Top diplomats of South Korea, Japan hold talks ahead of Trump inauguration
The top diplomats of South Korea and Japan met on Monday for talks that were expected to focus on sustaining positive momentum in bilateral relations and advancing trilateral cooperation with the United States, ahead of the launch of the second Donald Trump administration.
Yemen’s Houthis claim new attack against US aircraft carrier in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement that it had launched a new missile and drone attack against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea in the past 24 hours, claiming the attack lasted nine hours. “This is
Turkish president urges Kurdish militant group PKK to disarm
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan urged the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to surrender its weapons, signalling a potential breakthrough in the country’s most intractable conflicts. Speaking in the Kurdish-dominated city of Diyarbakir on Saturday, Erdogan described what he called a “new and important
Sudanese army retakes key city of Gezira state
The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have recaptured Wad Madani, the capital city of Gezira State in central Sudan, from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), according to a statement from the SAF spokesperson’s office. “The command of the SAF congratulates our honourable people
The Third Eye: Terrorism on US Soil
The terror attack carried out by an ISIS convert, Shamsuddin Jabbar, on New Year’s Day at New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street, has brought to light the harsh reality that Islamic radical forces, though weakened, remain active and are present across the globe as
Bayern edge Monchengladbach to stay on top in Bundesliga
Harry Kane’s sole goal helped Bayern Munich maintain its four-point lead at the top of the table after beating Borussia Monchengladbach 1-0 in the 16th round. The German champion took control from the kick-off and put Monchengladbach on the back foot. The Foals
Indian-origin MP bows out of Canada PM race, won’t seek re-election
Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada’s prime ministerial race and announced that she won’t seek re-election to parliament either. Transport Minister Anand said on Saturday afternoon that she was following Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s example and will start her career’s next chapter
EAM Jaishankar to attend Trump’s swearing-in ceremony on Jan 20
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will represent India at the swearing-in ceremony of US President-elect Donald Trump in Washington on January 20, according to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA noted, “On the invitation of the Trump-Vance
Hush money case: Trump faces sentencing after losing Supreme Court appeal
President-elect Donald Trump will face a local judge here on Friday in the hush money case after the Supreme Court rejected his emergency appeal to stop the criminal proceedings. A divided court ruled Thursday evening that the sentencing will not interfere with his
258 Pakistanis, including beggars and criminals, deported from seven countries
In yet another major embarrassment for Pakistan, as many as 258 of its citizens were deported from seven countries, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and also ‘all-weather friend’ China in the last 24 hours, local media reported on Friday. According
‘Can understand Russia’s feelings’ about Ukraine’s NATO aspirations: Trump
US President-elect Donald Trump has said that he can “understand the Russians’ feelings” about President Joe Biden allegedly breaking a “deal” to deny Ukraine NATO membership. The incoming US President once again blamed the Biden administration for the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion
Who could replace Justin Trudeau as next Canadian PM?
The race to be Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s successor began on Tuesday, a day after he resigned amid a looming trade war with the US and a divisive political climate at home. With the incumbent Liberal Party slumping badly in the polls,
Jacob Elordi in negotiations to star in Ridley Scott’s next project
Hollywood actor Jacob Elordi is in talks to star in Ridley Scott’s upcoming movie The Dog Stars for 20th Century. The film is a post-apocalyptic thriller. The actor is said to replace Paul Mescal, who ran into scheduling issues. Mescal, who stars in
Trump warns Hamas of ‘deadly consequences’ if hostages in Gaza not released before his inauguration
US President-elect Donald Trump has warned that “all hell will break out” if Hamas does not release hostages in Gaza before January 20, when he will be sworn in as the 47th President of the US, signaling how much the incoming president wants
Gotta pay for it: Trump threatens to use ‘economic force’ to make Canada 51st state; Trudeau reacts
US President-elect Donald Trump has proposed the idea of using “economic force” to merge Canada and the United States, creating what he frequently refers to as the “51st state.” He cited reasons such as military assistance provided by the US and trade deficits
When Indo-Canadian Mehra conducts poll for Trudeau successor, Anand may emerge as compromise candidate
When Liberal Party President Sachit Mehra conducts the election for the successor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, another Indo-Canadian may emerge as the compromise candidate to lead the nation. As he announced his decision to step down, Trudeau did not name a successor
DoJ’s selective probe of Adani officials can derail India ties: US Congressman Lance Gooden
Lance Gooden, a Republican lawmaker from the US state of Texas, has criticized the Joe Biden Administration’s probe of senior Adani Group officials, warning that it could derail US-India ties and economic growth. In a letter to US Attorney General Merrick B. Garland,
Two Indian Americans elected to Virginia state legislatures
Two Indian Americans were elected in special elections to Virginia’s legislatures, ensuring the Democratic Party retains its slender majority despite the national Trump wave in last year’s election. Kannan Srinivasan was elected to the State Senate, and J.J. Singh to the State House
Winter storm: at least 4 dead as heavy snow and ice create dire travel conditions
A powerful winter storm has left at least four people dead as heavy snow and ice created hazardous travel conditions across multiple states in the U.S. over the weekend. The storm, which began to intensify on Friday, blanketed parts of the Midwest, Northeast,
Trump calls for US-Canada “merger”, hours after Trudeau resignation
Former US President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Monday by calling for a “merger” between the United States and Canada, just hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. Trump, speaking at a rally in Florida, said that the merger would