Yudh Abhyas 2025: Indian and US armies hold live drills in Alaska to enhance defence cooperation
The 21st edition of the India–US joint military exercise Yudh Abhyas 2025 is underway at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, showcasing the growing defence partnership between the two countries. The exercise, which began last week with a grand opening ceremony, will continue until September
Typhoon Tapah makes landfall in China’s Guangdong, forces mass evacuations and school closures
Typhoon Tapah, the 16th typhoon of the year, struck south China’s Guangdong Province on Monday morning, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and widespread disruptions. The storm made landfall in Taishan, a county-level city in Jiangmen, at around 8:50 a.m., with maximum winds reaching
Indian envoy Vinay Kwatra engages US lawmakers to boost trade, energy cooperation
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Kwatra, has intensified outreach with American lawmakers to reinforce the growing strategic, trade, and energy partnership between New Delhi and Washington. On Friday, Kwatra met Congressman Rudy Yakym to discuss India-US bilateral ties, emphasizing trade cooperation
Over 475 immigrants detained at Hyundai factory in Georgia, most South Koreans
US federal authorities have detained more than 475 undocumented workers, most of them South Korean nationals, during a large-scale raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle battery plant site in Georgia. The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia confirmed that the
Trump threatens EU with new tariffs after Google slapped with $3.5 billion fine
US President Donald Trump warned of fresh tariffs on the European Union (EU) after Brussels imposed a €2.95 billion ($3.47 billion) fine on Google for antitrust violations. On Friday, the European Commission announced the penalty, ruling that Google abused its dominance in the
Trump says he would ‘love’ to see Putin, Xi at 2026 G20 summit in Miami
US President Donald Trump said Friday he would welcome Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami, suggesting they could attend “as observers” if they wished. “That’s an interesting question — I’d love them to,
PM Modi to skip UNGA session; Jaishankar likely to deliver India’s address
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not attend or address the General Debate at the upcoming 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), according to the revised provisional list of speakers. Instead, India is expected to be represented by External Affairs Minister
Trump calls Modi a ‘great Prime Minister,’ Modi reciprocates praise despite tariff, oil tensions
US President Donald Trump softened his recent criticism of India, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “great Prime Minister” and assuring that the US-India relationship remains special. “I’ll always be friends with Prime Minister Modi,” Trump said at a White House press conference
IT pact with US in 1997 crippled India’s hardware sector, say experts
Economists and strategic affairs experts argue that the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) of 1997 between India and the United States prevented India from developing a world-class computer hardware industry like China and Taiwan. The agreement eliminated tariffs on IT-related goods and services, but
Opposition slams Trump’s remarks on PM Modi, says both leaders ‘making the world fools’
Opposition parties in India launched sharp attacks on U.S. President Donald Trump over his recent comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, accusing both leaders of misleading the world and undermining India’s global image. Congress leader Manoj Kumar criticized Trump for his contradictory statements,
Seoul confirms more than 300 South Koreans detained in US immigration raid
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun confirmed Saturday that more than 300 South Korean nationals were among 457 people detained in a U.S. immigration raid at a Hyundai–LG battery plant construction site in Georgia. Cho said Seoul is “deeply concerned” over the arrests
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,