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
India’s Journey toward Viksit Bharat: 11 years of development, progress & nation building
By: Amb Anil Trigunayat As India embarked on its fast-paced, human-centric developmental journey to become a developed country—“Viksit Bharat @2047”—by the time it completes 100 years of independence, the past decade has been exceptional across the national and strategic spectrum. Prime Minister Narendra
India’s Maritime Vision: From SAGAR to Indo-Pacific to MAHASAGAR
By: Suchitra DuraiFormer Ambassador of India to ThailandA decade ago, on March 12, 2015, while commissioning the Offshore Patrol Vessel Barracuda in Mauritius—built at Garden Reach, Kolkata, to Mauritian specifications—Prime Minister Narendra Modi outlined India’s policy toward the Indian Ocean Region (IOR): SAGAR—Security and Growth for
Lisa Curtis calls Trump tariffs on India ‘shocking’, highlights India’s economic strength
Former U.S. National Security Council official and foreign policy expert Lisa Curtis has criticized the recent decision by former President Donald Trump to impose a 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports, calling it “shocking” and inconsistent with the strategic relationship between the
PM Modi inaugurates Kartavya Bhavan to boost governance efficiency
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Kartavya Bhavan-3 on Wednesday at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, marking a major step in India’s administrative modernization under the Central Vista redevelopment plan. Kartavya Bhavan-3, the first completed building of the Common Central Secretariat project, will house
Trump links India oil tariff to Ukraine peace talks progress
US President Donald Trump speculated that the recent 50 per cent tariff imposed on Indian oil imports from Russia may have influenced progress in ongoing talks with Moscow to end the Ukraine war. “We put a 50 per cent tariff on India,” Trump
Fort Stewart shooting leaves 5 soldiers injured in Georgia
Five soldiers were injured in a shooting at Fort Stewart, a major U.S. Army base in southeast Georgia, after a fellow soldier opened fire during an active shooter incident on Wednesday. The shooter was identified as Quornelius Radford, an automated logistics sergeant, according
South Korea halts Yoon detention over refusal to cooperate
South Korean authorities have suspended a second attempt to execute a detention warrant for jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing safety concerns due to his “stubborn refusal” to cooperate. The special counsel team, led by Min Joong-ki, attempted to bring Yoon in
Tech glitch grounds United Airlines flights across major US airports
A major technical glitch forced United Airlines to temporarily ground all its mainline flights on Wednesday evening, causing widespread delays and passenger frustration across key U.S. airports. According to the airline, the system issue was resolved within hours, but residual delays were expected
Trump administration suspends $584M in federal grants to UCLA
The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) announced that the Trump administration has suspended $584 million in federal research grants, citing concerns over alleged antisemitism on campus. The university warned that the suspension poses a serious threat to ongoing research and national progress
Ghana helicopter crash kills ministers and five others
Ghana is in mourning after a tragic military helicopter crash claimed the lives of eight people, including two senior government ministers. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning near the Adansi area in the Ashanti region. At a press briefing, Julius Debrah, Chief of
India hands over first electric buses to Mauritius under green partnership
India has handed over the first batch of 10 electric buses to Mauritius, marking a major step in the two countries’ green development partnership. The handover ceremony, held at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Public Service and Innovation in Reduit, was led
Anand Mahindra: India must turn US tariffs into transformative opportunity
Industrialist Anand Mahindra has responded to the U.S. decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian imports by urging India to seize this moment as a turning point. He called on the nation to pursue bold economic reforms and turn adversity into opportunity.
Trump imposes extra 25% tariffs on Indian imports
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing an additional 25% tariff on imports from India, citing New Delhi’s continued purchase of oil from Russia. The move is part of Washington’s broader sanctions strategy targeting Moscow over its war in Ukraine.
Trump imposes 25% extra tariff on India over Russian oil imports
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced an additional 25% tariff on Indian imports in retaliation for New Delhi’s continued purchase of Russian oil. This move raises total tariffs on India to 50%, making it the highest among major U.S. trading partners. India
Australian watchdog slams tech giants over child abuse failures
Australia’s Online Safety Commissioner has strongly criticized global tech companies for failing to adequately protect children from online sexual exploitation and abuse. In a report released Wednesday, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant said major platforms such as Apple, Google, Meta, and Microsoft are
Kazakh President urges stronger regional cooperation at UN LLDC summit
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called for deeper regional collaboration and global support to tackle the unique challenges faced by landlocked developing countries (LLDCs). Speaking at the Third UN Conference on LLDCs in Ashgabat on Tuesday, Tokayev highlighted the need for inclusive, sustainable