F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong as Pentagon probes major security mystery
The U.S. Department of Defense is investigating how components from an Australian F-35 fighter jet, originally being shipped to the United States, were diverted to Hong Kong, raising questions about supply-chain security and whether sensitive military technology could have fallen into Chinese hands.
US court orders White House to restore access for banned news outlets
A U.S. federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s decision to bar three major news organizations from the White House, ordering the administration to restore their press access while the legal dispute continues. U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a 14-day temporary
Trump and Xi seek to ease tensions and stabilise ties
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington as both sides seek to prevent tensions from escalating and maintain a fragile period of stability in relations between the world’s two largest economies. Analysts say the summit is expected
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue U.S. administration over Trump’s White House press ban
MS NOW, CNN and Politico have filed a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump and senior administration officials, challenging the decision to bar their journalists from the White House. The three news organizations are asking a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to restore
Trump administration faces lawsuit after barring major news outlets from White House
Three major U.S. news organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration after President Donald Trump barred their journalists from accessing the White House, escalating an ongoing dispute over media access and press freedom. The organizations filed the legal challenge in federal
India at the crossroads of energy security and U.S. pressure
African American singer Mary Millben extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, praising his leadership and describing him as an important figure in the India-U.S. relationship. Her remarks came as Modi marked his 76th birthday on September 17. Speaking to
U.S. sanctions Iranian crypto exchange over alleged IRGC-linked Bitcoin transfers
The United States has sanctioned Iranian cryptocurrency exchange BitBank and its developer, alleging that the platform was used to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars in Bitcoin to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). The U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the designations
Red Sea tensions and attempted Mecca attack raise regional stability concerns: MEA
India has expressed serious concern over the deteriorating security situation in the Red Sea region and the attempted drone attack near Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Mecca, warning that such incidents threaten regional peace and freedom of navigation through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
India’s renewal era: A decade of soulful and cognitive rebirth
By: Tilak Raj Mishra, New Delhi Human civilizations, like the tides of great oceans, pass through periods of change, decline and renewal. India’s ancient civilization has survived for thousands of years, carrying a remarkable intellectual, cultural and spiritual heritage. While colonial rule weakened
India’s BRICS moment: Shaping a new global order
By: Dr. Avi Verma New Delhi is preparing to welcome the world. On September 12–13, India will host the 18th BRICS Summit, bringing together leaders of BRICS member and partner countries and outreach invitees. For India, this is more than another diplomatic gathering. It
Canada imposes retaliatory tariffs as US trade talks stall
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods took effect just after midnight on Tuesday, escalating a trade dispute with its largest trading partner as negotiations between the two countries remain stalled. The counter-tariffs cover about $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, with duties ranging
Kremlin says it does not rule out restarting Ukraine peace talks with US
The Kremlin said Monday that it does not rule out restarting trilateral peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine and the United States, although Moscow said it was too early to discuss specific dates or a venue. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made the comments following
Iran targets Jordan after first U.S. attack in a month
Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated sharply after the U.S. carried out its first reported strikes on Iranian territory in a month, targeting sites on Larak Island. Iran responded by launching attacks toward locations in Jordan hosting U.S. forces, according to
Nepal flash floods: Death toll crosses 900, over 4,000 still missing
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal rose to 903 on Monday, August 31, 2026, as rescue teams continued recovering bodies from areas devastated by the disaster. More than 4,000 people are still reported missing, raising fears that the death toll
H-1B shock: US weighs $103,265 visa fee, Indians likely to feel the heat
The Trump administration is considering major changes to U.S. immigration fees and rules that could significantly affect foreign workers, international students and employers, with Indian nationals likely to be among the most affected. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to propose
India allows duty-free imports of 1 million metric tons of raw sugar
India will allow duty-free imports of 1 million metric tons of raw sugar through October 31, the government said on Thursday, as it moves to ease a sharp rise in domestic sugar prices ahead of the peak festival season. The Commerce Ministry’s decision
583 US firms went public under Trump: SEC
A total of 583 companies have gone public in the United States since President Donald Trump took office, raising $208 billion, according to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Paul Atkins. Atkins said the figures reflect a significant revival in the US initial
North Korea launches more than 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward waters east of the Korean Peninsula on Thursday, prompting South Korea to convene an emergency security meeting as joint US-South Korea military exercises entered their final stage. South Korea’s presidential office condemned the
North Korea launches more than 10 ballistic missiles as US-South Korea drills near end
North Korea fired more than 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the waters off its eastern coast on Thursday, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula as joint US-South Korea military exercises approach their conclusion. South Korea’s presidential office convened an emergency security meeting following
South Korea alarmed as Trump’s Iran stance shakes 72-year alliance
Seoul is facing renewed uncertainty over its long-standing security partnership with Washington after US President Donald Trump ordered a significant reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, while criticising Seoul for declining to join the US-Israel war against Iran. The decision came