Trump announces US boycott of G20 Summit in South Africa

IANS | November 8, 2025 6:28 AM

Washington, Nov 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that no American government officials will attend this year’s Group of 20 (G20) summit in South Africa, accusing the host nation of mistreating its minority white farmers.

Indian community marks 150 years of Vande Mataram in China's Shanghai

IANS | November 7, 2025 8:25 PM

Beijing, Nov 7 (IANS) Indian community members commemorated 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram in China's Shanghai on Friday. The event started with Indian Consul General in Shanghai Pratik Mathur's address, who highlighted the role of Vande Mataram in firing India's freedom struggle.

Internal fault lines in Pakistan sharper and more visible under Army chief Munir: Report

IANS | November 7, 2025 7:29 PM

Islamabad, Nov 7 (IANS) The multiple fault lines, like economic fragility, political decay, and violent insecurity, have become sharper and more visible under Pakistan's Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir. During his tenure as Pakistan's Army chief, the military involvement has deepened across each sector of Pakistan's national life, including foreign policy, resource management and private economy, a report has stated.