China conducts second day of military exercises near Taiwan
China commenced its second day of military exercises around Taiwan on Friday, with a focus on testing its capacity to “seize power” and control strategic regions, actions perceived as a…
US announces visa restriction policy, launches review of bilateral cooperation with Georgia
The US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, has announced new visa restriction policy for those responsible for undermining democracy in Georgia. He also announced the launch of a comprehensive review…
“She is very scared and wants to come back”: Kin of Indian student stuck in Kyrgyzstan
Amid the violence that has gripped Bishkek, the family members of Ayesha Shirin Roy, a girl from Gaurela Pendra Marwahi, who is stuck in Kyrgyzstan, said their niece is scared…
Taiwan president pledges to stand with military, safeguard nation despite Chinese “external threats”
As China launched its two-day-long military drills, Taiwan president Lai Ching-te pledged to stand side by side with the military and safeguard Taiwan, reported Focus Taiwan. Taiwan’s president vowed this…
“I wanted to explain to you why…”: British PM Sunak clarifies call for snap elections
Clarifying his call for snap elections in the country, British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he set July 4 as the date for polls so that people can decide whether…
Canada police warns son of acquitted Air India bombing suspect of potential life threat
The Royal Canadian Mount Police (RCMP) has issued a warning to Hardeep Malik, the son of Ripudaman Singh Malik, who was acquitted in connection with the Air India bombing of…
Make In India, Atmanirbhar Bharat were completely validated by our Covid experience: Jaishankar
External Affairs S Jaishankar said India has to plan for the fact that the global environment in the foreseeable future will be “very difficult”, noting that the country learned the…
US: Nikki Haley says she will vote for Donald Trump in November
Former Republican Party presidential candidate Nikki Haley said on Wednesday she will vote for former US President Donald Trump over US President Joe Biden in November, The Hill reported. In…
Israel’s FM meets French counterpart, latter rejects recognition of Palestinian state
Israel’s Foreign Minister Israel Katz met Wednesday in Paris with French Foreign Minister Stephane Sejourne. The ministers held a dialogue in which Minister Katz explained to the French minister Israel’s…
China begins joint military drills surrounding Taiwan
The Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) began joint military drills surrounding Taiwan on Thursday at 7:45 am (local time), Xinhua reported. The Chinese army has…
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari inaugurates Indian Air Force Emergency Medical Response System in Bengaluru
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari inaugurated the Indian Air Force Emergency Medical Response System (EMRS) facility at the Command Hospital in Bengaluru. The EMRS…
Flight carrying bodies of Iran Prez Raisi, companions from Tabriz lands in Tehran
The flights carrying the bodies of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, and other officials from Tabriz landed in Tehran on Tuesday, Press TV reported. The Press TV,…
India-UK hold Defence Equipment Sub-Group, Industry Oversight Working Group meetings in Delhi
India-UK Defence Equipment Sub-Group and Industry Oversight Working Group meetings were held on Tuesday in the national capital. The Defence Equipment Sub-Group meeting was co-chaired by Anurag Bajpai, the Additional…
“India stands in solidarity with people of Iran”: Jaishankar at Iran embassy after tragic demise of Raisi, counterpart Abdollahian
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the Iran embassy in the national capital on Tuesday and conveyed India’s “deepest condolences” on the tragic demise of President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign…
Nepal: Media tycoon arrested for ‘citizenship misuse’
Nepal’s media tycoon and chairman of Kantipur Media Group (KMG), Kailash Sirohiya, was arrested for “misuse of citizenship” from his office on Tuesday evening. A police team, comprising officials from…
After crackdown on Al Jazeera, Israel seizes broadcasting equipment of AP citing ‘violation’ of media law
Following its crackdown on Qatar-based media outlet Al Jazeera, the Israeli government seized the broadcasting equipment of The Associated Press (AP) in southern Israel, accusing the news agency of violating…
“New India is…”: Pak UN envoy brings up “targeted assassinations” in homeland, elsewhere
In perhaps the first acknowledgement of its kind on a global forum that the “new India is a dangerous entity”, Pakistan’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations, Munir Akram said,…
Asserting its strategic choice, China backs Russia to the hilt
Instead of calling Russia to halt its military invasion of Ukraine, China is supporting its ally as fully as it can without triggering Western sanctions. The farewell hug between the…
US cites ‘logistical reasons’ for inability to assist Iran after President Raisi’s helicopter crash
United States said on Monday that they were ‘unable’ to provide assistance to the Iran government due to logistical reasons after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s helicopter crashed on Sunday afternoon.…
Israeli agency refutes UN claim Israel causing famine in Gaza
The Israeli agency COGAT (Coordination of Government Activities in the Territories: Judea and Samaria and towards the Gaza Strip) issued a statement criticizing the UN’s World Food Program (WFP) for…
Iran: Memorial ceremonies for Raisi, Amirabdollahian to be held tomorrow
The memorial ceremonies for Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will take place in the cities of Tabriz and Qom on Tuesday, Al Jazeera reported citing the…
Chile’s envoy, police official visit CBI headquarters in Delhi
Chile’s Ambassador to India Juan Angula and Police Attache PDI (Policia De Investigaciones De Chile), Rafael Andres Tellez Benucci, visited the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) headquarters on Monday and…
Norway envoy May-Elin Stener meets Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan
Norway Ambassador to India, May-Elin Stener, called on Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan at Raj Bhavan in Thiruvananthapuram on Monday. In a post on X, Kerala Governor stated, “Mrs May-Elin…
US condoles deaths of Iran’s president, foreign minister in helicopter crash
United States on Monday condoled the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and his Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian, who died in a helicopter crash in the country’s mountainous northwest region.…
Lai Ching-te sworn in as Taiwan President
The newly-elected president of Taiwan, Lai Ching-te of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), was sworn in as the fifth popularly elected president of Taiwan on Monday, reported Focus Taiwan. The…