Russia dismisses Trump's warning on announcement of imposing sanctions

IANS | July 15, 2025 7:54 PM

Moscow, July 15 (IANS) Russian Security Council's Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev on Tuesday dismissed US President Donald Trump's threats to impose massive economic sanctions on the country, calling it a "theatrical ultimatum to the Kremlin" and asserting that Moscow does not care.

EAM Jaishankar raises Pahalgam attack at SCO meeting, calls for 'uncompromising position' on combatting terrorism

IANS | July 15, 2025 5:49 PM

Tianjin (China), July 15 (IANS) Highlighting the dastardly April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said that it is imperative that the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) should remain true to its founding objectives of tackling terrorism, separatism and extremism and take an uncompromising position on the challenge.

Nepal Federal Affairs Minister resigns after bribery allegations

IANS | July 15, 2025 4:51 PM

Kathmandu, July 15 (IANS) Nepal's Federal Affairs and General Administration Minister Rajkumar Gupta has stepped down after an audio recording allegedly implicated him in a cash-for-postings deal, prompting calls for an investigation into the claims.