Trump Cuts Tariffs on Food Imports; India’s Mango and Tea Exports Likely to Gain

New York — US President Donald Trump has reduced tariffs on several food imports as “affordability” becomes a rising political concern, a move that could benefit Indian exports such as mangoes, pomegranates, and tea.

According…

US Formally Backs South Korea’s Nuclear Submarine Program, Supports Move Toward Uranium Enrichment

Washington: The United States has formally endorsed South Korea’s plan to build nuclear-powered submarines and has expressed support for Seoul’s push to gain uranium enrichment and spent nuclear fuel reprocessing capabilities, according…

Global Leaders Condemn Delhi Blast, Express Solidarity with India

Singapore City — World leaders have strongly condemned the terror attack near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, which claimed multiple lives and left more than 20 injured on Monday evening.

The explosion occurred when a Haryana-registered…

Bangladesh Awami League Warns of ‘Conspiracies’ by Yunus-Led Interim Government Amid ‘Dhaka Lockdown’ Movement

Dhaka — The **Awami League** on Thursday called on its leaders, activists, and supporters to stay alert against what it described as “conspiracies” being orchestrated by the **Muhammad Yunus-led interim government** and its…

Trump’s Surprising Reversal on H-1B Visas: Says US ‘Needs Foreign Talent’

Washington — In a notable shift from his earlier hardline stance, US President Donald Trump has defended the H-1B visa programme, stating that the country needs foreign talent to fill critical roles across industries.

In an interview…

Global Diplomats Condemn Delhi Blast, Extend Condolences to Victims’ Families

New Delhi — Diplomatic missions and foreign envoys in India have expressed deep grief and solidarity following the deadly car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort Metro Station, which killed eight people and left several others injured on Monday…

Trump to Attend Swearing-In of New US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor

Washington — US President Donald Trump is set to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Sergio Gor, his close aide and the newly appointed US Ambassador to India, at the White House on Monday.

The White House confirmed Trump’s participation…

Lebanon’s Normalization with Israel ‘Out of the Question,’ Says Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri

Beirut — Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri has firmly ruled out the possibility of normalizing relations with Israel, declaring that such a move is “out of the question.”

In an interview with the Lebanese daily Asharq…

Santals in Bangladesh Demand Justice on Ninth Anniversary of 2016 Killings

New Delhi — Members of the Santal indigenous community in northern Bangladesh observed Santal Killing Day on Thursday, marking nine years since three activists were killed during a violent land rights protest in Gaibandha district in 2016.

Six Civilians, Including Women and Children, Killed in Pakistani Military Strike on Afghanistan’s Kandahar

Kabul – At least six civilians, including women and children, were killed and five others injured after Pakistani military forces reportedly shelled three residential homes in Spin Boldak district of Afghanistan’s Kandahar Province, local…