Arab leaders discuss Palestinian issue and Gaza developments
Leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain gathered in Riyadh to discuss the Palestinian issue and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Described as a “consultative
Meditation is food for the soul, a necessity for global peace: Jagdeep Dhankhar
Meditation is food for the soul and a necessity for global peace, said Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar at the Global Conference of Meditation Leaders (GCML) held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The event marks a crucial step toward integrating meditation into global leadership,
South Africa concludes ‘historic’ G20 foreign ministers’ meeting
South Africa successfully concluded the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting after extensive discussions on pressing global issues. South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, described the event as “historic” in a media briefing following the meeting, which took place in Johannesburg
PM Modi to be guest of honour at Mauritius’ 57th National Day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the guest of honour at the 57th National Day celebrations of Mauritius, as announced by the country’s Prime Minister, Navin Ramgoolam, in its parliament. Addressing the parliament, Ramgoolam stated, “In the context of the celebrations of the
Pension AUM in India to reach ₹118 lakh crore by 2030
India’s pension assets under management (AUM) are projected to reach Rs 118 lakh crore by 2030, with the National Pension System (NPS) accounting for approximately 25% of this total, according to an IndoUS Tribune report. The NPS private sector AUM has witnessed substantial
Lebanese president urges US support for army, calls for Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the US to continue supporting the Lebanese army with equipment and resources to help it carry out its national security duties, particularly in southern Lebanon, according to an IndoUS Tribune report. During a meeting with a US
Federal judge blocks Trump’s executive order targeting DEI programs
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a sweeping executive order issued by President Donald Trump that aimed to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to an IndoUS Tribune report. The ruling comes as a lawsuit challenging the order
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Donald Trump announced late Friday that U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown was stepping down, and he would nominate Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as a replacement. “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his
Kash Patel’s oath on Bhagavad Gita unites Hindus worldwide
In a historic event, Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with his hand on the Bhagavad Gita, a gesture that resonated deeply with Hindus worldwide and garnered widespread applause on social media. Attorney
Trump ‘very frustrated’ with Zelensky, says US NSA Mike Waltz
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on Thursday that President Donald Trump is “very, very frustrated” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting the growing tensions between the Trump administration and Kyiv. During a White House briefing, Waltz declined to answer whether Trump
Kash Patel starts tenure with a warning to America’s enemies
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel began his historic tenure on Thursday as the first Indian American to lead the premier investigative agency with a strong warning to America’s enemies: “We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet.”
Mexico strengthens sovereignty laws amid US terrorism designations
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has signed two constitutional amendments to strengthen national sovereignty and impose stricter penalties on foreigners engaged in illegal activities within Mexico. The move comes in response to Washington’s decision on Wednesday to designate six Mexican drug cartels as “terrorist
Bangladesh Urged Not to Normalize Terrorism: MEA
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain in Muscat earlier this week, emphasized the importance of Bangladesh not normalizing terrorism, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) disclosed on Friday. Jaishankar held multiple meetings with
Prez Murmu, PM Modi greet Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram on Statehood Day
Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram celebrated their Statehood Day on Thursday with vibrant cultural programs, sports events, and official ceremonies. President Droupadi Murmu, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, BJP President and Union Minister J.P. Nadda, Lok Sabha
Mexican President Sheinbaum says she does not fear Trump’s threats
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that she does not fear US President Donald Trump’s threats of mass deportations, trade tariffs, and military intervention, asserting that she has the full support of the Mexican people. During her daily press conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum
China hails India’s rising influence and power in Asia
In a positive signal for India-China relations, a Chinese diplomat on Thursday praised India’s growing influence in Asia, highlighting its strong performance in the 2024 Asia Power Index. “India has become the third most powerful and influential country in Asia, after the US
US chip tariffs: No major short-term impact on India
India is unlikely to face any significant short-term consequences due to the recent US tariffs on semiconductors, as the country is not a major exporter of chips to the US, said the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Thursday. According to Ashok
US to cut $50B from Pentagon, may fire generals
The administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to cut $50 billion from the Pentagon budget and reallocate it to priority areas, including border security and missile defense. According to Military Times, Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses has instructed defense
From Dhaka to Delhi, experts support Trump’s strong stance against USAID’s role in destabilizing sovereign governments
Analysts, politicians, diplomats, and strategic experts from India and its neighboring countries have backed US President Donald Trump’s criticism of USAID’s alleged involvement in influencing elections and political landscapes in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Miami, Trump
PM Modi praises Rekha Gupta’s team for good governance in Delhi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her Cabinet of six ministers after their oath-taking ceremony at Ramlila Maidan, expressing confidence that the new team would ensure good governance in Delhi. Taking to social media, PM Modi wrote on X,