South Korea’s top official resigns over remarks defending martial law

South Korea’s top official resigns over remarks defending martial law

Kang Jun-wook, South Korea’s Presidential Secretary for National Integration, has resigned amid widespread criticism over his past remarks defending former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed attempt to impose martial law. Kang, a former professor at Dongguk University, was appointed earlier this month by

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Motwani Jadeja Institute launched in New York to boost Indo-US ties

Motwani Jadeja Institute launched in New York to boost Indo-US ties

In a major step to enhance Indo-US academic and strategic collaboration, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) launched the Motwani Jadeja Institute for American Studies (MJIAS) in New York. The initiative aims to strengthen ties through education, policy, innovation, and cultural exchange. Named in

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US Congress highlights repression in East Turkistan, Tibet, and Southern Mongolia

US Congress highlights repression in East Turkistan, Tibet, and Southern Mongolia

A U.S. Congressional briefing held during Captive Nations Week 2025 has spotlighted the ongoing repression and human rights abuses in East Turkistan, Tibet, and Southern Mongolia under Chinese Communist Party (CCP) rule. The event, held at the Rayburn House Office Building, brought together

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Monsoon fury leaves 221 dead, hundreds injured across Pakistan

Monsoon fury leaves 221 dead, hundreds injured across Pakistan

At least 221 people have died and 592 others injured in Pakistan as relentless monsoon rains triggered flash floods and other weather-related disasters since late June, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) reported on Monday. The NDMA’s latest update, covering the period from

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Baloch children targeted in violent crackdown by Pakistani forces: Rights group

Baloch children targeted in violent crackdown by Pakistani forces: Rights group

A 10-year-old boy, Hasil Baloch, has reportedly been forcibly disappeared by the Pakistani military after being summoned to a camp in Jahoo Zeelag, Balochistan, according to the Paank Human Rights Department of the Baloch National Movement. Paank accused Pakistani forces of increasingly targeting

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India, UK to boost trade and defence ties during PM Modi’s London visit

India, UK to boost trade and defence ties during PM Modi’s London visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to the United Kingdom starting Wednesday, where he will hold wide-ranging talks with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer to further strengthen the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. This marks PM Modi’s fourth visit to

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Trump claims five jets shot down in India-Pakistan clash after Pahalgam attack

Trump claims five jets shot down in India-Pakistan clash after Pahalgam attack

US President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh controversy by claiming that “five jets were shot down” during the recent India-Pakistan military confrontation following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which killed 26 civilians. Speaking at a private dinner

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South Korea, US, Japan pledge stronger deterrence against North Korea

South Korea, US, Japan pledge stronger deterrence against North Korea

Top diplomats from South Korea, the United States, and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening deterrence against North Korea’s growing nuclear threats during high-level trilateral talks held in Tokyo on Friday. The dialogue marked the first vice foreign ministerial meeting since the Lee

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India, Russia strengthen cultural ties and tourism cooperation

India, Russia strengthen cultural ties and tourism cooperation

India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to deepening cultural and tourism ties during a high-level meeting between Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov in New Delhi on Friday. The talks centered on expanding India’s participation in

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Ethiopia eyes new coffee markets amid US tariff impact

Ethiopia eyes new coffee markets amid US tariff impact

Ethiopia is actively seeking alternative international markets for its coffee exports after the United States imposed a 10% tariff on its shipments, a move that has significantly disrupted the nation’s coffee sector. The Ethiopian Coffee and Tea Authority (ECTA) announced it is revising

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Trump hints at major trade deals, promotes new stablecoin law

Trump hints at major trade deals, promotes new stablecoin law

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Friday that several “big trade deals” may be finalized soon, suggesting that negotiations with major trading partners are progressing under pressure from impending tariffs. “They could almost do it today… maybe later on. We’ll do it,” Trump

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Trump says BRICS summit ‘emptied’ after his 10% tariff threat, but meeting went on

Trump says BRICS summit ‘emptied’ after his 10% tariff threat, but meeting went on

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that his threat to impose a 10% tariff on BRICS nations “scared them off,” causing low turnout at their summit. However, the BRICS meeting in Rio de Janeiro continued as scheduled with full attendance from all 11 member

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Awami League accuses Yunus regime of deadly crackdown in Gopalganj

Awami League accuses Yunus regime of deadly crackdown in Gopalganj

Bangladesh’s Awami League has strongly condemned what it described as a “brutal and deliberate extermination” of unarmed civilians in Gopalganj by forces loyal to the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus. The party alleges that the crackdown targeted residents who rejected activists of

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Kabul faces historic water crisis as residents plead for urgent action

Kabul faces historic water crisis as residents plead for urgent action

A severe water crisis has gripped Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, with nearly six million residents facing acute shortages, prompting widespread public outcry and urgent appeals to the Taliban-led interim government for action. Local media reports reveal a sharp decline in water levels, particularly in

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Trump files libel lawsuit against Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, Murdoch

Trump files libel lawsuit against Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, Murdoch

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a libel lawsuit against several media entities, including the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones, News Corp, and media tycoon Rupert Murdoch, over a report linking him to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. According to court records, the

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Mexico opposes new US border wall, criticizes Trump’s unilateral move

Mexico opposes new US border wall, criticizes Trump’s unilateral move

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has strongly condemned the construction of a new segment of the U.S. border wall in New Mexico, calling it a unilateral decision by the Trump administration and asserting that Mexico was not consulted or involved. Speaking during her daily

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Syria and Israel reach US-brokered ceasefire after deadly Sweida clashes

Syria and Israel reach US-brokered ceasefire after deadly Sweida clashes

Syria and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire following intense sectarian violence in southern Syria that drew Israeli military intervention. The deal, brokered by the United States, marks a rare diplomatic breakthrough amid growing regional instability. U.S. Special Envoy for Syria Tom Barrack

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Houthis claim missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport, vow continued attacks over Gaza

Houthis claim missile strike on Ben Gurion Airport, vow continued attacks over Gaza

Yemen’s Houthi group has claimed responsibility for launching a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport, marking a major escalation in the group’s ongoing campaign of solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza. The missile, fired late Friday night, was reportedly intercepted by Israel’s

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New $250 U.S. visa integrity fee will impact Indian tourists, students, and cultural visitors starting 2026

New $250 U.S. visa integrity fee will impact Indian tourists, students, and cultural visitors starting 2026

By: Staff Writer, IndoUS Tribune A major shift is coming for international travelers to the United States — especially those from India. Beginning January 1, 2026, a new $250 “Visa Integrity Fee” will be imposed on all non-immigrant visa applicants, as mandated by the recently signed “One

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Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, White House says

Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, White House says

US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), a common and non-serious condition affecting blood flow in the legs, the White House confirmed on Thursday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that the diagnosis followed ultrasound examinations after swelling was

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