The United States has launched a series of coordinated airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) positions in central Syria, responding to a deadly attack that killed American personnel near Palmyra last week, US officials confirmed on Friday. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday strongly criticized the European Union’s efforts to seize frozen Russian assets, calling the move “robbery” and warning that it could severely damage trust in the eurozone and Europe’s financial credibility. Speaking during his annual televised question-and-answer session

India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mallick, held high-level discussions with former Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday, focusing on strengthening the India–Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership and advancing cooperation on issues of shared regional and global importance. According to a statement

The United States has expressed appreciation to Pakistan for considering participation in a proposed international stabilisation force for Gaza, as Washington works to shape a post-conflict framework aimed at preventing chaos and supporting long-term peace between Israelis and Palestinians. US Secretary of State

US President Donald Trump has significantly expanded US travel restrictions, signing a new proclamation that adds 20 additional countries and imposes a complete travel ban on individuals holding Palestinian Authority–issued travel documents. The move sharply broadens limits on who may enter or immigrate

Senior US national security officials have cautioned lawmakers that terrorist organizations with roots in South Asia — especially networks linked to Pakistan and Afghanistan — continue to present a persistent and evolving threat to the United States, despite changes in how modern terror

US President Donald Trump has publicly agreed with a striking remark made by his Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles, that he possesses what she described as an “alcoholic’s personality,” reframing the comment as a reflection of his intense focus, drive, and single-minded pursuit

A US federal appeals court has upheld a final administrative removal order against an Indian national, ruling that alleged procedural shortcomings during the deportation process did not prejudice his case or affect the outcome. In a nonprecedential decision issued on December 15, a

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday transformed the White House Hanukkah reception into a politically charged, campaign-style address, strongly defending Israel, condemning antisemitism, and highlighting what he described as his administration’s actions against Iran and Hamas, as an enthusiastic audience responded with chants,

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Wednesday expressed warm appreciation for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark visit to Ethiopia, taking to Hindi on social media to underline the growing closeness between the two countries and their shared historical, cultural, and diplomatic bonds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that his visit to Ethiopia has given fresh momentum to bilateral relations and further strengthened a partnership rooted in shared values, mutual respect, and a common vision for the future. As he concluded his two-day visit,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Muscat, Oman, on Wednesday, marking the third and final leg of his three-nation tour. He was warmly received at the airport by Oman’s Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs, Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said, reflecting the

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s first visit to India since the Ukraine conflict underscored the growing economic and strategic partnership between the two countries. While traditional defence and security ties remained central, the summit also focused on boosting trade, energy cooperation, and economic collaboration.

Prominent Indian American community leaders have urged stronger political participation, unified advocacy, and sustained civic engagement, stressing that the community’s economic success must translate into meaningful political influence in the United States. Speaking at the inaugural India Abroad Dialogue in Detroit, panelists from

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday met Belgium’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot on the sidelines of the Sir Bani Yas Forum 2025 in Abu Dhabi, underscoring India’s continued engagement with European partners amid evolving global and regional

Several Indian political leaders on Friday described the recent telephonic conversation between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump as a positive and timely development for India–US relations, particularly amid ongoing trade frictions and evolving global challenges. The leaders said the

Two influential Indian American lawmakers in the United States Congress, Rep. Ami Bera and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, have urged a more balanced, innovation-focused, and values-driven approach to US–India relations. Speaking at the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia hearing, they

The United States’ trade and strategic posture under President Donald Trump is increasingly defined by a sharp swing between pressure and partnership—particularly in its engagement with India and China. From oil purchases to agricultural exports, Washington has taken a hard line on any

US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker will travel to India from December 7–11 for a series of high-level bilateral engagements aimed at strengthening defense, economic, technology, and Indo-Pacific cooperation between the two strategic partners. The visit underscores Washington’s renewed