Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

IANS | July 8, 2025 9:19 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nominated US President Donald Trump for the coveted Nobel Peace Prize as he presented the US leader with the nomination letter during a dinner at the White House in Washington.

Close to making deal with India: Trump amid new tariff announcements

IANS | July 8, 2025 8:51 AM

Washington, July 8 (IANS) In a significant development on the global trade front, US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is “close to making a deal with India”, even as Washington moves ahead with imposing fresh tariffs on several countries.

Latin America no longer 'very distant' as PM Modi builds deeper engagement with region

IANS | July 7, 2025 10:00 PM

Rio de Janeiro, July 7 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's State Visit to Brazil, starting with his arrival in Brasilia early Tuesday morning, India time, will not only be a significant milestone in the India-Brazil strategic partnership but is also expected to add renewed momentum to India's growing engagement with the region over the last 11 years.

Bangladesh: South Asia's next 'bloody battlefield'?

Baidya Bikash Basu | July 7, 2025 9:55 PM

New Delhi: Since 5th August 2024, when former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was ousted, extremist Islamist groups like Hizb ut-Tahrir (HuT) have been freely carrying out terrorist activities in Bangladesh under Muhammad Yunus-led interim government. Under the banner of 'Tawhidi Janata,' a reign of terror by mobs has been established across Bangladesh. The fear of terrorism is further intensifying as Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI) and Jihadi students plan to form an armed militia under the banner of the 'Islamic Revolutionary Army'. This not only threatens Bangladesh's stability, but also the security of neighbouring India and the larger South Asian region.