PM Modi heads to Brasilia for talks with Brazil’s President Lula
After concluding the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Brasília on a State Visit, where he will meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to discuss key aspects of India-Brazil relations. Calling his Brazil
Modi calls for ‘People, Planet, Progress’ approach as India prepares to lead BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded BRICS for prioritising key global challenges like environmental protection and health security, saying India will take a “people-centric and humanity-first” approach when it assumes the BRICS presidency next year. Speaking at the BRICS session on Environment, COP-30,
Trump threatens BRICS nations with tariffs over US interests
US President Donald Trump has warned of an additional 10% tariff on countries aligned with BRICS, claiming the group is trying to undermine American interests, according to his spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. Speaking on Monday, Leavitt said Trump is “closely monitoring” the actions of
PM Modi outlines ‘humanity-first’ agenda as India to chair BRICS in 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined a people-centric and “humanity-first” vision for BRICS as India prepares to take over the BRICS chairmanship next year. Speaking at the BRICS session on Environment, COP-30, and Global Health in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi said
Trump says Gaza ceasefire talks progressing as he hosts Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that ceasefire talks in Gaza are “going along very well,” as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Trump told reporters that Hamas is willing to negotiate, adding, “They want to
Trump says US ‘close to deal with India’ amid global tariff rollout
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States is “close to making a deal with India”, even as his administration moves forward with new tariff increases on several key trading partners. Speaking at a White House briefing, Trump said, “We’ve
PM Modi warns against weaponising critical minerals, tech and supply chains
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has cautioned that no country should weaponise critical minerals, technology, or supply chains to serve narrow self-interests at the expense of global stability. His remarks came during the BRICS Outreach Session on multilateralism, economic affairs, and AI in Rio
Zelensky, Trump discuss Ukraine’s air defence amid Russian strikes
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss Ukraine’s air defence needs as Russian aerial attacks intensify across the country. The 40-minute call comes amid heightened tensions and concerns over delays in US military assistance. Zelensky
US and Canada resume trade talks after digital tax rollback
Trade talks between the United States and Canada are set to resume after Ottawa dropped its controversial digital services tax targeting American tech giants. The move comes just hours before the tax was due to be implemented. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett
India slams Pakistan Army’s claim on Waziristan suicide attack
India on Sunday strongly rejected the Pakistan Army’s accusation that it was involved in a deadly suicide bombing in North Waziristan that killed 13 Pakistani soldiers. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called the allegation baseless and contemptible. “We have seen an official
Supreme Court Partially Upholds Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order, Limits Nationwide Injunctions
In a significant 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, the Supreme Court on Friday allowed President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship to take effect in certain parts of the country. The high court’s decision curtails the ability of lower federal judges to issue
Rajnath Singh meets Chinese Defence Minister, stresses on avoiding new tensions
By: IndoUS Tribune StaffDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun in Qingdao, China, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting. The talks focused on maintaining positive momentum in bilateral ties and avoiding new complexities
Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire progressing well, warns Tehran over uranium enrichment
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is “going very good,” following a week of intense military exchanges between the two nations. Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump credited his diplomatic intervention for
Rajnath Singh calls Emergency ‘darkest chapter’ in Indian democracy
Marking the 50th anniversary of the Emergency, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday condemned the 1975 decision as a “nefarious attempt to strangle Indian democracy.” In a post on X, Singh said, “People still remember the Emergency as the darkest chapter in Indian
Emergency was first assault on India’s soul, says Union Minister Kumaraswamy
Marking 50 years since the Emergency, Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H.D. Kumaraswamy on Wednesday called the 1975 imposition of Emergency “the first ever assault on the soul of India.” In a post on X, Kumaraswamy wrote, “It has been 50
Trump slams Israel, Iran over ceasefire breach
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted both Israel and Iran for breaching the recently announced ceasefire agreement, warning that their actions could jeopardize the fragile peace deal. “These guys gotta calm down. It’s ridiculous,” Trump told reporters before departing for the NATO
Dalai Lama nears 90, continues to embrace every soul with compassion
As he approaches his 90th birthday on July 6, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama remains as spiritually radiant and accessible as ever, extending his arms to the world with deepened compassion and humility. Despite his age, the Tibetan spiritual leader rises daily
Six Telangana students return from Iran, Israel amid Middle East crisis
Six students from Telangana have safely returned from conflict-affected Iran and Israel, while seven more citizens are expected to arrive later today, officials said on Monday. Four of the returning students came from Iran and two from Israel. They landed in New Delhi
IAEA calls emergency meeting after US strikes Iran nuclear sites
IAEA calls emergency meeting after US strikes Iran nuclear sites The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced an emergency meeting of its Board of Governors on Monday following U.S. airstrikes on three major Iranian nuclear facilities. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi
US says Iran’s nuclear program devastated in airstrikes
U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth declared on Sunday that recent U.S. military strikes had “devastated” Iran’s nuclear programme, signaling a sharp escalation in tensions between Washington and Tehran. Speaking at a Pentagon briefing, Hegseth said the operation was carried out under direct orders