An Indian diplomat in Bangladesh publicly objected to the display of a map during a foreign policy seminar in Dhaka, after it allegedly depicted Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan, prompting organisers to issue an immediate clarification. The incident involved Puja Jha, Second Secretary at the Indian High Commission, and was captured on video
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has retained its position as the world’s third‑most powerful air arm in the 2026 global airpower rankings released by the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA). The latest assessment places India ahead of China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) for the fifth consecutive year, reinforcing the IAF’s standing
US President Donald Trump on Friday declared that the ceasefire between the United States and Iran is “over,” even as he confirmed that Washington has agreed to continue negotiations with Tehran. The announcement comes amid a week of escalating hostilities, with both sides exchanging strikes across the Gulf region. Trump said the Islamic Republic of
At least 28 people were killed on Thursday after a massive fire tore through a multi‑storey shoe factory in Jinjiang, located in China’s eastern Fujian province, according to state media reports. The blaze erupted around noon local time at the Huiteng Shoes facility, sending thick black smoke billowing into the sky as flames rapidly engulfed
Tensions in West Asia escalated sharply on Thursday as Iran launched attacks on US military facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, responding to a second consecutive day of US airstrikes on Iranian targets. The developments come amid a rapidly widening conflict centred around the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical energy corridors.
India and Australia have finalised a landmark uranium export agreement, unlocking a long‑delayed nuclear partnership and marking one of the most significant energy developments of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Melbourne. The administrative arrangement, concluded during the 3rd India–Australia Annual Summit, operationalises a framework that had been stalled for nearly a decade due to
India and Australia on Thursday issued a strong joint condemnation of terrorism, urging the international community to act collectively and without double standards in confronting violent extremism. The statement came after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Melbourne during the second leg of Modi’s three‑nation tour. Both
US President Donald Trump ordered an immediate halt to trade with Spain during the NATO summit in Ankara, escalating tensions with Madrid over defence spending and disagreements linked to the Iran conflict. The directive, issued to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, came after Trump criticised Spain for refusing to meet NATO’s new 5% of GDP defence‑spending
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned that American forces would launch new, intensified strikes on Iran, declaring that Washington’s earlier ceasefire agreement with Tehran was now “over.” Speaking to reporters at the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the US would “hit ’em hard tonight,” accusing Iran of repeatedly violating the terms of the
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Melbourne, Australia, on Wednesday for the second leg of his three‑nation visit, receiving a warm welcome from Australian officials and members of the Indian community. The visit comes after Modi’s engagements in Indonesia and marks a key moment in India’s efforts to strengthen ties with major Indo‑Pacific partners. Modi
