Netanyahu opposes Palestinian statehood amid French recognition push
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his opposition to the establishment of a Palestinian state during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday. Netanyahu criticized the push for Palestinian statehood, calling it a “major reward for terrorism” and warning that
India rebukes Pakistan over Waqf Bill remarks, cites poor minority rights record
India on Tuesday sharply rejected Pakistan’s criticism of the Waqf Amendment Act 2025, calling the comments “motivated and baseless” and pointing to Pakistan’s own dismal record in protecting minority rights. “We strongly reject the motivated and baseless comments made by Pakistan on the
Netanyahu visits Gaza, vows to intensify strikes on Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited northern Gaza on Tuesday and pledged to escalate military operations against Hamas until all of Israel’s war objectives are achieved. Netanyahu was joined by Defence Minister Israel Katz and military chief Eyal Zamir. The delegation received a
Tunisian president backs Palestinian statehood in Arab League talks
Tunisian President Kais Saied has reaffirmed his country’s steadfast support for the Palestinian cause and the creation of an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital. During a meeting in Tunis on Tuesday with Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit, Saied
Biden slams Trump for cuts to retiree benefits agency
Former US President Joe Biden made his first public remarks since leaving the White House, strongly criticizing the Donald Trump administration for what he described as “deliberate cruelty” in shrinking the Social Security Administration, the federal body that manages retiree benefits. Speaking clearly
Senior Pentagon official defends Trump’s defence policy as ‘common sense’
A top Pentagon official has defended former President Donald Trump’s defence policy, calling it a “common-sense” approach rather than a move toward isolationism. Elbridge Colby, the newly sworn-in Under Secretary of Defence for Policy, emphasized that Trump’s America First strategy is designed to
South Korea eyes UAE rail, infrastructure projects
A high-level South Korean delegation is set to visit the United Arab Emirates (UAE) this week to advance Seoul’s participation in high-speed rail and infrastructure development projects, the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport announced on Wednesday. Led by Land Minister Park Sang-woo,
Trump threatens to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status over policy standoff
Tensions have intensified between former President Donald Trump and Harvard University as Trump threatened to revoke the university’s tax-exempt status after it refused to implement sweeping White House demands. The standoff began when Harvard declined to comply with a list of federal mandates
Pakistanis dead in Libya boat capsize
Four Pakistani nationals were among the 11 migrants who lost their lives when a boat capsized off the Harawa coast near Sirte, eastern Libya, Pakistan’s Foreign Office confirmed. The victims, identified as Zahid Mahmood from Gujranwala, and Sameer Ali, Syed Ali Hussain, and
India and G4 nations reject religious criteria for UNSC reform
India, along with its G4 partners Brazil, Germany, and Japan, has firmly rejected proposals that advocate allocating seats on the reformed UN Security Council (UNSC) based on religious affiliation. Speaking on behalf of the G4 at a meeting of the Intergovernmental Negotiations (IGN)
India becoming a global AI leader under PM Modi’s vision: JK Tech CEO
India is quickly emerging as a global powerhouse in artificial intelligence (AI), thanks to the strategic vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, said Sameer Nagpal, President and CEO of JK Tech, on Tuesday. Speaking to IANS during an event in the national capital,
PM Modi, Danish PM discuss green strategic partnership
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held a phone conversation with his Danish counterpart Mette Frederiksen, reaffirming both nations’ commitment to deepening their collaboration under the Green Strategic Partnership. “Glad to speak with PM Mette Frederiksen today. Reaffirmed our strong support for the
Iran confirms Muscat as venue for second round of nuclear talks with US
Iran has confirmed that Muscat, the capital of Oman, will continue to host the second round of indirect nuclear negotiations with the United States, scheduled for Saturday. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei stated on Tuesday that, after consultations, it was agreed that
US plans tariff hike on pharma imports, targets China first
The United States is planning to impose higher tariffs on pharmaceutical imports, with China likely to be the first country affected, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. In an interview on Sunday, Lutnick emphasized the strategic need for domestic production of essential goods.
Singaporean President dissolves Parliament, clearing way for general election
Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam dissolved Parliament on Tuesday, officially starting the process for the country’s next general election, according to local media reports. The move came on the advice of Prime Minister Lawrence Wong, who will lead the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP)
NASA sacks Indian-origin DEI head Neela Rajendra after Trump executive order
Neela Rajendra, the Indian-origin leader of NASA’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, has been removed from her position following US President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at dismantling DEI programs across federal agencies. Rajendra’s dismissal comes after NASA’s unsuccessful efforts to retain
Three policemen killed, 16 injured in Balochistan bomb attack
At least three policemen were killed and 16 others injured when a roadside bomb exploded in Pakistan’s southwestern Balochistan province on Tuesday, officials said. The attack occurred near Kund Masuri in Mastung district, where a police bus carrying personnel from a training center
Syria gives full diplomatic honours to South Korean FM during discreet visit
Syria extended full diplomatic honours to South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul during a discreet visit last week aimed at establishing formal diplomatic relations, a significant move reflecting Syria’s interest in strengthening economic and reconstruction cooperation with Seoul. Cho visited Damascus last Thursday,
Punjab-born surgeon and family killed in US plane crash
A tragic plane crash in New York state has claimed the lives of Punjab-born surgeon Joy Saini, her husband, two children, and their respective partners. The small aircraft, piloted by Saini’s husband, crashed on Saturday while attempting to land at Columbia County Airport,
Iraqi, Iranian FMs discuss regional security and US-Iran nuclear talks
Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone conversation on regional developments, with a focus on enhancing security and ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, Iraq’s Foreign Ministry said Monday. During the call, Hussein reaffirmed Iraq’s support for