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“Time to forcefully respond”: US Senator Lindsey Graham backs Trump’s…
Washington, DC : Republican Senator Lindsey Graham has publicly endorsed Donald Trump's latest maritime initiative, dubbed "Project Freedom", which authorises American forces to provide safe passage for vessels currently trapped within the…
Taiwan detects 2 sorties of Chinese aircraft, 8 vessels, 3 ships around its territory
Taipei : Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected the presence of two sorties of Chinese military aircraft, eight naval vessels, and three official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday.
Both…
“If they misbehave…”: Trump says US could restart strikes on Iran
Florida : US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said there is a possibility that military strikes against Iran can be resumed. Speaking to reporters as he boarded Air Force One in South Florida, Trump said renewed military…
Taiwan President Lai visits Eswatini amidst China’s diplomatic pressure
Mbabane: Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has reached Eswatini, marking a high-profile visit to Taipei's solitary diplomatic partner on the African continent, according to a report by the Central News Agency (CNA).
Despite China's efforts…
Public anger grows in Lahore over rising electricity bills and frequent outages
Lahore : A growing wave of electricity outages has intensified public anger, with residents increasingly questioning why electricity bills continue to rise sharply even though power supply remains inconsistent, as temperatures soar across…
Philippines to deploy aircraft, ships to push back Chinese drone mothership, research vessels
Manila: The Philippine Coast Guard on Sunday announced it will deploy aircraft and vessels to challenge and drive away four Chinese research vessels detected operating in waters claimed by the Philippines, with the presence of the advanced…
“Pleased to arrive in Kingston”: EAM Jaishankar begins his first visit to Jamaica
Kingston : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Jamaica on Saturday for his first official visit to the Caribbean nation, where he is expected to engage with the country's leadership, business community and members of the…
Bangladesh measles outbreak: Four more children die; toll rises to 280
Dhaka : Four more children have died with symptoms of measles, raising the death toll to 280 since March 15, the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) has announced, as the country continues to grapple with the disease.
Citing the…
Trump’s upcoming China visit influences strategic options on Iran: Reports
Washington, DC : Reports from American media suggest that President Donald Trump's forthcoming diplomatic mission to China is significantly influencing his strategic deliberations concerning the conflict in Iran.
According to NBC, an…
Air India Express reinstates operations in Gulf
New Delhi : Air India Express, India's first international value carrier, has announced the reinstatement of operations to Qatar and Bahrain, along with additional flights to the UAE, Oman and Saudi Arabia, starting April 30.
Flights have…
Iran Prez says US naval blockade of ports an “extension of military ops”
Tehran : Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has criticised "continued" military and economic pressure against Iran, saying actions being carried out under the guise of a US naval blockade of its ports amount to an extension of hostilities…
“A day of loss”: US Supreme Court dilutes VRA in Callais ruling, sparking outcry from…
Washington DC : The US Supreme Court on Wednesday delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling in Louisiana v. Callais that significantly altered the legal landscape of American elections.
The decision, authored by Justice Samuel Alito, effectively…
Will ask King Charles to return Kohinoor diamond to India: NYC Mayor Mamdani
New York City : In a bold challenge to centuries of British colonial history, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday signalled that any potential audience with King Charles III would be far from a mere formality.
At a press…
“Before you help me, I want to end your war”: Trump hints at Ukraine ceasefire after…
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Wednesday hinted at a possible ceasefire in the Ukraine conflict following a telephonic conversation with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, while maintaining a hard line on Iran's nuclear…
No deal unless no nukes: Trump calls US naval blockade against Iran ‘genius’; CENTCOM…
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Wednesday described the ongoing US naval blockade against Iran as "genius," asserting that Tehran would have to concede defeat while ruling out any agreement unless it abandons its nuclear…
MEA Secy (West) holds talks on global climate agenda with China’s Special Envoy
New Delhi : MEA Secretary (West) Sibi George on Wednesday held talks on global climate agenda with China's Special Envoy for Climate Change, Liu Zhenmin. Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said that…
EAM affirms close cooperation in multilateral forums with Ecuador FM
New Delhi : External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday discussed with Ecuador Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld Rosero, ways to deepen India's cooperation with the South American country
Jaishankar assured that India will…
US lauds Indian cooperation for arrest of ‘drug peddlers’ smuggling, distributing…
New Delhi : The US Embassy in India has lauded India's cooperation in disrupting key elements of a network that were allegedly helping transport illegal drugs to the US.
The Trump administration has tightened its chokehold on drugs.
In a…
“You’d be speaking French”: King Charles III playfully roasts Trump with…
Washington, DC : In a display of diplomatic wit and historic levity, King Charles III playfully roasted US President Donald Trump during a White House state dinner on Tuesday. The British monarch suggested that, had it not been for British…
Tehran-Moscow ties show “depth” of strategic partnership as region in flux, says…
Islamabad ;Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan on Tuesday, marking his third visit to the country in the past 48 hours following high-level discussions with President Vladimir Putin and Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov…