Iran Summons UK Diplomat Over London’s Sanctions
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has summoned the British charge d’affaires in response to the UK’s recent imposition of sanctions on three Iranian individuals and one entity. The summons was conducted by Majid Nili Ahmadabadi, the ministry’s director for Western European affairs, following the UK’s
PM Modi Conducts Delegation-Level Talks with Brunei’s Sultan, Then Heads to Singapore
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei conducted high-level talks on Wednesday, discussing a range of topics including defense, trade and investment, food security, education, energy, and space technology. The discussions, held at Istana Nurul Iman, aimed at enhancing
Maldives President Approves New FDI Act to Enhance Investor Confidence and Drive Economic Reforms
Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has approved a new Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Act aimed at modernizing the country’s investment framework and boosting investor confidence, according to state media. The previous FDI Act, in place for 45 years, no longer reflected the current global
Switzerland Reopens Embassy in Iraq After 33-Year Absence
Switzerland has reopened its embassy in Baghdad, marking its return to Iraq after a 33-year hiatus following the Gulf War. The Iraqi Foreign Ministry announced on Tuesday that the embassy’s reopening is part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance cooperation between
The UN has brokered a deal between Libyan factions to address the central bank crisis.
The United Nations Support Mission in Libya (UNSMIL) has announced that Libya’s two rival legislative bodies have reached an agreement to address the central bank crisis within the next few days. According to UNSMIL, discussions held at its Tripoli office on Monday and
US Seizes Venezuelan President’s Airplane, Citing Sanction Violations
The U.S. has seized an aircraft belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in the Dominican Republic, citing violations of sanctions laws, the Justice Department announced. Attorney General Merrick B. Garland stated, “This morning, the Justice Department seized an aircraft that we allege was
Protests across Israel intensify, putting pressure on Netanyahu to secure a hostage deal
On Sunday, hundreds of thousands of Israelis took to the streets nationwide, urging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza. Approximately 700,000 people participated in protests on major roads and at
Musk Claims Evidence Shows Brazil’s ‘Fake Judge’ Deliberately Interfered in Election
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has accused Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes of being a “fake judge” and claimed that evidence is mounting to show that de Moraes deliberately interfered in Brazil’s recent election. Musk’s remarks came after de Moraes ordered a
Trump says getting along with Kim Jong-un is ‘good thing’
Washington, Aug 31 – US presidential candidate Donald Trump said that “getting along” with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is a “good thing,” after his Democratic rival Kamala Harris vowed not to “cosy up to” dictators like Kim. During a campaign rally in
Yemen: Gas station explosion rocks Aden
Aden (Yemen), Aug 31 – A powerful explosion shook a residential neighbourhood in Yemen’s southern port city of Aden, according to the witnesses. The loud blast, originating from a gas station, sent shockwaves through the densely populated district of Mansourah in Aden, causing
IDF strikes Hezbollah military structures in south Lebanon
Tel Aviv, Aug 31 – Hezbollah military structures and launchers in the Tayr Harfa area in south Lebanon were attacked after the forces detected several militants entering the region, according to the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The Israel Air Forces attacked the military
US urges China to take steps to end repression of Muslim Uyghurs, minorities in Xinjiang
Washington, Aug 31 – The US has urged China to take immediate action to end its ongoing repression of Muslim Uyghurs and members of other ethnic and religious minority groups in Xinjiang. In a statement on Friday to mark the second anniversary of
Brazil’s Supreme Court orders blocking of social media platform X
Rio de Janeiro, Aug 31 – Brazil’s Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ordered the social media platform X to be blocked nationwide after the company refused to appoint a legal representative in the country. Earlier on Wednesday, de Moraes gave X,
Young Indian professional’s networking initiative makes big impact in New England
Neeharika Munjal, Founder and CEO of Young Indian Professionals of New England (YIPNE) and Administrative Supervisor at Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of New England, has made significant strides in connecting young Indian professionals in the region. After graduating early from Boston University in
India urges unconditional release of Israeli hostages following terror attacks
India has reiterated its strong condemnation of the October 7 terror attacks on Israel, calling for a ceasefire and the immediate, unconditional release of all hostages. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri emphasized India’s position during the 17th India-Israel Foreign Office Consultations held in New
Harris defends policy reversals saying her ‘values have not changed’
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar Vice President Kamala Harris, who is also a Democratic presidential candidate, defended her shifting positions on several key issues, asserting that her core values have not changed.
PM Modi invited to SCO summit in Islamabad, but attendance uncertain
Pakistan has officially confirmed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled for mid-October in Islamabad. During her weekly press briefing, Foreign Office spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch stated that invitations had been extended to
High demand for tickets to PM Modi’s New York reception overwhelms venue capacity
The Indian diaspora and Americans nationwide are showing overwhelming interest in attending the community reception for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York, surpassing the venue’s capacity. Avinash Gupta, President of the tri-state chapter of the Federation of Indian Associations (FIA), noted, “There
NSA Doval meets Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Colombo
Colombo, Aug 30 – National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Friday, holding discussions on the ongoing economic collaboration between the two neighbouring countries. Sri Lanka’s National Security Advisor Sagala
Day one of second Pakistan-Bangladesh Test called off due to persistent rain
Rawalpindi, Aug 30 – The day one of the second Test match between Pakistan and Bangladesh was called off without a toss due to persistent rain and wet outfield at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium on Friday. Bangladesh are leading the two Test-match series