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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…
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…
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…
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’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,…
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…
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…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed on Monday that Israel has halted its military strikes against Iran, marking a tense pause following a day of direct, high-intensity confrontation. Within less…
A US federal judge on Monday (local time) blocked a proposal by President Donald Trump to impose a USD 100,000 fee on employers seeking to hire foreign workers for specialised…
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Higher…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced a strengthening of its IATA PaxInsight passenger satisfaction benchmarking program with the addition of Virgin Atlantic’s trans-Atlantic routes to the survey. From…
At least five people have been injured after a stabbing incident at New York City’s Penn Station on Sunday evening, CBS News reported. The suspect was shortly taken into custody.…
Fresh military conflict has erupted in West Asia as Israel launched targeted airstrikes against Iran, triggering widespread detonations across several critical cities, according to Iranian state media. Citing the Iranian…
Iran launched missiles at Israel on Monday, marking the first Iranian missile attack since the April 8 ceasefire, Israel Defence Forces (IDF) stated. “Sirens were sounded in several areas across…
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), on Sunday highlighted the need for strong political commitment, sustained financing, and community engagement to contain the Ebola outbreak in…
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Monday reported 2 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 6 naval vessels and 7 official ships operating around its territory. In a post on X,…
US President Donald Trump on Monday said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will have “no choice” but to accept any “deal the United States negotiates with Iran.” In a…
Delegates from BRICS nations attending the 2nd Culture Working Group Meeting in Varanasi visited the sacred Jyotirlinga Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple on Saturday. In a post on X, the Ministry…
The US Treasury Department is planning to leverage Iranian assets to assist Gulf allies in rebuilding from destruction inflicted by Tehran’s regime during the ongoing war, according to a CBS…
US President Donald Trump has said that his former National Security Advisor John Bolton was “a bad guy” and is paying the price of his dishonesty. Trump, in his gaggle…
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Sunday reported 4 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 9 naval vessels and 7 official ships operating around its territory. In a post on X,…
Expressing a striking confidence in the trajectory of backchannel diplomacy, US President Donald Trump has voiced considerable optimism regarding ongoing deliberations with Tehran, asserting that the diplomatic track appears to…
Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strong India-Russia relationship, saying that India and Russia share a “brotherly” and “trust-based” relationship in all senses of the word. He also lauded the…
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence on Saturday reported 22 PLA aircraft sorties, along with 8 naval vessels and 2 official ships operating around its territory. In a post on X,…
A Karachi court remanded a man accused of murdering his wife by hitting her with an iron rod to police custody for two days, according to Geo News. The suspect,…