Shinzo Abe’s wife recalls his deep ties with India, friendship with PM Modi
Akie Abe, wife of late Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, has highlighted her husband’s enduring affection for India and his close friendship with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his bond with India extended far beyond official diplomacy. “My husband’s ties with India went
India, Myanmar hold annual defence dialogue, discuss training and capacity building
India and Myanmar on Thursday held the Second Annual Defence Dialogue in Naypyitaw, focusing on training, capacity building, post-earthquake assistance, and cultural goodwill exchanges. The meeting was co-chaired by India’s Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Myanmar’s Chief of Armed Forces (Training), Major
Rubio signals willingness to ‘fix’ 25% tariffs on India over Russian oil imports
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio suggested that the Trump administration may be open to resolving the additional 25% tariffs imposed on India over its imports of Russian oil. Speaking to NBC News, Rubio noted that Washington hopes to “fix” the tariff issue
Trump slams UN for “failing to deliver” as US cuts billions in funding
US President Donald Trump launched a fresh attack on the United Nations during his UN General Assembly address, accusing the global body of failing to act on wars, migration, and climate change. “In just under seven months, I’ve ended seven ‘unendable’ wars,” Trump
Trump shifts stance, says Ukraine can “fight and win” back lost territory
In a significant policy shift, US President Donald Trump said Ukraine is “in a position to fight and WIN” its lost territory from Russia, provided it has strong backing from the European Union and NATO. In a Truth Social post on Tuesday, Trump
Trump meets Arab leaders, including Pakistan, to push for Gaza ceasefire at UNGA
US President Donald Trump convened a high-level meeting with leaders from key Muslim nations on Tuesday in New York, aiming to find solutions to end the ongoing Gaza war. The session took place on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Florida jury convicts man of attempting to assassinate Donald Trump on golf course
A Florida jury on Tuesday found 59-year-old Ryan Routh guilty of attempting to assassinate former US President Donald Trump during a golf outing last year. The verdict marks one of the most serious cases of political violence in recent US history. The incident
US reaffirms policy of ‘complete denuclearisation’ of North Korea despite Kim’s conditional offer
The United States has reaffirmed its longstanding policy of pursuing the “complete denuclearisation” of North Korea, rejecting Pyongyang’s call to drop the demand as a condition for dialogue. A State Department spokesperson confirmed on Tuesday that “the US policy is the complete denuclearisation
Jaishankar calls for Global South unity with multi-pronged strategy at UNGA
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged the countries of the Global South to adopt a comprehensive and collaborative strategy to address pressing global challenges and harness their collective strengths. Speaking at a high-level meeting of “Like-Minded Global South Countries” on the sidelines
Jaishankar engages with global counterparts at UNGA, strengthens India’s diplomatic outreach
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar used the high-level United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session to deepen India’s diplomatic engagements, holding meetings with nearly a dozen foreign ministers and global leaders. On Tuesday, Jaishankar discussed a broad agenda, from development and bilateral cooperation to
Trump signs executive order labeling Antifa as ‘domestic terrorist organization’
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating Antifa as a “domestic terrorist organization,” a move that legal experts say lacks statutory authority. In a statement released Monday, the White House described Antifa as a “network of Radical Left terrorists” aiming
Jimmy Kimmel Live to return after suspension over Charlie Kirk remarks
ABC’s late-night talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live! is set to return on Tuesday, nearly a week after it was suspended following controversial remarks made by host Jimmy Kimmel about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The decision was confirmed by the Walt
Texas Republican leader’s ‘false Hindu God’ remark on Hanuman statue sparks outrage
A Texas Republican leader has sparked controversy after making disparaging remarks about a newly built 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman in Sugar Land, Texas. The statue, known as the Statue of Union, was inaugurated in 2024 at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple and is
Jaishankar, Rubio to meet in New York as H-1B visa fee hike stirs concerns
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in New York on Monday on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with discussions expected to focus on bilateral ties, trade friction, and the controversial H-1B
Jaishankar meets Philippines FM in New York, reviews UN and Indo-Pacific cooperation
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Philippines Foreign Secretary Theresa Lazaro in New York on Monday (Indian time) ahead of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with discussions focused on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. “Pleased to
India, US strengthen defense medical and strategic cooperation in Hawaii visit
India and the United States are deepening their defense partnership beyond joint military drills, with a focus on medical collaboration and strategic cooperation. A senior delegation from India’s Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), led by Director General Surgeon Vice Admiral Arti Sarin, visited
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee: Policy shift or bargaining chip with India?
By: Dr Avi Verma In a sweeping executive action signed Friday, President Donald Trump announced a new $100,000 annual application fee for H-1B visas, a dramatic escalation in his administration’s long-running effort to reshape U.S. immigration and labor policies. The order, coupled with
Nasscom warns H-1B visa fee hike could disrupt US innovation and job market
The U.S. administration’s decision to impose a steep $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visa applications with just a one-day implementation deadline has raised concerns across the global technology sector. India’s IT industry body Nasscom warned on Saturday that the move could create ripple
China Committee Chairman meets Indian Envoy, calls India ‘essential partner’ in global security
Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met with House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI), where both leaders emphasized the growing significance of the India-US strategic partnership. According to a statement from the Select Committee, Thursday’s discussions focused on
Trump says US seeks to retake Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, cites proximity to China’s nukes
US President Donald Trump has said his administration is attempting to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, citing its strategic location near China’s nuclear facilities. “We’re trying to get it back… because they need things from us. We want that base