Trump announces direct talks with Iran amid nuclear standoff
President Donald Trump on Monday announced that the United States and Iran will begin direct, high-level talks starting Saturday, amid rising nuclear tensions. Trump warned that if no agreement is reached, Tehran will be in “great danger” as it cannot be allowed to
Trump, Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages and tariffs at White House
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House on Monday to discuss key issues including the Gaza hostage crisis and newly imposed US tariffs on Israeli goods. During a brief Oval Office session open to reporters,
US, Pakistan hold first phone call to discuss counterterrorism cooperation
In their first official conversation, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar discussed ways to enhance counterterrorism cooperation, with a key focus on the return of US military equipment left in Afghanistan following the
Trump threatens 50% more tariffs on China
Former US President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to China, threatening to impose an additional 50 per cent tariff on Chinese imports, potentially taking the total levies to a staggering 104 per cent—more than the value of the goods themselves. In
HM Amit Shah in Kashmir, to hold security review meetings today
Union Home Minister Amit Shah is on a three-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir and will chair high-level security and development review meetings in Srinagar on Tuesday. Following a night’s stay at Raj Bhawan, Shah is scheduled to begin his engagements at 11
Craig Mazin reveals how Joel and Ellie’s relationship changes in new season of ‘The Last of Us’
Hollywood filmmaker Craig Mazin, known for acclaimed works like Chernobyl and the Scary Movie franchise, has opened up about the evolving dynamic between Joel and Ellie in the upcoming second season of ‘The Last of Us’. Set to premiere next week, the new
Murphy double sends Newcastle to fifth
Newcastle United surged to fifth place in the Premier League with a commanding 3-0 win over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium, keeping their Champions League qualification hopes alive while deepening Leicester’s relegation worries. With rivals for a top-four finish dropping points
Pawan Kalyan to visit Singapore after son’s school fire
Actor and Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan is preparing to travel to Singapore after his younger son, Mark Shankar, sustained injuries in a fire accident that broke out at his school earlier today. According to unconfirmed reports, the eight-year-old suffered minor
PM Narendra Modi reminisces about meetings with Manoj Kumar in letter to his wife
In a touching tribute, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed his deep admiration for the late legendary actor Manoj Kumar, acknowledging his unforgettable contribution to Indian cinema. The Prime Minister wrote a heartfelt letter to Kumar’s wife, Shashi Goswami, recalling the actor’s influence
PM Modi marks 10 years of Mudra Yojana by interacting with beneficiaries
To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY), Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a special interaction with beneficiaries of the scheme from across India. The session, held at the Prime Minister’s residence, highlighted the scheme’s transformative role in
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM criticises Pakistan’s Afghan refugee deportation policy
The Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (K-P) province, Ali Amin Gandapur, has condemned the federal government’s decision to deport Afghan refugees, calling it a “faulty policy” and vowing that no Afghan will be forcefully deported from the province. Speaking to the media in
India and Portugal to deepen ties during President Murmu’s visit
India and Portugal are set to strengthen their historical ties and strong diaspora connections during President Droupadi Murmu’s State Visit to Portugal from April 7 to 8. The visit comes at the invitation of Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa and marks the
PM Modi receives grand welcome in Colombo despite heavy rain
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a rousing welcome in Colombo on Saturday evening as hundreds of locals and members of the Indian diaspora braved heavy rain to greet him on his State Visit to Sri Lanka. The visit follows his participation in the
India, Sri Lanka to sign key defence pact
India and Sri Lanka are poised to sign a significant defence cooperation pact during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to Colombo, a move aimed at reinforcing bilateral relations and curbing the expanding military footprint of China in the region. The defence agreement
Danish PM urges unity with Greenland amid US pressure
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has called for greater unity between Denmark and Greenland in the face of mounting pressure from the United States, stating that solidarity is key to protecting shared national interests. Frederiksen made the remarks during a three-day visit to
Largest port in US sounds alarm on Trump’s tariffs
The Port of Los Angeles, the largest in the United States, is bracing for a potential 10 per cent decline in cargo volume later this year due to sweeping new tariffs announced by former President Donald Trump, according to Executive Director Gene Seroka.
South Korean presidential office website closed after Yoon’s ouster
South Korea’s presidential office has taken its official website offline following the Constitutional Court’s ruling that removed President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. A notice on the site indicated that the service is “temporarily unavailable” due to maintenance, with an apology for the
PM Modi accorded ceremonial welcome in Sri Lanka
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Colombo’s Independence Square on Saturday, as Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hosted him during his official State Visit. This marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to Sri Lanka since 2014 and the first
Indian national stabbed in Canada, embassy responds
An Indian national was fatally stabbed in the Rockland area near Ottawa, Canada, sparking a swift response from local authorities and the Indian Embassy. The Indian Embassy in Canada confirmed the incident early Saturday, stating that a suspect has been taken into custody.
Reciprocal tariffs: Global economists warn of impending US recession
Global brokerages and economists are warning of an impending US recession, following the impact of reciprocal tariffs announced by the Donald Trump administration. JPMorgan Chase & Co has revised its outlook, now expecting real GDP to shrink under the weight of these tariffs.