Will continue offering full support to Indian government: Kash Patel on Pahalgam attack
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel on Sunday strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir and assured continued support to the Indian government in its fight against terrorism. Calling the deadly assault a “reminder of the constant threats
India may strike first US trade deal, says Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has expressed confidence that India is poised to be the first country to finalize a trade agreement with Washington, citing fewer complications in negotiations compared to other partners. Speaking at a closed-door media briefing in Washington on the
Measles misinformation grows as US cases surge
As the United States faces its worst measles outbreak in a decade, misinformation about the disease and its vaccines is spreading rapidly, according to a new survey by KFF Health News. As of April 17, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Vance calls PM Modi, offers full US support after Pahalgam terror attack
US Vice President Vance, currently visiting India, called Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday to express strong condemnation of the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, and assured complete US support in the joint battle against terrorism. According to the Ministry
South Korea, US to discuss shipbuilding and energy cooperation
South Korea will explore ways to strengthen cooperation with the United States in the shipbuilding and energy sectors during the upcoming “2+2 trade consultations,” according to Seoul’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun. The discussions aim to tackle trade imbalances that have led Washington to
US expresses optimism on tariff talks with Japan
US Ambassador to Japan George Glass on Tuesday voiced strong optimism about the ongoing tariff negotiations between the United States and Japan following a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in Tokyo. The remarks come ahead of the second round of tariff
Second round of US-Iran nuclear talks begin in Rome
The second round of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran began in Rome on Saturday, as both nations revisit discussions on Tehran’s civilian nuclear program and the potential lifting of US-imposed sanctions. The closed-door talks are being held at the Omani
Iran condemns deadly US airstrikes on Yemen’s fuel port
Iran has strongly condemned the recent US airstrikes on Yemen’s Ras Isa fuel port, calling them a violation of international law and a threat to regional and global security. Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei denounced the attacks, which killed at least 80
Sitharaman to showcase India’s growth in US, Peru
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will embark on an official visit to the United States and Peru starting April 20, aiming to highlight India’s economic growth and strengthen bilateral and multilateral partnerships. During her visit to the US from April 20 to 25,
Trump’s second term: Executive orders redefine U.S. policy and shake foundations of U.S.–India relations
By: Dr. Avi VermaTrump 2.0: A Deluge of 129 Executive Orders and Their Far-Reaching Impact As President Donald Trump enters the heart of his second term, the White House has issued a staggering 129 executive orders, reshaping U.S. domestic and foreign policy at breakneck
US vice president Vance to visit Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra
US Vice President J.D. Vance and his Indian-descent wife Usha Vance are scheduled to visit Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra during their upcoming trip to India, the White House announced on Wednesday. Vance is set to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi when in
Zelensky says Ukraine-US rare earth minerals deal making ‘good progress’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has confirmed that negotiations with the United States on a rare earth minerals agreement are advancing well, describing the progress as “good” in his daily address on Wednesday. “The basic legal stuff is almost finalised, and then, if everything
Indian-origin doctor convicted in $2.3M drug fraud case
A US federal court has convicted Indian-origin doctor Neil Anand, 48, for his involvement in a $2.3 million conspiracy to illegally distribute controlled substances and commit healthcare fraud, according to the US Justice Department. Anand was also found guilty of money laundering on
US launches airstrikes on Houthi sites across Yemen
The United States carried out a major wave of airstrikes on Wednesday, targeting Houthi positions across Yemen. According to Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, over 50 sites were hit across northern, central, and western provinces. While the Houthi group has not confirmed casualty figures, they
PTI claims Pakistan blocked leaders from meeting US lawmakers
Imran Khan’s PTI says Pakistani government didn’t allow its leaders to meet visiting US lawmakers Islamabad, April 15 (IANS) – A delegation of US lawmakers who recently visited Pakistan and held multiple meetings with top officials in the government and military did not
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.
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
US to begin trade talks with South Korea next week
The United States is set to begin trade negotiations with South Korea next week, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who emphasized the strategic value of being a “first mover” in trade talks as countries scramble to minimize the impact of President Donald
South Korea and US boost cooperation on space exploration and satellite systems
South Korea and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening space cooperation, with discussions covering lunar exploration, satellite navigation, and maritime domain awareness, South Korea’s foreign ministry said Tuesday. The high-level dialogue took place in Washington on Monday as part of