Syria’s interim FM welcomes EU decision to suspend sanctions
Syria’s interim Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shibani has welcomed the European Union’s decision to suspend sanctions against Damascus for one year, calling it a step that could improve living conditions for Syrians and aid in the country’s economic recovery. In a statement on
Trump fires DOJ officials who investigated him post-2020 election defeat
The US Justice Department has fired over a dozen officials involved in investigations into President Donald Trump’s actions following his loss in the 2020 presidential election. These investigations, led by former Special Counsel Jack Smith, focused on two major cases. The first alleged
Tahawwur Rana not yet on plane to India, US ‘evaluating’ options
The United States’ State Department is “evaluating next steps” regarding the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India, a decision upheld last week by the country’s Supreme Court. This clears the way for Rana to finally face justice for his alleged role in the
A White House visit discussed on Trump-Modi phone call
A White House visit for Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the issues discussed during a phone call between him and President Donald Trump. The White House released a readout stating that the two leaders also discussed security in the Indo-Pacific, West Asia,
India honours Trinidad and Tobago President with Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award
India has conferred the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award on Christine Carla Kangaloo, President of the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, in recognition of her outstanding achievements in public affairs and her contributions to enhancing India’s global prestige, the High Commission of India in
Maha Kumbh 2025: Over 15 crore pilgrims take holy dip at Triveni Sangam
The Maha Kumbh, one of the most sacred festivals in Hinduism, is currently underway in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, with over 15 crore pilgrims taking a holy dip at the Triveni Sangam, the confluence of the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mythical Saraswati rivers. The
Libya seeks to enhance economic cooperation with Serbia: Minister
Libya aims to revive and update 25 bilateral agreements with Serbia to strengthen economic cooperation, said Libyan Economy Minister Mohamed Al-Hwej. Speaking at a joint news conference on Monday with Serbian Foreign Ministry State Secretary Nikola Stojanovic following a Libyan-Serbian economic forum in
Denmark to strengthen Arctic defence amid US interest in Greenland
Denmark has revealed plans to enhance its military presence in the Arctic, driven by growing concerns over the US interest in acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory. Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced on Monday that the government will allocate 14.6 billion Danish
South Korea set to post 1st increase in birth rate in nearly a decade: Data
South Korea’s birth rate is projected to have increased in 2024 for the first time in nine years but show significant regional differences, the statistics agency said on Monday. The number of newborns between January and November reached 220,094, up 3 per cent
UN envoy demands immediate release of detained UN staff in Yemen
UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg met with Houthi negotiating delegation head Mohammed Abdulsalam in Muscat, Oman, to address the ongoing detention of UN personnel in Sanaa. Grundberg on Sunday condemned the “arbitrary detention” of additional UN staff, along with those detained
Iran says ready to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in ICT
Iran has expressed its readiness to cooperate with Saudi Arabia in the area of information and communications technology (ICT). In a meeting in Tehran, Iranian ICT Minister Seyed Sattar Hashemi and Saudi Ambassador to Iran Abdullah bin Saud al-Anzi stressed the need to
Sweden seizes ship suspected of damaging Baltic undersea cable
The Swedish Prosecution Authority has confiscated a ship suspected of damaging an underwater fiber optic cable linking Latvia and the Swedish island of Gotland, according to a press release. A criminal investigation into suspected serious sabotage has been launched, the authority stated, although
Islamic Jihad demands releasing 30 Palestinians in exchange for Israeli female hostage
The Palestinian Islamic Jihad Movement has demanded that the Israeli government release 30 Palestinians in exchange for Israeli female hostage Arbel Yehud. Mohammed al-Hindi, deputy secretary-general of the movement, told Xinhua that the movement has informed international mediators that Yehud is still alive.
Trump imposes 25 pc tariffs on Colombia for refusing deportation flights
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 percent tariff on all imports from Colombia in retaliation against the country’s refusal to allow two deportation flights carrying immigrants to land. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I was just
Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Colombia for refusing deportation flights
US President Donald Trump has announced a 25 per cent tariff on all imports from Colombia in retaliation against the country’s refusal to allow two deportation flights carrying immigrants to land. Taking to his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump wrote, “I was
Lukashenko leads in Belarus presidential election: exit poll
Incumbent President Alexander Lukashenko is leading the 2025 Belarus presidential election with 87.6 per cent of the vote, according to the first exit poll cited by the Belarusian Committee of Youth Organisations. The exit poll showed that the other four candidates received the
US-based AI company Perplexity submits revised bid for TikTok: Report
US-based artificial intelligence (AI) company Perplexity has reportedly submitted a revised proposal to merge with the Chinese short-form video platform TikTok. Last week, US President Donald Trump signed an executive action that delays the enforcement of the nationwide TikTok ban in the US
Colombia buckles: Trump shows how tariff threats will work if nations shun illegal migrants’ deportation
As the US escalates its campaign to round up illegal migrants and deport them on military planes, it overcame opposition from Colombia through threats of tariffs, offering a preview of how President Donald Trump will enforce his campaign promise. After Colombia initially refused
Hockley hopeful of Afghanistan women’s match becoming a beacon of hope
Nick Hockley, the chief executive of Cricket Australia (CA), believes that the exhibition match featuring the Afghanistan women’s cricket team in Melbourne will serve as a “real beacon of hope” for the females of the country. The Afghanistan women’s cricket team, now settled
Gaza sees second hostage swap
Gaza witnessed a second hostage swap as Hamas freed four female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners, part of a six-week ceasefire that began on January 19. Earlier on Saturday, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Israel Security Agency confirmed