PM Modi hails President Murmu’s Independence Day-eve speech as a call for unity and progress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised President Droupadi Murmu’s Independence Day-eve address, calling it a “thoughtful” and “inspiring” vision for India’s collective progress and future aspirations. In a post on X, Modi said, “Rashtrapati Ji has highlighted the collective progress of our nation
PM Modi to address UNGA high-level session on September 26
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) high-level session on September 26, as part of the UN’s landmark 80th anniversary celebrations. This year’s theme, “Better Together: 80 Years and More for Peace, Development and Human Rights,” will frame
Baloch leader urges US to sanction Pakistan’s army instead of banning BLA
Tara Chand, chief of the Baloch American Congress and former Balochistan Cabinet Minister, has criticised the US decision to designate the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) and its front group, The Majeed Brigade, as foreign terrorist organisations (FTOs). He argued that instead of targeting
India-Russia ties poised for expansion in new strategic sectors: Report
The India-Russia strategic partnership is at a pivotal moment, with both nations encouraged to explore new areas of collaboration, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Arctic cooperation, Africa outreach, and joint technological initiatives, according to an India Narrative report. The study highlights that joint AI
Europe seeks to block US-Russia Ukraine peace talks: Kanwal Sibal
Former Indian Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal has accused Europe of attempting to derail US-Russia peace negotiations over Ukraine, citing its unwavering alignment with Kyiv’s position and exclusion from the upcoming Trump-Putin summit in Alaska. Writing in India Narrative, Sibal noted that European leaders
Putin-Trump Alaska summit set to test peace prospects in Ukraine
US President Donald Trump will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday at Joint Military Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, for a high-stakes summit expected to focus on ending the Russia-Ukraine war. The meeting comes amid heightened tensions, with Putin reiterating his June
Trump’s Pakistan tilt erodes two decades of US-India strategic trust: Report
US President Donald Trump’s repeated endorsement of Pakistan and disregard for India’s core security concerns have undermined the strategic partnership between Washington and New Delhi, according to a report by the International Centre for Peace Studies (ICPS). The report stated that successive US
India’s stance reinforced as Pakistan misses IMF loan targets again
Pakistan’s repeated inability to meet International Monetary Fund (IMF) loan conditions has once again reinforced India’s long-standing concerns over Islamabad’s misuse of international financial aid. For the second review of its $7 billion bailout package, Pakistan failed to achieve three out of five
Baloch activist warns US against granting Pakistan access to Balochistan’s minerals
Prominent Baloch human rights defender Mir Yar Baloch has condemned US President Donald Trump’s reported assurance granting Pakistan access to Balochistan’s untapped mineral wealth, calling it a “strategic blunder” that could destabilize the region. Mir asserted that Balochistan will resist any attempt by
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit India ahead of SCO Summit
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India on August 18 for talks under the Special Representative mechanism, just days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s scheduled trip to China for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin later this month. The SCO
India, Singapore strengthen strategic ties at 3rd Ministerial Roundtable
India and Singapore have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during the third India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR), held in New Delhi on Wednesday. The talks focused on six key pillars: digitalisation, skill development, sustainability, healthcare, connectivity, and advanced manufacturing. The Indian delegation
Afghan refugees in Pakistan face rising deportations under new crackdown
Thousands of Afghans living in Pakistan, many of whom fled after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, now face an uncertain future under Pakistan’s renewed Illegal Foreigners Repatriation Plan. The nationwide crackdown, revived in late 2023, targets undocumented Afghan refugees, with
UN alarmed by surge in violence in Sudan’s El Fasher and Kordofan
The United Nations has voiced deep concern over renewed violence in Sudan’s North Darfur and Kordofan regions, following deadly attacks that have left civilians trapped and displaced. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said a large-scale assault in El Fasher’s Abu Shouk displacement camp, reportedly
Former South Korean security adviser questioned for third time in Marine death case
Former National Security Adviser Cho Tae-yong appeared before a special counsel team on Wednesday for his third round of questioning over alleged government interference in a probe into the death of a Marine in 2023. The investigation is led by special counsel Lee
US, Pakistan hold counterterrorism dialogue despite Islamabad’s terror links
The United States and Pakistan have held their annual counterterrorism dialogue in Islamabad, reaffirming a “shared commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations,” despite Pakistan’s long history of hosting terrorist groups. The joint statement from the meeting, co-chaired by U.S.
US says ties with India remain strong amid Trump’s outreach to Pakistan
U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce has defended President Donald Trump’s engagement with Pakistan’s military leadership, saying Washington’s relationship with India remains “good” and that open dialogue with all parties can help bridge differences. “Our relationship with both nations is as it has
Houthis claim drone strikes on four Israeli cities in Gaza war escalation
Yemen’s Houthi group says it has launched drone attacks on four Israeli cities — Haifa, Negev, Eilat, and Be’er Sheva — in its latest show of support for Palestinians amid the ongoing Gaza war. According to a statement from Houthi military spokesperson Yahya
Netanyahu rules out partial Gaza ceasefire, insists on final deal with Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that a partial ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas is no longer on the table, saying the focus remains on achieving a comprehensive agreement “on our terms.” Speaking to Israeli broadcaster i24 on Tuesday, Netanyahu said
Jordan, Syria, US discuss Sweida ceasefire and reconstruction efforts
Jordan on Tuesday hosted a high-level trilateral meeting with Syria and the United States to address the ongoing situation in Syria’s southern Sweida province, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry announced. The talks brought together Jordanian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi, Syrian
Iran open to direct nuclear talks with US if conditions are right, says vice president
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref has said that Tehran is open to holding direct nuclear negotiations with the United States if “favourable and equal” conditions are met. Speaking to reporters, Aref stressed that any talks must safeguard the interests of both sides.