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
Sri Lanka greets India on 79th Independence Day, global missions mark celebrations
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Friday extended warm greetings to External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, the Indian government, and its people on the country’s 79th Independence Day. “Warmest felicitations to the Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, and to the Government
Brazil rejects US pressure, defends trade stance: Lula
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday firmly rejected US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Brazil as a “horrible trading partner,” declaring that his country will not “bow down” to Washington. Speaking in Pernambuco state, Lula called Trump’s claim “a lie”
Air India: Pride of the nation or global embarrassment?
When Tata Group took back control of Air India in January 2022, the Indian diaspora worldwide breathed a sigh of relief. After decades under government control, the airline had lost its sheen, becoming synonymous with inefficiency, delay, and poor service. Many believed Tata’s
PM Modi hails President Murmu’s Independence Day-eve speech as a call for unity and progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day-eve address, calling it a “thoughtful” and “inspiring” vision for India’s collective progress and future aspirations. In a post on X, Modi said, “Rashtrapati Ji has highlighted the collective progress of our nation
PM Modi to address UNGA high-level session on September 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) high-level session on September 26, as part of the UN’s landmark 80th anniversary celebrations. This year’s theme, “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights,” will frame
Baloch leader urges US to sanction Pakistan’s army instead of banning BLA
Tara Chand, chief of the Baloch American Congress and former Balochistan Cabinet Minister, has criticised the US decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its front group, The Majeed Brigade, as foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs). He argued that instead of targeting
India-Russia ties poised for expansion in new strategic sectors: Report
The India-Russia strategic partnership is at a pivotal moment, with both nations encouraged to explore new areas of collaboration, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Arctic cooperation, Africa outreach, and joint technological initiatives, according to an India Narrative report. The study highlights that joint AI
Europe seeks to block US-Russia Ukraine peace talks: Kanwal Sibal
Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal has accused Europe of attempting to derail US-Russia peace negotiations over Ukraine, citing its unwavering alignment with Kyiv’s position and exclusion from the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Writing in India Narrative, Sibal noted that European leaders
Putin-Trump Alaska summit set to test peace prospects in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday at Joint Military Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, for a high-stakes summit expected to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions, with Putin reiterating his June
Trump’s Pakistan tilt erodes two decades of US-India strategic trust: Report
US President Donald Trump’s repeated endorsement of Pakistan and disregard for India’s core security concerns have undermined the strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi, according to a report by the International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS). The report stated that successive US
India’s stance reinforced as Pakistan misses IMF loan targets again
Pakistan’s repeated inability to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan conditions has once again reinforced India’s long-standing concerns over Islamabad’s misuse of international financial aid. For the second review of its $7 billion bailout package, Pakistan failed to achieve three out of five