WORLD
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin Says Trump’s Tariffs Have Driven India Closer to China and Russia
On the Senate floor, Durbin had contended that Trump's trade policies not only hurt American families but were also changing global alliances. "President Trump's tariff policies have driven India away from us and towards our competitors. Rather than making our hand stronger, they are weakening our position in the world," he said.
Merz Says Germany’s Role in Ukraine’s Security Relies on US Support
Merz made these comments during an online session of the "Coalition of the Willing," convened by the French government on Thursday. The session gathered European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, as per a government statement carried by Xinhua News Agency.
Ukraine Suggests New Approach for Airspace Protection: Zelensky
"Ukraine has proposed a format for protecting our skies for the US to consider," Zelensky posted on X after talking with US President Donald Trump on Thursday, further adding that they spoke about ways of moving forward with real peace, reports Xinhua News Agency.
Putin Offers Rare Invitation to Ukraine for Peace Talks in Russia, Guarantees Complete Security
In a rare concession, Putin also acknowledged Ukraine's legitimate right to pursue membership in the European Union.
Watch | "How Much Will You Invest?", Trump Bluntly Asks Tim Cook and Zuckerberg
The meeting, which included Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, featured Trump questioning Cook, "Tim, how much money will Apple be investing in the United States? I know it's a very large amount. You were elsewhere before, and now you're really coming home in a big way. How much money will you be investing?"
India’s Pivotal Role in Eurasia Reflected In Its SCO Participation: Report
A report by India Narrative (IN) indicated that through regular participation, India has deepened its presence, protected its fundamental interests, and enlarged the format of discussions to ensure it is not eclipsed by other great powers.
India Tells UN It Supports 'Positive Developments' Towards Resolving Ukraine Conflict
P. Harish, who is India's permanent representative at the UN, said India was in favor of efforts to bring an end to the Ukraine War.
'I told him about...': Putin reveals details of limousine ride with PM Modi in China
Providing only a glimpse of the conversation, Putin informed journalists, "Well, it's not a secret. I told him about the negotiations in Alaska." The comment implied a connection between his discussion with Modi and a previous meeting in Alaska with then–U.S. President Donald Trump, where topics of the Ukraine war were said to have been discussed.
Bangladesh Genocide Victims’ Misery Intensified by Pakistan: Report
While on his Dhaka visit last month — the first ever by a Pakistani foreign minister after 2012 — Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar ignited controversy again by asserting that two of the three problems attributed to 1971 had already been settled.
Trump Proposes Changing Defence Department’s Name to ‘Department of War’
The order, cast as an attempt to "restore historical clarity," aims to highlight an offensive, combat-oriented identity for America's military and encourage what the administration describes as a "warrior mindset."
Advertisement