Day: October 17, 2025

New Delhi – As India and Russia mark the 25th anniversary of their strategic cooperation, Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov highlighted the milestones and achievements of the bilateral relationship during a seminar at the Vivekananda International Foundation. Addressing the event, Ambassador Alipov detailed major successes in trade, science and technology, humanitarian initiatives, and defense collaboration. He emphasized advancements in cooperative space exploration, Arctic research, and military-technical partnerships, along with energy security initiatives, particularly the peaceful use of nuclear technology. The seminar also acknowledged the upcoming 15th anniversary of the countries’…

Washington [US]– US President Donald Trump has announced that he had concluded a “very productive” phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, centering on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and broader diplomatic and economic issues. In a post on Truth Social, Trump highlighted that Putin congratulated the US on its “Great Accomplishment of Peace in the Middle East,” a development Trump believes could positively influence negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war. The discussion also covered trade between the two countries once hostilities conclude. Trump said, “We also spent a great…

Lima – Violent protests erupted across Peru on Thursday after Gen Z activists organized mass demonstrations calling for the resignation of the country’s new president, José Jerí. The unrest left at least one protester dead and around 100 people injured, including 80 police officers and 10 journalists. Despite mounting pressure, Jerí refused to step down. Protester Killed Amid ClashesAuthorities confirmed the death of 32-year-old hip-hop artist Eduardo Ruíz, who was shot during the rally attended by thousands of young demonstrators. Witnesses reported that the suspected gunman, believed to be a plainclothes…

New Delhi – A growing body of research warns that by 2050, nearly 40% of children globally could suffer from myopia (nearsightedness), with increasing screen time cited as a primary cause. In response, countries like Japan are implementing strict measures to limit daily screen exposure. Experts recommend increasing outdoor activities, reducing screen time, and scheduling regular eye check-ups to protect children’s vision. Rising Myopia Among ChildrenA recent study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology highlighted alarming trends. In 1990, about 24% of children worldwide had myopia; by 2023, this figure…

New Delhi – India and Canada are set to strengthen their bilateral relationship through enhanced collaboration in emerging technologies, climate action, education, and global cooperation. During a high-level meeting in New Delhi, Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar and his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand agreed on an ambitious partnership roadmap to deepen ties between the two nations. The discussions emphasized revitalizing institutional mechanisms to foster cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, clean energy, and higher education. Dr. Jaishankar expressed his pleasure on Twitter, stating: “Delighted to welcome Canadian Foreign Minister…

New Delhi– Global markets showed mixed signals today, with US markets closing lower in the previous session while Dow Jones futures saw a mild recovery. European markets faced pressure but ended with slight improvements in some indices. In contrast, most Asian markets exhibited a bullish trend, with 8 out of 9 indices trading in the green. The Kospi and Taiwan markets posted the strongest gains. US Futures StrengthenWall Street faced selling pressure in the last session, leading to declines across major indices. The S&P 500 fell 0.16% to close at…