India open to talks with Pakistan only on terrorism: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday reaffirmed that India is open to dialogue with Pakistan only on terrorism, making the country’s position clear following the successful Operation Sindoor. “The Prime Minister has made it very clear — the only talks with Pakistan
Putin approves delegation for renewed Russia-Ukraine talks in Istanbul
Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved the composition of a high-level delegation for fresh talks with Ukraine in Istanbul, reviving a dialogue suspended since 2022. The Kremlin confirmed that the Russian delegation will be led by Presidential Aide Vladimir Medinsky and include key
Venezuelan toddler returned home after US deportation sparks outcry
A two-year-old Venezuelan girl, Maikelys Antonella Espinoza Bernal, who was separated from her mother and held by US authorities, has been returned to Venezuela amid growing outrage over her detention. She arrived on Wednesday at Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia aboard a
Indian delegation at UN pushes to declare TRF a terrorist group
An Indian delegation met top UN counter-terrorism officials on Wednesday to push for The Resistance Front (TRF) to be designated an international terrorist organization, following last month’s deadly Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people. The delegation, including Indian intelligence officials, presented evidence to
Buddha’s middle path offers guidance amid global uncertainty: India at UN
India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, P. Harish, emphasized the enduring relevance of Buddha’s principle of the middle path amid today’s global uncertainty during the International Day of Vesak commemoration. Speaking at the UN’s Economic and Social Council chamber, Harish said Buddha’s teachings
Baloch student Fahad Lehri latest victim of Pakistan’s ‘kill and dump’ policy
The Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) has condemned the killing of Baloch student Fahad Lehri, calling it part of Pakistan’s continued “kill and dump” strategy to silence dissent in Balochistan. Fahad, a student from Mastung, was forcibly disappeared on May 4, and his bullet-ridden
Balochistan not Pakistan, say Baloch activists
Baloch activists across the globe are intensifying calls to end Pakistan’s repressive policies in Balochistan amid ongoing enforced disappearances in the province. Mir Yar Baloch, a human rights activist, posted on X, “Balochistan is not Pakistan and the world can’t be a silent
Anita Anand’s quick rise in Canadian politics
Canada’s newly appointed Foreign Minister, Indira Anita Anand, has charted a swift and impactful path in Canadian politics. An academic-turned-politician, Anand entered Parliament in 2019 and quickly advanced through key ministries including procurement, defence, internal trade, transport, and industry before assuming the foreign
USTR Greer joins APEC talks in South Korea
US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer arrived in South Korea on Wednesday to participate in the upcoming APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting, scheduled for Thursday and Friday at the International Convention Centre on Jeju Island, Yonhap reported. Greer is also expected to
Russia to address key political and technical issues in Ukraine talks
The Kremlin has confirmed that Russia plans to address both political and technical issues during upcoming peace talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on Thursday, according to senior Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov. Speaking to Russian media, Ushakov said the delegation’s composition would reflect the
India intercepts PL-15, Chinese stock falls
Shares of Zhuzhou Hongda Electronics Corp Ltd, the Chinese defence manufacturer behind the PL-15 missile, plunged by 6.42% (2.56 Yuan) to 37.33 Yuan on Tuesday. The sharp decline followed confirmation that India’s air defence system successfully intercepted and destroyed the missile during a
Pope Leo XIV elected: First American Pope begins new era
In a historic and emotionally charged moment, white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel, signifying the election of a new Pope. Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, a 69-year-old American prelate from Chicago, was chosen as the 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, taking
UK backs India’s right to defend, urges de-escalation
As tensions between India and Pakistan rise following India’s counter-terror operations under ‘Operation Sindoor’, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy emphasized the need for diplomacy over conflict after speaking with both Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. “Had
India gains global support after Operation Sindoor strikes
India’s strong response to the Pahalgam terror attack through ‘Operation Sindoor’ has not only struck terrorist bases in Pakistan but also earned it significant global diplomatic backing. Contrary to concerns about international backlash, India has emerged stronger on the global stage, garnering support
India foils Pakistan aerial attack amid blackouts, retaliation
A major aerial attack launched by Pakistan targeting Jammu was successfully thwarted late Thursday night by India’s air defence systems. The attempted strike involved multiple drones and missiles, setting off air raid sirens and causing blackouts across parts of Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab,
Azhar Masood admits family deaths in Operation Sindoor
Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief Azhar Masood has admitted that ten of his family members were killed in the Indian armed forces’ missile strikes during ‘Operation Sindoor’ launched early Wednesday morning. In an Urdu statement to the media, Masood revealed, “Ten members of my family,
US advises citizens in Pakistan to avoid conflict zones
The United States mission in Pakistan has issued a security alert urging American citizens to immediately leave areas near active conflict zones, following India’s targeted military strikes under Operation Sindoor. The advisory was issued hours after India launched precision strikes on nine terror
NSA Doval briefs key nations on Operation Sindoor
In the wake of Operation Sindoor, National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval held high-level conversations with his counterparts and top security officials from major global powers on Wednesday, briefing them on India’s targeted strikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and
Pakistan says tensions will end if India steps back : Khawaja Asif
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has stated that the current hostilities between India and Pakistan can de-escalate only if New Delhi steps back from its “aggressive posture.” His comments follow India’s launch of Operation Sindoor, which targeted nine suspected terror camps in Pakistan
India exercises right to respond to terror: Govt on ‘Operation Sindoor’
In a statement on Wednesday, the Indian government emphasized that it had exercised its right to respond to the terror acts emanating from Pakistan. This came after India’s armed forces executed Operation Sindoor, destroying terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in