Immigration crackdown at US battery plant: South Korea’s foreign minister may visit Washington
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Saturday he may travel to the United States to address the detention of hundreds of South Koreans at a Georgia battery plant construction site. Cho confirmed that more than 300 of the 457 people detained in
India’s assistance to Kabul goes beyond earthquake relief
India’s humanitarian aid to Afghanistan after the August earthquake in the southeast is not an isolated gesture but part of a broader, ongoing engagement with the Afghan people. Though New Delhi has not officially recognized the Taliban, it continues outreach to ensure essential
PM Modi, French President Macron discuss early end to Ukraine conflict
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held a phone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on recent efforts to end the Ukraine conflict. Modi reiterated India’s consistent support for a peaceful resolution and the early restoration of peace and stability in the
India-US trust at risk, expert urges urgent reset amid Russian oil row
The strategic partnership between India and the United States is facing one of its sharpest challenges in recent years, with “trust broken” between the two sides, according to Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF). In an exclusive
Zelensky proposes new format to protect Ukraine’s skies in talks with Trump
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed that Ukraine has proposed a new format for protecting its airspace, a plan currently under consideration by the United States. In a post on X, Zelensky said he discussed the proposal with US President Donald Trump, noting
Trump asks US Supreme Court to decide on legality of tariffs
US President Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that declared many of his sweeping tariffs illegal. The petition follows a 7-4 decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which ruled
Macron says 26 nations pledge troops for Ukraine ceasefire mission
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that 26 countries, mainly European allies, have committed to deploy troops as part of a future Russian-Ukrainian ceasefire mission, though they would not be placed directly on the front lines. Speaking at a press conference with Ukrainian President
Kirti Vardhan Singh joins India-Nordic Track 1.5 Dialogue in Iceland, meets FM Gunnarsdottir
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh addressed the reception of the 2nd India-Nordic Track 1.5 Dialogue in Reykjavik alongside Iceland’s Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir. In a post on X, Singh expressed his satisfaction at engaging with senior officials,
Veteran leg-spinner Amit Mishra retires from cricket after 25-year career
Veteran Indian leg-spinner Amit Mishra has announced his retirement from all forms of professional cricket, closing a remarkable career that spanned more than 25 years across domestic, international, and IPL stages. Mishra, 41, represented India in 22 Tests, 36 ODIs, and 10 T20Is,
GST Council slashes tax on renewable energy equipment to 5%, raises levy on coal
In a major boost to India’s clean energy sector, the GST Council on Wednesday announced a sharp cut in Goods and Services Tax (GST) on renewable energy equipment and manufacturing parts, reducing the rate from 12 per cent to 5 per cent, effective
Palestinians condemn Israeli minister’s call for West Bank annexation
Palestinians have rejected Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich’s call to annex the majority of the occupied West Bank, warning it would eliminate the possibility of a future Palestinian state and escalate regional tensions. The Palestinian Foreign Ministry denounced Smotrich’s remarks as a “direct
Trump cites secondary sanctions on India as proof of tough Russia stance
US President Donald Trump has pointed to secondary sanctions on India as evidence of his administration’s tough stance against Russia, amid criticism of his approach to Moscow. Speaking at a joint press conference with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, Trump dismissed suggestions of inaction,
Sudan rejects US claims of chemical weapons use in Khartoum
Sudan has firmly denied US allegations of chemical weapons use in its capital Khartoum, releasing a government report that found no evidence of toxic or radiological contamination. The Federal Ministry of Health said on Wednesday that extensive field tests, medical records, and forensic
US judge rules Harvard funding freeze by Trump administration unlawful
A US federal judge has ruled in favor of Harvard University in its lawsuit against the Trump administration, declaring that the federal government’s freeze on billions in research funding was unlawful and politically motivated. The case centered on the $2.2 billion in multi-year
Ex-Indian envoy Mohan Kumar debunks Trump’s ‘India tariff king’ claim
Former Indian Ambassador to France and leading trade expert Mohan Kumar has pushed back against the Trump administration’s recurring claim that India is the “tariff king,” arguing that the perception is misleading and not supported by data. In a Newsweek article titled “Is
Indian envoy meets US lawmaker Gregory Meeks as Trump tariffs strain ties
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, met with Representative Gregory Meeks, the Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties amid growing trade tensions under President Donald Trump. In a post on X, the House
Israel rejects Hamas ceasefire proposal, insists on its own terms to end Gaza war
Israel has rejected a new ceasefire proposal from Hamas, reaffirming that the war in Gaza will end only under conditions set by Tel Aviv. In a statement on Wednesday, Hamas reiterated its readiness for a “comprehensive deal” that would include the release of
UNGA marks International Day against Nuclear Tests, urges global ban
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Wednesday commemorated the International Day against Nuclear Tests, calling for renewed commitment to global disarmament and a world free of nuclear weapons. Speaking on behalf of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Izumi Nakamitsu, UN Undersecretary-General and High Representative
Trump orders strike on Venezuelan drug vessel, Rubio calls it start of cartel crackdown
US President Donald Trump has escalated Washington’s fight against drug cartels by ordering the destruction of a Venezuelan vessel suspected of smuggling narcotics in the Caribbean, killing 11 people on board. Speaking in Mexico City on Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended