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
India set to become 3rd largest economy as Pakistan faces economic collapse
As tensions escalate following India’s targeted military strikes under Operation Sindoor, the stark contrast in economic trajectories between India and Pakistan has come into sharp focus. India is on track to become the third-largest economy in the world by 2025, with its GDP
PM Modi on Operation Sindoor: Flawless military strike on terror camps
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday chaired a meeting of the Union Cabinet, where he briefed ministers on Operation Sindoor—a targeted tri-services military strike on nine terror camps across the border in the early hours of the day. PM Modi told the Cabinet
Vietnam president hails growing spiritual and cultural ties with India
Vietnam President Luong Cuong on Tuesday lauded India’s gesture of sending Holy Buddha Relics to Vietnam, calling it a testament to the growing spiritual and cultural ties between the two nations. President Cuong, alongside India’s Union Minister for Parliamentary and Minority Affairs Kiren
Pakistan and Bangladesh discuss regional stability amid India tensions
Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday held a phone conversation with Bangladesh’s Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossein to discuss the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, with a focus on preserving regional stability and security. During the conversation,
UK to restrict student visas from Pakistan
The British government is preparing to impose restrictions on student visa applications from countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Nigeria, citing concerns over increasing asylum claims after arrival in the UK. According to official sources, this move is part of the Keir
Trump offers stipend for self-deportation
In a controversial new policy, the Donald Trump administration has announced it will offer $1,000 and cover travel expenses to illegal immigrants in the US who voluntarily self-deport using a newly launched government app. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unveiled the plan
Trump cuts impact US mail services
Thousands of jobs at the US Postal Service (USPS) and United Parcel Service (UPS) are on the chopping block this year as both organizations move to streamline operations in response to mounting financial pressure and the economic impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff
FM Sitharaman highlights Modi govt initiatives in Italy
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addressed the Indian diaspora in Milan, Italy, where she highlighted key initiatives and measures undertaken by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government to ensure inclusive growth and development in India. The Finance Minister expressed her appreciation for the contributions of