UK to recognise Palestine in September if Israel fails to commit to peace
The United Kingdom has announced it will recognise the State of Palestine during the United Nations General Assembly in September unless Israel takes concrete steps toward ending the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and advancing a long-term peace agreement. In a statement, Downing Street
Tsunami waves hit Japan after massive 8.7 earthquake in Russia’s Far East
A powerful 8.7-magnitude earthquake struck Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday, triggering tsunami waves that reached parts of Japan and sparked evacuation alerts across the Pacific region. The epicenter was located about 119 kilometers (74 miles) from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, a city of around
Netanyahu slams UK’s plan to recognise Palestine, calls it reward for terrorism
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s announcement to recognise the State of Palestine at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly, accusing the UK of rewarding terrorism and endangering peace. “Starmer rewards Hamas’s monstrous terrorism and punishes its
Trump urges calm after massive quake triggers tsunami alert across Pacific
U.S. President Donald Trump has urged residents along the Pacific coast, Alaska, and Hawaii to stay “strong and safe” following a massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Russia’s Far East early Wednesday, triggering widespread tsunami warnings. The quake hit off the Kamchatka Peninsula, about
Khalistani group spreads false claims over routine White House letter
The Khalistani outfit Sikhs For Justice (SFJ), led by designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, has been accused of spreading false propaganda regarding a standard White House acknowledgment letter. The letter, dated July 24 and sent to Pannun, was a routine response issued by
More talks needed before India-US trade deal, says USTR official
With the August 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs approaching, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that more negotiations are needed to finalize a trade agreement between India and the United States. In an interview with CNBC, Greer emphasized that while discussions with
Canadian MP submits motion to protect religious freedom amid rising attacks
Canadian Member of Parliament Jamil Jivani has submitted a motion to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, urging stronger protections for the freedom to worship amid rising violence and criminal intimidation against religious communities. The motion, submitted Monday, calls on the committee to
Russia’s minister visits North Korea on first direct Moscow-Pyongyang flight
Russia’s Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov arrived in Pyongyang on Monday aboard the first direct flight from Moscow to North Korea in decades, marking a renewed phase of cooperation between the two countries. The visit comes as Moscow and Pyongyang ramp up economic
Indian delegation visits Syria to boost bilateral cooperation
An Indian delegation visiting Damascus held high-level talks with Syrian officials to explore new avenues of bilateral cooperation, particularly in diplomacy, healthcare, and education. The delegation, led by Suresh Kumar, Director of the West Asia and North Africa Division at India’s Ministry of
North Korea says Kim-Trump ties ‘not bad’ but rejects denuclearisation talks
North Korea has ruled out any possibility of resuming denuclearisation talks, even as Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, acknowledged that personal ties between her brother and former U.S. President Donald Trump are “not bad.” In a statement
North Korea warns US talks will remain a ‘hope’ without policy shift
North Korea has warned that a potential dialogue with the United States will remain just a “hope” unless Washington abandons what it called its “failed past” approach. The statement came from Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, amid
Modi’s Maldives visit signals renewed regional partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day visit to the Maldives has been hailed as a pivotal moment in South Asian diplomacy, reaffirming India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and signaling a major reset in bilateral ties with Male. This was the first visit by a
Trump reaffirms U.S. commitment to Korean Peninsula security
U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to the security of the Korean Peninsula, emphasizing the enduring U.S.-South Korea alliance and warning against the continued threat of communism in Asia. In a message released by the White House on July 29, a
Netherlands bans Israeli ministers Smotrich, Ben Gvir over Gaza crisis
The Netherlands has imposed an entry ban on two far-right Israeli ministers — Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir — citing their inflammatory rhetoric amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Valdekamp informed lawmakers
France hails Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, urges lasting peace
France has welcomed the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, which took effect on the evening of July 28, and encouraged both nations to uphold the agreement through meaningful dialogue. In a statement released on Tuesday, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs
‘Blood and water can’t flow together’: Jaishankar on India-Pakistan ties
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared a new chapter in India’s national security policy, unveiling a five-point anti-terror doctrine in the Lok Sabha on Monday during a special session on Operation Sindoor. Calling it a “new normal,” Jaishankar said India will no longer
Rubio confirms Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire talks to begin in Malaysia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Sunday that Cambodia and Thailand will commence high-level ceasefire talks in Malaysia to resolve escalating border clashes. In an official statement, Rubio said, “Cambodia and Thailand are scheduled to begin high-level talks in Malaysia shortly in
EU lawmaker slams US trade deal as ‘imbalanced, unsatisfactory’
A top European lawmaker has voiced strong opposition to the newly proposed EU-US trade deal, warning that it could jeopardize economic stability across the European Union. Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, called the agreement “significantly imbalanced” and
Six killed in Bangkok market shooting, gunman dies by suicide
A mass shooting in Bangkok’s bustling Or Tor Kor market claimed the lives of six people and left two others injured on Monday, before the 61-year-old gunman fatally shot himself, local media reported. The incident occurred around 12:38 p.m. in the Chatuchak district
South Korea reaffirms peace efforts despite North’s rejection of talks
South Korea reaffirmed its commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula on Monday, following North Korea’s outright rejection of President Lee Jae Myung’s proposal to resume dialogue and improve relations. Earlier in the day, Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un,