India begins UN peacekeeping training for Myanmar officers in Naypyidaw
India has launched a two-week United Nations peacekeeping operations training program for 30 Myanmar military officers in Naypyidaw, reaffirming New Delhi’s continuing defence and strategic engagement with its eastern neighbour. The course is being conducted by the New Delhi-based Centre for United Nations
India, Japan agree to deepen collaboration in strategic industrial sectors
India and Japan on Monday agreed to expand cooperation in several strategic industrial sectors aimed at strengthening supply chain resilience and economic security amid growing global geopolitical and economic uncertainties. The understanding was reached during the second round of the India-Japan Economic Security
Any restart of fighting would have terrible consequences: UN chief Guterres
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday issued a strong appeal for continued diplomacy and restraint in the Gulf region, warning that any return to fighting could trigger severe global economic and humanitarian consequences. Speaking during a groundbreaking ceremony for a new conference
Moscow says it has no intention of going to war with NATO
Russia has said it does not seek military confrontation with NATO or Germany, but warned that growing discussions in Europe regarding a possible joint “nuclear shield” could significantly alter the continent’s strategic balance and escalate tensions further. Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev
Iran reviews U.S. proposal as Trump pressures Tehran to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Iran said Thursday it is reviewing the latest American proposal aimed at ending the ongoing conflict, as U.S. President Donald Trump intensified pressure on Tehran by warning of renewed bombing unless a deal is reached that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz to
Hazmat teams evacuate suspected hantavirus patients from MV Hondius cruise ship amid WHO response
Medical teams wearing full hazmat gear evacuated suspected hantavirus patients from the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius as international health authorities intensified efforts to contain a rare outbreak linked to the Andes strain of the virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) said the
Ceasefire with Iran not over despite clashes, says US defense chief
The United States has said its ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite fresh military exchanges in the Gulf, as tensions continue to escalate around the strategic Strait of Hormuz. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that the truce is “not over,” even
US says Iran ceasefire holds despite fresh clashes; UAE reports renewed attacks
A fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran appeared to hold on Tuesday despite renewed military exchanges, even as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) reported fresh missile and drone attacks for a second consecutive day. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington
BJP makes history with majority win in West Bengal after 74 years
In a dramatic turn in Eastern India’s political landscape, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has crossed the majority mark of 148 seats in early trends of the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections, positioning itself for a landmark victory. As counting continues across hundreds
Mamata Banerjee appeals to TMC cadre to remain alert during counting amid BJP surge
The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Monday raised serious concerns over the ongoing vote-counting process, alleging irregularities and urging its counting agents and candidates to remain at counting centres and strong rooms. In a statement attributed to party leadership, TMC claimed that
Iran warns US forces against entering Strait of Hormuz
Iran on Monday issued a strong warning to the United States Army against entering the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, saying any attempt to approach the waterway would be met with military action. In a statement, Iran’s Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said foreign
Zelensky warns drones could target Moscow during May 9 Victory Day
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday warned that drones could potentially fly over Moscow during Russia’s May 9 Victory Day celebrations, suggesting that growing security concerns may impact the scale of this year’s parade. Speaking at the European Political Community Summit in Yerevan,
Peaceful re-polling in Bengal sees over 55% turnout in first six hours
Re-polling across 15 booths in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas district progressed peacefully on Saturday, recording strong voter participation in the first half of the day. According to officials, the combined turnout reached 55.57 percent within the first six hours of polling, reflecting
Trump raises EU auto tariffs to 25%, escalates trade tensions
US President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union, raising duties to 25 percent and intensifying transatlantic trade tensions. Speaking to reporters before departing on Marine One, Trump said the decision was
Trump ties Iran action to market resilience
US President Donald Trump said recent military action against Iran was undertaken despite expectations of a sharp economic shock, arguing that preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons outweighed risks to markets and oil prices. Speaking at an event in Florida, Trump said he
Trump touts US economy, defends Iran strikes
US President Donald Trump defended recent military actions against Iran while highlighting what he described as strong economic performance during remarks at a Forum Club event in Palm Beach. Trump reiterated that the United States would not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons,
UK’s trade with US strongly affected by tariffs
The United Kingdom’s trade with the United States has been significantly impacted by tariffs imposed by the administration of Donald Trump, according to new data released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The figures show that British goods exports to the United
Trump warns of possible disruption to global oil flows amid Strait of Hormuz tensions
US President Donald Trump has warned of potential disruptions to global oil flows as tensions escalate around the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy supplies. Speaking at a Forum Club event in Palm Beach, Trump described an increasingly congested maritime
US believes naval blockade costs Iran $4.8 billion in oil revenue: report
A US naval blockade targeting Iran’s ports has led to an estimated $4.8 billion loss in Iranian oil revenue, according to a report by Axios citing Pentagon officials. The report highlights the scale of disruption, noting that two oil tankers have been seized
India and Israel on parallel paths in counter-terrorism efforts: report
India and Israel are increasingly aligning in their approach to counter-terrorism, focusing on operational cooperation, deterrence, and minimizing civilian harm, according to a report published in The Algemeiner by geopolitical consultant Paushali Lass. The report notes that both countries face similar security challenges,