Top U.S. diplomat says joint fact sheet opens a ‘new chapter’ in South Korea–U.S. alliance
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau said the newly released joint fact sheet between South Korea and the United States marks the start of a “new chapter” in the two allies’ strategic partnership. Speaking at a forum jointly hosted by the Atlantic
Red Fort blast probe reveals ISI used Afghanistan, Turkey to mask Pakistan’s role
Investigations into the deadly blast at Delhi’s Red Fort, which killed 12 people and injured many others, have uncovered a deliberate effort by Pakistan’s Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) to keep all operational activity outside Pakistani territory. Intelligence officials say the strategy was designed to
South Korea and U.S. highlight ‘model’ and future-ready alliance at Korean National Day celebration in Washington
South Korean and U.S. officials struck an optimistic tone about the trajectory of their longstanding partnership during celebrations marking Korean National Day and Armed Forces Day in Washington. The event, held at the historic Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium, offered both governments an opportunity
Indian Navy chief strengthens maritime cooperation, Indo-Pacific security ties during high-level U.S. visit
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi held a series of high-impact engagements with senior U.S. military leaders this week, reaffirming the growing strategic convergence between India and the United States in the Indo-Pacific region. The discussions, held in Washington between November 12
EAM Jaishankar meets UN chief Guterres, thanks him for supporting India’s growth
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, expressing gratitude for his consistent support for India’s growth and development. Jaishankar also appreciated Guterres’ assessment of the global order and his perspectives on key regional issues, adding that
Trump Administration Sues California Over Voter-Approved Prop 50, Citing Unconstitutional Redistricting
The Trump administration has taken the unusual step of suing the state of California over Proposition 50, a newly approved ballot measure that authorizes the state legislature to redraw California’s U.S. House districts for the 2026, 2028, and 2030 election cycles. In a
US moves to partially remove tariffs on four Latin American nations under new trade frameworks
The U.S. administration has announced that it has reached preliminary bilateral trade frameworks with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador, paving the way for a partial rollback of reciprocal tariffs introduced earlier this year. The White House confirmed the development on Thursday, signaling
South Korea signals openness to revising nuclear pact with U.S. as talks advance on enrichment, reprocessing rights
South Korea is preparing for the possibility of revising its decades-old nuclear cooperation pact with the United States as both countries deepen consultations on expanding Seoul’s rights to enrich uranium and reprocess spent nuclear fuel for civilian purposes. The indication came from First
India’s stray dog crisis demands urgent, humane and coordinated reform
By: Ashwani Mahajan India’s stray dog crisis has grown into a nationwide public safety and animal welfare emergency. With more than 35 million free-roaming dogs, the country faces rising dog-bite incidents, persistent rabies transmission, increasing community conflict, and a system struggling to care
Indian-origin CEO accused of $500 million global loan fraud: Who is Bankim Brahmbhatt?
Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt, head of the Bankai Group, is facing explosive allegations of orchestrating a $500-million international loan fraud that reportedly deceived BlackRock’s private-credit unit and multiple global lenders. The accusations — described as “breathtaking” by The Wall Street Journal —
Longest U.S. government shutdown ends as Trump signs funding bill
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history officially ended on Wednesday after President Donald Trump signed legislation passed by Congress to temporarily fund federal operations and bring an end to the 42-day standoff between Republicans and Democrats. The House of Representatives approved the
India, Canada hold trade talks to deepen economic partnership and boost investments
India and Canada have reaffirmed their shared commitment to strengthen bilateral trade and investment ties as Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Canada’s Minister of International Trade Maninder Sidhu co-chaired the 7th India-Canada Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment (MDTI) held in
India and Hungary hold talks to boost bilateral ties, push for early conclusion of India-EU trade pact
India and Hungary have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen bilateral cooperation and strengthen their strategic engagement within the India-European Union (EU) framework. The two nations discussed ways to advance their partnership, enhance economic and political collaboration, and accelerate the early conclusion of the
India, Spain strengthen diplomatic engagement, review full spectrum of bilateral cooperation
India and Spain on Thursday held the 8th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in New Delhi, reviewing the entire range of bilateral relations and reaffirming their shared commitment to cooperation in trade, culture, technology, and the global fight against terrorism. The meeting
Human Rights Watch accuses Turkey of endangering Uyghurs amid growing China ties
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has sharply criticized the Turkish government for what it calls an escalating crackdown on Uyghurs seeking refuge from persecution in China, accusing Ankara of violating international protection laws and putting refugees at risk of deportation. In its latest report
Government shutdown ends but leaves deep pain across America
The longest government shutdown in U.S. history has finally ended, but its impact on millions of Americans remains severe. While both parties agreed to reopen the government under a temporary deal, neither Democrats nor Republicans achieved their key objectives — and ordinary citizens
Trump urges Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu amid ongoing corruption trial
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has received a letter from U.S. President Donald Trump urging him to consider granting a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Herzog’s office confirmed on Wednesday, marking an unprecedented diplomatic move that intertwines U.S. politics with Israel’s judicial affairs.
Red Fort blast: Union Cabinet orders urgent probe to identify terror perpetrators
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has directed security and investigative agencies to pursue the Red Fort blast case with “utmost urgency and professionalism” to ensure that the perpetrators, collaborators, and sponsors behind the terror attack are swiftly brought to
India, Chile agree to expand cooperation in trade, health, and defence
India and Chile have agreed to deepen cooperation across a wide range of sectors, including trade, investment, health, pharmaceuticals, defence, and renewable energy, during the 9th round of Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) held in Santiago. The talks, co-chaired by P. Kumaran, Secretary (East)
Trump’s cryptocurrency strategy reportedly reshaping U.S.-Pakistan relations
U.S. President Donald Trump’s growing interest in cryptocurrency is reportedly influencing Washington’s diplomatic posture toward Pakistan, positioning the South Asian nation as a pivotal partner in his administration’s digital finance agenda, according to a Pakistan Observer report. The article highlights that Trump’s global