Powerful Earthquake Rocks Southern Philippines, Five Dead as Tsunami Waves Strike Coast

Manila: At least five people have lost their lives after a powerful 7.8-magnitude offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami waves and causing widespread disruption across affected areas.

According to local…

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.

EAM Jaishankar meets Indonesian counterpart Sugiono, discusses comprehensive strategic ties

New Delhi: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, co-chaired the 8th Indonesia–India Joint Commission Meeting in New Delhi on Sunday, discussing key priorities under the Comprehensive…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…