Cloudburst in J&K’s Kishtwar Leaves 60 Dead, Over 100 Injured; Rescue Efforts Underway

SRINAGAR, INDIA — A devastating cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district triggered flash floods that…

Syria’s Interim President Rejects Partition, Urges Unity Without Bloodshed Amid Southern Unrest

DAMASCUS — Syria’s interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa has vowed to pursue national unity through dialogue rather than…

Modi’s Bold GST Overhaul Wins Praise, but Sparks Revenue Concerns

NEW DELHI — Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled India’s most ambitious tax cut in eight…

Putin Acknowledges US Efforts to Resolve Ukraine Conflict, Hints at Nuclear Arms Deal Ahead of Trump Summit

MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin on August 14 recognized the “energetic and sincere efforts” of…

India and China Quietly Strengthen Ties Amid Shifting Global Trade Dynamics and Upcoming High-Level Meetings

NEW DELHI – In a cautious but significant thaw, India and China, long-time rivals, are quietly…

Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Set to Seek Ceasefire in Ukraine Conflict Amid Complex Talks Ahead

WASHINGTON – U.S. President Donald Trump is poised to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage,…

Germany Reviews Fate of Afghans Stranded in Pakistan as Deportations Intensify

BERLIN — Berlin is reassessing whether Afghans stranded in Pakistan and awaiting resettlement under its admission…

India, Singapore Deepen Strategic Ties with Focus on Nuclear Energy, Green Growth and Skills Development

NEW DELHI — India and Singapore are charting a deeper course of cooperation across emerging sectors…

Myanmar Military Chief Calls for Heightened Security Ahead of Controversial December-January Elections

MYANMAR –  Myanmar’s military chief and acting president, Min Aung Hlaing, has urgently called for increased…

Turkey Urges Kurdish YPG to Halt Delays and Honor Syrian Integration Pact

ANKARA – Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan on Wednesday called on the Kurdish YPG militia, the…

Lebanon’s President Asserts Sovereignty Amid U.S.-Backed Hezbollah Disarmament Drive

BEIRUT – Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun reaffirmed the nation’s sovereignty by declaring that no group within the…

Polish President Karol Nawrocki Represents Poland in Key Teleconference with Trump and European Leaders on Ukraine

WARSAW – Polish President Karol Nawrocki took center stage representing Poland during a high-profile teleconference on…