Trump eyes ‘Venezuela’ model for Iran as military campaign could last weeks
US President Donald Trump said the United States could sustain military operations against Iran for “four to five weeks” if necessary and suggested that a “Venezuela” model of political transition might shape Tehran’s future after the conflict. In a telephone interview with The
Nepal confirms death of Gorkha youth in Abu Dhabi amid Iran conflict
Nepal’s Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has confirmed the death of a 29-year-old Nepali national from western Gorkha district during a drone interception operation at Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi, underscoring the widening human cost of the escalating US–Iran conflict.
IRGC vows ‘most ferocious offensive’ after Khamenei’s reported death
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has vowed sweeping retaliation following the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, promising what it called the “most ferocious offensive operation in history” against the United States and Israel. In a statement posted on its
Trump threatens Iran with ‘force never seen before’ amid escalation
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the United States would respond with a “force never seen before” if Tehran escalates military retaliation following the reported killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a public statement, Trump
US–Israel airstrikes kill Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei, state media confirms
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in joint US–Israel airstrikes, according to Iranian state media reports on Sunday. The strikes reportedly targeted his compound, with Iran’s Fars News Agency stating that four of his relatives — including his daughter, grandchild and
US and Israel launch major strikes on Iran as Trump urges regime change
The United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran on Saturday, marking a dramatic escalation in regional tensions and opening a new phase of direct confrontation. President Donald Trump described the operation as “major combat operations,” urging the Iranian public to
Amid Taliban escalation, Pakistan invokes India narrative to deflect from internal strains
As tensions flare between Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban, Islamabad has escalated military action across the border, placing a fragile Qatar-mediated ceasefire under severe strain. After Afghanistan claimed it launched retaliatory strikes along the shared frontier, Pakistani forces reportedly carried out airstrikes targeting
Canadian PM Mark Carney begins first official visit to India
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrived in Mumbai on Friday, marking his first official visit to India and signalling renewed momentum in India–Canada relations. He was accompanied by his wife, Diana Fox Carney, and received at the airport by Maharashtra’s Minister of Protocol
Analysis: Devon Avenue business corridor and the 2026 IL-09 Congressional race
By: Dr Avi VermaA federal policy analysis from the South Asian business perspective The political context: A post-Schakowsky open seat Devon Avenue sits within Illinois’ 9th Congressional District, long represented by Jan Schakowsky. Her retirement has transformed the March 17, 2026 Democratic primary
Missing Epstein files? DOJ faces cover-up claims over Trump-linked allegation
In a fresh political firestorm, Democrats have accused the administration of US President Donald Trump of withholding key documents from the much-publicised “Epstein Files” release — including FBI interview records tied to a woman who alleged she was sexually abused as a minor.
Canadian PM Carney to embark on India visit today, focus on elevating bilateral ties
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to begin an official visit to India on Thursday, marking what officials describe as a significant reset in bilateral relations between the two countries. The trip is the first by a Canadian prime minister to India
Trump’s third-country deportation push hits a legal roadblock
The Trump administration’s attempt to fast-track deportations to third countries has suffered a setback after the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit refused to pause a lower court order blocking the policy. In a ruling issued Wednesday, the Boston-based appeals court
Rubio says US-China ties at ‘strategic stability’, flags supply chain risks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States and China have reached a phase of “strategic stability” in their relationship, even as Washington remains cautious about supply chain dependence, technology transfers and Beijing’s expanding nuclear arsenal. Speaking to reporters in Saint
Truly splendid: PM Modi as Netanyahu welcomes him in traditional Indian attire
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for wearing traditional Indian attire during a dinner engagement, calling it a reflection of respect for India’s rich cultural heritage. Responding to Netanyahu’s post on X, Modi wrote, “Truly splendid! Your
Jaishankar calls for overarching approach to human rights, not polemics
India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has urged a broader, development-focused approach to human rights, calling on the international community to move beyond “politicisation, selectivity or double standards.” Addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva via video link, Jaishankar said that
UN Special Rapporteur warns restrictions, funding cuts undermine Afghan women’s healthcare access
Richard Bennett, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Afghanistan, has warned that mounting restrictions and international funding cuts are severely undermining Afghan women’s access to essential healthcare services. Bennett is set to present a new report on
PM Modi pays tribute to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday visited Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Centre in Jerusalem, where he laid a wreath in memory of Holocaust victims. Modi was accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Yad Vashem Chairman Dani Dayan during the
Nothing can justify terrorism, India stands with Israel firmly: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday reaffirmed India’s unwavering support for Israel, declaring that “nothing can justify terrorism” during a historic address to the Knesset — the first ever by an Indian Prime Minister. Speaking to Israeli lawmakers, Modi expressed solidarity with the
Trump’s new India-Pak truce claim; says Sharif warned 35 million would have died
US President Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he prevented a “nuclear war” between India and Pakistan, asserting for the first time that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him 35 million people would have died during India’s Operation Sindoor had he
PM Modi on Israel visit to boost defence, trade and innovation ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Israel on Wednesday for a high-level visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation in defence, security, trade, and innovation. Announcing the visit, India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described it as the Prime Minister’s second trip to