Trump administration declassifies 230,000 MLK Jr assassination files
The Trump administration has released more than 230,000 pages of documents related to the 1968 assassination of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., ending nearly six decades of restricted access. The announcement was made by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, who
UK launches 50-day defence push to arm Ukraine and pressure Russia
British Defence Secretary John Healey has announced a new 50-day military support initiative for Ukraine, aimed at increasing pressure on Russia and accelerating peace negotiations. The campaign, unveiled at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) meeting on Monday, will focus on delivering critical
US envoy pushes diplomacy amid Lebanon-Israel ceasefire tensions
US Special Envoy Thomas Barrack emphasized Washington’s commitment to supporting Lebanon’s sovereignty and advancing peace efforts amid ongoing ceasefire tensions with Israel. Speaking in Beirut after meeting Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, Barrack said, “The US has no business in trying to compel
25 children among 27 dead in Bangladesh jet crash
At least 27 people, including 25 schoolchildren, were killed after a Bangladesh Air Force training jet crashed into a school building in Dhaka’s Uttara area on Monday. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the F-7 BGI aircraft took off at 1:06 p.m.
Grand Mufti seeks PM, President’s help in saving Kerala nurse from execution in Yemen
After securing a temporary stay on the execution of Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya in Yemen, the Grand Mufti of India, Kanthapuram A.P. Aboobacker Musliyar, is now seeking the intervention of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the next phase of
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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