Moscow:In a significant and unprecedented development in the ongoing conflict, Russia has for the first time successfully used a naval drone to sink a Ukrainian warship. The target of the attack was the Ukrainian Navy’s reconnaissance ship, the Simferopol, which was struck in the Danube River delta. The Russian Ministry of Defence claimed the strike…
Berlin: An exclusive report in the prominent German newspaper, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung (FAZ), has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s firm stance against pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, even as it signals a serious crisis in India-U.S. relations. The report claims that PM Modi has refused to take four separate phone calls from President Trump…
Canberra: In a historic and dramatic escalation, Australia has expelled Iran’s ambassador and three other diplomats, giving them seven days to leave the country. The Australian government has also announced the immediate suspension of its embassy operations in Tehran. This marks the first time since World War II that Australia has expelled a foreign ambassador…
Beijing: In a powerful display of “Global South” solidarity, Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to host a major regional security forum, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, where he will welcome Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The summit, to be held in Tianjin from August 31 to September 1,…
Tehran: Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has declared that the ongoing issues with the United States are “unsolvable” and that Tehran will never submit to Washington’s demands to become “obedient.” His comments, made during a public address and reported by state media, come amid a heated standoff with Western powers over Iran’s nuclear program…
Moscow: The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has escalated dramatically with a series of large-scale drone attacks from both sides, coinciding with Ukraine’s Independence Day. Russia’s Ministry of Defence claimed its air defenses intercepted a total of 95 Ukrainian drones over Russian territory overnight, while Ukraine reported that Russia fired 72 drones and a cruise…
Washington, D.C.: U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Russia, stating that it will face “massive sanctions” or “massive tariffs” after a recent Russian missile strike hit an American-owned electronics factory in western Ukraine. The attack, which took place far from the front lines in Mukachevo, injured over a dozen people and…
London: Lord Swraj Paul, a leading UK-based industrialist, philanthropist, and a member of the House of Lords, has passed away at the age of 94. The founder of the Caparo Group died on Thursday evening in London, surrounded by his family, following a recent period of illness. Born in Jalandhar, Punjab, Lord Paul moved to…
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested in Colombo on Friday in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of government funds. The arrest, a landmark event in Sri Lankan politics, occurred after he was summoned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for questioning. The charges against him relate to a trip he…
TEHRAN: Iran has announced a plan to expel approximately six million Afghan nationals, with the first phase targeting two million undocumented migrants for deportation. This move comes as Iran’s government cites national security concerns and a need to manage the country’s economic and social resources. According to Iranian officials, the mass deportation is part of…
