Russia hands over bodies of over 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers
Russia has transferred the bodies of 6,060 Ukrainian soldiers to Kyiv as part of ongoing humanitarian agreements between the two countries, Russian Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky confirmed on Monday. The handover followed Russia-Ukraine negotiations held in Istanbul on June 2. According to Medinsky,
Pakistan denies Iran’s nuclear retaliation claim
Pakistan on Monday strongly denied Iranian claims that it had pledged to launch a nuclear strike against Israel if the latter attacked Iran with nuclear weapons. The denial came hours after Iranian General Mohsen Rezaei, a senior official of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard
PM Modi visits Cyprus ceasefire line, deepens bilateral ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a historic visit to Cyprus by touring the ceasefire line in Nicosia with President Nikos Christodoulides, where signs of the Turkish occupation remain starkly visible. This symbolic walk underscored India’s solidarity with Cyprus and its stance on regional
Canada busts Indian gang ahead of PM Modi’s visit
Just hours before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s arrival in Canada for the G7 Summit, Peel Regional Police (PRP) announced the arrest of 18 individuals—mostly of Indian descent—in connection with a violent gang that targeted members of the South Asian community in Ontario. Dubbed
PM Modi arrives in Canada for G7 Summit reset
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Calgary, Canada, on Monday to attend the G7 Summit, following an invitation from Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. He was warmly received by Acting Indian High Commissioner Chinmoy Naik, Canadian officials, and representatives of Canada’s First Nations.
Trump-era NIH funding cuts ruled illegal by US federal judge
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration’s move to cancel over $1 billion in research funding from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) — specifically targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives — was unlawful and discriminatory. US District Judge William
Macron urges G7 action on Iran, Israel, and Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron led key discussions at the G7 Summit in Canada on Tuesday, urging world leaders to support a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, revive the stalled Iran nuclear deal, and work toward peace in Ukraine and Gaza. Meeting with U.S.
Trump denies leaving G7 over Iran-Israel ceasefire, slams Macron
U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday denied reports that he exited the G7 Summit in Canada early to facilitate a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, criticizing French President Emmanuel Macron for spreading misinformation. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “Publicity-seeking President
Iran slams G7 for supporting Israel amid escalating conflict
Iran has strongly criticized the Group of Seven (G7) leaders for backing Israel in the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict, accusing them of ignoring what it calls “blatant aggression” by Israel and attacks on its peaceful nuclear infrastructure. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei condemned
North Korea to send 6,000 troops to Russia for war support
North Korea is reportedly preparing to send around 6,000 military engineer troops to Russia, signaling deepening military ties between the two countries amid Moscow’s ongoing war in Ukraine. According to media reports, citing Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, 5,000 construction personnel and
Israel-Iran conflict: IAEA detects damage at Natanz nuclear facility
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has confirmed new signs of direct impact on Iran’s Natanz nuclear site, following Israeli airstrikes last Friday. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the UN watchdog said high-resolution satellite imagery showed damage to underground uranium
Trump says US has ‘total control’ of Iranian airspace amid conflict
US President Donald Trump declared on Tuesday that the United States has “complete and total control” of the skies over Iran, amid ongoing aerial strikes between Israel and Iran. Posting on his platform, Truth Social, Trump said that although Iran possesses strong air
Khamenei Shelters as Iran-Israel Strikes Kill Hundreds
The Iran-Israel conflict entered a dangerous new phase as fresh airstrikes overnight killed civilians and intensified fears of a broader regional war. According to Israeli reports, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was moved to a secure underground facility as Israel targeted Tehran’s
Pakistan’s ASEAN dialogue partner bid faces major resistance
Pakistan’s attempt to become a full dialogue partner of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is encountering strong resistance from several member states, notably Indonesia and Singapore, despite Malaysia’s support, reports said on Monday. Islamabad’s push is seen as part of a
Trump warns Iran: Full US force will respond to any attack
As Middle East tensions intensified, US President Donald Trump issued a forceful warning to Iran on Sunday, making it clear that any attack on American interests would trigger an overwhelming military response. Posting on Truth Social, Trump emphasized that the United States had
Minnesota lawmaker killed in political attack; massive manhunt underway
A politically motivated attack shook Minnesota on Saturday as State Representative Melissa Hortman, 55, was shot dead at her Brooklyn Park home, marking a historic and tragic first in the state’s modern political history. Governor Tim Walz confirmed that Hortman and her husband
8 IRGC commanders killed in Israeli airstrikes
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed the deaths of eight senior aerospace division commanders in Israeli airstrikes on Tehran, carried out on Friday. In a statement released via Sepah News, the IRGC mourned the “martyrdom” of the officers and identified them
Trump earned $57.4 million from crypto firm in 2024: Report
U.S. President Donald Trump earned approximately $57.4 million in 2024 from his cryptocurrency company, World Liberty Financial (WLF), according to a newly released U.S. Government Ethics report. The 234-page financial disclosure, filed for the year ending December 31, 2024, reveals that Trump earned
Cyprus welcomes PM Modi with ‘Vande Mataram’ in historic visit after two decades
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and symbolic welcome in Cyprus on Sunday, becoming the first Indian PM to visit the Mediterranean nation in over 20 years. The historic arrival was marked by chants of “Vande Mataram” and “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”
India relocates students in Iran as tensions with Israel escalate
Amid growing tensions between Iran and Israel, the Indian government has begun relocating Indian students in Iran to safer areas, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed on Monday. In an official statement, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the Indian Embassy in