US Secret Service Director lauds officers for ops during WH Shooting
Sean M Curran, Director of the US Secret Service, lauded the work done by its officers during the White House shooting incident on Sunday. In his statement regarding the shooting…
“White House shooting may be message to Trump regarding Iran,” says Expert
Foreign Affairs Expert Waiel Awwad said that there was a single shooter involved in the shooting incident outside the White House, but it may also carry a message regarding the…
“White House invite to PM Modi has flouted protocol,” says Ex Diplomat
Former Diplomat Veena Sikri said that the invitation extended to Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not follow the proper protocol. Sikri, in a conversation with ANI, said that the status…
In dialogue with PM Modi, Rubio highlights US energy as key to diversifying India’s supply
The United States will not permit Iran to hold the global energy market hostage, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasised during a high-profile meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi…
“Encouraging progress toward a final understanding”: Pak Army as Asim Munir wraps up Iran visit
Indirect negotiations over the past 24 hours showed some movement towards narrowing differences between the sides involved, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency. Fresh diplomatic consultations took place in…
Sri Lankan PM says Commonwealth is ‘important forum’ in tense world
Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Harini Amarasuriya has described the Commonwealth as “a really important forum” for its member countries at a time of growing geopolitical tensions and instability, as…
US, Iran close to extending ceasefire by 60 days: Report
Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said that a positive stride is being taken forward based on dignity in truce talks. Moghadam hoped that the diplomatic efforts would…
“Good to see that US-India relationship is steadier,” says Expert
Senior Adviser at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, Richard M Rossow said that the ties between India and the US have become steadier now. Rossow, in a conversation…
Trump talks to gulf allies on drafting peace MoU, opening of St of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump has said the United States is engaged in discussions with leaders from several countries regarding efforts linked to peace and stability in the Gulf region, including…
Iran rejects Trump’s claim on Strait of Hormuz, says Tehran will retain control
Iran on Sunday rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that the Strait of Hormuz would return to its previous status under a proposed agreement, with Iran’s semi-official Fars News Agency…
White House North Lawn cleared after gunshot reports near complex; US Secret Service, FBI respond
The North Lawn of the White House complex was cleared by the US Secret Service on Saturday evening (local time) after reports of apparent gunshots near the area triggered a…
Chinese Envoy to India lauds students’ enthusiasm at 2026 “Chinese Bridge” Competition
Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, lauded the Chinese speeches and cultural performances at the 2026 “Chinese Bridge” Competition – India Regional Finals. Xu on Friday noted the passion Indian…
Iran praises Tulsi Gabbard’s work after her resignation
The resignation of Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence (DNI) saw reactions from several US leaders, but it drew praise from an unlikely source: Iran. Iranian Embassy in Armenia…
India, Cyprus to collaborate in research and technology fields
Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday acknowledged the transformative potential of new and emerging technologies and noted that the MoU on Innovation and Technology will…
US State Secy Rubio lands in Kolkata on first India visit; trade, defence, energy and QUAD talks on agenda
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday arrived in Kolkata for his first official visit to India, marking a significant step in expanding bilateral cooperation between Washington and New…
China to hold high-level Security Council meeting on May 26
As the rotating president of the United Nations Security Council for May, China will hold a Security Council high-level meeting on May 26, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has…
Major Abhilasha Barak to receive 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of Year Award
Major Abhilasha Barak has been awarded the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award, Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations said. Barak is recognized for her…
Trump shares AI video of throwing The Late Show host Stephen Colbert into bin
US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) shared an AI-generated video of himself throwing The Late Show host Stephen Colbert into a dustbin and dancing after that. Stephen Colbert…
Trump to deploy 5,000 troops to Poland post Karol Nawrocki’s election as President
US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said that the United States will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland. Trump expressed his satisfaction at the election of…
Chandrayaan-3 receives 2026 AIAA Goddard Astronautics Award
India’s Chandrayaan-3 lunar mission has been honoured with the 2026 Goddard Astronautics Award by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), presented in Washington DC on May 21. On…
Iran nimbler at rebuilding drones, missile capabilities than US expected: Report
Iran has begun some of its drone production as the wobbly ceasefire was declared in April, in a quicker pace than anticipated, as per US intelligence, CNN has learnt. The…
CAA, NRC completely internal matters of India: Bangladesh Home Minister
Bangladesh Home Affairs Minister Salahuddin Ahmed said that the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Assam are “legal and administrative matters,” stressing that there…
“Want to help Cuba on humanitarian basis,” says Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States wants to help Cuba on humanitarian grounds amid the country’s ongoing economic and power crisis. Speaking to reporters, Trump dismissed…
US depleted nearly half of Pentagon’s missile defence interceptor stock defending Israel during Iran war: Report
The United States has depleted a significant portion of its advanced missile defence interceptor inventory after taking on a larger share of Israel’s air defence burden during the recent conflict…
BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting concludes in Indore under Chairship
The BRICS Youth Entrepreneurship Working Group Meeting concluded successfully in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, after two days of discussions, collaborative engagements, and knowledge-sharing sessions focused on strengthening entrepreneurship cooperation among BRICS…