The issue came up during a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on East Asia and the Pacific hearing, where Michael G. DeSombre, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, flagged Beijing’s activities in the South China Sea as a major concern for the United States.
Italy has rejected allegations that it allowed its territory to be used for attacks on Iran, while urging Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to allow commercial shipping to resume. The diplomatic exchange follows remarks by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte that sparked political controversy.
The death toll from Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes has risen to 235, with around 200 people still feared trapped as rescue teams battle aftershocks and damaged infrastructure.
The French national has claimed that her husband used to assault them physically and mentally "on a daily basis" and added that he was "very violent".
Piyush Goyal stated that the relationship now extend beyond traditional trade ties including cooperation in technology, investments, defence and critical minerals.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday said that she received reports of 30 injuries and a residential fire.
Australia has banned social media for children under 16, with PM Albanese saying the move aims at “giving kids a childhood” and ensuring stronger online safety for young users.
The Trump administration has notified Congress of a proposed USD 686 million F-16 upgrade package for Pakistan, triggering a 30-day review and drawing attention in India.
The US State Department announced that 85,000 visas have been revoked since January, highlighting the Trump administration's intensified focus on immigration enforcement and border security.
As part of its humanitarian support to Sri Lanka under Operation Sagar Bandhu following Cyclone Ditwah, India has been delivering life-saving assistance, essential relief supplies, and critical early-recovery capabilities across the island nation, including in areas that were badly impacted and had been rendered inaccessible, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
