Secretary of State Marco Rubio walked into the State Department on Tuesday for the first time in his new job, taking the reins of the main agency carrying out U.S. foreign policy at a time of violent global crises and as other nations begin engaging with President Trump. After greeting employees at a ceremonial gathering,…
The amount of humanitarian aid entering Gaza surged dramatically on Sunday, with more than 630 trucks entering the impoverished and hungry enclave on the first day of the cease-fire, according to United Nations officials — the highest figure since the start of the war more than 15 months ago. The truce allowed the U.N. World…
NEW DELHI: A group of 121 farmers, who had been on an indefinite hunger strike at the Khanauri protest site in support of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, ended their fast-onto-death on Sunday after he accepted medical assistance. The farmers ended their fast by sipping juice in the presence of deputy inspector general of police…
NEW DELHI: India Thursday welcomed the announcement of the agreement for the release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza, expressing hope it will lead to a safe and sustained supply of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza.“We have consistently called for release of all hostages, ceasefire, and return to a path of dialogue…
NEW DELHI: After a 7.4 magnitude earthquake devastated Vanuatu on December 17, 2024, India pledged $500,000 in relief assistance. The earthquake, centered near Vanuatu’s coast in the South Pacific Ocean, caused significant destruction and loss of life.India expressed condolences and offered support to Vanuatu’s government and people for relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction efforts. “As a…
US President Joe Biden announced $2.5 billion in additional security assistance for Ukraine on Monday as he uses his final weeks in office to surge military aid to Kyiv before President-elect Donald Trump takes power. “At my direction, the United States will continue to work relentlessly to strengthen Ukraine’s position in this war over the…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday raised concerns about the health and safety of farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike. The apex court directed the Punjab government to take necessary steps to provide him with medical assistance. A vacation bench comprising Justice Surya Kant and Justice Sudhanshu…
The Chinese government protested Sunday the latest American announcements of military sales and assistance to Taiwan, warning the United States that it is “playing with fire.” US President Joe Biden authorised on Saturday the provision of up to $571 million in Defence Department material and services and in military education and training for Taiwan. Separately,…
Colleges Plead for Yet Another Extension: Colleges and universities across the United States are calling on the Department of Education to extend the deadline for reporting requirements under President Biden’s gainful employment and financial value transparency rule. This marks the third such request in a year, with institutions now asking to move the January 15,…
Passengers stuck at airport (Imagr credit: X @koushikbhuma) NEW DELHI: The Consulate General of India, Istanbul, has stepped in to aid passengers who have been left stranded at the airport there due to delays there in IndiGo flights to Delhi and Mumbai. The airline’s flights on December 11 to both Delhi and Mumbai were delayed…