World news that matters to India: diplomacy, the subcontinent, trade, and global affairs through an Indian lens.
Afghanistan's Charge d'affaires Noor Ahmed Noor said stronger political trust and economic partnership with India would benefit both countries and contribute to regional stability. He spoke at the Afghan embassy in New…
Global food prices face fresh upward pressure as the Russia-Ukraine war disrupts Black Sea grain shipping and extreme summer heat reduces European crop output. A large Ukrainian drone attack on Tuesday damaged…
Two Parsi doctors from Mumbai, Dr Jal Ratanji Patel and Dr Jal Dhaybho-Koo, have been nominated for the Nishan-e-Imtiaz, Pakistan's highest civilian award. The honour recognises their decision to keep confidential the…
Financial Times reports that at least 22 British universities are offering automatic tuition fee discounts to foreign postgraduate students, with some institutions providing up to £8,000 off. The discounts are applied directly…
Bangladesh has asked India to expedite the extradition of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and other fugitive criminals, days after her public appearance in New Delhi on August 5. Bangladesh's Ministry of…
Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi has warned that a proposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas could hurt US competitiveness by pushing companies to move specialised work overseas. Speaking on the Spill the…
Brazil is bucking a global trend of executive power grabs, as its Congress has amassed more power than the presidency over the past decade. According to Hindustan Times, lawmakers now control 25%…
Indian jazz musician Pritesh Walia has been released on bond after 14 days in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody. The Times of India and Times Now report that Walia, born…
Lakshmanan Meyyappan, an Indian-origin finance professional, has been recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's youngest male Chartered Accountant. He completed the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) qualification in Dubai…
India and Armenia are expanding defence cooperation beyond conventional arms supplies, with discussions covering joint development, industrial collaboration and new-generation missile systems. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visited Yerevan on August 16…
