Colombia has broken diplomatic relations with Iran, citing alleged links between the Islamic Republic’s government and international terrorist groups, human rights violations and concerns over Tehran’s nuclear programme. The decision was formally
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled the Wonsan Kalma beach resort, a sprawling new tourist destination on the country’s east coast, as North Korea prepares to reopen its borders for tourism
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Hungary is set to forfeit €1.04 billion ($1.07 billion) from its frozen European Union funds, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday. The lost funds are part of €6.3 billion withheld by Brussels
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Switzerland has officially implemented a ban on face-covering garments, including niqabs, burqas, and balaclavas, in public spaces as of January 1, 2025. Those violating the law will face fines ranging from 100
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by Our Defence Affairs Correspondent in Colombo Who is truly behind the orchestrated removal of General Shavendra Silva, a four-star General and one of Sri Lanka’s most decorated military leaders? What shadowy
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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar marked the 20th anniversary of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) on Tuesday, reflecting on its transformation from a collaborative response to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami to
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The year 2025 stands as a pivotal moment in the continuum of history, a juncture where profound transformation meets the enduring currents of continuity. The interplay of global forces—political, economic, social, and
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Editorial As we stand on the precipice of a new year—2025—there is an undeniable sense of both optimism and trepidation. Our work, spanning the globe, reaching millions of readers and relying on
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In an interview with TASS, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov delved into the complex dynamics of the Ukraine conflict, the prospects for U.S.-Russia relations, and key flashpoints in the Middle East and
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A Special Flight Squadron Il-96 departed Moscow at 0919 in the morning, went on to St. Petersburg where it landed at 1016. At 1215 it departed St. Petersburg for New York, an
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by Our Diplomatic Affairs Editor Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, stood apart as a leader driven by ideals, unyielding in his commitment to moral principles. His presidency, from
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The anti-discrimination movement of pupils didn’t lead to Sheikh Hasina’s fall from power on 5 August 2024 in Bangladesh—it is absolutely a dirty, concocted campaign adopted by the foreign-local obnoxious nexus to
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Mauritius has contested a UK agreement concerning the Chagos Islands, a decision that could redefine the sovereignty of the Indian Ocean territory. According to a report in Times, UK, the issue has
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The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which aligns with the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and One Belt One Road (OBOR) programs, is a significant step forward in Pakistan’s quest to become a
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According to the Financial Times, Marco Rubio, once a bitter adversary of Donald Trump, now stands on the precipice of one of the most influential roles in the incoming administration: Secretary of
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Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a formal apology on Saturday to Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev for what he termed a “tragic incident” following the crash of an Azerbaijani airliner in Kazakhstan. The
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