Egyptian, US top diplomats discuss developments in Gaza, Syria
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held phone talks on Saturday night to discuss the ongoing situations in Gaza and Syria, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. During the conversation, Abdelatty stressed the importance
Top diplomats of South Korea, US to discuss alliance, North Korea amid impeachment uncertainty
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken were set to hold talks in Seoul on Monday, focusing on their countries’ bilateral alliance, efforts to deter North Korean threats, and other key issues, officials said. The talks come
Austrian president to meet Freedom Party leader over government formation
Austrian President Alexander Van der Bellen said that he would meet the Freedom Party leader Herbert Kickl on Monday to discuss the formation of a new government while the conservative People’s Party softened its stance, saying it is now open to talks with
Canadian PM Trudeau likely to resign this week as Liberal Party leader: reports
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is reportedly preparing to step down as leader of the Liberal Party, according to a media report citing three anonymous sources. The Liberal caucus is set to meet on Wednesday, with growing demands from party lawmakers for Trudeau
‘It feels for us as two points dropped,’ says Slot on Liverpool’s draw with Man Utd
Arne Slot provided his assessment of Liverpool’s display as they were held to a 2-2 draw against Manchester United and said it feels like his side dropped two points in the title race. Liverpool missed out on the chance to open up an
EAM Jaishankar meets US NSA Jake Sullivan; discusses bilateral ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday met US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in New Delhi to discuss a wide range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues. The meeting took place as Sullivan, the outgoing US NSA, embarked on a
Judge says no prison term for Trump in ‘hush money’ case
The judge in the “hush money” case has ruled that President-elect Donald Trump will avoid a prison sentence while upholding his conviction. Judge Juan Marchan stated on Friday that he would grant Trump an “unconditional discharge” when he is sentenced on January 10,
World leaders and corporate giants recognize India’s growth and PM Modi’s transformative leadership in 2024, hope for a brighter 2025
India’s remarkable ascent on the global stage over the past decade has garnered widespread recognition from world leaders, economists, and corporate giants alike. The year 2024 was particularly significant as India’s growth trajectory, under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, continued to
Maldives foreign minister to arrive in India, meet EAM Jaishankar on Friday
Maldives Foreign Minister Abdulla Khaleel will arrive in New Delhi Thursday evening on a three-day India visit during which he would also be holding discussions with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar. Khaleel was appointed as Maldives Minister of Foreign Affairs on September
Strongly condemn cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday strongly condemned the horrifying New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans that has left at least 15 dead and about three dozen injured. “We strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist attack in New Orleans. Our thoughts and
UN chief condemns US New Orleans attack
United Nations, Jan 3 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres strongly condemned the truck attack in New Orleans, the US state of Louisiana, his spokesperson said. In a statement, the UN chief extended his condolences to the families and loved ones of the victims,
Worst president in US history: Trump slams Biden over ‘open border policy’
United States President-elect Donald Trump on Friday launched a fiery attack on outgoing President Joe Biden, calling him “the worst president in the history of the United States” while criticizing his administration’s open border policy. In a series of posts on social media
US investigators, Boeing officials join on-site probe of South Korea plane crash
A team of investigators from the US government and aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. have arrived at the site of the Jeju Air crash at Muan International Airport to participate in the investigation into the incident, Seoul officials said on Tuesday. According to Seoul’s
Trump’s secretary of state nominee voices ‘deepest condolences’ over South Korea plane crash
US President-elect Donald Trump’s secretary of state nominee has expressed “deep condolences” over a recent deadly plane crash in South Korea, which claimed the lives of 179 people. Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, nominated to serve as secretary of state for Trump’s second term,
PM Modi lauds first cabinet decision of 2025, says ‘proud of our farmer sisters and brothers’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday lauded the first cabinet decision of 2025 and said that his government is committed to enhancing the well-being and prosperity of the farming community. PM Modi’s admiration follows the Union Cabinet’s go-ahead for the extension of a
China extends visa fee reduction till Dec 31, 2025
In a significant move to facilitate foreigners traveling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31, 2025, the Embassy said in a statement on Tuesday. The single entry visa fee for visitors is Rs
United Cup: Rybakina puts Kazakhstan on brink of semis; Machac takes Czechia closer to QFs
Elena Rybakina put Kazakhstan one win away from the 2025 United Cup semifinals with a commanding 6-3, 6-1 victory over Germany’s Laura Siegemund in the first match of the tournament’s knockout stages. Group C winners Kazakhstan are now 6-1 in matches this week,
Autopsy reveals struggle not suicide, but murder, say parents of OpenAI whistleblower
The parents of Indian-American techie Suchir Balaji, who was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on December 14, 2024, have rejected the official suicide ruling, alleging that their son was murdered. Suchir, a former OpenAI employee, had made headlines for his whistleblowing
Brooke Shields shows off washboard abs in vacation picture with daughters
Actress Brooke Shields is flaunting her fitness. The model-actress, 59, showed off her toned abs while posing with her two daughters, Grier, 18, and Rowan, 21, on vacation in Nassau, Bahamas. Grier wore a green bikini top with a floral wrap skirt, while
Iraq war WMD intelligence wrong: Former Australian PM
Former Australian Prime Minister John Howard has admitted that intelligence about weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) that led to the Iraq War was wrong. Howard on Wednesday said it was disappointing that searches failed to detect weapons of mass destruction in Iraq but