Hargeisa / Jerusalem —A renewed diplomatic debate has emerged over Somaliland, the self-declared state in the Horn of Africa, amid reports of deepening engagement between Somaliland and Israel. While supporters portray the move as part of Somaliland’s long quest for international recognition, the idea of treating Somaliland as a “new country” aligned with Israel has…
New York City —In a moment described as historic and deeply symbolic, Indian-origin American politician Zohran Kwame Mamdani was sworn in as the Mayor of New York City, the largest city in the United States, taking his oath of office on the Holy Quran. The ceremony marked a significant milestone in the political history of…
New Delhi:India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the funeral of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia in Dhaka on Wednesday, underlining New Delhi’s intent to remain engaged with key political stakeholders in Bangladesh during a sensitive phase of transition. Jaishankar represented the Government of India and the Indian people at the funeral ceremony….
How India’s economic surge, military modernisation and diplomatic balancing are reshaping the global order C Mahesh THE BIG PICTURE India’s Moment in History In the early years of the 21st century, India was widely described as an “emerging economy” — a nation of promise rather than power. By 2025, that description had become outdated. India…
Mumbai:The Indian National Congress has announced that it will contest 528 seats in the upcoming municipal corporation elections in Maharashtra, scheduled to be held on January 15. The decision was finalised after extensive consultations within the party’s state leadership and election strategy committees. According to senior Congress leaders, the party aims to strengthen its presence…
Tehran — Iran has sharply escalated tensions with Canada by officially designating the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) as a “terrorist organisation”, describing the move as retaliation for Ottawa’s decision to blacklist Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). Official Announcement Iran’s Foreign Ministry said the decision was taken on 30 December 2025, adding the Royal Canadian…
Riyadh —Tensions between longtime Gulf allies Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) escalated sharply after Saudi airstrikes hit Yemen’s southern port city of Mukalla, prompting Yemeni authorities aligned with Riyadh to issue a 24-hour ultimatum demanding the withdrawal of UAE forces from the country. What Happened Saudi Arabia confirmed it carried out targeted…
Thrissur, Kerala:A 25-year-old man from Assam was arrested in Thrissur district for allegedly circulating messages promoting religious hatred through social media platforms, police said on Tuesday. The accused has been identified as Roshidul Islami, a native of Morigaon district in Assam. He was taken into custody by the Kaipamangalam Police following a tip-off received through…
Mymensingh, Bangladesh — December 30, 2025:A Hindu man was shot and killed inside a garment factory in Bangladesh’s Mymensingh district on Monday evening, marking the third reported killing of a Hindu individual in roughly two weeks, raising serious concerns about the safety of religious minorities in the country. According to police and eyewitnesses, 42-year-old Bajendra…
Kozhikode— A Kerala-born Catholic priest, Father James Cherickal (60), has been arrested and charged in Canada with serious sexual offence allegations, including sexual assault and sexual interference involving minors, Peel Regional Police and the Archdiocese of Toronto confirmed in official statements. According to the Peel Regional Police, Cherickal was arrested and formally charged on December…
