Chinese Communist Party expands surveillance and influence in US: Report
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has intensified its influence and surveillance operations inside the United States, targeting dissidents, academics, and Chinese diaspora communities, according to a report by European Times. The CCP’s campaign aims to protect its image, silence critics, and enforce ideological
India’s envoy meets US Senator Graham amid trade, tariff tensions
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has engaged in talks with influential US Senator Lindsey Graham as trade negotiations between the two countries face a deadlock and Washington moves to impose penalties on nations purchasing Russian oil. Kwatra stated on
India’s US envoy meets Senator Graham amid tariff dispute and Russia oil row
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has met US Senator Lindsey Graham as trade talks between New Delhi and Washington remain stalled, and tensions rise over the Trump administration’s penal tariffs on countries buying Russian oil. “Spoke to Senator Lindsey
Netanyahu defends Gaza City takeover as fastest way to end war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly defended his government’s plan to take full military control of Gaza City, calling it the “fastest and most effective” path to ending the ongoing conflict with Hamas. Speaking at a press conference, Netanyahu said Hamas’ refusal
US VP Vance backs Ukraine peace talks on current frontlines, signals end to US funding
US Vice President J.D. Vance has called for Ukraine peace negotiations to be based on the current battle lines, saying such a settlement would be “realistic, if imperfect,” ahead of the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Speaking to Fox News, Vance said the
Rights group accuses Pakistan of harassing Baloch protesters in Islamabad
Islamabad, Aug 10 (IANS) — The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) on Sunday accused Pakistani authorities of harassing protesters and conducting surveillance during a sit-in in Islamabad, now in its 26th day. Families, including elderly women and children, have been demanding the release of
INS Tamal completes Casablanca port call, boosts India–Morocco naval cooperation
The Indian Navy’s newest stealth frigate, INS Tamal, has wrapped up a three-day goodwill visit to Casablanca, Morocco, aimed at enhancing defence cooperation and interoperability between the two nations’ navies. The port call, held from August 6–9 during the ship’s return voyage from
PM Modi rebuts Trump’s ‘dead economy’ remark, says India fastest-growing major economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday countered US President Donald Trump’s recent comment describing India as a “dead economy,” asserting that India is in fact the fastest-growing major economy in the world. Speaking at the International Institute of Information Technology Auditorium after laying
Russia says over 120 Ukrainian drones shot down overnight
Russian air defence forces intercepted and destroyed around 120 Ukrainian drones in a single night, the country’s Defence Ministry announced on Sunday. In a statement, the ministry said the attacks occurred between 8:00 p.m. (1700 GMT) on August 9 and 6:10 a.m. Moscow
Iranian president warns of severe water crisis in Tehran and beyond
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sounded the alarm over a “serious” water crisis affecting several regions of the country, including the capital Tehran, amid sharply reduced rainfall and dwindling dam reserves. Speaking on Sunday at a meeting with senior media directors, Pezeshkian outlined
IAEA deputy chief to visit Iran for cooperation talks, no inspections planned
The International Atomic Energy Agency’s (IAEA) deputy director general will visit Iran on Monday for talks on nuclear cooperation, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a cabinet meeting,
Ex-South Korean president Yoon skips insurrection trial for 4th time
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped his insurrection trial for the fourth consecutive time on Monday, citing deteriorating health. The Seoul Central District Court resumed hearings after a two-week summer break, its first session since July 24, but Yoon again failed
Ukraine, EU must be part of any US-Russia deal: Kallas
European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has stressed that any agreement between the United States and Russia on the Ukraine conflict must involve both Ukraine and the EU. Her remarks come ahead of a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump
Baloch leaders warn US-Pakistan mineral deal will fuel unrest
The Baloch community has sharply criticised the recent US-Pakistan mineral agreement, calling it a “strategic mistake” that could intensify unrest in Balochistan. Local leader Mir Yar Baloch warned that the deal would empower Pakistan’s military and intelligence agencies while further marginalising the province’s
Bangladesh’s Yunus government accused of blocking women’s progress
The government of Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus has come under fire for undermining women’s political empowerment in Bangladesh. Samina Lutfa, Associate Professor of Sociology at Dhaka University, sharply criticised the male-dominated political decision-making process, likening it to “a fish market.” Speaking at a
India welcomes Trump-Putin summit, offers support for Ukraine peace efforts
India has welcomed the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15 in Alaska, expressing hope it could lead to a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict. “India welcomes the understanding reached between the United
Israel’s security cabinet approves Gaza City takeover plan
Israel’s Security Cabinet has approved a plan to take over Gaza City, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said Friday. In an interview with Fox News ahead of the meeting, Netanyahu said the goal is to “assure our security, remove Hamas, enable the population
Baloch activist urges Trump to rethink US ties with Pakistan
Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch has written to former US President Donald Trump, urging recognition of Balochistan and a fundamental reassessment of Washington’s relationship with Pakistan. In the letter, Mir accused Pakistan’s army and intelligence agency ISI of widespread human rights
Singapore envoy celebrates ASEAN Day in New Delhi
Singapore’s High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, joined the ASEAN New Delhi Committee (ANDC) on Friday to mark ASEAN Day with a flag-raising ceremony, followed by a video message from Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim. In a post on X, Wong expressed gratitude
Trump doesn’t understand Asia or India, says Jim Rogers on US tariffs
As US President Donald Trump imposes 25 per cent tariffs on India, with another 25 per cent set for August 27, noted American investor and financial commentator Jim Rogers said on Friday that Trump “doesn’t understand much of the world,” especially Asia and