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Attacks against civilians, places of worship unacceptable: UN Chief condemns terrorist attack on…
Geneva : UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack which took place during the Friday prayer at the Ali Bin Abi Talib Mosque in Homs in Syria. He offered condolences and wished for the speedy recovery…
China tightens control in Tibetan regions as religious leader’s detention triggers fresh…
Dharamshala ): Chinese authorities have escalated political pressure on Tibetan communities in Amdo Golog following the detention of prominent Buddhist figure Chogtrul Dorje Tenzin. The development has intensified fears of expanding…
Japan Cabinet approves record JPY 122.31 trillion budget for FY2026
Tokyo : Japan's Cabinet on Friday approved a record initial budget of JPY 122.31 trillion (approximately USD 783 billion) for fiscal 2026, underscoring the newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's expansionary fiscal approach aimed…
Sleazebags: Trump slams Democrats over Epstein files in Christmas post, says dropped ties with sex…
Washington DC : As the US Department of Justice continues to release Jeffrey Epstein-related documents under the transparency act, US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) unleashed a scathing attack on Democrats in a Christmas…
US launches ‘deadly’ strike against ISIS in northwest Nigeria: President Trump
Washington DC : The United States on Thursday (local time) launched a "deadly" strike against the terror organisation Islamic State in northwest Nigeria, said President Donald Trump. Donald Trump, in a social media post on Truth Social,…
14 nations condemn Israel’s proposed new settlements in West Bank
London : A total of 14 nations have condemned the Israeli security cabinet’s approval of 19 new settlements in the West Bank. According to the joint statement, the list includes the United Kingdom, Spain, France, Germany, Canada and Japan.…
Bangladesh Awami League will not be able to participate in the upcoming election, says Press…
Dhaka : Press Secretary to the Chief Adviser of the interim government of Bangladesh, Shafikul Alam, has said that the Bangladesh Awami League, whose political activities are currently banned in the country, will not be able to participate…
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni warns her staff that 2026 will be “much worse” than 2025
Rome : Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has warned her staff that 2026 will be "much worse" than 2025, citing economic challenges and global uncertainties.
Her statement comes as Italy faces high public debt, projected to rise to…
Donald Trump discusses launch of US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council with Uzbek President
Washington DC : United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) held a telephonic conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, over the launch of the US-Uzbekistan Business and Investment Council.
According to…
Pentagon report to US Congress flags China’s ‘core interest’ claim on Arunachal…
Washington, DC: A Pentagon report submitted to the US Congress has flagged China's claim over India's Arunachal Pradesh as part of its stated "core interests", underscoring Beijing's broader national strategy aimed at achieving the "great…
US lawmakers warn Bangladesh against party bans, flawed tribunal ahead of polls
Dhaka : As Bangladesh heads toward general elections in February amid continued political tension, a group of United States lawmakers has warned the country's interim administration that suspending political parties and reviving the "flawed…
Indian national Himanshi Khurana murdered in Toronto; Canada-wide warrant issued
Toronto : India's Consulate in Toronto on Wednesday expressed deep shock and sorrow over the murder of Himanshi Khurana, a young Indian national, in Toronto. In a post shared on X, the Consulate said it was "deeply saddened and shocked by…
‘Profound sorrow’: Bangladesh govt condemns Mymensingh factory worker killing, assures…
Dhaka : Days after the brutal killing of factory worker Dipu Chandra Das in Bangladesh's Mymensingh district, Education Adviser C R Abrar visited his family on behalf of the Interim Government to express condolences and assure them of…
“BJP has completely disincentivised manufacturing in India”: Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi : The Congress party on Tuesday shared a video of their leader Rahul Gandhi from his visit to a BMW factory in Germany, where he reflected on the global transition in mobility, India's manufacturing potential, and the need for a…
Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina, 16 others indicted at ICT over allegations of enforced disappearances
Dhaka: The International Crimes Tribunal on Tuesday framed charges in a crimes against humanity case against 17 accused, including former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina over allegations of enforced disappearances during the Awami League's…
EAM Jaishankar discusses implementation of relief package to Sri Lanka
Colombo : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday held talks with Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath and reiterated India's support to the nation in the face of havoc caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Jaishankar also…
Nine US lawmakers urge War Department to list Chinese tech firms tied to PLA
Washington DC : A group of nine legislators has addressed a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, requesting the inclusion of several Chinese tech companies in a department-maintained list for allegedly supporting the military of the…
Israel, Cyprus, Greece express determination to further strengthen their alliance
Tel Aviv : The leaders of Cyprus, Greece and Israel expressed their determination to continue and deepen cooperation despite geopolitical challenges at the Trilateral Summit in Jerusalem They also reaffirmed their commitment to promoting…
Trump appoints Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland
New York : US President Donald Trump has announced the appointment of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry as special envoy to Greenland, signalling renewed attention to the strategically significant Arctic territory.
Announcing the decision in…
“Hostility towards India being manufactured by extremists,” says ex-Bangladesh PM Sheikh…
New Delhi : With Bangladesh grappling with unrest after a fresh spell of violence last week, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina mounted a strong critique of the Muhammad Yunus-led interim government, accusing it of empowering extremist…