Australian budget 2025 deficit $11 billion lower than forecast, debt outlook improves
The Australian government has reported a significantly improved budget outcome for the 2024–25 financial year, with the final deficit coming in over $11 billion lower than forecast. Treasurer Jim Chalmers and Finance Minister Katy Gallagher released the results on Monday, confirming a final
Jaishankar strengthens India’s global partnerships at UNGA with key ministerial meetings
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar intensified India’s global outreach during the high-level session of the UN General Assembly 2025, holding a series of bilateral and multilateral meetings aimed at strengthening partnerships and advancing India’s voice on global issues. Jaishankar met Russia’s Foreign
Trump signs TikTok executive order, creates new $14 billion US entity
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order approving a deal to keep TikTok operating in the United States by creating a new $14 billion US-based entity. The move ensures the social media app is majority-owned and controlled by American investors while ByteDance,
PM Modi meets Russian Dy PM Patrushev, discusses enhancing bilateral cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev on the sidelines of World Food India 2025, discussing ways to enhance cooperation in agriculture, fertilisers, food processing, and other areas of mutual interest. Taking to X, PM Modi said, “Happy to
India offers expertise to Central American countries in digital payments, IT, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar offered India’s expertise to Central American countries in digital payments, information technology, pharmaceuticals, and agriculture during the Fifth India-SICA Foreign Ministers Meeting. “Our countries face similar challenges in development, poverty alleviation, and climate change, and we can address
Trump announces tariffs of up to 100% on pharma imports; Indian drug industry may feel impact
US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced tariffs of up to 100% on imports of branded and patented pharmaceutical drugs, effective October 1, 2025. The move could significantly affect India’s pharmaceutical sector, which relies heavily on exports to the US. In a post
Italy’s deputy PM confirms support for early EU-India free trade agreement
Italy’s Deputy Prime Minister Antonio Tajani has reaffirmed his country’s support for the early conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between India and the European Union. During a high-level meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Tajani
Navratri celebration brings devotion, dance, and cultural connection to Indian communities in the United States
By: Dr Avi Verma Across the United States, Indian communities are immersing themselves in Navratri, one of the most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals in the Hindu calendar. This fall edition, known as Sharad Navratri, is celebrated over nine nights in honor of
EAM Jaishankar hosts UNSC reform, Pacific outreach meetings at UN
India’s External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar continued his high-level diplomacy at the UN, convening meetings on United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform and outreach to the Pacific Islands, while also holding bilateral discussions with key foreign ministers. To advance Security Council reforms,
US-India ties remain strong as talks on trade, Russian oil termed ‘incredibly productive’
A senior U.S. State Department official has reaffirmed that relations with India remain “strong” despite recent turbulence, stressing that ongoing discussions over trade and Russian oil purchases have been “incredibly productive.” “We have differences, and it’s been clear,” the official said on Wednesday,
Iran does not seek nuclear weapons, President Pezeshkian tells UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that Iran has never sought, and will never pursue, nuclear weapons, reiterating his country’s commitment to peaceful nuclear activities. “I hereby declare once more, before this assembly, that Iran has never sought
Brazil-US ties show cautious thaw as Lula, Trump signal dialogue
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva struck an optimistic note after a brief encounter with U.S. President Donald Trump, even as relations between the two countries remain strained over trade, digital policies, and judicial disputes. At a press conference on Wednesday, Lula
Mexico condemns US immigration raids after deaths of two nationals
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has sharply criticized recent U.S. immigration raids, condemning the deaths of two Mexican nationals during Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations. Mexico has issued a diplomatic note to Washington demanding a full investigation and accountability for possible human rights
Russia rejects involvement in drone disruptions at Danish airports, calls claims ‘absurd’
Russia has strongly denied allegations of involvement in drone activity that caused disruptions at multiple airports in Denmark, calling the claims “absurd speculation” and a staged provocation aimed at escalating tensions over the war in Ukraine. “It is evident that the incidents involving
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
Sarkozy sentenced to five years in prison by Paris court over Libya funding case
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced by a Paris court to five years in prison “with deferred effect,” fined €100,000, and banned from holding public office for five years. The ruling makes Sarkozy, 70, the first former French head of state
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