Trump shares PM Modi's 3-hr podcast on his social media platform

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday morning (Indian time) shared Prime Minister Narendra Modi's three-hour-long podcast with US-based podcaster Lex Fridman on his social media platform, Truth Social.   

During the conversation,…

Russia rejects possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine

Moscow (IANS) Russia has rejected the possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, suggesting unarmed observers or a civilian monitoring group sent there to oversee a potential peace deal.

Discussions on peacekeeping efforts in Ukraine…

Yemen's Houthi group targets US aircraft carrier amid fresh airstrikes

Sanaa (IANS) Yemen's Houthis on Monday launched a second attack targeting a US aircraft carrier in the northern Red Sea after the US military conducted fresh airstrikes on Houthi targets. 

"In response to the continued American aggression…

British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics

London (IANS) British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced. 

New Zealand PM, accompanied by Indian diaspora members, to arrive in Delhi today

New Delhi (IANS) New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is set to arrive in Delhi on Sunday for an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.  

He will land in Delhi at around 2:30 pm later in the day.

India, New Zealand launch FTA negotiations as PM Luxon arrives in Delhi

New Delhi (IANS) India and New Zealand on Sunday announced the launch of negotiations for a comprehensive and mutually beneficial Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations. 

The announcement came as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon…

Trump asks Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian troops

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he had appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops “completely surrounded” by the Russian military be “spared”.” 

Trump wrote on Truth Social,…

World knows where epicentre of global terrorism lies: India slams Pak on train hijack claim

New Delhi (IANS) India has rejected Pakistan's allegations that New Delhi is behind the ethnic violence raging in the neighbouring country, saying it should look inwards instead of shifting blame for its own problems and the world knows where…

Europe's major military powers reaffirm support for Ukraine

Paris (IANS) Defence Ministers from Europe's top five military powers, France, Germany, Britain, Italy and Poland, met in Paris and voiced support for the Ukrainian army. In a joint declaration published after the meeting, the ministers agreed…

Pakistan train hijack: 155 hostages rescued, 27 BLA militants killed

Islamabad (IANS) Pakistani security forces have rescued over 150 hostages after militants from the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) hijacked a train carrying more than 400 passengers in Balochistan's Kacchi district, sources said. 

So far,…