The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) a civilian maritime initiative launched in 2025 to challenge Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid has entered a crucial, high stakes phase. With over 40 boats and around 500 activists from more than 44 nations, the flotilla carries no...
India strongly countered comments made by Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif at the United Nations, dismissing them as “absurd theatrics” and urging Islamabad to dismantle terror infrastructure and hand over wanted terrorists. Key Points Shehbaz Sharif, in his address at the UN Genera...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described India as a “relationship of critical importance” to the United States following his meeting with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly. The meeting comes amid growing tensions over tarif...
India and the United States have reached a significant agreement aimed at boosting digital trade between the two nations. As part of a renegotiated trade deal, both countries have agreed not to demand access to the source code of software and algorithms used by companies. This move is expe...
The United Nations has released a stark warning that global food insecurity is worsening in 2025, with more than 780 million people around the world struggling to access adequate food. The report highlights that conflicts, climate change, economic instability, and rising food prices have c...
The U.S. government has announced a major increase in the H-1B visa application fee, raising it to $100,000 per application for new applicants, effective September 21, 2025. This sudden hike has created concern among Indian professionals, students, and companies relying on skilled foreign ...
India’s Commerce and Industry Minister, Piyush Goyal, is scheduled to visit Washington on September 22, 2025, to advance negotiations on a long-standing trade agreement between India and the United States. This visit follows a constructive meeting on September 16 in New Delhi between...
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that United Nations sanctions on Iran are likely to be reimposed by the end of September 2025. This decision follows weeks of talks between Iran and European nations (Britain, France, Germany the “E3”) that failed to yield what the E3 consider...
Global oil supply is expected to outpace demand this year and next, the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned. In its latest Oil Market Report, the IEA forecasts a growing surplus of oil due to rising production from OPEC+, non-OPEC producers, and slower growth in consumption. Key F...
President Donald Trump announced he will send the National Guard to Memphis, Tennessee, to deal with what he called an urgent crime problem. He described Memphis as “deeply troubled” and said he plans to intervene “just like we did Washington.” He claimed both the Democratic mayor of Memph...
