Indian envoy thanks Sri Lanka for terror support
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, has expressed gratitude to the Sri Lankan government for strongly condemning terrorism and standing in solidarity with India following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people. In an interview with Daily Mirror,
Afghanistan backs India, dismisses Pakistan’s missilestrike claims
India and Afghanistan are reaffirming their historic relationship, pushing back against Pakistan’s attempts to drive a wedge between the two countries during Operation Sindoor. A recent phone call between India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi
Trump: India ready to remove 100% tariffs on US goods
US President Donald Trump has claimed that India is prepared to remove 100 percent of tariffs on American goods, but said he is in no rush to finalize a trade agreement. Speaking to Fox News on Friday, Trump highlighted India as a top
Trump not frustrated with Netanyahu over Gaza war
US President Donald Trump has expressed that he is not frustrated with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the ongoing war in Gaza. In an interview with Fox News from Abu Dhabi, Trump acknowledged the tough situation Netanyahu is facing, especially in the
Ahmadiyya doctor killed in Pakistan over faith
A prominent Ahmadiyya doctor, Sheikh Ahmad Mahmood, was shot dead at Fatima Hospital in Sargodha, Pakistan, reportedly due to his religious beliefs, according to local media reports. The attacker, dressed as a “Clean Punjab Program” worker, shot Mahmood twice in the back while
Donald Trump tells Tim Cook to stop Apple manufacturing in India
During his state visit to Qatar, U.S. President Donald Trump publicly urged Apple CEO Tim Cook to stop manufacturing in India and focus instead on production within the United States. The remarks come at a sensitive time, as tensions simmer between Washington and
Afghan FM backs India, rejects false claims in call with Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held a phone call with Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi on Thursday, thanking him for condemning the Pahalgam terror attack and rejecting attempts to create distrust between India and Afghanistan. “Deeply appreciate his condemnation of the
UAE and US Presidents discuss deeper partnership in Abu Dhabi
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, reaffirming their countries’ commitment to strengthening a strategic partnership that spans over five decades. The two leaders met at the Presidential Palace
India hosts UN Vesak panel on Buddha’s teachings
India’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York marked the International Day of Vesak on Friday by hosting a panel discussion titled “Teachings of Gautama Buddha – A Path to Internal and Global Peace.” The event brought together diplomats, scholars, and
Pakistan deputy PM mocked for citing fake image in praise of air force
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has faced widespread criticism after quoting a fake image in Parliament that falsely claimed praise for the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) from the UK’s Daily Telegraph. During a parliamentary session on Thursday, Dar lauded
New York State Senate marks 75th anniversary of Indian Constitution
The New York State Senate has adopted a resolution commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Indian Constitution. Introduced by Indian-origin Senator Jeremy Cooney, the resolution honors India’s democratic values and its shared commitment with the United States to liberty, justice, and equality. Speaking
Trump claims India offering zero-tariff trade deal to US
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said that India is offering a bilateral trade agreement that would eliminate tariffs on a wide range of American products. “They are offering us a deal where basically they are willing to literally charge us no tariffs,”
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