Tag Archive: International

Modi, Putin hold key BRICS talks, greet each other warmly

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin held key bilateral talks at Bharat Mandapam ahead of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi.

Trump administration plans major blow to H-1B visa grace period

The Trump administration is preparing a major change to H-1B visa rules, with DHS proposing to end the 60-day grace period after job loss.

Nepal Floods Cause Widespread Destruction, Reconstruction Costs Set to Soar

Severe floods in Nepal on August 26 caused major damage to roads, bridges, hydropower projects, homes and public facilities, with recovery needs estimated at 723.31 billion Nepalese rupees.

China’s claim of glacier alert 12 days before Nepal disaster questioned

Questions are being raised over China’s claim that it warned Nepal 12 days before the devastating flood and glacier-related disaster.

Chinese Embassy rejects claim of Nepal disaster alert 12 days earlier

A controversy has emerged over claims that China warned Nepal 12 days in advance of a possible disaster. The Chinese Embassy has rejected such claims.

Sri Lanka’s Indian Ocean role is crucial, Rajnath Singh says

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Sri Lanka’s strategic role in the Indian Ocean is crucial as India and Sri Lanka signed three defence cooperation agreements.

Philippines Rejects China’s South China Sea Arbitration Stance in Seoul

Tensions between China and the Philippines over the South China Sea rose after Beijing reiterated its rejection of the 2016 arbitration ruling during the Seoul Defense Dialogue.

Saima Wazed resigns from WHO post amid financial irregularity probes

Saima Wazed, daughter of former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, has resigned as WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia amid ongoing probes.

What India Could Gain From Xi Jinping’s BRICS Visit to India

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to visit India for the September 12-13 BRICS summit, with talks likely on border issues, trade and economic relations.

Signboard dispute erupts before inauguration of new India-Nepal border bridge

A dispute has emerged over a signboard ahead of the inauguration of a newly built bridge on the India-Nepal border in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district.

Zelenskyy’s aircraft narrowly avoids drone scare during Moldova departure for Norway

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s aircraft narrowly avoided a drone during departure from Moldova for Norway, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre told NRK.

Trump warns Fed to cut rates or face trade freeze

President Donald Trump has warned the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates, linking the demand to possible trade action against deficit countries.

US prepares 2027 plan as Middle East conflict may drag on

The US is reportedly extending some Middle East military deployments until 2027 amid the ongoing confrontation with Iran, raising concerns over prolonged pressure on troops and resources.

Why Bangladesh Will Pay China More Despite Cheaper Indian Power

Bangladesh is set to buy waste-to-energy power from a Chinese company at about 127 percent above the average price of electricity imported from India.

Trump warns Iran: ‘A bigger attack is still to come’

Trump warned Iran of an even tougher response after US military strikes, as Tehran claimed retaliation and fears of wider Middle East conflict grew.

Hasina Says She Will Return to Bangladesh to Stand With People

Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina says she wants to return to Bangladesh not for power, but to stand with her people, amid tensions over extradition.

Trump Claims Iran Does Not Currently Possess Any Nuclear Weapons

US President Donald Trump has claimed Iran currently does not have nuclear weapons, amid renewed US-Iran tensions and military activity near the Strait of Hormuz.

Woman Stabs Two in 20 Seconds at New York Times Square

A 49-year-old woman allegedly stabbed two people within 20 seconds in New York’s Times Square, killing a 32-year-old woman and injuring a 68-year-old man.

Modi, Putin and Xi meet at SCO, crucial for India

The 26th SCO summit in Bishkek brings Modi, Putin and Xi together, with key implications for India’s diplomacy, security and regional strategy.

Modi to Meet Putin, Possibly Xi, at Bishkek SCO Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is attending the SCO summit in Bishkek, with talks expected on security, terrorism, trade, energy and connectivity.