US Shoots Down Iranian Drones Near Strait of Hormuz Amid Rising Regional Tensions

Tensions between the United States and Iran escalated further after the US military announced that it had shot down two Iranian attack drones that were allegedly threatening international shipping in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.

Iran Claims Retaliatory Strikes on US Bases in Kuwait and Bahrain Amid Escalating Gulf Tensions

Tehran: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed responsibility for missile strikes targeting US military facilities in Kuwait and Bahrain, marking another sharp escalation in tensions between Tehran and Washington.

Putin Warns Against Pressure on India, Says It Hurts Global Relations

Moscow- Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that any attempt to pressure Prime Minister Narendra Modi or India is “detrimental to international relations and bilateral ties,” while underlining Russia’s support for India’s…

Nepal FM’s India Visit to Focus on Connectivity, Energy Cooperation and Key Bilateral Projects

Kathmandu: Nepal's Foreign Minister Shisir Khanal will begin a three-day official visit to India from June 5 to 7 at the invitation of India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, with discussions expected to centre on connectivity, energy…

Solomon Islands to Reassess China Security Deal as New PM Signals Policy Review

Canberra: Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale has announced a review of the country's controversial security agreement with China, saying his government is examining the pact as part of a broader assessment of security arrangements with…

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Could Reopen Quickly Under Prospective Iran Deal

Washington: US President Donald Trump has said that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz would reopen immediately if a proposed agreement between the United States and Iran is finalized, signalling potential progress in efforts to ease tensions…

Laos Deputy PM Thongsavanh Phomvihane visits Taj Mahal

Taj Mahal Agra: Laos Deputy Prime Minister Thongsavanh Phomvihane and his wife Vadsana Phomvihane visited the iconic Taj Mahal in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Tuesday. Phomvihane arrived in New Delhi on Monday on a three-day official…

Kazakhstan’s Rising Dependence on Chinese Loans Sparks Debt Trap Concerns

New Delhi: Kazakhstan’s growing reliance on Chinese financing has raised concerns among analysts about the possibility of the Central Asian nation slipping deeper into a debt dependency on China, according to a recent report.

The report…

South African Deputy Prez Mashatile, EAM Jaishankar discuss deepening longstanding ties

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday met South African Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile in the national capital and discussed strengthening cooperation across various sectors. Both sides…

Mob Violence Escalates in Bangladesh: 32 Killed in May, 53 Unidentified Bodies Found, Says Report

Dhaka: A sharp rise in mob violence has been reported across Bangladesh, with at least 32 deaths recorded in May alone, along with the recovery of 53 unidentified bodies from different parts of the country, according to a report by the Dhaka-based…