Blinken extended his congratulations to the Indian people, stating: “On this significant occasion, we honour the rich and diverse history of India and look forward to a bright future for US-Indian relations.”
A Chinese company became embroiled in a scandal involving the illegal harvesting, theft, and resale of thousands of corpses, including some from funeral homes. This came to light after a report by the state-backed outlet The Paper went viral on social media.
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced to step down as prime minister next month, after a three-year tenure marked by scandal and declining public support. Here are some possible contenders to replace him when his ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) holds a leadership poll.
August 15 marks the third anniversary of the Taliban regime's unexpected return to power in Afghanistan. After 20 years of international efforts and billions of dollars spent training the Afghan army, Kabul collapsed swiftly on August 15, 2021, as the US withdrew its remaining troops.
Within a week of unseating Bangladesh’s longest-serving prime minister, the students who drove out Sheikh Hasina were still directing Dhaka’s traffic. The question now is what comes next in a country still reeling from the violence surrounding her removal that left hundreds dead.
The United States Department of State firmly dismissed the allegations regarding the US government's role in former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's resignation, calling them 'laughable' and 'absolutely false.'
During a panel discussion in New Delhi, Jaishankar addressed a question about the US election by stating, "We typically refrain from commenting on other countries' elections, as we also expect others to respect our electoral process and avoid commenting on it."
Fumio Kishida to quit politics: Local election losses earlier in the year eroded his clout, and LDP lawmakers have voiced the need for a fresh face ahead of the next general election.
The separatist Baluch Liberation Army has claimed responsibility for the attacks in Quetta, the provincial capital, which occurred on Tuesday. This comes just days after the group had urged shop owners to refrain from selling flags and warned against celebrating the holiday on Wednesday.
The clashes resulted in the collapse of Hasina's Awami League-led government and drove her to seek refuge in India. Following the government's downfall, many police officers were too afraid to return to their duties and those who did go to their stations in civilian clothes.
Hussain stated that if the arms were not returned to the nearby police stations, the authorities would conduct a search. Anyone found in possession of unauthorized weapons would face charges, according to The Daily Star newspaper.
The Foreign Secretary expressed India’s commitment to continuously support Nepal’s peace, stability, and prosperity when he met Himalayan leaders. Singh thanked India for its assistance in infrastructure development, post-earthquake reconstruction, and COVID-19 response in Nepal.
Ukraine's latest incursion into Russian land has enlarged the prospects of a wider conflict between the two neighbouring nations. Putin has described the incursion as a "large-scale provocation" and vowed to defend his land with great power.
Tharoor said that a statue intended to commemorate the liberation of Bangladesh had been destroyed by "anti-India vandals." He shared a photograph of the damaged statue, which depicted the moment Pakistan surrendered following the 1971 war.
Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East and is telling the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group to sail more quickly to the area. The Lincoln was expected in the region by month's end.
Emergency crews were summoned around 2 am on Monday following a collision between a twin-engine helicopter and the roof of a hotel. The impact ignited a fire on the building's top and led to evacuations, according to a statement from Queensland state police.
Trump is reported to have used a derogatory term often aimed at women to refer to Vice President Kamala Harris during at least two private conversations, according to The New York Times, which cited two individuals who overheard him use the term. His campaign denies these allegations.
According to an earlier media report, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina alleged the role of the United States behind her ouster. She claimed that a big conspiracy was hatched to remove her from power. However, this has now been refuted bu her son.
In his first interview since ending his re-election campaign on July 21, Biden stated that he had "no serious health issues" but emphasised that his top priority was defeating former President Trump.
Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain stated that the interim Bangladesh government "hopes to see India cooperate with us" and emphasised the importance of "meeting public expectations by achieving tangible results in our bilateral relationship with India."
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