Following a massive 8.7-magnitude earthquake that struck off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula, fresh tsunami warnings have also been issued for coastal regions in China, Peru, and Ecuador, intensifying concerns across the Pacific basin. Tsunami updates Russia declares state of emergency in areas hit by tremors A state of emergency has been declared in parts of Russia...
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday reaffirmed that trade negotiations with India are ongoing, even as he announced 25 per cent tariffs and additional penalties on Indian imports, citing high tariffs, Russian oil purchases, and India’s participation in the BRICS grouping. Speaking at a White House press conference following the signing of a Congressional bill,...
In a significant move that has stirred global trade and diplomatic discussions, US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced a joint oil development deal with Pakistan. The announcement came just hours after Trump imposed a 25% tariff with additional penalties on Indian imports starting August 1, citing the US trade deficit with New Delhi and...
A significant undersea earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck off the coast of Russia’s Far Eastern Kamchatka Peninsula early Wednesday morning, generating tsunami waves reaching heights of up to 4 meters (13 feet) and leading to evacuations in the surrounding areas as well as along much of Japan’s eastern coastline, according to officials....
Israeli airstrikes and gunfire resulted in the deaths of at least 78 Palestinians throughout the Gaza Strip on Monday, including a pregnant woman whose baby was delivered posthumously but also did not survive, according to local health officials. Many were killed while trying to obtain food, even as Israel began to relax restrictions on aid...
Putrajaya: Cambodia and Thailand have reached an agreement for an “immediate and unconditional ceasefire” effective at midnight local time (12 p.m. Monday), as stated by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday. This announcement follows several days of violent clashes along the disputed border between the two Southeast Asian nations, according to Malaysia’s state media....
The US Department of State has revealed extensive modifications to its nonimmigrant visa interview waiver program, which will come into effect on September 2, 2025, reversing the policy that was implemented earlier this year on February 18, 2025. The updated regulations will greatly restrict eligibility for interview waivers, mandating that most applicants—including children under 14...
The US administration has confirmed that the August 1 deadline for imposing reciprocal tariffs remains unchanged, ruling out any possibility of an extension. Speaking on Fox News Sunday, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated, “No extensions, no more grace periods. August 1, the tariffs are set. They’ll go into place. Customs will start collecting the...
London: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has landed in London for a two-day official visit to the United Kingdom, taking place from July 23 to 24. Upon arrival at the airport, Prime Minister Modi was welcomed by Catherine West, the UK Foreign Office Minister in charge of the Indo-Pacific, along with Indian High Commissioner to the...
At least two families of Air India crash victims in the UK have received the incorrect bodies, as stated by their lawyer. Sources from India indicated that the bodies were dispatched in sealed coffins following DNA testing conducted by a government hospital in Ahmedabad, and the airline was not involved in the error. “The remains...