EU chief's plane suspected of Russian GPS jamming during Bulgaria visit

IANS | September 1, 2025 7:30 PM

Brussels, Sep 1 (IANS) The European Commission said on Monday that Russia is suspected of jamming the GPS of the airplane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during her visit to Bulgaria. While confirming about GPS jamming of the plane, EU Commission spokesperson stated that they received information from Bulgarian authorities that they suspect that the incident happened due to Russia's interference.

Afghanistan earthquake: India sends assistance, EAM Jaishankar dials Muttaqi

IANS | September 1, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi/Kabul Sep 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday spoke with Afghanistan's Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, expressing condolences over the loss of lives in the earthquake that struck the war-ravaged country on Sunday night. Wishing early recovery to those injured, the EAM expressed India's full support for Afghanistan in this hour of grief and conveyed that New Delhi will be sending food and relief material to Kabul.

Pakistan also suspends mail delivery to United States

IANS | September 1, 2025 4:00 PM

Islamabad, Sep 1 (IANS) Pakistan has temporarily suspended mail delivery to the United States following the new taxes and duties imposed by the Donald Trump administration, local media reported on Monday. The Pakistan Post has also stopped delivering booked mail to the US due to its fears that it will be returned as per the new rules announced by Washington.

‘PM Modi takes Putin’s car’ becomes top trend on Chinese social media

IANS | September 1, 2025 3:57 PM

New Delhi, Sep 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s strong personal chemistry with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday became the top talking point on various Chinese social media platforms -- overshadowing other key events of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit.

As PM Modi wraps up China visit, Rubio calls US-India partnership 'defining relationship of 21st century'

IANS | September 1, 2025 2:54 PM

New Delhi/Washington, Sep 1 (IANS) Shortly after videos and images of Prime Minister Narendra Modi going into a huddle with the Presidents of Russia and China on the sidelines of the SCO Summit in Tianjin went viral on social media, the United States on Monday termed India-US ties as a "defining relationship of the 21st century", stating that partnership between both countries continues to reach new heights.