Islamabad, July 23 — A police personnel was killed after unidentified assailants opened fire on him in Sarvekai area of Upper South Waziristan district in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, local media reported on Thursday, citing officials. The officials said police constable, deployed at…
Chennai, July 23 — The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested nine Indian fishermen and seized their fishing trawler for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters, adding another chapter to the long-running dispute over…
Islamabad, July 23 — At least 18 people were killed and 19 others injured in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province since July 19 due to heavy rains and flash floods, according to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) statement, local media reported on Thursday. The deaths occurred…
Washington/Manila, July 23 — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that his lengthy meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi focused on laying the groundwork for Chinese President Xi Jinping's planned visit to the US in September, while stressing that Washington and Beijing must continue…
Washington, July 23 — The Trump administration has defended its sweeping overhaul of the United Nations, saying it had secured the largest budget cuts in the organisation's history while pushing it back towards its original mission of maintaining international peace and security. Appearing before…
Washington, July 23 — President Donald Trump has promoted his administration's new TrumpRx programme, claiming it would slash prescription drug prices for Americans by requiring pharmaceutical companies to match the lowest prices charged in other developed countries. Addressing a rally in…
Manila, July 23 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday described attacks on merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure as "unacceptable", stressing that commerce through international waterways must remain safe and free from disruptions. Addressing the 33rd ASEAN Regional…
Los Angeles, July 23 — India's newest diplomatic mission in the United States is positioning itself as a gateway for expanding trade, technology, investment and people-to-people ties across the American Pacific Southwest, with Indian Consul General in Los Angeles Dr K.J. Srinivasa saying the region…
New York, July 23 — While New York faces several burning issues, Mayor Zohran Mamdani raked up his campaign promise to arrest Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, only to backtrack and admit he could not do that. He issued a vituperative video message with fake bravado…
Washington, July 23 — President Donald Trump has claimed his administration had secured more than $19 trillion in new investment commitments for the United States, saying manufacturers from Asia and Europe were shifting production to America as his trade and economic policies reshaped global supply…
Washington, July 23 — Calls to expand the United Nations Security Council to include India received fresh attention in the US Congress as lawmakers debating the future of the world body argued that its power structure no longer reflects today's geopolitical realities. During a House Foreign…
Washington, July 23 — The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement, marking a major step in their strategic partnership and opening the door for American companies to participate in the Kingdom's planned nuclear energy programme. US Energy Secretary…
Washington, July 23 — China's expanding influence within the United Nations emerged as a major concern during a Congressional hearing, with senior Trump administration officials and lawmakers warning that Beijing is using the international organisation to advance its strategic, military and…
Washington, July 23 — President Donald Trump has said that Iran was "not ready to make a deal" over its nuclear programme despite suffering heavy military pressure, asserting that Tehran continued to change its negotiating position even as the United States remained determined to prevent it from…
United Nations, July 23 — India has drawn attention to the exploitation of Balochistan for its rich natural resources that has led to an uprising by the province’s people against Islamabad. “It is the responsibility of States to ensure that subnational provinces that are rich in resources, like…
Manila, July 23 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila on Thursday, engaging with counterparts from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as well as the European Union's top diplomat.…
United Nations, July 23 — Insecurity continues to impact humanitarian operations in North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), including UN efforts to respond to the ongoing Ebola outbreak, a UN spokesperson said. Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN…
Mexico City, July 23 — Mexico has filed 20 complaints with prosecutors in the United States over the deaths of 17 Mexican citizens during operations or while in custody of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) since May 2025, Mexico's Foreign Ministry has said. In a statement issued on…
Tehran, July 23 — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said on Thursday that it had stopped three oil tankers from passing through the Strait of Hormuz, one of which caught fire after an explosion. "Three oil tankers, provoked and tempted by the child-killing American army, were trying…
United Nations, July 23 — India has made clear to Pakistan that the Indus Water Treaty will remain suspended as long as Islamabad is committed to cross-border terrorism as state policy. “Our position on the Indus Water Treaty remains clear and consistent,” India’s Permanent Representative P.…
London, July 23 — A tanker caught fire off the coast of Saudi Arabia after being struck by an unknown projectile, leaving the crew fighting the blaze, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). According to a UKMTO advisory, the attack occurred about 70 nautical miles (130…