Netanyahu made secret visit to UAE; held discussions with President: Report

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu paid a secret visit to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for discussions with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, CNN reported, citing an Israeli source familiar with the matter. CNN reported that conversations between the two leaders centred primarily on regional concerns regarding Iran. However, the reported secret visit … Read more

Trump asks Xi Jinping if China wants US weapons: Why the extraordinary offer is so unusual

US President Donald Trump asking Chinese President Xi Jinping whether he would like to buy American weapons has put an extraordinary spotlight on the complicated military relationship between . The remark, disclosed by US Ambassador to China David Perdue, came as Trump was explaining to Xi why Washington’s proposed arms sales to Taiwan should not … Read more

At least 21 dead, 5 missing across Nepal as severe storms trigger floods and landslides

At least 21 people have been killed, five remain missing, and five others were injured following four days of torrential rainfall, flooding, and landslides across Nepal. According to an official update released by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), landslides accounted for the majority of casualties, claiming 14 lives and leaving five … Read more

At least 14 people dead in 72 hours as relentless rainfall wreaks havoc in Nepal

 Relentless rainfall since Thursday has killed at least 14 people all across Nepal, with inundation, flooding and landslides reported from all across the nation, prompting alerts and warnings. On Sunday morning, authorities issued a warning for all the residents living along the Narayani River in Central Nepal after it crossed the warning level of 9 … Read more

White House bars CNN from covering Trump’s travel on Air Force One

 The White House has barred CNN from flying aboard Air Force One on Saturday (local time) as part of the television press pool covering US President Donald Trump’s trip to Tennessee for a college football game. The White House’s daily guidance and press schedule for Saturday (local time) listed RAV as the secondary television correspondent … Read more

“India and Europe at an extraordinary moment”: EU Ambassador Jean-Eric Paquet presents credentials to President Murmu

Jean-Eric Paquet officially assumed his role as the Ambassador of the European Union to India after presenting his credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Expressing his enthusiasm for the robust diplomatic ties between the two regions, Paquet wrote in a post on X, “Honoured to present my credentials to the Hon’ble President of … Read more

Ukraine conflict, India-EU FTA, bilateral ties on agenda as EAM Jaishankar holds talks with European partners at UNGA

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with his European counterparts on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), with discussions covering the Ukraine conflict, India-EU trade and investment opportunities, technology, energy, defence, connectivity and bilateral relations. Jaishankar met Netherlands Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen, Finland’s Foreign Minister Elina … Read more

From Israel’s war gains to debunking Macron’s Hamas claim, what to expect from Netanyahu’s “surprise” UNGA speech

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to use his address to the 81st United Nations General Assembly on Thursday to highlight what he describes as Israel’s achievements during the war, particularly against Iran, while responding to criticism of Israel and remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron about Hamas in the West Bank, i24 News … Read more

Nepal activates emergency response following warning of weekend downpour, issues travel advisory

 The disaster response mechanisms have been activated in Nepal following an alert from weather forecasters predicting heavy rainfall in various parts of the nation over the weekend. A low-pressure system is developing over the Bay of Bengal and could bring heavy rain across Nepal from around September 24 to 27. Ananda Kafle, Joint Secretary at … Read more