India hands over military vehicles, medical equipment to Nepal, boosts defence cooperation
India has further strengthened defence and diplomatic ties with Nepal by handing over military vehicles, medical equipment, and animals for defence use. At a special ceremony at the Nepali Army headquarters in Kathmandu, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri formally presented the equipment to Nepal’s
Putin briefs PM Modi on Alaska summit with Trump, discusses Ukraine conflict and bilateral ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing details of his recent meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska. The conversation highlighted both the Ukraine conflict and the deepening India-Russia strategic partnership. PM Modi reiterated India’s consistent
China calls Wang Yi’s India visit chance to boost political trust
China has described Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit to India as an opportunity to strengthen “political mutual trust” and advance the consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi begins key India visit for boundary talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day visit aimed at reviving momentum in India-China relations ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit. Wang Yi will hold
Pak Army Chief’s nuclear rhetoric in US highlights global stakes of South Asian rivalries: Report
Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir’s nuclear remarks in the United States and the simultaneous designation of the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its Majeed Brigade as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs) underscore that South Asia’s rivalries extend well beyond the subcontinent, according to
Jaishankar stresses peace on border as key to India-China ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has underlined that the foundation for positive momentum in India-China relations lies in jointly ensuring peace and tranquility along the border. His remarks came during a meeting with visiting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi
Military buildup in Tibet threatens fragile ecosystem and regional climate: Report
The rapid expansion of China’s military presence in Tibet is raising alarm over its severe environmental consequences, according to a new report by the Stockholm-based Institute for Security and Development Policy (ISDP). The study highlights how militarization of the Tibetan Plateau is endangering
Putin says ‘frank’ Alaska talks with Trump bring Kremlin closer to Ukraine war decision
Russian President Vladimir Putin said his “very frank and substantive” summit with US President Donald Trump in Alaska has brought Moscow closer to making a key decision on the Ukraine war. Briefing his Cabinet on Saturday, Putin noted that both he and Trump
German, French, UK leaders yet to decide on US trip for Zelensky meeting
The governments of Germany, France, and the United Kingdom are still weighing whether their leaders will travel to the United States for a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, according to media reports. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French
Trump seeks trilateral summit with Putin and Zelensky as early as August 22
US President Donald Trump is pushing for a high-level trilateral summit involving Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, with a possible date set as soon as August 22, according to US media reports. The development comes shortly after Trump’s nearly
Melania Trump writes ‘peace letter’ to Putin, calls for end to Ukraine war
US First Lady Melania Trump has written a moving “peace letter” to Russian President Vladimir Putin, urging him to safeguard children and future generations by bringing an end to the war in Ukraine. According to reports, President Donald Trump personally delivered the letter
Russia to design Venera-D mission, aims Venus return before 2036
Russia is preparing for a landmark space mission to Venus, with plans to launch its Venera-D interplanetary mission before 2036, according to state media reports. The mission has officially been included in the country’s new national space programme, with preliminary design work scheduled
US report accuses China of genocide and systematic abuses of Uyghurs, Tibetans
China is committing genocide and systematic human rights abuses against ethnic minorities including Uyghurs and Tibetans, according to the US State Department’s 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices. The report details widespread violations such as arbitrary detentions, transnational repression, and extensive cyber
German chancellor to visit Washington for Ukraine peace talks
German chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington on Monday to join Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky and other European leaders for discussions with US president Donald Trump on the Ukraine war, the German government announced on Sunday. According to the statement, the purpose
Trump backs peace deal over ceasefire to end Ukraine war
US president Donald Trump said he is dropping his demand for a ceasefire in Ukraine and instead pushing directly for a peace agreement after his summit with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska. In a Truth Social post, Trump wrote that following late-night
Pakistan accused of enforced disappearances of Baloch youth in Balochistan
At least three Baloch youth have been forcibly disappeared by Pakistan’s military intelligence personnel in Balochistan, according to the Baloch National Movement’s Human Rights Department, Paank. The group condemned the abductions as part of the continuing cycle of persecution in the province. Paank
Iran’s Pezeshkian to visit Armenia, Belarus for regional cooperation
Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian will embark on a two-day visit to Armenia and Belarus beginning Monday evening, with the aim of strengthening regional ties and enhancing economic cooperation. The trip was confirmed by presidential advisor Mehdi Sanaei, who said Pezeshkian’s agenda includes boosting
Baloch activist slams Pakistan’s Army Rocket Force Command as ‘sham and empty bluster’
Baloch human rights activist Mir Yar Baloch has sharply criticized Pakistan’s newly unveiled Army Rocket Force Command (ARFC), dismissing it as “a sham and empty bluster” fueled by Balochistan’s plundered resources. In a statement on X, Mir said Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Macron hails PM Modi on Independence Day, vows deeper India-France ties by 2047
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the nation’s 79th Independence Day, expressing confidence that the India–France strategic partnership will strengthen further towards 2047 and beyond. “Warm congratulations to the people of India
Trump, Putin hopeful ahead of Alaska summit on Ukraine peace talks
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed optimism ahead of their Friday summit in Alaska aimed at ending the Ukraine war. Trump said Putin seemed “convinced” about making a deal, while Putin praised Trump’s “sincere efforts” for peace. A breakthrough