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India will restart issuing tourist visas to Chinese citizens beginning July 24, 2025. This comes after a five-year halt following the 2020 Galwan Valley clash and pandemic-related travel restrictions. Chinese applicants will need to fill out an online form, schedule an appointment, and visit Indian visa centers in Beijing, Shanghai, or Guangzhou to complete the […]
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India has intensified diplomatic efforts to save Nimisha Priya, a nurse from Kerala who faces the death penalty in Yemen. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) confirmed that her execution has been postponed as New Delhi works with Yemeni authorities, her legal team, and friendly nations to secure clemency. Background of the Case Nimisha was […]
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India launched a strong rebuttal against Pakistan during a United Nations Security Council debate, dismissing Islamabad’s attempts to raise the Kashmir issue and the Indus Waters Treaty on an international platform. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, R. Ravindra, accused Pakistan of hypocrisy, stating that a nation that shelters terrorists cannot
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Former US President Barack Obama has strongly criticised Donald Trump’s accusation of treason related to the 2016 Russia investigation. Obama called the allegation “ridiculous”, describing it as a “weak attempt at distraction”, aimed at shifting public attention from Trump’s own controversies. Investigation Targeted by Trump Trump’s claim surfaced in connection with the
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US President Donald Trump has announced a major trade agreement with Japan, confirming a 15% tariff on imports from the country. This move replaces an earlier proposed 25% tariff and is part of a broader effort to reset trade relations with key partners. The deal, which Trump described as “possibly the biggest ever,” is aimed […]
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Israel has expressed strong approval of the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described the move as “both necessary and appropriate,” calling it a step toward fairness and justice. He criticised UNESCO for what he called repeated bias against Israel. Criticism of UNESCO Policies The U.S. decision comes after concerns […]
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The United States will withdraw from the United Nations’ cultural and education agency, UNESCO, for the second time under President Trump’s administration. The decision was announced on July 22, 2025, and the withdrawal is set to take effect on December 31, 2026. Citing Bias and Ideological Concerns The White House stated that UNESCO has taken […]