Category: World

Accra, Ghana – In a landmark moment for Indian diplomacy, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was conferred Ghana’s highest civilian award, the Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana, during his official visit to the West African nation. The rare honour, seldom bestowed on foreign leaders, marks a deepening of bilateral ties and recognizes Modi’s contributions to strengthening the India-Ghana relationship. This visit is especially significant as PM Modi is the first Indian Prime Minister in 30 years to visit Ghana, underscoring a renewed focus on historical ties and…

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Washington: A new warning from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has sparked international alarm, revealing that Iran could be just months away from resuming enriched uranium production, potentially putting it on the brink of nuclear weapons capability. The statement, made by IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi, contradicts claims by former U.S. President Donald Trump, who recently asserted that American strikes had “completely destroyed” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. According to Grossi, while some facilities were damaged in the recent U.S.-Israel offensive, Iran’s overall nuclear framework remains intact. “If Iran decides to restart,…

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Washington: The White House  declared that the Middle East is witnessing the dawn of a “new era of peace and stability” following the success of Operation Midnight Hammer, a US-led military campaign aimed at dismantling Iran’s nuclear capabilities. Addressing reporters at a press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt praised the precision strikes carried out under President Donald Trump’s directive, stating they had “eliminated the immediate threat of a nuclear-armed Iranian regime.” “The most powerful military on Earth executed surgical strikes on three of Iran’s core nuclear facilities,” Leavitt…

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Washington: In a bold announcement following a newly signed trade pact with China, US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism over securing what he called a “very large” trade agreement with India. Speaking at the White House’s “Big Beautiful Event” on Thursday morning, Trump said the United States is “going to be opening up India,” signaling growing momentum toward a long-anticipated bilateral trade deal between the world’s two largest democracies. The president described the potential deal as “very important” and hinted that negotiations were nearing a breakthrough. “Everyone wants to…

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Tehran: In his first public appearance since a truce with Israel took effect, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Thursday issued a stark warning to the United States, declaring that Iran had “slapped America’s face” with its missile strike on a U.S. air base in Qatar and vowing that future retaliation could follow. Speaking on Iranian state television, the 86-year-old leader appeared visibly fatigued as he delivered a ten-minute address condemning recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. Khamenei downplayed the damage claimed by U.S. President Donald…

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Jerusalem: In what is being described as one of the most daring military missions in Israel’s modern history, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have officially declared the conclusion of Operation Rising Lion, a high-stakes strike launched against key Iranian military and nuclear sites. IDF Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir confirmed the 12-day campaign’s success, calling it an operation that will “be remembered in history.” “We struck deep inside Iran, neutralized their nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, and eliminated the architects behind plans to harm Israel,” said Zamir in…

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Qingdao, China: In a significant diplomatic move aimed at maintaining momentum in India-China relations, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh met his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ Meeting held in Qingdao, China. The leaders discussed key issues, including the restoration of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra and resolving the ongoing military standoff in eastern Ladakh. Reaffirming Stability and Dialogue During the meeting, both sides engaged in what was described as “constructive and forward-looking” dialogue, with Rajnath Singh emphasizing that India is…

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The Hague, Netherlands : In a historic shift reflecting growing global security challenges, NATO member states have pledged to dramatically increase their defense investments, committing to spend 5% of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) annually on defense and security-related sectors by 2035, as per the Hague Summit Declaration. This ambitious target, endorsed by leaders of all 32 NATO nations, marks a significant step up from the alliance’s previous 2% benchmark and is aimed at countering long-term threats, particularly from Russia and persistent global terrorism. “We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to…

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Geneva: United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the recent terrorist attack on a church in the Syrian capital, Damascus, calling for accountability and justice for the victims. According to a statement by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, Guterres denounced the deadly assault that targeted worshippers during Sunday evening Mass at the St. Elias Orthodox Church in the Dweilaa neighborhood, a predominantly Christian district in eastern Damascus. The attack resulted in at least 22 deaths and left 63 others injured. “The Secretary-General urges a comprehensive investigation into the incident,” Dujarric…

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