March 28, 2025 8:15 AM

Canadian PM slams Trump’s 25% auto tariff, vows to defend economy

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Donald Trump's announcement of a 25 per cent tariff on imported automobiles and parts is a direct attack on Canada's workers and industries. Mr. Carney said this after convening a Cabinet Committee on Canada-US Relations. In his address, the Canadian...

March 28, 2025 7:59 AM

European leaders at Paris summit vow to keep sanctions on Russia

Key European leaders took part in the 4th Peace and Security Meeting for Ukraine in Paris, France. In a post-meeting press conference, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that all the participating countries supported that there would be no lifting of any sanctions against Russia until the ...

March 28, 2025 7:43 AM

Australian PM announces general elections on May 3, seeks 2nd term

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced that the country will hold general polls on the 3rd of May this year for general elections. Mr. Albanese announced this at a news conference in Parliament House after he drove to Governor-General Sam Mostyn's official residence. In a video m...

March 28, 2025 7:32 AM

President Trump takes part in Iftar dinner at White House

United States President Donald Trump took part in the Iftar dinner at the State Dining Room of the White House today. Addressing the guests, Mr. Trump thanked the Muslim Americans for extending support to his party in the Presidential elections. Mr. Trump further said that his administration is keep...

March 28, 2025 7:21 AM

Chilean President to embark on a 5-day state visit to India from April 1

The president of the Republic of Chile, Gabriel Boric Font, will be on a five-day state visit to India starting on the 1st of April. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, Members of Parliament, senior officials, business associations, media and prominent Chileans in...

March 27, 2025 10:04 PM

India-Russia to deepen strategic partnership to navigate complex geopolitical landscape

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar today highlighted the enduring strategic partnership between India and Russia, stating that it is set to deepen further as both nations navigate a complex geopolitical landscape. He made these remarks addressing Russia and India: Towards a New Bilateral ...

March 27, 2025 7:23 PM

Egypt: Submarine sinks, 6 dead, 9 injured

In Egypt, six people died, and nine others were injured after a tourist submarine sank in Hurghada, a popular Red Sea destination. A statement from the Red Sea governorate said emergency crews rescued 29 people. The submarine was sailing off one of the beaches in the tourist promenade area and was...

March 27, 2025 6:58 PM

US: Wildfires sweep through North & South Carolina

  In the United States, wildfires sweeping through the states of North and South Carolina have forced evacuations and prompted a state of emergency. Officials said North Carolina's Polk County is hardest hit, with 250 households evacuated and at least 20 structures lost. Fueled by dry conditions, ...

March 27, 2025 5:45 PM

LIBA aims to unlock trade opportunities between India, Sri Lanka

Lanka India Business Association (LIBA), a group to boost economic ties between India and Sri Lanka, has been launched with an aim to unlock trade opportunities between the two countries. The initiative aims to leverage the geographical proximity and economic strengths of both nations, fostering c...

March 27, 2025 5:38 PM

Pakistan: Insurgents kill 6 passengers in Gwadar district of Balochistan

In Pakistan's Balochistan, suspected insurgents killed six people from Punjab province after forcing them off a passenger bus in the Gwadar district. Senior Superintendent of Police Hafeez Baloch said the attack occurred late last night when armed men stopped a Karachi-bound bus near the Kalmat ar...