Quad to be force for global good: S. Jaishankar in US
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar participated in the Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Washington DC on Tuesday, discussing “different dimensions” of ensuring a free and prosperous Indo-Pacific. He tweeted that “Quad will continue to be a force of global good.” In addition
Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation, a significant move cutting ties with the United Nation’s public health agency on his first day in office. Trump has long been critical of the WHO,
Will use US oil reserves to assert power globally, says Trump
President Donald Trump will use the US oil reserves as a weapon to assert its power and prevent friends and foes from “pushing it around.” “We’re not going to let all of our nations, our friendly and unfriendly nations, push us around from
‘We thank President Trump’: TikTok on process of restoring service in US
Chinese social media app TikTok has expressed gratitude to President-elect Donald Trump for “providing the necessary clarity and assurance” after confirming that it is in the process of restoring service in the US. This development follows Trump’s pledge to restore access to TikTok,
‘Invasion’ of US will come to halt, says Trump on immigration row
President-elect Donald Trump has reiterated his commitment to implementing strict immigration limits, a central promise of his presidential campaign, on the first day of his presidency. Speaking at a ‘Make America Great Again Victory Rally’ in Washington on Sunday, Trump pledged to address
US conducts five strikes on Houthi military site in northern Yemen: Houthi TV
The US military conducted five strikes on a Houthi military site in Yemen’s province of Amran, north of the capital Sanaa, on Friday morning, according to the Houthi-run Al-Masirah TV. The strikes targeted an outpost in the Harf Sufyan district in northern Amran,
Indian Consulates in the US prepare for grand Republic Day celebrations
As India approaches its 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, Indian consulates across the United States are gearing up for grand celebrations to mark the occasion. These events will bring together Indian nationals, diplomatic staff, and local dignitaries to honor the nation’s
Yemen’s Houthis claim new attack against US aircraft carrier in Red Sea
Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement that it had launched a new missile and drone attack against the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea in the past 24 hours, claiming the attack lasted nine hours. “This is
The Third Eye: Terrorism on US Soil
The terror attack carried out by an ISIS convert, Shamsuddin Jabbar, on New Year’s Day at New Orleans’ famed Bourbon Street, has brought to light the harsh reality that Islamic radical forces, though weakened, remain active and are present across the globe as
Trump calls for US-Canada “merger”, hours after Trudeau resignation
Former US President Donald Trump stirred controversy on Monday by calling for a “merger” between the United States and Canada, just hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. Trump, speaking at a rally in Florida, said that the merger would
First major US winter storm of year hammers Mid-Atlantic states
The first major winter storm of the year has slammed into the US Mid-Atlantic region, causing widespread disruptions across several states. The storm, which brought heavy snow, freezing rain, and strong winds, has led to power outages, hazardous travel conditions, and school closures.
PM Modi receives letter from President Biden, affirms commitment to solidify India-US partnership
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) – Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday asserted that the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership has reached new heights, particularly in technology, defence, space, biotechnology, and Artificial Intelligence (AI). PM Modi made these remarks after meeting with outgoing
US Congress to certify Trump winner of 2024 election
The US Congress on Monday will certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the November 2024 election, peacefully wrapping up a ritual his supporters had tried to prevent in 2021 in the misleading belief that he had been cheated of a win. Vice President
Lebanese PM raises ceasefire violations as US reaffirms Israeli withdrawal
Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati demanded that Israel halt its violations of the ceasefire agreement as Israeli forces continued their withdrawal from southern Lebanon. Mikati on Monday reiterated “the demand to stop the Israeli security violations of the ceasefire, the ongoing attacks on
US-Canada together would be ‘great nation,’ says Trump as Trudeau announces resignation
US President-elect Donald Trump reignited his proposal to make Canada the “51st state of the United States” hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation. In a dramatic turn of events, Trudeau revealed the end of his 11-year leadership tenure and
Egyptian, US top diplomats discuss developments in Gaza, Syria
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held phone talks on Saturday night to discuss the ongoing situations in Gaza and Syria, according to a statement from the Egyptian Foreign Ministry. During the conversation, Abdelatty stressed the importance
Top diplomats of South Korea, US to discuss alliance, North Korea amid impeachment uncertainty
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken were set to hold talks in Seoul on Monday, focusing on their countries’ bilateral alliance, efforts to deter North Korean threats, and other key issues, officials said. The talks come
EAM Jaishankar meets US NSA Jake Sullivan; discusses bilateral ties
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday met US National Security Advisor (NSA) Jake Sullivan in New Delhi to discuss a wide range of strategic, regional, and bilateral issues. The meeting took place as Sullivan, the outgoing US NSA, embarked on a
Worst president in US history: Trump slams Biden over ‘open border policy’
United States President-elect Donald Trump on Friday launched a fiery attack on outgoing President Joe Biden, calling him “the worst president in the history of the United States” while criticizing his administration’s open border policy. In a series of posts on social media
Indian communities across the US celebrate Christmas and welcome 2025 with cultural splendor
Indian communities across the United States embraced the holiday season with a unique blend of traditions, marking the end of 2024 and welcoming 2025 with enthusiasm and cultural pride. Festivities included Christmas celebrations, charity drives, and grand New Year’s Eve parties, showcasing the