Trump Says No Progress on Ukraine After Talks with Putin

Moscow- US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration over the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, stating there has been no progress toward resolving the crisis following his latest phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Speaking…

India to Support Ghana with ‘Affordable and Reliable Healthcare’ Through Jan Aushadhi Kendras: PM Modi

Accra — Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a joint press conference with Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on Wednesday, announced India’s commitment to providing “affordable and reliable healthcare” to the people of Ghana through…

Quad foreign ministers reaffirm commitment to 'free and open' Indo-Pacific

New Delhi (IANS) The Quad Foreign Ministers have reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific, and opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion. "We underscore our commitment to defending…

Bangladesh to Hold Elections Early Next Year, Yunus Tells Rubio

Dhaka — Bangladesh's interim government's Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, has reaffirmed that general elections will be held in the "early part of next year" and called for US support in the country’s democratic transition during a phone conversation…

India, US Likely to Sign Interim Trade Deal This Week: Report

New Delhi — India is expected to finalise an interim trade agreement with the United States as early as this week to avoid proposed tariff hikes on its exports by President Donald Trump, according to a Financial Times report.

India’s…

Sudan Gold Mine Collapse Kills 11, Injures 7

Khartoum — At least 11 people have died and seven others were injured following the collapse of a gold mine in northeastern Sudan, state-owned Mineral Resources Company confirmed on Sunday.

The incident occurred at the Kersh Al-Feel mine, located…

As NATO Looks to Indo-Pacific, India Offers Strategic Depth Without Formal Alignment

Rome — The recent NATO summit in The Hague (June 24-25) may be remembered not only for its reaffirmations—support for Ukraine, higher defence spending, and condemnation of Iranian attacks—but for its clear, forward-looking strategic shift: the Indo-Pacific…

Iranian FM Urges Trump to Drop ‘Disrespectful Tone’ Towards Khamenei if He Wants a Deal

Tehran — Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday urged former US President Donald Trump to abandon his “disrespectful and unacceptable tone” when referring to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, warning that such rhetoric…

Iran’s three key nuclear sites significantly damaged in 12-day operation: IDF

Tel Aviv (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Friday announced that its 12-day military operation against Iran resulted in significant damage to three of the country’s main nuclear facilities, Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, dealing a major blow…

Terrorism and Peace Cannot Co-exist: Rajnath Singh at SCO Meet in China

Qingdao (China) — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for united, decisive action against terrorism and the threat of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) falling into the hands of non-state actors and terror groups. Speaking at the Shanghai Cooperation…