UNGA 80: Russia backs India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat
Russia has reiterated its support for India’s bid for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA…
Terrorist killer of Israeli officer Arnon Zmora eliminated in Gaza strike
In an airstrike carried out on Saturday, Israeli forces eliminated Hamas terrorist Muhammad Ahmed Yousef al-Jamal, who killed police special forces officer Arnon Zmora on June 8, 2024, during a…
Trump signs executive order, TikTok to shift to US ownership
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday approving a deal involving the popular video-sharing app TikTok, signalling a shift towards American ownership and control. Trump highlighted his…
India strengthens ties with SICA countries, focuses on trade and digital payments: EAM
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted India’s deepening engagement with the countries of the Central American Integration System (SICA) and underscored key areas of collaboration, including trade and digital payments,…
Russian Deputy Prime Minister meets PM Modi; leaders discuss ways to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, fertilizers
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday met Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev at the World Food India 2025 and said they discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in agriculture, fertilizers…
“Attacks on sovereignty, arbitrary sanctions, and unilateral interventions becoming the rule: Brazil’s
Addressing the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Tuesday said the world is witnessing the conservation of international order marked by “repeated concessions…
“If India gets trade deal, that would be big confidence-building measure”: Michael Kugelman on India-US relations
South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman has highlighted the importance of trade talks between India and the United States, stating that a potential trade deal could serve as a major confidence-building…
Taiwan reports Chinese aircraft, five naval vessels near its waters
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) detected one Chinese military vessel and five naval vessels around its territorial waters as of 6 am on Thursday (local time). The ministry stated…
Eilat UAV attack; Some of the wounded evacuated to Be’er Sheva
The Ministry of Health in Jerusalem reported a while ago that a man approximately 70 years of age who was severely injured in the UAV strike in Eilat has been…
Sudden diversion of Tel Aviv-bound flight to Saudi Arabia explained
The mystery surrounding the sudden diversion of a Flydubai aircraft from the United Arab Emirates to Saudi Arabia, en route to Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, has been solved.…
US Secretary of State Rubio, EAM Jaishankar meet at UNGA; discuss trade, defence, energy ties
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday met External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New…
Taiwan detects 15 Chinese aircraft and 1 naval vessels near its territory
Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Tuesday said that fresh Chinese military activity was detected around the island, saying fifteen sorties of PLA aircraft and one People’s Liberation Army…
Trump links acetaminophen use in pregnancy to autism; experts cite lack of evidence
US President Donald Trump on Monday claimed that the use of acetaminophen (commonly known as Tylenol) during pregnancy could be “associated with a very increased risk of autism,” a statement…
China seeks to move beyond ostentation to domination
Images of Chairman Xi Jinping, dressed in a grey Mao suit, officiating at China’s spectacular military parade through Beijing on 3 September, were carefully orchestrated. The idea was to present…
“I’m very close to India, very close to the Prime Minister of India”: Trump
US President Donald Trump on Thursday highlighted his close relationship with India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting their personal connection and recent birthday wishes during a press conference with…
Indian Envoy Kwatra, Pentagon’s Colby review bilateral defence cooperation
India’s Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met US Under Secretary of War, Elbridge Colby. The meeting between the two leaders saw discussions on the India-US defence ties,…
Trump says US trying to reclaim Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan
US President Donald Trump said that the US is trying to regain control of Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan, which is currently under the control of the Taliban government after…
Union Minister Piyush Goyal visits BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi
Union Minister of Commerce Piyush Goyal visited the BAPS Temple in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. In a post on X, Minister Goyal shared his experience, describing the temple as a…
PM Modi, President Putin discuss bilateral agenda in run up to 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit later this year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a telephone call from the President of Russia, Vladimir Putin on Wednesday. During the call, the Russian president conveyed greetings to PM Modi on his…
Pope Leo XIV blesses PM Modi for long life on his birthday
Pope Leo XIV met with the Indian Minorities Federation (IMF) delegation at the Papal Audience at St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican City and blessed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for…
FBI director Kash Patel agrees to probe Trump-Epstein birthday note
FBI Director Kash Patel has agreed to open an investigation into the birthday note that former President Donald Trump allegedly wrote to Jeffrey Epstein on his 50th birthday, The Hill…
Jimmy Kimmel’s show pulled off air after controversial remarks on Charlie Kirk’s killing
Disney’s ABC has taken Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show off air “indefinitely” following backlash over the host’s comments about the motives behind the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, according…
New plan to promote tourism in Southern Israel
A new tourism master plan for southern Israel was promoted through a joint initiative of the Ministry of Tourism and the Planning Directorate. The plan deals with a wide variety…
PM Modi thanks “friend” Donald Trump for birthday greetings; says committed to taking ties to new heights
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked US President Donald Trump for his phone call and greetings on his 75th birthday and said he, like the US leader, is fully…