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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday condoled the death of American Buddhist scholar and academic Robert AF Thurman, remembering him as “a distinguished teacher and a lifelong friend of India”…
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., has been swamped by green algae just days after reopening following a USD 14 million renovation project, prompting criticism from some local…
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday (local time) welcomed the signing of the Iran-United States Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), describing it as an important step toward lasting peace and the…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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’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…
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…
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.…