witness the signing of a landmark peace agreement between Thailand and Cambodia immediately upon his arrival in Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit on Sunday. Speaking from Air Force One aboard his flight to Kuala Lumpur,

U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Malaysia on Sunday morning, marking the first stop of his three-nation Asia tour — and his first visit to the region in his second term. Air Force One landed in Kuala Lumpur just before 10 a.m. local

South Korea and the United States have reached an agreement on key security issues, though negotiations on a parallel trade deal remain ongoing, National Security Advisor Wi Sung-lac confirmed on Sunday. Speaking in a televised interview with KBS, Wi said the two allies