India-Russia partnership steady and independent, says MEA amid US criticism
India and Russia share a “steady and time-tested partnership,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) affirmed on Friday, amid renewed U.S. criticism over India’s continued trade with Moscow. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, speaking at a weekly press briefing, reiterated that India’s foreign relations
Trump administration halts UCLA research funding over antisemitism claims
The Trump administration has suspended federal research funding to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), citing allegations of antisemitism and bias, university officials confirmed on Thursday. UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk said in a statement that the suspension impacts grants administered by federal
Trump hails ‘great’ ties with South Korea after new trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has described the relationship with South Korea as “great,” following a major trade agreement between the two countries concluded earlier this week. The statement came during a press interaction where Trump also confirmed an upcoming summit with South Korean
India receives final Airbus C-295 aircraft in major defence milestone
In a significant step toward strengthening India’s defence capabilities, the Indian Ambassador to Spain, Dinesh K Patnaik, officially received the final Airbus C-295 military transport aircraft on Saturday at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville. The delivery was made two months
Indian Navy Chief visits Japanese maritime HQ to boost defence ties
Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi visited the Fleet Headquarters and Maritime Operations Centre of the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Force (JMSDF) on Saturday, as part of his official four-day visit to Japan aimed at enhancing maritime and strategic cooperation.
Trump’s policies undermine US-India ties, clash with strategic interests: Report
U.S. President Donald Trump’s South Asia policy is straining U.S.-India relations due to key strategic contradictions, according to a report in The Eurasian Times. Despite publicly promoting India as a crucial partner in the Indo-Pacific, Trump’s recent actions appear to undermine New Delhi’s
5.4-magnitude earthquake hits off Russia’s Kamchatka coast days after massive 8.7 quake
A 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Saturday at 1106 GMT, according to the GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences. The quake’s epicenter was located at 51.63°N latitude and 159.47°E longitude, at a shallow depth of 10
South Korean foreign minister meets US lawmakers after tariff deal
South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held high-level meetings with US senators and White House officials in Washington this week to reinforce the bilateral alliance and discuss regional security issues, including North Korea’s nuclear threat. The meetings came just days after Seoul and
US deports 39 Bangladeshis amid Trump’s mass immigration crackdown
The United States has deported 39 Bangladeshi nationals, including one woman, as part of an intensified crackdown on undocumented immigrants. The group arrived in Dhaka on Saturday aboard a US C-17 military aircraft, according to officials at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Local media
Canada responds to US tariff hike, reaffirms commitment to CUSMA
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Friday expressed disappointment over the United States’ decision to raise tariffs on Canadian goods from 25% to 35% but reaffirmed Canada’s commitment to the Canada–United States–Mexico Agreement (CUSMA). The tariff hike, signed into effect by President Donald
South Korea, US top diplomats hold first talks after trade agreement
In their first official meeting since the inauguration of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung last month, Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held high-level talks in Washington on Thursday. The discussions come amid key alliance priorities including
South Korea, US reaffirm full commitment to North Korea denuclearisation
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed their “resolute” commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea and strict enforcement of international sanctions during their first meeting in Washington since the launch of the Lee Jae
North Korea criticizes US-Japan alliance as nuclear threat, defends arms buildup
North Korea has strongly criticized the United States and Japan for transforming their military partnership into what it calls a “dangerous nuclear alliance,” arguing that the move justifies Pyongyang’s continued weapons development. In a commentary published by the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA),
Over 10,000 evacuated in Myanmar as severe floods hit Kayin and Shan states
More than 10,000 people have been evacuated in southern Myanmar after heavy rains caused widespread flooding in Kayin and Shan states. According to Myanmar Radio and Television, a total of 10,395 people from 2,298 households were moved to 24 temporary shelters in Hpa-an
Ferrari confident Hungary will reward risky Spa upgrade, says Vasseur
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur is optimistic that the team’s bold decision to debut its latest rear suspension upgrade at the Belgian Grand Prix will deliver stronger results in Hungary, where slow-speed corners dominate. Ferrari introduced the new component at Spa-Francorchamps despite the
Iran slams US for using sanctions to pressure nations like India and Iran
Iran has accused the United States of weaponizing sanctions to assert control over independent countries such as Iran and India, calling it a modern form of economic imperialism that violates international law and undermines national sovereignty. In a strongly worded post on X,
Trump’s tariffs on India could open door to new trade talks: HSBC
US President Donald Trump’s move to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports may serve as a starting point for renewed trade negotiations, according to HSBC Global Research. The bank noted that India’s commitment to dialogue despite the tariff threat reflects its willingness
Indian Navy chief meets Japanese Defence Minister to boost strategic ties
Indian Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi met with Japan’s Defence Minister Gen Nakatani on Thursday during his official visit to Japan, aiming to enhance bilateral defence cooperation and address regional security challenges. The two leaders reaffirmed their shared commitment to deepening strategic
US Navy F-35 jet crashes in California, pilot ejects safely
A US Navy F-35C fighter jet crashed near Naval Air Station (NAS) Lemoore in central California on Wednesday evening. The pilot successfully ejected and is safe, according to an official Navy statement. The crash occurred around 6:30 p.m. local time during a training
US Fed holds interest rates steady despite Trump’s push for cuts
The US Federal Reserve has kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4.25% to 4.5%, resisting mounting pressure from former President Donald Trump to lower borrowing costs amid mixed economic signals. In a statement released Wednesday, the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) noted