Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev stated allegations against deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro cited by US President Donald Trump are unproven, and the situation involves legal, geopolitical and economic motives, including sanctions and US interest in Venezuela's oil sector.
China condemned the US seizure of deposed dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, calling it a violation of international law. The move sparked global reactions, led to leadership changes in Venezuela, and drew criticism over US military action and regime change efforts.
Yunus on Thursday said that "the SAARC spirit is alive and well", citing the strong presence and solidarity shown by South Asian nations at the funeral of former Prime Minister and BNP Chairperson Begum Khaleda Zia.
India-US ties in 2025 saw public warmth coexist with sharp trade disputes and uncertainty under President Trump. While strategic engagement continued and leaders reaffirmed a "special" partnership, tariffs, differences over Pakistan, and geopolitical pressures strained relations, highlightin
India-US relations in 2025 were marked by mixed signals, with public warmth between leaders overshadowed by rising trade disputes, tariff hikes, and disagreements over mediation claims, even as both sides continued strategic engagement and described the partnership as "special."
Turkish President Erdogan condemned Israel's recognition of Somaliland as "illegitimate and unacceptable", warning it could destabilise the Horn of Africa. Somalia also criticised the move as illegal, while analysts said it threatens regional stability and could spread Middle East tensions i
He told that 20 million iPhones will be manufactured at the factory, and currently almost 7-8 million iPhones are exported. "The factory has employed around 30,000 people, out of which, 80% is women.
According to government data, during 2024-25 (April-March) India imported around 300 million metric tonnes of crude and petroleum products, meeting about 88% of the requirements through imports.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated Taiwan is an inseparable part of China and opposed any form of independence for the island. He said the issue is China's internal matter, criticised Western involvement, and reiterated Russia's support for China's sovereignty and territorial i
However, in terms of Emerging Market (EM) Equities, Invesco report said the EM equities have the most attractive valuations relative to other regions, albeit with wide variation within EM. "We anticipate Chinese stocks to continue to outperform while India may struggle."
Gold is expected to remain the standout performer among commodities in 2026, supported by strong central bank demand and rising geopolitical risks, according to Goldman Sachs' latest commodities outlook.
Haryana Police has unveiled an expanded crime and internal security strategy for 2026, placing renewed emphasis on violent offenders, narcotics, cybercrime, terror-linked activities and emerging geopolitical risks. The roadmap was finalised at a high-level review meeting chaired by Direct