Bangladesh sees 51 dengue deaths in 2025 amid failing healthcare response
Bangladesh is facing a growing health crisis as dengue fever continues to spread rapidly, with 51 deaths reported so far in 2025, according to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). This marks a sharp rise compared to the same period in previous
PM Modi heads to Brasilia for talks with Brazil’s President Lula
After concluding the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for Brasília on a State Visit, where he will meet Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to discuss key aspects of India-Brazil relations. Calling his Brazil
Four from Hyderabad family die in tragic US car fire
Four members of a family from Hyderabad were tragically burned to death in a car accident in the United States on Sunday. The victims, Sri Venkat, his wife Tejaswini, and their two children, were returning to Dallas from Atlanta when their car was
Modi calls for ‘People, Planet, Progress’ approach as India prepares to lead BRICS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has lauded BRICS for prioritising key global challenges like environmental protection and health security, saying India will take a “people-centric and humanity-first” approach when it assumes the BRICS presidency next year. Speaking at the BRICS session on Environment, COP-30,
Trump threatens BRICS nations with tariffs over US interests
US President Donald Trump has warned of an additional 10% tariff on countries aligned with BRICS, claiming the group is trying to undermine American interests, according to his spokesperson Karoline Leavitt. Speaking on Monday, Leavitt said Trump is “closely monitoring” the actions of
PM Modi outlines ‘humanity-first’ agenda as India to chair BRICS in 2026
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday outlined a people-centric and “humanity-first” vision for BRICS as India prepares to take over the BRICS chairmanship next year. Speaking at the BRICS session on Environment, COP-30, and Global Health in Rio de Janeiro, PM Modi said
Trump says Gaza ceasefire talks progressing as he hosts Netanyahu
U.S. President Donald Trump has said that ceasefire talks in Gaza are “going along very well,” as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday. Trump told reporters that Hamas is willing to negotiate, adding, “They want to
UN chief mourns loss of life in Texas floods, including children at summer camp
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed deep sorrow over the devastating floods in the U.S. state of Texas, which have claimed over 100 lives, including a large number of children. In a statement issued by his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric, Guterres said he was “deeply
Trump says US ‘close to deal with India’ amid global tariff rollout
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the United States is “close to making a deal with India”, even as his administration moves forward with new tariff increases on several key trading partners. Speaking at a White House briefing, Trump said, “We’ve
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize after Iran-Israel ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize, recognizing his role in brokering a ceasefire between Iran and Israel following a 12-day conflict in June. During a dinner at the White House on Monday, Netanyahu
Serbia battles over 200 wildfires as heatwave sparks national emergency
Serbia is grappling with a surge of wildfires triggered by an intense heatwave and strong winds, prompting emergency declarations in several regions and the deployment of military forces. The Ministry of the Interior confirmed over 200 wildfires in the past 24 hours, with
Trump pledges more weapons for Ukraine as Russia advances
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Washington will send additional defensive weapons to Ukraine amid escalating Russian attacks and recent territorial gains claimed by Moscow. Speaking at the White House on Monday, Trump said, “We’re going to have to send more weapons
Study reveals sharp decline in U.S. children’s health over two decades
A sweeping new study has found that U.S. children today are facing worse health outcomes than those of a generation ago, with rising rates of obesity, chronic illnesses, and mortality. The findings, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), analyzed
Indonesia ferry tragedy: Death toll rises to 10, 25 still missing
The death toll from the sinking of the passenger ship KM Tunu Pratama Jaya in Indonesia’s Bali Strait has climbed to 10, with 25 people still missing, according to senior rescue officials. The vessel sank last Wednesday night amid strong winds and massive
Global tariff shake-up offers Australia a chance to lower trade barriers: Economist
As global trade faces disruptions from new U.S. tariffs, Australia has a unique opportunity to boost its trade strategy by reducing its own trade barriers, according to a top Australian economist. Warwick McKibbin, Director of the Center for Applied Macroeconomic Analysis at the
PM Modi receives grand welcome in Brasilia with Shiva Tandava chants
Prime Minister Narendra Modi was welcomed in Brasilia with a vibrant and culturally rich performance that blended India’s powerful Shiva Tandava Stotram with Brazil’s traditional Samba Reggae and Amazonian chants. The moving tribute by the Indian diaspora and Brazilian artists symbolized the growing
11 dead, over 500 arrested in violent anti-government protests across Kenya
At least 11 people have died and 567 have been arrested as anti-government protests erupted across Kenya on Monday, coinciding with the 35th Saba Saba anniversary. The National Police Service (NPS) also reported injuries to dozens, including 52 police officers and 11 civilians,
Margherita praises ASI’s Ramayan mural restoration at Cambodia’s Royal Palace
During his official visit to Cambodia, Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita lauded the Archaeological Survey of India’s (ASI) initiative to restore the Ramayan murals at the Royal Palace of Phnom Penh. He described the artwork as a vibrant
Trump sends tariff letters, plans 25% duty on Japan and South Korea from August 1
U.S. President Donald Trump has begun sending formal tariff notices to foreign leaders, with Japan and South Korea first in line for a 25% tariff on goods imported into the United States starting August 1. The announcement was made via Trump’s Truth Social
Trump blasts Elon Musk over new ‘America Party’, calls him a ‘train wreck’
U.S. President Donald Trump lashed out at Tesla CEO Elon Musk, calling him a “train wreck” after Musk announced the formation of a new political group, the “America Party.” The sharp criticism marks a dramatic rift between the former allies. In a fiery