Trade between India and China through the high‑altitude Nathula Pass in Sikkim has officially resumed after a six‑year suspension, marking the revival of one of the region’s oldest commercial corridors along the ancient Silk Route. The reopening took place on Saturday, with officials from both countries attending a formal ceremony at the pass. The border […]
Sri Lanka has handed death sentences to two of its former top security officials — ex‑police chief Pujith Jayasundara and former defence secretary Hemasiri Fernando — for failing to act on intelligence warnings ahead of the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings, one of the deadliest terror attacks in the country’s history. The coordinated suicide blasts, carried
India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has sharply criticised Pakistan amid intensifying protests in Pakistan‑occupied Kashmir (PoK), saying the unrest reflects decades of repression and Islamabad’s long‑standing policy of nurturing armed groups. The statement comes as violent clashes continue across Rawalkot and other regions, with demonstrators accusing Pakistan’s establishment of manipulating elections and using ruthless
India, serving as the 2026 BRICS Chair, has officially invited Russia to participate in the 18th BRICS Summit, scheduled for 12–13 September in New Delhi. The confirmation comes as preparations intensify for what is expected to be one of the most significant diplomatic events of the year, bringing together leaders from the expanded 11‑member BRICS
A dramatic spike in migrant arrivals in Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta has escalated into a major international political flashpoint, drawing sharp reactions from European leaders and prompting former US President Donald Trump to warn that America could face a similar scenario. The crisis began when an estimated 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into
LinkedIn has announced a major update aimed at tackling the surge of low‑quality AI‑generated content on the platform. The new feature, informally dubbed the “AI Slop” button, allows users to flag posts that appear inauthentic or overly AI‑generated, helping clean up feeds and improve content relevance for professionals. The feature lets members mark posts that
An Indian merchant navy sailor, 22‑year‑old Ram Chandra Dubey from Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, has been missing for six days after the commercial vessel he was serving on came under a drone attack near Ukraine’s Odesa port. The incident occurred on July 25, leaving his family in a state of anguish as search operations continue with
Iran has issued a sharp diplomatic warning to Cyprus and Bulgaria, cautioning both countries against permitting the United States to use military facilities on their soil for any potential operations targeting Iran. Tehran said that any nation enabling US military action would be considered a participant in aggression, signalling rising tensions amid ongoing regional instability.
India and Japan have outlined an ambitious Next Gen People‑to‑People Partnership, aiming to facilitate the movement of over 5 lakh individuals between the two countries within the next five years. The initiative, confirmed by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, is part of the
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina has declared that she intends to return to her country by December, even though she acknowledges the possibility of being killed, arrested or jailed upon arrival. In an interview, the 78‑year‑old leader said she is fully aware of the risks but feels compelled to go back because “my people
