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Trump announces 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran, raising concerns over India’s exports and strategic projects like Chabahar Port.
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The Trump administration has cancelled a record 100,000+ US visas amid tighter screening, expanded vetting and stepped-up deportations in 2025.
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The Trump administration’s decision to investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell has drawn criticism from within the Republican Party and raised concerns about political interference in monetary policy.
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Trump has revived his push for the United States to take control of Greenland, a self-governing Danish territory, arguing Washington needs to own it to deter Russia
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Bangladesh prepares for its first elections since the 2024 uprising. Key players include caretaker chief Muhammad Yunus, BNP’s Tarique Rahman, Islamist alliances led by Jamaat-e-Islami, the banned Awami League, and the influential army.
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U.S. deputy ambassador to the United Nations Tammy Bruce singled out Russia’s launch of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik ballistic missile last week close to Ukraine’s border with Poland, a NATO ally
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Khamenei’s comments, shared on his official X account, followed mass pro-government rallies across Iran, which authorities said reflected public backing for the Islamic Republic amid weeks of unrest
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The deaths included two migrants from Honduras, one from Cuba and another from Cambodia, and occurred from January 3-9, according to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
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Warning that condition in Iran remains unstable, the US Embassy urged American nationals to exercise caution and take immediate precautionary measures
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In a post on Truth Social, Trump announced a new 25 per cent tariff on countries doing business with Iran, effective immediately
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Following the U.S. announcement last week of a deal to export up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil stuck in storage, U.S. President Donald Trump said China would not be deprived of Venezuela's crude
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Earlier, Trump had said that Washington is considering “strong options” in response to Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests
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Trump said it would be a “complete mess” if the Supreme Court were to rule against his administration’s tariffs announced last year.
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Samir Das, a 28-year-old auto-rickshaw driver, was brutally assaulted and stabbed to death by a group of attackers on Sunday evening
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The US’s lightning raid on Venezuela highlights a deep integration and intelligence gap that explains why China, despite modern weapons and elite troops, would struggle to carry out a similarly precise decapitation strike against Taiwan.
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Pakistan’s armed forces have increasingly positioned defence exports as an economic tool, offering fighter jets, drones, and training packages as substitutes for hard cash and, in some cases, even debt relief.
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Three Indian crew members aboard the Russian-flagged oil tanker 'Marinera', seized by the US in the Atlantic last week, have been released, following legal disputes over sanctions and maritime navigation rights.
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The talks centred on the sale of JF-17 fighter jets, jointly developed by Pakistan and China, along with armed drones designed for surveillance and strike missions.
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Bangladesh’s Islamist groups, led by Jamaat-e-Islami, are mobilising ahead of February elections, seeking political influence after years of repression, while facing opposition from Sufi communities and concerns over extremist violence.
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Najam Sethi's comments come amid growing strain in India–Bangladesh ties following the ouster of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who is currently in exile in India.
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The move is aimed at shielding future diplomats, security officials, and elite students from exposure to what the UAE views as Islamist narratives during their formative academic years.
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Iran staged pro-government rallies in Tehran and other cities as President Donald Trump said Tehran sought talks, even while deadly protests, arrests and an internet blackout continue nationwide.
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Iran accused the United States and its allies of hypocrisy over protests, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi saying the unrest is under control as demonstrations continue and rights groups report hundreds killed.
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As the US pushed for an international peacekeeping force in Gaza, Pakistan found itself trapped between pleasing Trump and managing domestic outrage, Islamist sentiment, and the military’s long-standing patronage of extremist groups.
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The outreach is also seen as a warning to Dhaka’s political establishment that China has alternative options and is prepared to work with multiple power centres.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the situation has “come under control” amid nationwide protests, blaming armed elements and foreign interference, while pro-government rallies and diplomacy efforts continue amid rising casualties.
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China has criticised the United States over Greenland, warning Washington not to use other countries as a “pretext” and signalling concern that US moves could threaten its Arctic “Polar Silk Road” ambitions.
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With reports suggesting that more than 500 people have been killed and thousands arrested, the regime has moved aggressively to silence dissent by imposing sweeping internet restrictions.
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A roadside bomb hit a police vehicle in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, killing six officers during a routine patrol, as authorities condemned the attack and launched an investigation.
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North Korea accused the United States of committing a “hideous criminal act” and abusing the United Nations, condemning a planned sanctions briefing and warning Washington against attempts at regime change.
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Hindu death in Bangladesh: The family of the deceased has blamed the jail authorities for the alleged medical negligence, claiming that delayed treatment and insufficient facilities contributed to Chaki’s death.
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Pakistan is pitching itself as a reliable arms supplier and strategic partner to Muslim-majority countries facing regional uncertainty.
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A U-Haul truck drove into an anti-Iranian regime protest in Los Angeles, injuring two people, prompting police detentions, road closures and an investigation into whether the act was deliberate intentional.
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India is set to be invited next month to join Pax Silica, a US-led technology and supply-chain initiative focused on semiconductors, critical minerals and AI, according to US Ambassador Sergio Gor.
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Donald Trump, for his part, has claimed that Iranian leaders are now seeking negotiations after the US issued strong warnings over the crackdown on protesters.
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For investors, the escalation sets the stage for heightened market volatility given the potential impact for long-term monetary policy
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Van den Brink, 52, will stand down on May 31 after six years at the helm of Heineken, and more than 28 years at the Dutch company in total
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The president’s remarks revive one of the most extreme ideas floated after the 2020 election and underscore his continued fixation on voting machines and executive power.
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A century-old treaty once made Norway’s far-northern archipelago a zone of cooperation, but as the Arctic’s strategic value rises, Svalbard is becoming a test case for great-power rivalry, sovereignty and security.
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The 2026 protests have come in the backdrop of severe economic hardship, caused partly by relentless US sanctions. If the regime prioritises survival, an economic revival may depend on a strategic pullback
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Unable to remove the Federal Reserve chair over interest rates, President Trump and his allies are now pointing to a costly headquarters renovation as potential grounds for dismissal.
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Iran has faced waves of unrest before, but this moment is unfolding amid deeper economic strain, wider regional isolation and a ruling system that looks less confident than it once did.
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India-US trade talks: While both sides still seek a resolution, India has resisted concessions in sensitive areas, especially agriculture and dairy, to protect farmers and MSMEs.
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Long before Nicolás Maduro’s capture by US forces, Venezuela had emerged as a quiet hub for Hizbollah-linked finance, logistics and influence, bound together by sanctions, ideology and illicit trade.
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With its last giant pandas sent back to China, a Japanese zoo has turned to costumed keepers to keep visitors engaged and reflect on a long chapter of panda diplomacy coming to an end.
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A Slovenian magazine’s provocative illustration of US President Donald Trump has sparked backlash and debate online, as tensions rise over Washington’s actions in Venezuela.
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In 2025, chief executive Doug McMillon received a multi-million dollar compensation package that highlights the stark gap between executive pay and typical American earnings.
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Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and his Greenlandic counterpart Vivian Motzfeldt are set to attend the meeting, the Danish broadcaster says, citing a calendar from the US Department of State, which also notes that changes to the schedule may occur.
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An analysis of health data from more than 9 million adults suggests that controlling a small set of common risk factors could prevent the vast majority of serious heart events.
