Egypt urges full implementation of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has called for the full and faithful implementation of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, emphasizing the need to transition to the second phase of the deal to ensure lasting peace. “Since the first phase has
UK announces £1.6 billion defense deal for Ukraine
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced that the UK will provide £1.6 billion ($2 billion) in export finance to help Ukraine purchase over 5,000 air defense missiles. “This will be vital for protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening Ukraine,” Starmer said at a
Zelensky ready to sign mineral deal as Europe backs Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has expressed readiness to sign the previously aborted mineral deal with the United States, following British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement of a European-led “Coalition of the Willing” to support Ukraine. “If we agreed to sign the minerals deal,
Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Australia for defence talks
Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will visit Australia from March 4 to March 7 to enhance defence cooperation between the two nations. The visit reflects the deepening military collaboration between India and Australia, focusing on strategic coordination, training, and operational
Zelensky expresses gratitude for U.S. support amid ongoing war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed his gratitude to the United States for its continued support during the ongoing war with Russia. In a video message posted on X, Zelensky acknowledged America’s role in Ukraine’s fight, stating, “Of course, we understand the importance of
Zelensky defends Oval Office exchange, says he did nothing wrong
Hours after a heated exchange in the White House, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky remained defiant, stating he had done nothing wrong that warranted an apology. He emphasized that further steps in peace negotiations would depend on the US position regarding his demand for
Oval Office showdown: Trump, Vance, and Zelensky’s tense meeting and its global fallout
By: Dr. Avi Verma The recent Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky turned into a heated diplomatic standoff, raising concerns about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations and global security. A diplomatic meltdown What
Illinois Secretary of State clarifies real ID requirements ahead of May 7 deadline
With the May 7, 2025 deadline for Real ID compliance looming, Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias has stepped forward to dispel widespread confusion and misinformation surrounding the new identification standards. Addressing concerns in a press conference Thursday, Giannoulias emphasized that many Illinois
Trump reaffirms support for NATO’s mutual defense obligations
US President Donald Trump has expressed support for NATO’s Article V, which obligates alliance members to defend one another in the event of an attack. Speaking at a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump stated, “I support it,” when
UK PM Starmer warns against Ukraine peace deal that rewards Russia
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged US President Donald Trump to avoid any Ukraine peace deal that would reward Russian aggression or embolden other adversarial regimes. Speaking at a joint news conference after an Oval Office meeting, Starmer welcomed Trump’s commitment to
Trump imposes additional 10% tariff on Chinese imports
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced an additional 10% tariff on imports from China, citing continued fentanyl inflows into the US. Trump emphasized that fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, originates in China and enters the US via Canada and Mexico. Previously, he had warned
Ukraine peace deal will happen ‘fairly quickly or not at all’: Trump
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged US President Donald Trump to provide stronger security assurances for Ukraine and warned against making concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin in any peace agreement. However, Trump dismissed these concerns, asserting that negotiations to end the war
Trump refuses to confirm apology to Zelensky for ‘dictator’ remark
US President Donald Trump has declined to confirm whether he will apologize to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for calling him a “dictator” last week. During a joint press conference with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Trump did not retract his statement but emphasized
EU chief’s India visit to push free trade agreement amid Trump tariff threat
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s visit to India, alongside 20 members of the EU College of Commissioners, is expected to accelerate negotiations on an India-EU free trade agreement (FTA). The discussions come in the wake of US President Donald Trump’s threat
Trump announces reversal of US oil agreement concessions with Venezuela
President Donald Trump has declared that the US will reverse “concessions” made under the Biden administration regarding its oil transaction agreement with Venezuela, citing unmet electoral reforms and dissatisfaction with deportation efforts. “I am therefore ordering that the ineffective and unmet Biden ‘Concession
Blake Lively pays tribute to ‘Gossip Girl’ co-star Michelle Trachtenberg
Hollywood star Blake Lively has shared a heartfelt tribute to her late ‘Gossip Girl’ co-star Michelle Trachtenberg, who passed away at the age of 39. Taking to Instagram Stories, Lively posted a nostalgic photo from the set of ‘Gossip Girl’, remembering the first
Trump announces 25% tariffs on EU imports
US President Donald Trump has announced his administration’s decision to impose 25% tariffs on European Union (EU) products, including automobiles, claiming that the bloc was “formed to screw the US.” Speaking at a White House Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, Trump stated, “We have
South Korea seeks constructive solution amid Trump tariff concerns
South Korea’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun expressed confidence that Seoul and Washington can find a “constructive” and “win-win” alternative as the Trump administration moves to impose new tariffs on imports. Ahn arrived in the US for discussions with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, focusing
US launches private lunar lander to deliver NASA science instruments
American aerospace company Intuitive Machines has successfully launched its second lunar mission, IM-2, to deliver NASA science payloads to the Moon. The mission lifted off aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 7:16 p.m. EST (5:46
India slams Pakistan at UN, calls it a failed state surviving on aid
India strongly criticized Pakistan at the seventh meeting of the 58th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, calling it a “failed state thriving on international aid.” Kshitij Tyagi, representing India’s Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva, dismissed Pakistan’s remarks on Jammu