Washington, July 24 — US President Donald Trump said that any future damages to ships, cargo or related property will be paid using Iranian funds held under US control."Please let this statement serve to represent, until further notice, that from this point forth, any and all damages done to Ships,…
Bucharest, July 23 — President Droupadi Murmu and her Romanian counterpart Nicusor Dan on Thursday discussed major dimensions of India-Romania partnership as the former is on a state visit to the European state."President Droupadi Murmu was warmly received by President Nicusor Dan of Romania at…
Kathmandu, July 23 — Nepal's Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma left for New Delhi on Thursday on a five-day official visit to India at the invitation of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, the Supreme Court of Nepal said.According to a Supreme Court press release, Sharma departed aboard an Air India…
Beirut, July 23 — A delegation of Lebanese lawmakers on Thursday delivered a letter signed by 86 parliament members to UN Special Coordinator for Lebanon Jean Arnault, urging the renewal and continued presence of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), Lebanon's official National News…
Addis Ababa, July 23 — The African Union (AU) on Thursday strongly condemned attacks claimed by Yemen's Houthi group against commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning that these actions represent a dangerous escalation with serious implications for regional peace and security.In a statement,…
Manila, July 23 — South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has called for faster progress in discussions with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on security issues, including Seoul's efforts to develop nuclear-powered submarines and secure rights for uranium enrichment and spent fuel reprocessing, a…
Washington, July 23 — US President Donald Trump is expected to raise concerns over China's alleged acquisition of American artificial intelligence technology when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping later this year, the White House indicated on Thursday, underscoring Washington's determination to…
Washington, July 23 — US President Donald Trump will approve a civil nuclear energy agreement with Saudi Arabia only if Riyadh joins the Abraham Accords and normalises relations with Israel, the White House said Thursday.White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a news…
Washington, July 23 — US President Donald Trump is losing patience with Senate Republicans over delays in advancing his election integrity legislation, the White House said on Thursday, urging lawmakers to send the measure to his desk before the August recess.Speaking at the daily White House…
Washington, July 23 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday warned that allowing Iran to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz would create a dangerous precedent that could spread beyond the Middle East to the Indo-Pacific, saying the issue was not just about regional tensions but…
Washington, July 23 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Thursday reaffirmed the Trump administration's commitment to Southeast Asia, announcing billions of dollars in strategic investments for the region while warning that Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz posed a threat to global trade and…
Washington, July 23 — The White House on Thursday said President Donald Trump's tax policies have triggered stronger investment, higher employment and record tax refunds, arguing that the administration's Working Families Tax Cuts continue to drive economic growth more than a year after becoming…
New Delhi, July 23 — Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of Iran, arrived in New Delhi on Thursday evening to participate in the BRICS Ministerial Meeting on Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) that will be held in New Delhi on Friday. "H.E. Dr. Eskandar Momeni, Minister of Interior of the Islamic…
Accra, July 23 — The Indian High Commission in Accra facilitated the repatriation of nine Indian seafarers who were stranded in Ghana for some time."High Commission of India, Accra successfully facilitated the repatriation of nine Indian crew members of M/V Rahaf Moon, who had been stranded in…
Islamabad, July 23 — The ongoing unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is increasingly challenging Islamabad's long-standing narrative of control over the region, exposing a system of domination masked by the term "Azad" (freedom). While Pakistan may suppress the protests through crackdowns,…
Dhaka, July 23 — As Bangladesh grapples with an unprecedented measles outbreak, two more children died from symptoms of the disease on Thursday, pushing the death toll to 805, local media reported.According to the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS), the deaths were reported in the 24…
Ottawa, July 23 — The staging of mock funerals for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Canada reflects a troubling display of Khalistani extremist symbolism. While Canada has long championed multiculturalism and is home to a thriving Sikh diaspora, its commitment to diversity cannot become a "suicide…
Quetta, July 23 — A leading human rights organisation has submitted a petition to the European Parliament seeking the suspension of Pakistan's Generalised Scheme of Preferences Plus (GSP Plus) status, citing systematic violence by Pakistani authorities, judicial weaponisation, and grave violations…
Tokyo/New Delhi, July 23 — The outcomes of the India-Japan annual summit demonstrate that the ties between two nations have moved beyond traditional economic cooperation and towards a comprehensive strategic partnership. The summit was not only an expansion of bilateral ties but an important…
New Delhi, July 23 — The dispute over the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) is no longer about water; it's about whether Islamabad can separate strategic interests from performative militancy, a report has noted. "Pakistan’s conduct is especially curious because it reveals a familiar habit in Islamabad:…
New Delhi, July 23 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to New Zealand, Australia and Indonesia demonstrates an important milestone in the evolution of Indo-Pacific strategy. The visit was not only a diplomatic reach to three nations but showcased India's effort to develop a network of…