Taiwan detects 8 PLAN vessels around its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Thursday detected the presence of 8 PLAN vessels operating around its territory. Sharing the details in a post on X, the MND said, “8…
PM Modi meets UK counterpart Starmer on sidelines of G7 Summit, says trade deal has opened many avenues of economic cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France and said the trade deal between the…
India-South Korea eye expanding ties on economic, cultural, social fronts
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung on the sidelines of the G7 Summit on Tuesday. The leaders discussed deepening ties across trade, commerce and futuristic sectors.…
India chairs 28th IORA Senior Officials Committee meeting, reinforces cooperation for peaceful Indian Ocean Region
India hosted the 28th Meeting of the Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) in New Delhi on June 15-16, reinforcing regional cooperation and advancing…
Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran, its management to remain our responsibility: First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref
Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz belongs to Iran and that its management will remain the responsibility of the Islamic Republic, amid…
US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) restores name to US Pacific Command (USPACOM)
The Department of War announced on Tuesday (local time) that the US Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) will officially restore its name to the US Pacific Command (USPACOM). Originally established on January…
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron welcome world leaders as G7 Summit kicks off in France
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron kick-started the 52nd G7 Summit on Tuesday as they welcomed the leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) nations in the…
Eight dead as US Air Force B-52 bomber crashes in California
Eight crew members were killed after a US Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bomber plane crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California’s Mojave Desert on Monday. According…
Xi Jinping gives tacit approval to Pyongyang’s posture
A flurry of diplomacy between China, Russia and North Korea continued when Chairman Xi Jinping paid his respects to Kim Jong-un in Pyongyang from 8-9 June. The strategic balance between…
“Country’s pride”: Iranian president Pezeshkian hails MoU with US
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Iran and the United States as the outcome of months of negotiations and sustained diplomatic efforts, saying that…
Nepal streets turn rainbow in genesis of ministry, now eye trans rights
As the annual Pride parade commenced, hundreds of members of the LGBTQIA+ community took to the streets of Nepal’s capital, celebrating the renaming of a ministry that now includes the…
Tajikistan: MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh participates in yoga session in Dushanbe
External Affairs Minister of State (MoS) Kirti Vardhan Singh participated in a yoga session in Dushanbe. He highlighted yoga’s role in promoting holistic health, mental well-being and harmony with nature…
PM Modi to inaugurate ambitious ‘Bharat Innovates 2026’ tech initiative during France visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate Bharat Innovates 2026 during his visit to France. The national initiative aims to identify, mentor, and showcase India’s most promising technology ventures…
Strait of Hormuz will open after “great” Iran settlement: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) announced that a “great settlement” has been made that could end the conflict with Iran, saying the deal was close to being…
Netanyahu speaks with Trump, expresses appreciation for Iran deal commitments
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with President Donald Trump, expressing appreciation for the emerging US-Iran memorandum of understanding. Netanyahu welcomed Trump’s commitment that the final agreement will include the…
World Bank President hails PM Modi as India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister
World Bank President Ajay Banga on Thursday (local time) congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi for becoming India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister. Banga praised India’s development under PM Modi, highlighting…
Iran condemns US attacks on commercial vessel that killed three Indian sailors
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei condemned the US attacks on “Indian commercial vessels” that killed at least three Indian nationals, calling them “armed robbery and state piracy”. He extended…
“India, Russia share special bond that has withstood test of time”: Vikram Misri
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said India and Russia share a “special bond” that has withstood the test of time. Misri highlighted the growth of the countries’ strategic partnership and said…
PM Modi thanks world leaders for wishes on being longest serving continuously elected PM
Prime Minister Narendra Modi thanked world leaders for congratulating him on becoming India’s longest-serving continuously elected Prime Minister. PM Modi said it was a privilege to have the opportunity to…
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh to visit Tajikistan on June 12-13
Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh will undertake a two-day official visit to Tajikistan on 12-13 June, 2026, to participate in the SCO Conference on “Central…
“US controls Strait of Hormuz”: Pete Hegseth amid escalating tension with Iran
Amid escalating tensions with Iran, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on Wednesday (local time) said that the United States “controls” the Strait of Hormuz. He also asserted that US…
India gifts medical equipment to Afghanistan to strengthen healthcare sector
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reiterated India’s commitment to strengthening Afghanistan’s healthcare system, announcing the gifting of medical equipment for diagnosis, treatment, and specialised care to Afghan health authorities.…
Taiwan detects 1 sortie of Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, 9 ships
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Tuesday reported 1 PLA aircraft sortie, along with 6 naval vessels and 9 official ships operating around its territory. In a post on X,…
“Restoring predictability and fairness”: FIIDS welcomes Court ruling of striking down $100,000 H-1B visa fee
FIIDS Chief of Policy and Strategy Khanderao Kand on Tuesday welcomed a Massachusetts federal court’s decision of striking down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, calling it a significant step toward…
“India stands in solidarity with Philippines”: PM Modi expresses grief over deadly Mindanao earthquake
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed condolences after an earthquake of 7.8 magnitude struck the southern Philippines, leaving at least 32 dead, dozens injured and widespread destruction in its…