Quad ministers reaffirm Indo-Pacific vision, oppose coercive actions

Quad ministers reaffirm Indo-Pacific vision, oppose coercive actions

The Quad Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their unwavering commitment to a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific, firmly opposing any attempts to alter the regional status quo through force or coercion. Meeting in Washington on Tuesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Indian External

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US halts some Ukraine military aid over low weapons stockpiles

US halts some Ukraine military aid over low weapons stockpiles

The Trump administration has paused parts of its military aid to Ukraine after reviewing domestic weapons stockpiles, raising concerns about U.S. military readiness. The White House and Pentagon confirmed the decision on Tuesday. “This decision was made to put America’s interests first following

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Driver critically injured as powerful storm lashes Australia’s east coast

Driver critically injured as powerful storm lashes Australia’s east coast

A powerful storm has battered Australia’s east coast, leaving a 55-year-old truck driver critically injured and flooding hundreds of properties across New South Wales (NSW). The storm system intensified late Tuesday, bringing torrential rain, destructive winds, and widespread damage. In Moss Vale, about

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10 injured as police, students clash in Bangladesh’s Patiya

10 injured as police, students clash in Bangladesh’s Patiya

At least 10 people, including four police personnel, were injured following a violent clash between police and members of the Students Against Discrimination (SAD) outside Patiya Police Station in Chittagong’s Patiya sub-district on Tuesday night. The confrontation reportedly began around 9 p.m. local

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Awami League slams Yunus-led govt over rise in violence

Awami League slams Yunus-led govt over rise in violence

The Awami League has accused the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government of overseeing a dramatic surge in violence and lawlessness in Bangladesh, calling the country a “blood-stained nation” gripped by “brutal anarchy.” In a statement on Tuesday, the party of former Prime Minister Sheikh

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IndoUS Tribune condemns violent attack on Utah Krishna temple

IndoUS Tribune condemns violent attack on Utah Krishna temple

The Shree Sri Sri Radha Krishna Temple in Spanish Fork, Utah, renowned globally for its vibrant Color Festival, has been subjected to a shocking act of violence, with over two dozen bullets fired at its sacred premises. The IndoUS Tribune unequivocally condemns this

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Jaishankar: India-US ties remain strong despite challenges

Jaishankar: India-US ties remain strong despite challenges

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has emphasized that while no relationship is without issues, India and the U.S. have consistently maintained a positive trajectory over the last two decades. Speaking to Newsweek ahead of the Quad Foreign Ministers Meeting, Jaishankar said the long-term

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India calls out Pakistan’s terror links as it assumes UNSC presidency

India calls out Pakistan’s terror links as it assumes UNSC presidency

On the eve of Pakistan taking over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council, India publicly exposed Islamabad’s continued support for cross-border terrorism, using a diplomatic exhibition to highlight the recent Pahalgam massacre and broader global terror links. As part of a

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Jaishankar refutes Trump’s claim of trade-linked India-Pakistan ceasefire

Jaishankar refutes Trump’s claim of trade-linked India-Pakistan ceasefire

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that trade negotiations were used to broker a ceasefire between India and Pakistan during recent hostilities. Speaking at a public event in New York, Jaishankar offered a firsthand account to clarify

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India won’t bow to nuclear threats or tolerate terror: Jaishankar

India won’t bow to nuclear threats or tolerate terror: Jaishankar

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has reaffirmed India’s uncompromising stance on terrorism and nuclear intimidation, making it clear that India will not allow fear of Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal to deter necessary countermeasures against cross-border terror. Speaking to Newsweek at its headquarters in New

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Trump warns Musk may leave US if EV subsidies end

Trump warns Musk may leave US if EV subsidies end

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked controversy by suggesting that Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk may be forced to “close up shop” and return to South Africa if electric vehicle (EV) subsidies are withdrawn. The comment came as part of an escalating

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Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city law

Trump administration sues Los Angeles over sanctuary city law

The Trump administration has launched a legal battle against the City of Los Angeles, seeking to overturn its sanctuary ordinance that limits cooperation with federal immigration authorities. In a lawsuit filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California,

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Hasina’s son says democracy under threat as Bangladesh marks July protests anniversary

Hasina’s son says democracy under threat as Bangladesh marks July protests anniversary

As Bangladesh marks one year since the violent July 2024 protests, Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, warned that democracy, sovereignty, and civil rights are under threat under the current caretaker government. Reflecting on last year’s student-led unrest that led

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UNHCR hails Mali’s new law to protect stateless persons

UNHCR hails Mali’s new law to protect stateless persons

The UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has welcomed Mali’s recent adoption of a groundbreaking law aimed at protecting the rights of stateless individuals and offering them equal access to basic services and nationality. In a statement, Georges Patrick Menze, UNHCR’s acting representative in Mali,

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President Lee blames real estate speculation for housing instability

President Lee blames real estate speculation for housing instability

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has attributed the country’s ongoing housing instability to excessive speculation in the real estate market, driven by limited investment alternatives and surplus liquidity. Speaking at a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, President Lee emphasized that the overreliance on

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PM Modi’s Trinidad visit to boost strategic ties and diaspora bonds

PM Modi’s Trinidad visit to boost strategic ties and diaspora bonds

Trinidad and Tobago has announced that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit the Caribbean nation from July 3–4, aiming to strengthen strategic cooperation across key sectors. This marks the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Trinidad and Tobago since 1999

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No abnormal radiation found in sea after North Korea’s suspected nuclear waste discharge: Seoul

No abnormal radiation found in sea after North Korea’s suspected nuclear waste discharge: Seoul

South Korea has reported no unusual radioactive activity in the Yellow Sea, despite concerns raised by a recent media report alleging North Korea’s discharge of uranium waste into rivers. The South Korean unification ministry confirmed on Tuesday that regular monitoring efforts have shown

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US and Canada resume trade talks after digital tax rollback

US and Canada resume trade talks after digital tax rollback

Trade talks between the United States and Canada are set to resume after Ottawa dropped its controversial digital services tax targeting American tech giants. The move comes just hours before the tax was due to be implemented. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett

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Israeli FM: Peace possible with Syria, Lebanon—Golan Heights not negotiable

Israeli FM: Peace possible with Syria, Lebanon—Golan Heights not negotiable

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said on Monday that Israel is open to establishing diplomatic relations with Syria and Lebanon but made it clear that the Golan Heights will remain under Israeli control in any future peace deal. Speaking at a joint press

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Fiji’s HIV crisis worsens with record cases and rising child deaths

Fiji’s HIV crisis worsens with record cases and rising child deaths

Fiji is facing a deepening HIV crisis, with a record number of new infections and a disturbing rise in child cases and deaths, health experts warned over the weekend. UNAIDS Pacific Adviser Renata Ram revealed that 126 people, including eight children, died from

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