Category: World

Islamabad: The September 2025 defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan marks more than just a bilateral arrangement; it carries significant implications for India’s diplomatic, energy, and security interests. Analysts note that the emerging China–Pakistan–Saudi axis, coupled with Pakistan’s strengthened military capabilities and potential nuclear collaboration, could challenge India’s “Act West” policy and influence in the Gulf. Historically, Saudi–Pakistani military cooperation has existed since 1951, with thousands of Pakistani troops stationed in Saudi Arabia between 1979 and 1989 to safeguard the holy sites and counter regional threats. However, the current…

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Washington D.C. – The United States is on the brink of a government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a temporary funding bill, threatening to halt several federal services. The Republican-led bill, designed to fund the Trump administration until November 21, required 60 votes to pass but only received 55, falling short by a significant margin. The debate in the Senate saw intense exchanges between Republicans and Democrats. Democrats pushed for the inclusion of healthcare provisions in the bill to ensure benefits for millions of Americans, while Republicans insisted these…

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New Delhi – Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the 11th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) in Kleinmond, South Africa, engaging with presiding officers of parliaments from Russia, Germany, Italy, and the host nation South Africa. The discussions focused on strengthening parliamentary cooperation, trade partnerships, technology exchange, and sustainable development, while also highlighting India’s positions on global challenges. Harivansh recalled recent visits by Indian parliamentary delegations to foreign countries, where they presented India’s stance on cross-border terrorism in the wake of the…

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Congo:  According to health experts, the Ebola epidemic in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s (DRC) Kasai Province is beginning to show early symptoms of abating, although response operations are still being hampered by financial shortages and logistical difficulties.   The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa’s interim regional emergency director, Patrick Abok, told a virtual news conference that the number of new cases has started to decline over 30 days into the response, which is “a strong indication that our interventions have begun to take hold.” Twelve…

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Washington: Seattle, United States Gandhi Jayanti was celebrated on October 2 with a special India Day ceremony organized by the Gates Foundation and the Consulate General of India in Seattle. Bill Gates, the chair and board member of the Gates Foundation, as well as top officials from the city of Seattle and Washington State attended the event, which included Indian culture, art, and food. Bill Gates told the crowd that the day was a symbolic celebration of Mahatma Gandhi’s birthday. “The ideals he championed, the equality and dignity of every…

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Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership and emphasized the strength of India-Russia ties once again. Putin said at the Valdai discussion conference in South Russia that India will never cede its sovereignty or give in to tariff threats, even in the face of growing American pressure. This follows US President Donald Trump’s effort to retaliate against the Kremlin over the Ukraine crisis by imposing 50% tariffs on India, half of which targeted its oil trade with Russia. Putin maintained that India would suffer severe losses…

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Washington / Gaza —  A copy of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 20‑point peace plan for Gaza has been delivered to Hamas leaders and is now under formal review, U.S. and regional officials say. The move has intensified diplomatic pressure on the Palestinian group to accept terms that would require disarmament and removal from power. Speaking at a White House news conference, . Trump said Hamas has “three or four days” to accept the proposal and warned that refusal would lead to “a very sad end.” He framed the plan as…

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Washington— U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks, with agricultural trade — particularly soybeans — set to be a key agenda item. Posting on Truth Social, Trump criticized China for halting soybean purchases, which he said has hurt American farmers. “Our soybean farmers are suffering because China is not buying, only to use it as a bargaining tool. We have collected so much money through tariffs that we will use a small portion of it to support our farmers. I will…

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San Ramon, California — A brazen daylight robbery shocked California this week when more than two dozen masked thieves stormed a jewelry store and fled with nearly $1 million in valuables in less than two minutes. The incident occurred at Heller Jewellers in San Ramon. Security footage shows around 25 individuals, dressed in black and armed with pickaxes and crowbars, smashing display cases and grabbing jewelry before making a swift exit. “They essentially took over the business the moment they entered,” said Lt. Mike Pistello of the San Ramon Police Department.…

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Kabul — Afghanistan was plunged into a near-total communications blackout this week after the Taliban imposed sweeping restrictions on internet and telephone services, citing concerns over “immoral activities.” Global network watchdog NetBlocks confirmed that internet connectivity was disrupted across the country on Monday, describing the situation as a “total internet blackout” affecting Afghanistan’s population of 43 million. Telephone lines were also restricted, compounding the communication crisis. According to reports, the outage began in stages, first targeting internet access before extending to mobile and landline networks. Authorities have ordered the suspension of…

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