South Korea’s FM Cho to visit Japan, US amid tariff talks
South Korea’s new Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will travel to Japan and the United States this week for his first official bilateral meetings since taking office, Seoul’s foreign ministry confirmed on Monday. Cho will arrive in Tokyo on Tuesday for a two-day visit,
Cambodia, Thailand agree to ceasefire after Malaysian-led talks
Cambodia and Thailand reached an agreement on an immediate and unconditional ceasefire on Monday, following emergency talks in Putrajaya, Malaysia, mediated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. The trilateral meeting included Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet and Thailand’s Acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai,
Bangladesh plane crash: 33 still hospitalised, most are children
A total of 33 individuals, including 27 children, remain hospitalised following the tragic Bangladesh Air Force jet crash into Dhaka’s Milestone School and College last week, according to officials. Professor Nasir Uddin, Acting Director of the Sheikh Hasina National Institute of Burn and
Japanese vice minister discusses PM Modi’s Tokyo visit with Indian officials
Japan’s Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs, Takehiro Funakoshi, held key discussions in New Delhi with Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, Pramod Kumar Mishra, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s expected visit to Japan later this year. The
Monsoon rains claim 279 lives across Pakistan, Punjab worst hit
Monsoon rains continue to wreak havoc in Pakistan, pushing the nationwide death toll to 279, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA). Since the onset of the rainy season, 676 people have been injured in rain-related incidents across the country. The NDMA
Maldives President Muizzu hails PM Modi’s visit, calls him ‘wonderful person’
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s landmark State visit to the island nation, calling it a major boost to bilateral relations and describing the Indian leader as a “wonderful person.” Speaking to Indian media after Maldives’ Independence Day celebrations, where
India surges ahead with trade deals as US pact stalls: Report
As India accelerates its global trade partnerships, the long-awaited trade agreement with the United States remains elusive despite ongoing negotiations. According to a recent Newsweek report, India’s recent success with the UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) highlights its growing global economic clout—and the
Dhaka air crash sparks debate over Bangladesh’s reliance on outdated Chinese jets
The tragic crash of a Chinese-made Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) fighter jet in Dhaka has triggered widespread criticism and reignited debate over the country’s heavy dependence on outdated Chinese military equipment. The accident, which occurred on July 21, claimed 35 lives — most
People of Gilgit-Baltistan demand justice, autonomy amid Pakistan’s neglect
Residents of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB) are increasingly voicing frustration over decades of political neglect, lack of representation, and exploitation by the Pakistani state. A report by the Washington-based Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) outlines how the region remains trapped in a governance
Indian diaspora in Maldives celebrates PM Modi’s visit with pride and hope
Members of the Indian community in Maldives welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi with overwhelming enthusiasm during his recent two-day State visit to Male. Describing it as a “proud” and “historic” moment, the diaspora hailed the visit as a major boost to bilateral ties
Australia, UK sign long-term AUKUS defence treaty as US reviews pact
Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark 50-year defence treaty under the AUKUS alliance, even as the United States undertakes a review of its commitment to the trilateral pact. Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles, along with UK
Dengue claims three more lives in Bangladesh, 2025 death toll rises to 73
Bangladesh continues to battle a severe dengue outbreak as three more deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, pushing the 2025 death toll to 73, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The latest fatalities occurred in Chattogram Division (outside
Top Russian Navy official visits INS Tamal, explores deeper India-Russia defence ties
Admiral Vorobyev Vladimir Mikhailovich, Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Russian Navy, visited Indian Navy’s frontline stealth frigate INS Tamal in Kaliningrad on Saturday, underscoring growing defence cooperation between India and Russia. The INS Tamal, commissioned at the Yantar Shipyard on July 1, is the
PM Modi attends Maldives Independence Day celebrations as Guest of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 60th Independence Day celebrations of the Maldives as the Guest of Honour on Saturday at Republic Square in Male. The event, hosted by President Mohamed Muizzu and First Lady Sajidha Mohamed, included a ceremonial gun salute,
Petition launched to save the historic home of S.D. & R.D. Burman in Kolkata
A grassroots campaign is gaining momentum to preserve the iconic residence at 36/1 South End Park, where legendary music directors Sachin Dev Burman (S.D. Burman) and his son Rahul Dev Burman (R.D. Burman) once lived and composed some of Indian cinema’s most enduring
India and Pakistan share SCO stage amid tensions over Pahalgam attack
In a rare diplomatic moment following months of military tension, the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan appeared on the same platform at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit held on July 15 in Tianjin. While both leaders refrained from directly addressing each other, the specter of the Pahalgam terror
US envoy says Washington will seek ‘alternative options’ for Gaza ceasefire
The United States is considering “alternative options” to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, following what it described as an unconstructive response from Hamas to the latest mediated proposal. US Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, announced that the American negotiating team
Israel recalls negotiators after Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire deal
Israel has recalled its negotiating team from Doha for consultations following Hamas’ response to a proposed ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal, the Prime Minister’s Office confirmed on Thursday. The proposal, mediated by Qatar, Egypt, and backed by the United States, includes a 60-day
South Korea’s ex-interior minister questioned in martial law crackdown probe
South Korea’s special counsel team questioned former Interior Minister Lee Sang-min on Friday as part of an ongoing probe into former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s brief martial law declaration in December. The investigation centers on Lee’s alleged role in ordering the National Fire
Margherita meets French minister at G20 DMM, discusses AI and global reforms
Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, met with France’s Minister of International Partnerships, Thani Mohamed-Soilihi, on the sidelines of the G20 Development Ministers’ Meeting (DMM) held at Kruger National Park in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province. The two leaders exchanged views