Pakistani forces accused of extrajudicially killing two more Baloch civilians: Rights group
A leading human rights group has accused Pakistani security forces of killing two more Baloch civilians in Balochistan, marking yet another episode in the province’s longstanding pattern of extrajudicial executions, enforced disappearances, and custodial torture. The Baloch National Movement’s Human Rights Department, Paank,
Japan ordered to pay USD 25 million in damages over aircraft noise at Atsugi air base
A Japanese court on Wednesday ordered the government to pay approximately 3.9 billion yen (about USD 25 million) in damages to thousands of residents living near the Atsugi air base outside Tokyo, ruling that years of excessive aircraft noise caused significant health problems
South Korean President Lee grants final extension to special counsel probe into ex–first lady Kim Keon Hee
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday approved a final 30-day extension to the ongoing special counsel investigation into former first lady Kim Keon Hee, his office confirmed. The decision allows prosecutors to continue their probe into a series of corruption allegations
India secures strong US congressional backing amid global realignments: Report
India has emerged as the only South Asian country to consistently receive strong bipartisan support from the U.S. Congress, even as geopolitical polarisation strains global institutions and reshapes international alignments, according to a new report released Wednesday. The analysis, published by One World
Greece and Ukraine sign LNG supply agreement to boost Kyiv’s energy security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky made a brief visit to Greece on Monday, where Athens and Kyiv signed a significant agreement on natural gas cooperation aimed at strengthening Ukraine’s energy security amid ongoing Russian attacks on critical infrastructure. According to Greece’s state news agency
South Korean President Lee departs for G20 summit, begins four-nation tour of Middle East and Africa
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed Monday for Johannesburg to attend the Group of 20 (G20) Summit, kicking off a four-nation tour aimed at strengthening Seoul’s engagement with the Middle East, Africa, and the broader Global South. The first stop on Lee’s
EAM Jaishankar in Moscow to meet Sergey Lavrov today, review full spectrum of India–Russia cooperation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will hold wide-ranging talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, marking another significant engagement in the long-standing strategic partnership between the two nations. The meeting comes as both sides prepare for a detailed review
Jaishankar expresses shock, assures full support after Saudi bus accident involving Indian pilgrims
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Monday expressed profound shock and concern over a tragic road accident in Saudi Arabia involving a bus carrying several Indian Umrah pilgrims near Medina. The incident, confirmed by the Indian Consulate in Jeddah, occurred early Monday morning
Bhupender Yadav arrives in Brazil for CoP30, to present India’s stand on adaptation and climate finance
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav arrived in Belem, Brazil, on Monday to participate in the 30th Conference of Parties (CoP30) under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). During the two-week global climate summit, Yadav will articulate
SpaceX launches NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite to strengthen global sea-level monitoring
SpaceX successfully launched NASA’s Sentinel-6B satellite on Monday, marking a major advancement in global efforts to track sea-level rise and monitor changes across the world’s oceans. The mission, a partnership between NASA and several U.S. and European agencies, builds on more than three
PM Modi seen as a ‘global leader’ championing Global South priorities, says South African envoy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is widely respected across the African continent and is viewed as a key global leader advocating for the priorities of the Global South, South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, said ahead of the G20 Leaders’ Summit in
Deepening trade, debt sustainability, and critical minerals to dominate G20 Summit agenda, says South African envoy
As South Africa prepares to host the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg next week, the country is placing major emphasis on expanding Africa–G20 economic engagement, particularly in trade, debt sustainability, and critical minerals. South Africa’s High Commissioner to India, Anil Sooklal, outlined these
EAM Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres, expresses gratitude for support to India’s development
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in New York, where he conveyed India’s appreciation for the UN chief’s consistent support for the country’s growth and global aspirations. The meeting underscored India’s continued engagement with multilateral institutions at a
India and Russia set sights on deeper trade ties, enhanced market access
India has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding and deepening trade with Russia while proposing new confidence-building measures to unlock market access across key sectors. The renewed push came during the 26th meeting of the India-Russia Working Group on Trade and Economic Cooperation, held
South Korea eyes possible revision of 123 nuclear pact as it seeks enrichment and reprocessing rights
South Korea will monitor potential changes to its bilateral nuclear cooperation pact with the United States as it pursues expanded civilian rights for uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing, a senior Seoul diplomat told lawmakers on Friday. First Vice Minister Park Yoon-joo made
South Korea, US sign MoU to implement $350 billion investment pledge under new tariff-cut deal
South Korea and the United States have formally signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to operationalize Seoul’s massive $350 billion investment pledge, a commitment made in exchange for reduced U.S. tariffs under a recently concluded trade arrangement. The agreement was electronically signed on
India, EU advance mobility partnership in 9th High-Level Dialogue, explore new framework and legal gateway office
India and the European Union held the 9th High-Level Dialogue on Migration and Mobility (HLDMM) in New Delhi, where both sides reviewed ongoing cooperation and discussed new initiatives to strengthen the movement of professionals, students, and skilled workers between the two regions. The
Trump’s backing of H-1B visas sparks GOP backlash and renews debate over skilled immigration
A national debate over skilled-worker visas has intensified after U.S. President Donald Trump publicly defended the H-1B programme, prompting strong opposition from several Republican lawmakers and conservative commentators. While critics argue the visas displace American workers, leading economists, policy researchers, and immigration lawyers
EAM Jaishankar meets Indian envoys in New York, reviews India–US cooperation and diaspora engagement
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar chaired a high-level conference of Indian Consul Generals in New York on Friday, bringing together senior diplomats from across the United States to assess the progress of India–US relations and review outreach to the Indian diaspora. The meeting
Trump lifts tariffs on key food imports; Indian mango, tea and spice exporters poised to gain
U.S. President Donald Trump has rolled back tariffs on a range of food imports in an effort to address rising grocery prices—an issue that has become increasingly influential in American politics. The move is expected to benefit several Indian export categories, including mangoes,