Athens, July 27 (IANS) Several Chinese communities in the United States that oppose the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) – along with pro-democracy activists and supporters of Taiwan, Tibetan and Uyghur rights – have accused Beijing of using agents to harass, spy on and intimidate them, a report has stated.A report in the Greek City Times cited US-based human rights group Freedom House documenting that China has been linked to the highest number of transnational repression cases worldwide, with 319…
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Moscow, July 27 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday stated that the contours of a new world order are being formed in a struggle and intense competition. Addressing a meeting with deputies of the concluding 8th State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation at the St George’s Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow, Putin highlighted that the past five years, which were the period of their tenure, were difficult and “extremely challenging” for the country. “The p…
New York, July 23 (IANS) While New York faces several burning issues, Mayor Zohran Mamdani raked up his campaign promise to arrest Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, only to backtrack and admit he could not do that. He issued a vituperative video message with fake bravado calling Netanyahu a “war criminal” but confessing he did not have the authority to carry out the threat that he had used to rile up his base of Muslims and the leftist Democratic Socialists base d…
New York, July 23 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will go on trial starting on June 1, 2027, a US judge has ruled. The couple, who pleaded not guilty to drug trafficking and firearms charges, made their third appearance in a New York court after the forcible seizure by US troops in a military raid in early January.During Wednesday’s (local time) 15-minute hearing, Judge Alvin Hellerstein set the trial date at the request of lawyers on both sides.Maduro’s lawy…
New York, July 21 (IANS) The heightened tensions over confrontations with immigration enforcement officers have taken a dangerous turn with an ex-Army man launching a fiery attack on the agency’s office here.Outside the federal building housing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and various government agencies, the man poured petrol, lit it, set off fireworks and fired shots on Monday, injuring three people, authorities said.It followed the shooting deaths of two people during traff…
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) Unai Simon has described Spain’s FIFA World Cup glory as “madness” after the goalkeeper played a key role in La Roja’s march to the title for the first time in 16 years and stated that the sqaud will realise the “World Cup Madness” when they reach their home. With seven clean sheets in eight matches, the 29-year-old shot-stopper was awarded the Golden Glove after maintaining a near-impenetrable wall at the back. Spain have become world champions for the second time in…
Mumbai, July 20 (IANS) Actor Aadar Jain, cousin of Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, celebrated Spain’s FIFA World Cup 2026 triumph with a post after witnessing the final in New York. Calling it a clash between “legend versus prodigy.” Aadar, who is the son of Reena Jain, hailed Spain’s victory, reflected on watching the match surrounded by Argentina supporters, and declared that despite Spain lifting the trophy, Cristiano Ronaldo remains his “GOAT.”He wrote: “WHAT. A. WOR…
United Nations, July 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar discussed the situations in a range of hotspots around the world at a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday (local time). India’s cooperation with the UN also figured in their discussions, Jaishankar said in a post on X.They “discussed global developments, including of West Asia, Ukraine and Sudan”, he said in his post.”Also recognised the strength of India-UN cooperation”, he added.T…
United Nations, July 14 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York, where the two discussed key global developments, including the conflicts in West Asia, Ukraine and Sudan, as India formally launched its campaign for a non-permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for the 2028–2029 term.The high-level meeting took place on the sidelines of the launch of India’s UNSC campaign at the UN Headquarters, mark…
Boston, July 13 (IANS) Indian Naval Sail Training Ship (STS) INS Sudarshini arrived in Boston to join dozens of tall ships from over 20 nations for the ‘Parade of Sails’ at Sail Boston 2026, the Indian Navy stated on Monday. “Lokayan26, Tricolour at Boston! Post spectacular Sail4th250 celebrations in New York, INS Sudarshini reached Boston on 12 Jul 26 to join 60-plus tall ships from 20-plus nations for the Grand Parade of Sails at Sail Boston 2026,” the spokesperson of the Indian Navy wrote on …