South Korea eyes edge over China in UAE high-speed rail bid
South Korea’s consortium has a competitive edge over China in the bid for the United Arab Emirates’ $13.6 billion high-speed rail project, according to Transport Minister Park Sang-woo. The consortium—comprising Korea National Railway, Korea Railroad Corp., Hyundai Rotem, and POSCO E&C—has cleared the
11 Tamil Nadu fishermen return after Sri Lanka release
Eleven fishermen from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, who were detained by the Sri Lankan Coast Guard in January, returned home to an emotional welcome at Chennai airport on Wednesday night. The fishermen were arrested on January 11 for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary
Indian MPs launch Operation Sindoor campaign in Tokyo
An all-party delegation of Indian MPs began their diplomatic visit to Japan by paying floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Edogawa in Tokyo. Led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, the team includes MPs from BJP, Trinamool Congress, CPI(M), and Congress. The tribute
Two Israeli embassy staffers shot dead near Jewish Museum in Washington
Two staff members of the Israeli Embassy in Washington were shot dead near the Capital Jewish Museum on Wednesday night by an unidentified gunman, US Homeland Security confirmed. A male and a female employee were gunned down as they exited the museum. Homeland
South Korea forms Mars task force, aims to collaborate with US on space missions
South Korea has launched a new Mars exploration task force to pursue opportunities for collaboration with the United States on future missions to the Red Planet, the Korea AeroSpace Administration (KASA) announced on Wednesday. Speaking at a press briefing marking the agency’s first
Trump condemns killing of Israeli embassy staffers in DC, calls it anti-Semitic act
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday night strongly condemned the killing of two Israeli Embassy staff members in a shooting incident outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C., calling it an act of anti-Semitism. According to US Homeland Security, a male and
India calls for Pakistan to hand over Masood Azhar and Hafiz Saeed
India’s Ambassador to Israel, J P Singh, has called on Pakistan to hand over the leaders of two Pakistan-based global Islamist terror organizations, Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), to India. Singh pointed out that Pakistan has allowed these groups to perpetrate numerous terror
Jaishankar thanks Netherlands for Pahalgam attack condemnation
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his six-day visit to the Netherlands, Denmark, and Germany, met with Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp in The Hague on Monday. Jaishankar expressed his gratitude for the Netherlands’ strong condemnation of the recent Pahalgam attack, thanking
US imposes visa restrictions on facilitators of illegal immigration
The United States announced visa restrictions on travel agencies, their owners, and senior officials involved in facilitating the illegal movement of migrants into the country. The announcement was made by US State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce, though she did not provide details on
Awami League banned from Bangladesh elections, says Election Commissioner
Bangladesh’s Election Commissioner Abdur Rahman Masud confirmed on Monday that the Awami League will not be able to participate in the upcoming General Elections. This follows an official notification issued by the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government on May 12, which banned the Awami
Russia, Ukraine to begin ceasefire talks ‘immediately’, says Trump
US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that Russia and Ukraine will begin immediate negotiations toward a ceasefire, with the Vatican offering to host the talks. The announcement followed a two-hour phone conversation between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump later shared
Awami League supporters protest at UN, demand end to party ban in Bangladesh
Dozens of Awami League supporters staged a protest outside the UN headquarters on Monday, demanding an end to the party’s ban in Bangladesh and urging the United Nations to take action for the restoration of democracy. Siddique Rahman, president of the USA Awami
India showcases defence prowess at LIMA 2025 as Sanjay Seth meets Malaysian PM
India marked a strong presence at the 17th Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth meeting Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim during the event’s grand opening. During their interaction, PM Ibrahim conveyed warm greetings
US, South Korea, Japan reaffirm commitment to trilateral cooperation
Diplomats from the US, South Korea, and Japan met in Washington on Monday to reaffirm their “unwavering” commitment to trilateral cooperation amid growing regional and global challenges. Led by Yi Won-woo (South Korea), Kevin Kim (US), and Akihiro Okochi (Japan), the meeting focused
India sends aid to Afghan refugees amid Pakistan’s deportations
As Pakistan continues mass deportations of Afghan refugees, India has stepped in with vital humanitarian aid, providing food supplies to around 5,000 displaced families. According to the Taliban’s Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation, the aid—comprising 11 essential food items—was distributed in Kabul through
UN urges more aid to Gaza as only five trucks allowed in
The UN has called for a major scale-up in humanitarian aid to Gaza after just five UN aid trucks were allowed through the Kerem Shalom crossing on Monday, following more than two months of blockade. The Israeli unit COGAT confirmed the trucks carried
Putin calls talks with Trump productive amid renewed peace push
Russian President Vladimir Putin described his two-hour phone call with former U.S. President Donald Trump as “substantive” and “productive,” signaling fresh momentum for peace talks in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. “This conversation was quite candid and lasted more than two hours. I believe
Jaishankar acknowledges diaspora’s impact on India-Netherlands diplomacy
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, during his visit to the Netherlands, lauded the Indian diaspora for its role in deepening India-Netherlands relations. “Interacted with representatives of the Indian community this evening. Value the contribution of the community to building a stronger relationship between
Nepali leaders seek stronger India ties
Political leaders, lawmakers, and experts in Nepal are calling for a broader role in strengthening ties with India, especially following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. At a Monday event organized by the Institute for Public Policy and Partnership in Kathmandu, former minister
Meloni hosts US-EU trilateral talks in Rome
In a powerful gesture of transatlantic diplomacy, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni hosted US Vice President J.D. Vance and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in Rome on Sunday for informal trilateral talks. The high-level meeting was held on the sidelines of