Turkey, Lebanon Agree to Collaborate on Syrian Issues
Turkey and Lebanon have agreed to work together on Syrian issues following the downfall of Bashar al-Assad, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced. “A new era has begun in Syria. As two key neighbors of Syria, we agree that we must act together,”
French President Macron thanks PM Modi for India’s support after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte
French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday after India extended its support following Cyclone Chido, a devastating storm that struck the French archipelago of Mayotte on Saturday. According to Meteo-France, Cyclone Chido was the strongest storm to
US-India exchanging briefings on alleged plot against Khalistani: State Dept
The panel set up by India to investigate allegations regarding a murder-for-hire plot against a US-based Khalistani and US government agencies have been exchanging briefings, according to State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller. “We have been regularly briefing them on the results of our
US surgeons complete fifth gene-edited pig organ transplant
US surgeons have completed the fifth gene-edited pig organ transplant for an Alabama woman who is now free from dialysis and in better health, New York University (NYU) Langone Health has revealed. The surgery marks the latest promising breakthrough in an emerging surgical
South Korea to brace for possible resumption of US-North Korea dialogue under Trump: FM Cho
South Korea will ensure it has plans in place to engage with the incoming US administration under President-elect Donald Trump, should stalled nuclear talks with North Korea resume, said Seoul’s top diplomat on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul made these remarks in a
US: Texas authorities reveal severe groundwater contamination
Texas reported 252 new groundwater contamination cases in 2023, accounting for nearly nine percent of all open cases in the second-largest U.S. state, according to an official report. The latest Texas Groundwater Protection Committee annual report compiles 2,870 open cases of groundwater contamination.
Canada announces new border security plan amid Trump’s tariff threats
The Canadian federal government has unveiled a new plan to bolster border security and strengthen the immigration system in response to US President-elect Donald Trump’s threat to impose a 25-percent tariff on all Canadian imports unless Canada halts illegal immigration and the smuggling
Lankan President reflects on ‘successful’ India visit and ‘productive discussions’ with PM Modi
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake described his three-day visit to India as “successful,” emphasizing the “productive discussions” he had with Indian leadership and business figures during his trip, which was also his first official foreign visit since taking office in September. “Returned
Canada political crisis deepens as PM Trudeau faces fresh calls for resignation
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is facing fresh calls for his resignation, hours after Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned in a surprise move due to disagreements with him over US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threats. A third of the ruling Liberal Party’s
The high cost of truth: Tech whistleblowers who paid the ultimate price: by Dr. Avi Verma
The tragic death of Suchir Balaji has put a spotlight on the dangers faced by whistleblowers in the technology industry. A 26-year-old AI researcher and former OpenAI employee, Balaji exposed alleged copyright violations in the company’s use of data to train its models,
‘Important step forward in bilateral ties’, EAM Jaishankar says as Moldova opens embassy in Delhi
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Sunday called the opening of the Moldovan Embassy in New Delhi “an important step forward that will open new possibilities for our (Indian-Moldovan) partnership.” Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar wrote: “Delighted to jointly inaugurate the Embassy
Gukesh makes history, becomes youngest World Chess Champion ever
India’s D Gukesh made history on Thursday by becoming the youngest-ever World Champion in chess, defeating Ding Liren of China in the 14-game match. The 18-year-old from Chennai capitalized on a blunder by Ding in the winner-takes-all 14th game, winning the match 7.5
Delhi CM Atishi writes to HM Amit Shah over Rohingyas; BJP calls it sham
Delhi Chief Minister Atishi on Sunday wrote a letter to Union Home Minister Amit Shah accusing the Central government of settling Rohingyas in the city, a move that evoked a sharp reaction from the BJP, which slammed the CM for spreading falsehood. She
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi lead nation in paying tributes on Vijay Diwas
President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh led the nation in commemorating Vijay Diwas on Tuesday, paying homage to the martyrs of the 1971 war. This historic victory not only ensured India’s military triumph over Pakistan but also
In first foreign visit after assuming office, Lanka Prez Dissanayake arrives in India
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in New Delhi on Sunday for his three-day visit to India, marking his first foreign trip since assuming office in September. Randhir Jaiswal, Spokesperson of the Ministry of External Affairs, in a post on X, said,
Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms ‘very friendly’ call with Trump about need for ‘victory’ against Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about Israel’s determination to continue acting against Iran and its armed proxies whenever they try to harm the Jewish state, the premier said in a video statement. Netanyahu said on Sunday evening
EAM Jaishankar meets president Dissanayake, highlights Sri Lanka’s role in India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a three-day state visit to New Delhi, and highlighted the “island nation’s prominent role in India’s Neighbourhood First policy and SAGAR Outlook.” He further expressed confidence that
India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans exchange visit to commemorate Vijay Diwas
Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War reached Dhaka while eight officers of Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations in the two countries, officials said. Bangladesh officials and the Indian High Commission in Dhaka said two
Economic and digital corridors to maritime connectivity, India and Italy building vision for future, says Italian ambassador
India and Italy continue to work towards enhancing collaboration in maritime and land infrastructure within the framework of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEEC), in addition to concluding an agreement on cooperation in the maritime and port sector. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Italian
Mexican consulates to strengthen support for nationals in face of US deportation
Mexican consulates in the United States will strengthen legal support for Mexican nationals to ensure they are informed about their rights and the deportation procedures, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said. The measure, announced on Friday, comes in response to repeated threats of mass