During a recent interview, Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism regarding India’s relationship with its long-time rival, China. He stated that normalcy has been restored along the contentious India-China border and emphasised the need for enhanced relations. The remarks are particularly noteworthy, given the heightened tensions that have persisted since a violent border clash in…
Donald Trump’s special envoy has criticised Sir Keir Starmer‘s proposal for an international force to aid a ceasefire in Ukraine, labelling it as “a posture and a pose.” Steve Witkoff expressed that the concept stemmed from a “simplistic” perspective, suggesting that the UK prime minister and other European leaders believe “we all have to emulate…
On Friday, Namibia welcomed its new president, who is set to navigate the challenges of high unemployment, inequality, and poverty that the nation currently faces. She faces the challenge of her role as Africa’s second-ever directly elected female president and Namibia’s first female head of state. “If things proceed positively, it will be regarded as…
Canadian authorities have confirmed that four Canadians were executed in China earlier this year on drug-related charges. According to Canada’s foreign minister, Mélanie Joly, all individuals involved held dual citizenship, and their identities have been kept confidential. A representative from the Chinese embassy in Canada has reportedly called on Ottawa to “stop making irresponsible remarks,”…
In a recent court ruling, documents about the Duke of Sussex’s application for a US visa have been made public. The documents in question are significantly redacted, leaving the specifics of Prince Harry’s immigration form undisclosed. A US court has mandated the release of documents following a freedom of information request submitted by the Heritage…
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has joined a select group of global leaders by signing up for Truth Social, the social media platform established by US President Donald Trump. On Monday, Modi made his inaugural post, featuring a photograph with Trump captured in Houston, Texas, during his 2019 visit to the United States. He expressed…
In the coming days, US President Donald Trump is set to engage in discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin as negotiations persist regarding a potential ceasefire in the ongoing three-year conflict in Ukraine. US envoy Steve Witkoff, following his meeting with Putin in Moscow on Thursday, informed CNN that he anticipates a call between both…
On Saturday, hundreds of thousands gathered in the capital of Serbia to voice their outrage following the tragic deaths of 15 individuals in a railway station collapse. The government reported an attendance of 107,000 at the event in Belgrade, but an independent monitor claimed that the number of participants reached 325,000 or possibly higher, marking…
In a significant development, Indian authorities have apprehended an administrator of a cryptocurrency exchange who the United States seeks for purportedly facilitating money laundering for cybercriminals and breaching sanctions. Aleksej Besciokov, a Lithuanian national residing in Russia, was apprehended on Tuesday in the southern Indian state of Kerala, according to statements from the country’s leading…
A recent survey reveals that Indian Americans are growing more optimistic about the future of India. However, they express significant apprehensions regarding US-India relations should Donald Trump secure a second term in office. In October, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, in collaboration with YouGov, conducted the 2024 Indian-American Survey, which explored the political attitudes…
