Trump Says Prolonging Russia-Ukraine Conflict Might Be Preferable

Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has suggested that it may be better to allow the Russia-Ukraine war to continue for some time, despite German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urging stronger US pressure on Russia.

During a meeting with…

Trump Signs Proclamation Banning Travel from 12 Nations, Restricts Entry from 7 Others

Washington – Former US President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation banning entry from 12 countries and imposing partial travel restrictions on nationals from seven others, citing national security threats.

The proclamation bans travel…

Lee Jae-myung Elected President of South Korea Amid Post-Martial Law Turmoil

Seoul: Democratic Party (DP) candidate Lee Jae-myung has been elected President of South Korea following months of political upheaval triggered by the impeachment and removal of his predecessor over a failed attempt to impose martial law.

Lee’s…

Bangladesh Redefines ‘Freedom Fighter’; Mujibur Rahman Removed from Official List

Dhaka: The interim government of Bangladesh, led by Mohammad Yunus, has issued a new ordinance redefining the term "freedom fighter" (Bir Muktijoddha), effectively removing Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman and over 400 other prominent individuals…

PM Modi, Paraguayan President Peña Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties

New Delhi – Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios held extensive discussions at Hyderabad House on Monday, focusing on deepening diplomatic and economic relations between India and Paraguay.

“Towards a…

Russia: Freight Train Derails After Bridge Collapse, Second Incident in 24 Hours

Kursk – A freight train derailed in Russia’s Kursk region on Sunday after a railway bridge collapsed in the Zheleznogorsk district — marking the second such incident in less than 24 hours.

According to regional acting governor Alexander Khinshtein,…

South Korea: Man Arrested for Subway Arson After Hundreds Flee Through Tunnel

Seoul – South Korean police have arrested a man in his 60s suspected of starting a fire aboard a subway train in Seoul on Saturday, forcing hundreds of passengers to evacuate through a tunnel, officials confirmed.

According to Yonhap News Agency,…

South Korea: Early Voting for Presidential Election Heads Toward Record Turnout

Seoul – Over 12 million South Koreans have already cast their ballots in early voting for next week's presidential election, the National Election Commission announced on Friday. As candidates intensify their efforts to win over undecided voters,…

Three Killed as Navy Patrol Plane Crashes in South Korea

Seoul — A South Korean Navy patrol aircraft carrying four crew members crashed into a mountain in the southeastern city of Pohang on Thursday, resulting in the deaths of three people, authorities confirmed.

The crash occurred at approximately…

FS Vikram Misri in US, Discusses Strengthening Strategic Tech Ties and Trade Dialogue

Washington: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with US Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler on Wednesday (India time) in Washington to discuss convening the India-US Strategic Trade Dialogue at the earliest and deepening cooperation in critical…