Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused left-wing politicians of being "nervous" over former US President Donald Trump's victory, claiming that conservatives are unfairly labelled as a "threat to democracy" while leftist leaders are celebrated for similar global alliances.
Category: international
Israel delays Palestinian prisoner release after 'humiliating' hostage handovers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the release of Palestinian prisoners would be delayed until Hamas ceases its "humiliating ceremonies" during the release of Israeli hostages under the ceasefire deal.
US senators call out China for 'weaponising' UN 1971 resolution, vow support to Taiwan
The United States Senators accused China of subverting United Nations Resolution 2758 in an attempt to isolate Taiwan. The senators proposed a resolution in the Senate reaffirming US support for Taiwan. The resolution opposes China's attempt to prevent Taiwan's meaningful participation in international organisations.
Israel strikes Lebanon-Syria border crossings, accuses Hezbollah of weapons smuggling
The Israeli military said on Saturday it conducted airstrikes targeting border crossings between Syria and Lebanon, accusing Hezbollah of using the routes to smuggle weapons into Lebanon.
Israel confirms death of Shiri Bibas in Hamas captivity after 16 months of uncertainty
The announcement follows a failed attempt by Hamas to return Bibas' remains a day earlier when the body delivered was found to belong to a Palestinian woman instead, reports Times of Israel.
Binds hearts of Hindus together: Kash Patel's oath on Bhagavad Gita sparks applause on social media
In a historic move, Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by placing his hand on the Bhagavad Gita, a gesture that sparked widespread appreciation from Hindus around the world on Saturday.
Trump fires chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
President Donald Trump announced late Friday that US Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff CQ Brown was stepping down, and he would nominate Air Force Lieutenant General Dan Caine as a replacement.
Kash Patel, the 'Indian kid', takes over at FBI
Kash Patel said on Friday that the American dream is alive as a "first generation Indian kid" is about to take charge of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie found guilty of attempted murder and assault
A New Jersey man who stabbed renowned British-Indian author Salman Rushdie multiple times on a New York lecture stage has been convicted of attempted murder and assault by a jury in New York.
US planning to reallocate $50 billion of Pentagon budget; fire generals: Media reports
President Donald Trump's administration is planning to cut $50 billion in various areas of the Pentagon budget and reallocate them to others considered priority areas like preventing illegal migration.
Trump threatens Zelensky Ukraine war could be settled without him
As their war of words escalated, US President Donald Trump threatened Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky that there could be a deal with Russia to end the three-year Ukraine War without him.
Trump slams Zelensky, says he could have joined peace talks with Russia in Riyadh
US President Donald Trump has hit out at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, claiming that he had done a "terrible job" and could have joined peace talks with Russia in Saudi Arabia if he wanted to.
Russia-US meeting in Riyadh was 'very good': Trump
US President Donald Trump has described the Russia-US talks held in Riyadh as positive, saying that his confidence in the settlement of the Ukraine crisis has grown.
Trump to announce tariffs on cars, chips, pharmaceuticals 'over the next month or sooner'
US President Donald Trump has said that he will announce tariffs on cars, semiconductors, and pharmaceuticals "over the next month or sooner" as he is pushing for new levies to shrink America's trade deficits, boost domestic manufacturing and achieve other policy goals.
Student unrest escalates in Bangladesh, over 100 injured
The violent clashes at Khulna University of Engineering and Technology (KUET) in Bangladesh since Tuesday has left more than 100 students injured, local media reported on Wednesday.
US to deport illegal migrants from India to Costa Rica
The Central American country of Costa Rica has agreed to accept illegal Indian migrants deported from the US, creating a bridge for working out their eventual fate.
Russia and US to appoint ambassadors, announce negotiating teams to end conflict in Ukraine
Russia and the United States will soon announce teams to negotiate a path to ending the war in Ukraine besides also ensuring the "earliest possible appointment" of ambassadors in both Moscow and Washington.
Netanyahu, Rubio discuss US-Israel coordination on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, speaking alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, said that Israel and the US are working "in full cooperation" on issues concerning the Gaza Strip.
EAM Jaishankar meets B’desh Foreign Affairs Advisor, other counterparts in Muscat
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with his counterparts from the neighbouring countries, including Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat, on Sunday.
Donald Trump plans to announce auto tariffs on April 2
US President Donald Trump will announce tariffs on imported cars in early April in what could be a direct setback to the South Korean automotive industry.
Gabbard says she will work to bolster US-India ties
Tulsi Gabbard, the US Director of National Intelligence wrote in a post on X that she looked forward to strengthening the US-India ties.
Pakistan rattled and worried by terror reference in Joint Statement, increasing India-US defence ties
Rattled by specific reference to Pakistan in the India-US Joint Statement issued following the bilateral meeting held between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in Washington, Islamabad on Friday cited its past counter-terrorism cooperation with the United States to express surprise over the development.
11 labourers killed in bomb blast in Pakistan
At least 11 labourers were killed and seven others critically injured when a bomb, planted on a road in the Shahrag area of Harnai in Pakistan's Balochistan province, exploded on Friday.
India will take back illegal migrants, crack down on traffickers, says PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that India will take back any verified Indian illegal migrant in the US and will also crack down on human traffickers who exploit vulnerable people.
Trump approves extradition of 26/11 terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana to India
In a big announcement after his bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump said his administration has approved the extradition of the 2008 Mumbai terror attack accused, Tahawwur Rana to India.