Assam’s endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully complete an English Channel relay swim. Konwar was part of an international relay team that crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 13 hours and 5 minutes. The relay began…
China has said that relations between India and Japan should contribute to regional peace, development, and mutual cooperation rather than being directed against any third country. Responding to questions about the growing strategic partnership between New Delhi and Tokyo, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson stated that bilateral cooperation among countries should uphold openness, inclusiveness, and…
There is no credible or official confirmation that Ali Khamenei has died or that funeral arrangements have been made. As a result, claims or headlines suggesting that his funeral was delayed or questioning where his body was kept are unverified and should be treated with caution. In the absence of official announcements from Iranian authorities…
China has introduced a new Ethnic Unity Law that broadens the legal framework governing ethnic affairs and is widely viewed as extending its influence beyond the country’s borders. The legislation aims to strengthen national unity, promote integration among China’s diverse ethnic groups, and safeguard what authorities describe as national sovereignty, security, and development interests. Legal…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to remarks attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump in which Trump suggested that “Israel does as I say,” saying that the two leaders “sometimes don’t see eye to eye” but maintain a strong working relationship. The exchange has drawn attention amid ongoing discussions about U.S.–Israel coordination on security…
The United States and India are on the cusp of finalising a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump announced during a high-profile meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the G7 summit in Evian, France. Signaling massive progress in the long-running negotiations, Trump told reporters that the two economic powerhouses are “very…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reaffirmed his long-standing position that Iran will never be permitted to develop nuclear weapons, declaring that preventing Tehran from obtaining atomic arms remains a core national security objective for Israel. His remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and renewed international focus on Iran’s nuclear programme following recent diplomatic efforts…
A devastating wave of coordinated Russian missile and drone attacks struck multiple civilian hubs across Ukraine on Monday, June 15, 2026, killing at least 11 people, injuring dozens more, and inflicting severe structural damage on a historic cathedral in the heart of Kyiv. According to Ukraine’s State Emergency Service, the synchronized morning bombardment targeted dense…
US President Donald Trump has said that Iran is keen to reach a deal with the United States, expressing optimism about ongoing negotiations despite recent military tensions between the two countries. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump said Iran “really wants to make a deal” and claimed that any potential agreement would benefit…
U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that any future agreement with Iran would have to be a “great and meaningful deal” or there would be “no deal at all,” as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran intensify amid ongoing regional tensions. Speaking during a crucial phase of negotiations, Trump reiterated that the United States would…
