Category: World

Windhoek, Namibia –  Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Namibia on July 9, marking the final leg of his five-nation diplomatic tour that included stops in Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, and Brazil. This historic visit will be PM Modi’s first to Namibia and the third ever by an Indian Prime Minister to the southern African nation. According to a statement by the Namibian Presidency, the visit aims to deepen India-Namibia relations with a special emphasis on investment, commerce, and multilateral cooperation. It also marks the first…

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Seoul — South Korea’s National Assembly officially approved Kim Min-seok as the country’s new Prime Minister, following a 173–3 vote during a plenary session. The confirmation came despite sharp opposition and a full abstention from the People Power Party (PPP), the main opposition bloc, which has publicly condemned Kim over alleged issues related to his wealth, family, and past political controversies. Kim, a four-time lawmaker from the ruling Democratic Party (DP), was nominated by President Lee Jae Myung nearly a month ago. The confirmation proceeded largely along party lines, with…

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Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago – Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Trinidad and Tobago on Thursday as part of his five-nation diplomatic tour, marking a historic moment in Indo-Caribbean relations. The visit is particularly significant as it is the first bilateral Indian prime ministerial visit to the island nation in over two decades — the last being in 1999 — and Modi’s first to Trinidad and Tobago as Prime Minister. Modi received a warm ceremonial welcome upon his arrival at Piarco International Airport, underscoring the high regard in…

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Washington, D.C. – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has declared the Republican Party “more united than ever” as he prepares to sign what he calls the “One Big Beautiful Bill” into law. The bill, a major legislative package combining tax cuts, expanded border security funding, and a boost to Pentagon spending, narrowly passed the House of Representatives with a 218–214 vote and was later cleared in the Senate with Vice President JD Vance casting the tie-breaking vote. Trump took to Truth Social to express his excitement, saying, “The Republicans in…

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Washington: In a recent phone conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin declared that Russia will not retreat from its strategic goals in Ukraine, according to Kremlin officials and media reports from Al Jazeera. Speaking to reporters after the call, Kremlin adviser Yuri Ushakov stated, “Russia will not back down,” emphasizing that Putin remains committed to what he described as “eliminating the root causes” of the Ukraine conflict. Despite this firm stance, Ushakov noted that Putin expressed a willingness to pursue a political and negotiated resolution…

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Washington, D.C. – The Pentagon announced that recent US military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities have significantly delayed Iran’s nuclear development, potentially setting the program back by one to two years. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell confirmed that intelligence assessments indicate severe damage to key Iranian nuclear installations. “We have degraded their program by one to two years — at least that’s what our internal intel assessments suggest,” Parnell stated, while withholding further operational details. The coordinated US airstrikes on June 22 targeted three major…

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Accra – In a significant step to deepen bilateral relations, India and Ghana signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) on Wednesday during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s historic visit to Ghana — the first by an Indian Prime Minister in over three decades. The agreements are aimed at enhancing cooperation in culture, traditional medicine, standardization, and high-level diplomatic dialogue. The MoUs were finalized following delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Modi and Ghanaian President John Mahama in Accra. Strengthening Bilateral Ties At a press briefing, Dammu Ravi, Secretary (Economic Relations) at the…

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Qinghai, China — Amid persistent heavy rainfall, China’s Ministry of Water Resources has declared a Level-IV emergency response for flood control in the northwestern Qinghai Province, as rivers rise and the risk of severe flooding intensifies. According to official forecasts, torrential downpours are expected to continue across eastern and southern Qinghai from Thursday through Saturday. This has triggered warnings of dangerous water surges in the upper mainstream and tributaries of the Yellow River, with authorities anticipating floodwaters to exceed warning levels in several small and medium-sized rivers. The ministry has…

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Washington, D.C. — In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration has put a hold on a portion of military aid to Ukraine, raising fresh concerns over the future of Western support for the war-torn country. The White House and the Pentagon confirmed the decision late Tuesday, citing the need to prioritize America’s own defense readiness and global strategic interests. Military Stockpile Review Behind the Move White House Press Secretary Anna Kelly stated, “This decision comes after a detailed assessment of U.S. military support abroad and is intended to align…

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Tehran: As the dust settles following the tense standoff between Iran and Israel, a new question has emerged on the global stage — Where is Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? The 86-year-old Supreme Leader of Iran has not been seen in public for over a week, sparking widespread speculation and concern across international circles. Major global publications such as The New York Times and The Times of Israel have highlighted his unusual absence, especially in the aftermath of a conflict that had the world on edge just weeks ago. Silence Fuels Speculation…

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