US: Kevin Warsh confirmed as Federal Reserve Chair
The Senate on Wednesday (local time) confirmed Kevin Warsh to serve as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve, as he succeeds Jerome Powell. CNN Business reported that Warsh was…
“US is not doing serious diplomacy”: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi
Days after President Donald Trump discarded Iran’s peace proposal plan and stated that ceasefire stands on “life support”, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi accused…
Centre brings back fugitive Iqbal Singh under bilateral extradition agreement between India, Portugal
The Government of India has successfully extradited Iqbal Singh alias Shera from Portugal, the Embassy of India in Lisbon said on Wednesday. Iqbal Singh is accused of several serious offences,…
Israeli PMO says Netanyahu visited UAE, met President Al Nahyan; Arab nation denies reports
The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office said on Wednesday that PM Benjamin Netanyahu paid a visit to the United Arab Emirates in the midst of the Israeli military operations against Iran…
Iran warns against ‘collusion with Israel’ after Netanyahu’s claim of UAE visit
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday responded shortly after reports had emerged that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a visit to the United Arab Emirates in the middle…
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay thanks Malaysia PM for wishes on electoral victory; commits deeper cooperation
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay thanked Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim for his wishes on Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) victory in the assembly elections and affirmed to foster deeper…
Indian Ambassador visits Ayurveda Centre in Azerbaijan, discusses Ayurveda promotion
India’s Ambassador to Azerbaijan, Abhay Kumar, visited the Ayurveda Centre in Shabran, Azerbaijan, where he met with Indian Ayurvedic doctors, therapists, and chefs serving at the Centre. During the visit,…
Trump says US will win Iran war “peacefully or otherwise”
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) again claimed that the Iranian military has been decimated and that the US is going to win the war “peacefully or otherwise”.…
India, Russia to advance progress on bilateral agreements during meeting between Jaishankar, Lavrov: Russian MFA
The Russian Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday that Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar are set to hold wide-ranging talks on Wednesday, including priority areas of…
Assam poised to play important role in strengthening India-US ties: CM Himanta Sarma on meeting US envoy
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday met US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and highlighted how Assam is poised to play an important role in strengthening the India-US…
Trump, Al Nahyan discuss bilateral ties, developments in West Asia
UAE’s President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, during which the two sides discussed strategic cooperation and ways to strengthen UAE-US relations…
‘Lack of good faith, dishonesty by US significant obstacle to end war’: Iranian FM Araghchi
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday slammed the United States and called the lack of faith in Washington’s actions the biggest impediment to peace, as reported by Press TV.…
New York: EAM Jaishankar inaugurates special exhibition on India’s contribution to Mathematics at UN HQ
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar inaugurated a special exhibition titled ‘From Shunya to Ananta (Zero to Infinity) — The Indian Civilisation’s Contribution to Mathematics’ at the United Nations headquarters in…
Pakistan allowed parking of Iranian military aircraft on its airfields despite mediator role: Report
Pakistan’s role as a mediator between the United States and Iran has come under scrutiny after CBS reported on Monday, citing US officials, that Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft…
‘Ceasefire on life support’: Trump calls Iran’s latest proposal ‘piece of garbage’
US President Donald Trump on Monday (local time) discarded Iran’s peace proposal plan, and said that the ceasefire stands on “life support”. He made the remarks from the Oval Office…
“Iran has many surprises, capacities that we use whenever needed”: Iranian official says armed forces prepared for every scenario
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaiel Baghaei said that the country’s armed forces stand prepared to deal with every scenario and said that Tehran, for the time being, is focused on…
California Mayor Eileen Wang charged with acting as illegal agent of China
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said on Monday that Arcadia Mayor Eileen Wang has been charged in federal court with acting as an illegal agent of China. From late…
Trump says tariff threats made countries accept deported migrants; claims sharp fall in fentanyl smuggling
US President Donald Trump on Monday spoke about his administration’s illegal immigration crackdown and anti-drug operations, and mentioned that nations unwilling to take back deported migrants eventually agreed after being…
Arab League Secretary-General condemns targeting of Kuwait, UAE, Qatar’s territorial waters
Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit strongly condemned on Sunday the blatant attacks targeting the State of Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates and the territorial waters of the State of…
“Work to be done”: Netanyahu demands removal of Iran’s uranium stockpile, warns conflict “not over”
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has cautioned that the confrontation with Iran is “not over,” asserting that substantial efforts are still required to neutralise Tehran’s atomic potential despite the current…
Iran’s military chief receives “new guiding measures” from Supreme Leader to confront adversaries: Fars news agency
The head of the Iranian armed forces unified command has held a high-level meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, during which he was issued “new guiding measures to pursue military…
Iran warns of “decisive” response over deployment of French, British warships in Strait of Hormuz
Iran has voiced strong opposition to the deployment of a French aircraft carrier intended for a potential mission aimed at restoring “confidence among shipowners” within the volatile Strait of Hormuz.…
Bangladesh High Court rejects bail petition of detained Hindu monk Chinmoy Krishna Das
The High Court of Bangladesh on Sunday dismissed a bail application filed by Hindu monk Brahmachari Chinmoy Krishna Das, citing his ongoing trial in a lower court regarding the 2024…
‘Healthy and asymptomatic’: Indian Embassy confirms safety of Indian crew on MV Hondius amid Hantavirus case
The Embassy of India in Spain on Sunday confirmed that the two Indian nationals onboard the Hantavirus-hit MV Hondius vessel are healthy and asymptomatic. The Embassy said that the Ambassador…
Trump calls Iran’s response to peace proposal “TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE”
US President Donald Trump on Sunday came down heavily on Iran, expressing his displeasure over the response received from Tehran to end hostilities and establish peace amid the developing security…