5.3-magnitude earthquake strikes central Pakistan’s Punjab region
A 5.3-magnitude earthquake struck central Pakistan early Sunday, sending tremors across parts of Punjab province. The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) confirmed the seismic event, which occurred around 3:54 am IST. According to GFZ, the quake had a shallow depth of 10
Sri Lankan Navy arrests eight Indian fishermen from Rameswaram
Eight Indian fishermen from Tamil Nadu’s Rameswaram were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy early Sunday for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and fishing in Sri Lankan waters. Their boat was also seized during the operation. According to fisheries department
Baltic states withdraw from mine ban treaty citing national security needs
Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia have officially notified the United Nations of their decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention, a global treaty banning the use, production, and stockpiling of anti-personnel landmines. The move, announced Friday, reflects growing regional security concerns amid heightened tensions
Yemen says key terror cell behind UN official’s killing dismantled
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has announced the dismantling of a major terrorist cell linked to the 2023 assassination of a senior UN World Food Programme (WFP) official. The breakthrough came as authorities arrested key suspects connected to multiple high-profile attacks in southern Yemen.
Israel says senior Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike
The Israeli military announced on Saturday that it had killed a senior Hamas commander, Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa, in an airstrike carried out in the Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City. The strike, executed Friday evening in coordination with Israel’s Shin Bet domestic security
South Korea names veteran economist Koo Yun-cheol as finance minister
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has nominated seasoned bureaucrat Koo Yun-cheol as the country’s first finance minister under the new administration. Known for his deep expertise in fiscal policy and economic strategy, Koo is expected to play a pivotal role in advancing
Trump hails Senate win for ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ on border, tax, and military funding
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday celebrated a major legislative win after the Senate passed his flagship “Big Beautiful Bill” — a sweeping proposal that addresses immigration, tax cuts, and military spending. Trump called the vote a “great victory” for the Republican Party
Devotion beyond borders: PM Modi praises Vietnam’s reverence for Buddha relics
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday expressed heartfelt gratitude for the overwhelming response from Vietnam to the exposition of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics, calling it a testament to the deep spiritual bond shared by both nations. Speaking during the 123rd episode of Mann
Lavrov says ‘extermination of everything Russian’ in Ukraine must end for peace
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed that any resolution to the Russia-Ukraine conflict must begin with halting what he described as Ukraine’s “legislative extermination” of Russian identity within its borders. Speaking in Bishkek after talks with Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubayev, Lavrov
FairPoint: Calling time on Pakistan’s pretence, India leads where others flinch
It’s time India adopts a bold, unwavering stance against Pakistan at every international forum. With Operation Sindoor, India has shed decades of restraint and shown that national security is not negotiable — the battle against terrorism must be owned and fought alone if
Four injured in Bangladesh house explosion while cleaning water tank
Four people, including two children, were injured in an explosion at a residence in the Jigatola area of Hazaribagh, Dhaka, while a tenant was cleaning the water tank on Saturday afternoon. The incident occurred at the two-storey home of leather trader Zia Uddin
Thailand protests erupt after leaked Hun Sen call
Massive protests have broken out in Thailand following a leaked phone conversation between Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and former Cambodian leader Hun Sen, in which Shinawatra referred to a Thai military commander as someone who “just wanted to look cool and said things
Iran rules out immediate return to US nuclear talks
Iran has denied reaching any agreement to resume nuclear negotiations with the United States, as tensions remain high following deadly attacks by Israel and the US on Iranian territory. Speaking to state broadcaster IRIB, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi clarified that while
Trump blames Democrats for intelligence leak on Iran strike fallout
By IndoUS Tribune Staff US President Donald Trump on Friday accused the Democratic Party of leaking a classified intelligence report that questioned his administration’s claims about the effectiveness of recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. In a fiery post on Truth Social, Trump
Rajnath Singh meets Chinese Defence Minister, stresses on avoiding new tensions
By: IndoUS Tribune StaffDefence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Don Jun in Qingdao, China, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ meeting. The talks focused on maintaining positive momentum in bilateral ties and avoiding new complexities
Trump says Iran-Israel ceasefire progressing well, warns Tehran over uranium enrichment
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that the ceasefire between Iran and Israel is “going very good,” following a week of intense military exchanges between the two nations. Speaking at the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump credited his diplomatic intervention for
Kirti Vardhan Singh visits Mozambique, highlights India’s growth and bilateral ties
Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, currently on an official visit to Mozambique, interacted with members of the Indian community in Maputo as part of India’s participation in the East African nation’s 50th Independence Day celebrations. In a post on
IAF evacuates 224 more Indians from Israel under Operation Sindhu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday evacuated 224 Indian nationals from war-hit Israel, bringing the total number of citizens safely repatriated under Operation Sindhu to 818. Minister of State Shobha Karandlaje welcomed the evacuees at New Delhi airport and reiterated the government’s
7 Israeli soldiers killed in Gaza blast, IDF confirms
Seven Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Gaza after their armoured combat engineering vehicle (CEV) was hit by an explosive device, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) confirmed on Wednesday. The deadly incident occurred on Tuesday in Khan Younis when a bomb, reportedly planted
Zohran Mamdani wins New York Democratic mayoral primary in major upset
Indian-origin politician Zohran Mamdani has emerged as the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, defeating former Governor Andrew Cuomo in a stunning primary upset. Mamdani, a 33-year-old Muslim and self-described democratic socialist, secured 43.5% of the vote compared to Cuomo’s 36.3%, according