Trump condemns killing of Indian national in Texas, vows justice
U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the brutal killing of Indian national Chandra Nagamallaiah in Texas, pledging justice and holding undocumented immigration policies responsible for the crime. The 41-year-old Dallas resident was fatally attacked on September 10 by Yordanis Cobos-Martinez, a 37-year-old undocumented
Israeli strike won’t derail Gaza mediation, says Qatari PM
Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani said Sunday that Israel’s unprecedented strike on Doha will not halt Qatar’s role in brokering peace for Gaza. According to Qatar News Agency, Al-Thani made the remarks during a preparatory
US-China trade talks in Madrid spotlight TikTok and soybeans as new bargaining chips
TikTok and American soybeans have unexpectedly taken center stage in the first round of US-China trade talks in Madrid, reflecting the evolving nature of the world’s most consequential economic rivalry. On September 14, US officials led by Treasury Secretary Scott Besant and Trade
Five Eyes alliance urged to unite against Khalistani extremism, report warns
A new report has called on the Five Eyes intelligence alliance—comprising the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand—to work collectively to dismantle Khalistani extremist networks that operate across borders through fundraising and propaganda. According to The Australia Today, the report
South Korea’s former president Yoon skips insurrection trial for 9th consecutive session
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol skipped his insurrection trial for the ninth consecutive session on Monday, intensifying frustration over repeated delays. Yoon faces charges of leading an insurrection and abusing his power during his failed attempt to impose martial law in
Elon Musk’s Starlink faces another major outage as thousands report disruptions
Elon Musk’s satellite internet service Starlink faced yet another major disruption on Monday, leaving thousands of users across the United States and beyond without connectivity. According to outage-tracking platform Downdetector, nearly 50,000 outage reports were logged by 10:01 a.m. (EST). Of these, 59
Germany focuses on India for strategic, technology and economic ties: Report
Germany is recalibrating its foreign policy priorities, placing India at the center of its strategic, technological, and economic engagement, according to a recent report. The shift was underlined during German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s visit to India from September 1–3, which emphasized Berlin’s
Trump urges NATO to stop Russian oil, threatens 50–100% tariffs on China
US President Donald Trump lashed out at NATO allies for “shocking” purchases of Russian oil, while threatening tariffs of 50–100% on China if members halted imports from Moscow. In a Truth Social post, Trump accused NATO of lacking full commitment to Ukraine’s war
The third eye: China’s ambition of edging out the US
The 25th SCO summit in Tianjin became a stage for Chinese President Xi Jinping to project Beijing as a counterweight to Washington and consolidate its superpower ambitions. Against the backdrop of US President Donald Trump’s tariff actions on India, Xi extended special invitations
US deputy state secretary Landau expresses regret over detention of South Korean workers, vows visa reforms
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau has expressed regret over the recent mass detention of South Korean workers in the United States and pledged efforts to prevent similar incidents. Landau, who met South Korea’s First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yoon-joo in Seoul
Trump’s envoy pick Sergio Gor highlights deep friendship with PM Modi, vows to boost India-US ties
Sergio Gor, Director of the US Presidential Personnel Office and President Donald Trump’s nominee for Ambassador to India, has underscored the “deep friendship” between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a key pillar of US-India relations. Appearing before the Senate Foreign Relations
US Congresswoman condemns Charlie Kirk’s murder, urges political leaders to tone down rhetoric
A day after conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk was fatally shot during a campus event in Utah, US Congresswoman Deborah Ross condemned the killing, declaring that “violence has no place in the country.” Speaking to IANS in Washington, Ross,
Trump defends Bolsonaro after 27-year prison sentence, calls verdict ‘surprising’
US President Donald Trump has strongly defended former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro following his conviction and sentencing to over 27 years in prison for plotting a coup. Speaking at the White House, Trump described the ruling by Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court as shocking
Charlie Kirk murder: FBI releases new video of suspect fleeing Utah campus rooftop
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has released new video footage in the murder case of conservative activist and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, showing the suspect fleeing the scene moments after the fatal shooting. The video captures the suspect running across
Jaishankar reiterates India’s call for early end to Ukraine conflict in talks with Polish FM
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday reiterated India’s position calling for an early end to the conflict in Ukraine during a phone conversation with Polish Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski. “Spoke to Foreign Minister Radosław Sikorski of Poland today. He shared his
Remembering 9/11, Americans vow to defend nation and freedom
The United States on Thursday marked the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks with solemn ceremonies and renewed pledges to defend the nation and freedom. Nearly 3,000 people were killed when al-Qaeda hijackers turned four passenger planes into weapons against
India plays vital role in Sri Lanka’s progress, says minister
Sri Lankan Minister of Health and Mass Communication Nalinda Jayatissa has said that India continues to play a vital role in Sri Lanka’s march towards prosperity, stability, and welfare. Jayatissa, who also serves as the President of the Sri Lanka-India Parliamentary Friendship Association
Charlie Kirk fatally shot during campus event at Utah Valley University
Conservative activist and Turning Point USA co-founder Charlie Kirk, 31, was fatally shot on Wednesday during an outdoor campus event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem, Utah. The shooting occurred shortly after 12 p.m. local time while Kirk was hosting his “Prove
Indian diplomacy’s special call for handling a multipolar world order
India’s foreign policy is navigating the challenges of a multipolar world order where proxy wars, ideological divides, and shifting alliances shape global geopolitics. Positioned between major power blocs, India continues to exercise strategic autonomy while strengthening bilateral partnerships based on mutual security and
Trump blames ‘radical left’ after Charlie Kirk’s murder at Utah campus event
US President Donald Trump has blamed the “radical left” for the killing of conservative activist and influencer Charlie Kirk, who was fatally shot during a campus event at Utah Valley University (UVU) in Orem. The shooting occurred around 12:20 p.m. on Wednesday during