Netanyahu claims win as Israel poll trends show no clear winner: ‘Arab parties out of question’

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ruled out forming a government with the support of Arab parties. Addressing supporters at Likud headquarters in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said that the Jewish and Zionist majority must unite and there is no question of forming a government backed by Arab parties. The prime minister claimed that his party had … Read more

India to examine Liechtenstein’s proposal for double tax avoidance pact

India has received a draft proposal from Liechtenstein for a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) and is examining it, a senior external affairs ministry official said on Monday. “This is in the domain of the finance ministry so experts will look at how it could help us advance economic engagement,” secretary (west) Sibi George said … Read more

PM Modi Congratulates Lula on ‘Remarkable’ Brazil Victory, Vows Stronger Ties

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended heartfelt congratulations to Luiz InĂ¡cio Lula da Silva on his significant re-election as Brazil’s President. Modi expressed confidence in deepening the strategic partnership between India and Brazil, highlighting the mutual desire for stronger bilateral relations. Lula’s victory marks a remarkable political comeback. He secured his fourth term after … Read more

Trump Claims France ‘Burning Down’ Over Immigration, Macron Slams ‘Stupid Comments’

Former US President Donald Trump has reignited controversy by claiming France is ‘burning down’ due to its immigration policies. Speaking at a campaign rally in Perry, Georgia, Trump asserted that France has ‘open borders to people who hate it,’ linking the situation to US immigration debates. His remarks come amidst widespread protests across France, where … Read more

Nepal Braces for Heavy Rains as Bay of Bengal Cyclone Looms

Kathmandu, Nepal: Nepal is preparing for significant rainfall, with some areas potentially receiving up to 200 millimeters next week. This comes as a cyclonic storm develops in the Bay of Bengal, meteorologists have warned. Meteorologist Binod Pokharel highlighted the possibility of over 200 millimeters of rain between next Wednesday and Sunday. He clarified that this … Read more

Kim Jong-un Travels to China via Newly Opened Yalu River Bridge

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has reportedly arrived in Dandong, China, utilizing the recently inaugurated New Yalu River Bridge. This development, confirmed by a South Korean government source to Yonhap News Agency, signifies a notable moment in bilateral relations. The New Yalu River Bridge, connecting China and North Korea, was officially opened on October 14. … Read more

How Google CEO Sundar Pichai saved Atlantic Ocean from being renamed as Trump Ocean

on Thursday claimed that he considered renaming the Atlantic Ocean as ‘Trump Ocean’ on digital maps but dropped the idea after Google CEO Sundar Pichai reportedly pushed back against the proposal. Trump recalls his talks with Sundar Pichai Recalling his talks with Sundar Pichai, Trump said he had approached Google about changing the name displayed … Read more

Netanyahu dials PM Modi, invites him to light torch with Smit Machchhar on Israel’s Independence Day

on Thursday spoke with PM Modi and invited him to participate in Israel’s Independence Day celebrations alongside Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, whom he described as heroic. In a post on X, Netanyahu said PM Modi thanked him for the invitation and highlighted the close counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries. India and Israel are fighting … Read more

Putin ready to resume three-way talks with US and Kyiv, says Kremlin. Will Ukraine War finally end?

Russian President Vladimir Putin has told President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff that Moscow is willing in principle to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States next month to end the conflict, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday. The talks between Putin and Witkoff, who was on his ninth visit to … Read more