Vikram Misri to visit Russia on March 7 for key talks
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is set to visit Russia on March 7 for the annual foreign office consultations, aiming to strengthen India-Russia relations and discuss key global and regional issues, sources confirmed on Tuesday. During his visit, Misri will meet senior Russian officials
Jaishankar meets UK PM Keir Starmer, discusses trade and Ukraine
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at 10 Downing Street during his official visit to London. He conveyed warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and discussed strengthening bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges. Jaishankar shared
US Treasury Secretary denies minerals deal with Ukraine
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has denied reports that the United States plans to sign a mineral resources agreement with Ukraine, contradicting earlier claims that President Donald Trump intended to announce the deal during his address to Congress. Bessent’s statement follows a tense
Trump threatens reciprocal tariff hikes after Canada retaliates
US President Donald Trump has warned Canada that he will raise tariffs in response to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to impose retaliatory duties on American goods. Trudeau announced on Tuesday that Canada would implement 25% tariffs on $155 billion worth of US
American dream is surging, bigger and better: Trump
US President Donald Trump, in his first address to a joint session of Congress, declared that the “American dream is unstoppable” and that the country was on the verge of an unprecedented comeback. “The American Dream is surging—bigger and better than ever before.
‘Very sad,’ says Trump as Democrats walk out during his speech
US President Donald Trump criticized Democrats for their lack of enthusiasm and refusal to applaud his remarks during a joint session of Congress on Wednesday, calling their response “very sad.” Expressing frustration, Trump stated, “I look at the Democrats in front of me
Trump announces reciprocal tariffs on India, EU, China
US President Donald Trump, in his first address to a joint session of Congress, reaffirmed his administration’s stance on trade by announcing that reciprocal tariffs will take effect on April 2. He criticized the European Union, China, Brazil, India, and South Korea for
Trump bans transgender athletes in women’s sports
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order banning transgender women from competing in female sports, aligning with laws already enacted in at least 24 states. During his speech to Congress, Trump declared, “I also signed an executive order to ban men
Trump says he is working to end Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump told lawmakers in a joint session of Congress that he is “working tirelessly” to bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war, stating that Moscow has shown strong signals of wanting peace. On Tuesday, Trump read from a letter he received
India auto tariffs at 70%, Trump claims over 100%
President Donald Trump has reiterated his threat of reciprocal tariffs, claiming that India imposes auto tariffs exceeding 100%, despite India reducing its highest rate to 70%. “India charges auto tariffs higher than 100%,” Trump stated during his address to a joint session of
Trump announces terrorist capture, thanks Pakistan for help
President Donald Trump has announced the capture of Mohammad Sharifullah, the terrorist responsible for the deadly suicide bombing during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He credited Pakistan for its role in the arrest. Speaking before a joint session of Congress on Tuesday, Trump
Trump’s US tariffs spark global trade war as nations retaliate
U.S. President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canadian and Mexican imports took effect Tuesday, igniting fears of a North American trade war and broader global economic instability. Trump defended the tariff hikes, citing fentanyl trafficking, illegal immigration, and trade imbalances as primary reasons.
Trump confirms 25% tariffs on Mexican, Canadian imports starting Tuesday
U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that his administration will impose a 25% tariff on Canadian and Mexican imports starting Tuesday, marking the beginning of a new trade conflict. Speaking at the White House, Trump defended the move, stating that the U.S. had
Australia open to sending peacekeeping troops to Ukraine: Albanese
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated on Tuesday that his government is open to considering the deployment of Australian peacekeeping troops to Ukraine as part of ongoing international discussions. Speaking at a press conference in Sydney, Albanese reaffirmed Australia’s support for Ukraine, highlighting
PM Modi congratulates Austria’s new Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Christian Stocker on being sworn in as Austria’s new Federal Chancellor and expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. Stocker took office at Hofburg on Monday, leading a coalition government amid political challenges. Modi, in a post on
India calls for ‘genuine updates’ in Human Rights Council global report
At the 58th regular session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) in Geneva, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi, criticized the High Commissioner’s global update, calling for more accuracy and fairness in its assessment of India. Bagchi dismissed concerns raised
Wanted to Relieve Pressure on President Pezeshkian, Says Iranian VP After Resignation
Iranian Vice President Javad Zarif, who resigned on Sunday night for the second time since his appointment in August last year, stated that his decision was aimed at easing pressure on President Masoud Pezeshkian’s administration. In a post on X, Zarif revealed that
UNSC president hopeful for Ukraine breakthrough
UN Security Council (UNSC) President Christina Markus Lassen expressed optimism for a potential breakthrough in efforts to end the Ukraine war. Lassen, Denmark’s Permanent Representative, who assumed the Council presidency on Monday, said, “There’s hope for some kind of breakthrough in the peace
US pauses aid to Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has halted all aid to Ukraine while assessing President Volodymyr Zelensky’s commitment to ending the war with Russia, according to multiple US media reports. Fox News, citing unidentified officials, reported that an official order is imminent. Trump is expected
ICJ elects Japanese Judge Iwasawa Yuji as new president
Japanese Judge Iwasawa Yuji has been elected as the new president of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands. He replaces Nawaf Salam, who resigned in January before completing his term. The ICJ announced on Monday that Iwasawa was elected