Jimmy Carter, the third US president to visit India, dies at 100
Former US President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. He was the oldest living president of all time and the third US president to visit India. Carter passed away at his home in Plains, Georgia. He had been suffering
EAM Jaishankar to visit Doha today, meet Qatari PM
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar is set to embark on a three-day official visit to the State of Qatar from December 30, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Sunday. The MEA in an official statement said that during his visit, the
World leaders pay tribute to former US president Jimmy Carter
World leaders and US politicians have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Carter, who as president brokered peace between Israel and Egypt and later received the Nobel Peace Prize for his humanitarian
At least 45 killed in Israel’s violations of ceasefire deal with Lebanon
At least 45 people have been killed between November 27 and December 22 in Israeli violations of the ceasefire agreement, according to a source from the Lebanese army. During this period, the Israeli army also arrested 17 people from border towns, all of
Ashton Agar Defends Struggling Mitchell Marsh, Calls Him One of Australia’s Best Six Batters
Ashton Agar has thrown his support behind Western Australian teammate Mitchell Marsh, insisting the under-pressure all-rounder remains one of Australia’s top six batters despite a challenging run in the Border-Gavaskar Series. Marsh’s form slump, which has seen him endure five consecutive single-digit scores,
Dr Singh played key role in elevating US-India ties, modernizing relationship: USIBC
The US-India Business Council (USIBC) on Friday said that former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh played a significant role in strengthening US-India ties. In a statement, the USIBC, which represents hundreds of top global companies operating across the United States, India, and the
Greatest champion of US-India partnership: US, other nations mourn passing of Dr Singh
The passing of former Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh has sparked an outpouring of tributes from the US and other nations, praising his pivotal role in strengthening the US-India partnership. US President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Antony Blinken, and other officials
EAM Jaishankar meets Antony Blinken, US NSA Sullivan in Washington
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in Washington, DC, on Thursday. The meetings focused on the progress of the India-US strategic partnership and current regional and global developments. Jaishankar
‘India-US partnership will accelerate’, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting with Indian Embassy team, Consuls General in Washington
Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has concluded a two-day conference with the team at the Indian Embassy in the US and Consuls General, and “expressed confidence in the deliberations and noted that they would plummet the India-US partnership.”
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
US President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban in order to allow time for a negotiated solution, according to a legal document. The document was filed on Friday by John Sauer, whom Trump nominated to serve as
True statesman, kind, dedicated public servant: Biden pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh
US President Joe Biden on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as a “true statesman,” a “kind and humble person,” and a “dedicated public servant.” Dr Singh, who served as India’s 14th Prime Minister and was
Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his government may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine following the anticipated end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January 1, 2025. “If necessary, we will stop the supply of electricity, which Ukraine desperately needs during
Saudi Arabia allocates 500 million USD to support Yemeni government
Saudi Arabia has allocated 500 million USD to the Yemeni government to cover state employees’ salaries and other expenses, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak said. In a post on social media platform X, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak expressed “profound gratitude and
Donald Trump names George Glass as Japan ambassador
US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has selected George Glass, a former diplomat and investment banker, to serve as his ambassador to Japan. “In my first term, George was the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. As a former president of an
Trump nominates Miami-Dade official as ambassador to Panama
On Wednesday, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Panama. Trump praised Cabrera, calling him “a fierce fighter for America First principles” and highlighting his role in driving economic growth and
Pak airstrikes in Afghanistan claim 15 lives; Taliban vows to retaliate
At least 15 people, including women and children, have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, with the death toll expected to rise further, according to local media reports. The strikes, carried out late on Tuesday, targeted multiple areas in the Barmal district
Drop negative China-related content in annual defense policy bill, Beijing urges US
China strongly urges the United States to abandon its Cold War mentality and ideological bias, and to refrain from implementing the negative content related to China in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, a spokesperson from China’s top legislature
Netanyahu warns Houthis as Israel reportedly mulls new airstrike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Houthi forces in Yemen would face consequences similar to those experienced by other anti-Israel groups. “The Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas, Hezbollah, the Assad regime, and others have learned, and even if it takes time,
Trump extends Christmas greetings to ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada’
US President-elect Donald Trump shared a series of Christmas greetings on his social media platform, Truth Social, which included his “Governor” joke on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and suggested that Canada could become the 51st state of America. Trump’s post reiterated his
Trump says may keep TikTok around ‘for a little while’
US President-elect Donald Trump suggested that he may allow TikTok to continue operations in the United States. At an event hosted by the conservative organization Turning Point USA in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, Trump said that the popular video-sharing app may have helped