‘Blood and water can’t flow together’: Jaishankar on India-Pakistan ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared a new chapter in India’s national security policy, unveiling a five-point anti-terror doctrine in the Lok Sabha on Monday during a special session on Operation Sindoor. Calling it a “new normal,” Jaishankar said India will no longer
Rubio confirms Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire talks to begin in Malaysia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Sunday that Cambodia and Thailand will commence high-level ceasefire talks in Malaysia to resolve escalating border clashes. In an official statement, Rubio said, “Cambodia and Thailand are scheduled to begin high-level talks in Malaysia shortly in
EU lawmaker slams US trade deal as ‘imbalanced, unsatisfactory’
A top European lawmaker has voiced strong opposition to the newly proposed EU-US trade deal, warning that it could jeopardize economic stability across the European Union. Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, called the agreement “significantly imbalanced” and
Six killed in Bangkok market shooting, gunman dies by suicide
A mass shooting in Bangkok’s bustling Or Tor Kor market claimed the lives of six people and left two others injured on Monday, before the 61-year-old gunman fatally shot himself, local media reported. The incident occurred around 12:38 p.m. in the Chatuchak district
South Korea reaffirms peace efforts despite North’s rejection of talks
South Korea reaffirmed its commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula on Monday, following North Korea’s outright rejection of President Lee Jae Myung’s proposal to resume dialogue and improve relations. Earlier in the day, Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un,
Naidu discusses green energy, data centres with Singapore minister
On the second day of his official visit to Singapore, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Dr. Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, to explore collaboration in key sectors including green energy,
Putin hails Russian Navy as key to sovereignty, security
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday emphasized the strategic role of the Russian navy in protecting the nation’s sovereignty and security during large-scale military exercises marking Russia’s Navy Day. Overseeing the ongoing “July Storm” drills, Putin declared, “Our primary task is to ensure Russia’s
North Korea rejects dialogue with South Korea, tensions rise
Hopes for renewed inter-Korean dialogue have dimmed after North Korea on Monday firmly rejected the Lee Jae Myung administration’s efforts to revive talks and ease tensions. Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, issued a harsh statement accusing the South Korean
Bangladesh court issues notice to police official over ex-CJ arrest hearing
A Dhaka court has issued a show cause notice to a senior police officer for allegedly obstructing judicial proceedings during the arrest hearing of former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque, who delivered the landmark Bangabandhu assassination verdict. Tarek Zubair, Deputy Commissioner of the
Singapore orders safety review after sewer site sinkhole incident
Singapore will conduct a nationwide safety review of ongoing sewer construction projects following a sinkhole incident near a Public Utilities Board (PUB) site on Saturday, authorities announced on Monday. The sinkhole appeared on Tanjong Katong Road South, causing a vehicle to plunge into
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