Trump Confirms U.S. Withdrawal from Middle East Citing Rising Tensions with Iran

Washington: Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and stalled nuclear negotiations with Iran, the United States has announced plans to withdraw some of its personnel from the region. President Donald Trump confirmed the move, citing security…

Protests Spread Across U.S. Cities Following Immigration Crackdown in Los Angeles

New York – Protests against the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement actions have intensified and expanded well beyond Los Angeles, erupting in at least two dozen cities across the United States, according to U.S. media reports.

In…

Immigration raids in Southern California set off clashes in Orange County

Los Angeles (IANS) A protest against immigration raids Monday night in Santa Ana, 50 km east of downtown Los Angeles, resulted in several injuries and arrests after demonstrators clashed with federal authorities and local police. 

The protest…

Israel Intercepts Gaza-Bound Humanitarian Ship Carrying Greta Thunberg and Rima Hassan

New Delhi: Israeli naval commandos have intercepted the British-flagged humanitarian vessel Madleen, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), as it attempted to breach Israel’s long-standing naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.

Among…

Bangladesh: Chief Advisor Yunus Announces National Elections to Be Held in April 2026

Dhaka: Bangladesh’s Interim Government Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus announced on Friday that the country’s next national elections will be held in April 2026.

“I am informing the people of Bangladesh that the next national elections will be…

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…