UK, Australia, Canada recognise state of Palestine ahead of UNGA session

IANS | September 21, 2025 8:24 PM

London, Sep 21 (IANS) In a coordinated diplomatic move ahead of the high-stakes United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session this week, three major Western countries — the United Kingdom, Australia, and Canada — on Sunday formally recognised the State of Palestine, reviving global debate over the long-standing two-state solution.

INS Trikand docks in Cyprus, strengthening defence ties

IANS | September 21, 2025 7:28 PM

Nicosia, Sep 21 (IANS) In a significant step towards enhancing defence cooperation between India and Cyprus, the Indian Naval Ship (INS) Trikand, one of the most advanced stealth frigates of the Indian Navy, arrived on Sunday at Limassol Port of the Mediterranean nation.

Foreign pressure demands national unity, not partisan blame

Brajesh Tripathi | September 20, 2025 9:25 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) At a time when global diplomacy is being tested by unpredictable leadership in major powers, India must rise above internal divisions to defend its sovereignty and national interest. The recent antagonistic posturing by US President Donald Trump is not unique to India; he has bullied long-standing allies such as Europe, Japan, South Korea, Canada, and Mexico. His transactional worldview treats foreign relations like business deals, demanding concessions while offering little in return. India’s refusal to bow to such pressure should be a point of national pride, not domestic criticism.

US decision on H-1B visa fee hike likely to have humanitarian consequences: Govt

IANS | September 20, 2025 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) India on Saturday said that the fallout of the US administration’s decision to impose a $100,000 annual fee on H-1B visas from September 21 is likely to have humanitarian consequences by way of the disruption caused for families which it hoped can be addressed suitably by the US authorities.

Indian, Canadian NSAs discuss counterterrorism, security cooperation: MEA

IANS | September 20, 2025 1:31 PM

New Delhi, Sep 20 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and his Canadian counterpart, Nathalie G. Drouin, discussed strengthening the bilateral relationship in areas such as counterterrorism, combating transnational organised crime and Intelligence exchanges, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday.