International

May 10, 2025 6:45 PM

European Leaders Push for 30-Day Ceasefire Between Russia and Ukraine

European leaders held a phone call with US President Donald Trump today to discuss a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine from Monday. The leaders of Britain, France, Germany and Poland met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy for peace talks in Kyiv in a show of unity a day after Russia's...

May 10, 2025 6:43 PM

US-China Talks Begin in Geneva Amid Ongoing Trade War and Tariff Disputes

The United States and China are holding high-level talks at Geneva in Switzerland in a possible thaw in the trade war sparked by massive tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. Chinese state media today reported that Vice Premier He Lifeng is leading the talks on the Chinese side, while US Tre...

May 10, 2025 1:33 PM

US President Donald Trump calls for 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia & Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has called for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, warning that violations can trigger new sanctions. In a social media post, President Trump said, talks with the two cuntries continue. He said, if the ceasefire is not respected, the US and its part...

May 10, 2025 9:36 AM

72nd Edition of Miss World pageant to begin today in Telangana

The stage is set for the grand inaugural event of the 72nd edition of the Miss World pageant in Hyderabad this evening. The opening ceremony will take place at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad. The event marks the beginning of a three-week jamboree that promises to blend glamour, culture, ...

May 9, 2025 9:01 PM

India earns strong backing from the international community after launching Operation Sindoor

India’s approach has earned it a strong backing from the international community to counter terrorism after it launched Operation Sindoor. Countries including USA, UK, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE have supported India's position. The European Union and all 27 member states issued a unif...

May 9, 2025 8:32 PM

EAM S Jaishankar joins Russia’s Victory Day celebrations in New Delhi

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar today joined Russia's Victory Day celebrations at Russian Embassy in New Delhi. In a social media post, Dr Jaishankar said, the importance of victory in the war over fascism in 1945 is a momentous one. He added that the contribution that Indians made to this...

May 9, 2025 8:00 PM

World Bank denies its role in resolving suspended Indus Water Treaty

World Bank President Ajay Banga dismissed media speculation about the bank’s role in resolving the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty, saying it acts solely as a facilitator. Mr. Banga said, there is a lot of speculation in the media about how the World Bank will step in and fix the problem, ...

May 9, 2025 7:45 PM

10th International Trade Fair begins in Nepal

The ongoing 10th International Trade Fair organised in Bhrikutimandap was inaugurated by the Commerce Minister of Nepal, Damodar Bhandari. The five-day-long fair has 120 pavilions across Nepal, China, Ukraine, Bangladesh and Turkey. 40 stalls from China had EV vehicles, electronic goods, agricultu...

May 9, 2025 2:16 PM

US President Donald Trump announces ‘breakthrough’ trade deal with UK

US President Donald Trump has announced a 'breakthrough' trade deal with the United Kingdom last night, calling it the 'first of many.' The deal includes reduced import taxes on select British cars and tariff-free imports of some steel and aluminium, though a 10% tariff on most UK goods remains in p...

May 9, 2025 12:32 PM

US President appoints Jeanine Pirro as interim US attorney for Washington DC

President Donald Trump has appointed Fox News host and ex-New York prosecutor Jeanine Pirro as the interim US attorney for Washington DC. Announcing the move on social media, Trump praised the 73-year-old as a 'powerful crusader for victims of crime'. Ms Pirro takes over from Ed Martin, ano...