Over 1,600 USAID employees fired in Trump administration reshuffle
The Trump administration has dismissed over 1,600 employees from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), while additional staff members have been placed on paid administrative leave. The move is part of a broader “reduction in force” strategy, as confirmed in an official
Kash Patel and officials defy Elon Musk’s federal firing order
U.S. intelligence chief Kash Patel and other top government officials are pushing back against Elon Musk’s directive requiring federal employees to submit weekly work reports or face termination. Musk, appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), had
New Zealand criticizes China over naval drills in Tasman Sea
New Zealand Defence Minister Judith Collins has raised concerns over China’s naval task group conducting military exercises in the Tasman Sea, warning that one of the warships is carrying ballistic missiles with a range of approximately 1,000 kilometers. Collins alerted Australia about the
Indian Army chief visits France for defense talks
Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Upendra Dwivedi received a warm welcome from India’s Ambassador to France, Sanjeev Singla, in Paris ahead of his scheduled discussions with his French counterpart on bilateral defense cooperation and global security challenges. General Dwivedi’s visit, from
Arab leaders discuss Palestinian issue and Gaza developments
Leaders from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain gathered in Riyadh to discuss the Palestinian issue and the latest developments in the Gaza Strip, according to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA). Described as a “consultative
South Africa concludes ‘historic’ G20 foreign ministers’ meeting
South Africa successfully concluded the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting after extensive discussions on pressing global issues. South African Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, described the event as “historic” in a media briefing following the meeting, which took place in Johannesburg
Lebanese president urges US support for army, calls for Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun called on the US to continue supporting the Lebanese army with equipment and resources to help it carry out its national security duties, particularly in southern Lebanon, according to an IndoUS Tribune report. During a meeting with a US
Federal judge blocks Trump’s executive order targeting DEI programs
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a sweeping executive order issued by President Donald Trump that aimed to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, according to an IndoUS Tribune report. The ruling comes as a lawsuit challenging the order
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Donald Trump announced late Friday that U.S. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown was stepping down, and he would nominate Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as a replacement. “I want to thank General Charles ‘CQ’ Brown for his
Kash Patel’s oath on Bhagavad Gita unites Hindus worldwide
In a historic event, Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) with his hand on the Bhagavad Gita, a gesture that resonated deeply with Hindus worldwide and garnered widespread applause on social media. Attorney
Trump ‘very frustrated’ with Zelensky, says US NSA Mike Waltz
US National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said on Thursday that President Donald Trump is “very, very frustrated” with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, highlighting the growing tensions between the Trump administration and Kyiv. During a White House briefing, Waltz declined to answer whether Trump
Kash Patel starts tenure with a warning to America’s enemies
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel began his historic tenure on Thursday as the first Indian American to lead the premier investigative agency with a strong warning to America’s enemies: “We will hunt you down in every corner of this planet.”
Mexican President Sheinbaum says she does not fear Trump’s threats
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that she does not fear US President Donald Trump’s threats of mass deportations, trade tariffs, and military intervention, asserting that she has the full support of the Mexican people. During her daily press conference on Wednesday, Sheinbaum
China hails India’s rising influence and power in Asia
In a positive signal for India-China relations, a Chinese diplomat on Thursday praised India’s growing influence in Asia, highlighting its strong performance in the 2024 Asia Power Index. “India has become the third most powerful and influential country in Asia, after the US
US chip tariffs: No major short-term impact on India
India is unlikely to face any significant short-term consequences due to the recent US tariffs on semiconductors, as the country is not a major exporter of chips to the US, said the India Electronics and Semiconductor Association (IESA) on Thursday. According to Ashok
US to cut $50B from Pentagon, may fire generals
The administration of President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to cut $50 billion from the Pentagon budget and reallocate it to priority areas, including border security and missile defense. According to Military Times, Acting Deputy Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses has instructed defense
From Dhaka to Delhi, experts support Trump’s strong stance against USAID’s role in destabilizing sovereign governments
Analysts, politicians, diplomats, and strategic experts from India and its neighboring countries have backed US President Donald Trump’s criticism of USAID’s alleged involvement in influencing elections and political landscapes in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. Speaking at the FII Priority Summit in Miami, Trump
EAM Jaishankar to attend G20 meeting in Johannesburg
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will visit Johannesburg, South Africa, on February 20-21 to participate in the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) at the invitation of Ronald Lamola, South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced
Rishi Sunak praises PM Modi’s vision, calls UK-India ties vital
Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision for India, calling it “always exciting.” Sunak, who met PM Modi along with his family in New Delhi on Tuesday evening, described the meeting as a wonderful opportunity to
Zelensky responds to Trump’s claim, calls it ‘disinformation’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed former US President Donald Trump’s claim that his approval rating is only 4 percent, stating that Trump is living in a “disinformation space.” “Unfortunately, President Trump, who we respect as the leader of the American people, lives in