U.S. announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia
The United States announced a landmark civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, which includes safeguards against non-proliferation. This agreement aims to establish a civilian ...
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23 July 2026
22 July 2026
Why is Trump targeting Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain nuclear site? Here’s what we know
The article discusses escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, focusing on U.S. President Donald Trump's threats to bomb Iran's under-construction 'Pickaxe Mountain' nucle...
Canada cancels joint bridge-opening event with U.S. after President Trump announces tariffs
The article details the cancellation of a joint U.S.-Canada ceremony for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario. This cance...
World is ‘extremely turbulent’, Jaishankar calls for deeper India-ASEAN cooperation
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar emphasized the need for deeper cooperation between India and ASEAN to navigate an 'extremely turbulent' world. He highlighted challenges ...
U.S. tariffs on Brazil take effect as President Donald Trump readies fresh flurry
The article details the implementation of new U.S. tariffs on Brazil, citing unfair trade practices, and the impending expiration of broader temporary global levies imposed by P...
Trump approves nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium
President Donald Trump has approved a potential 30-year agreement with Saudi Arabia that could allow the kingdom to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nucl...
U.S. readies new tariffs as Trump's 10% global levy to expire
The article details the United States' plan to impose new tariffs on dozens of countries, replacing expiring temporary levies. President Trump's administration is targeting 60 t...
When India acted tough with Sri Lankan Tamil leaders Anton Balasingham, Chandrahasan in 1985
The article discusses India's past 'tough' stance on Sri Lankan Tamil leaders, specifically the 1985 deportation of Anton S. Balasingham (LTTE) and S.C. Chandrahasan (OfERR), fo...
09 July 2026
Russia denounces NATO summit decisions on aid for Ukraine, defence
Russia denounced NATO's decisions at a summit in Turkey, which included pledging military aid to Ukraine and reaffirming collective defense under Article 5. Russia's Foreign Min...
U.S. to remove Syria from terror blacklist, in new boost to Sharaa
The United States announced its decision to remove Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism, a designation in place since 1979. This move, effective in 45 days unless ...
08 July 2026
U.S. charges Lawrence Bishnoi, Goldy Brar for Nijjar’s killing in Canada in 2023
The U.S. has charged Indian gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi and Goldy Brar for ordering the assassination of Khalistani separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada in 2023. This action...
05 July 2026
EAM Jaishankar to embark on 6-nation tour from July 5
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to undertake a six-nation tour from July 5, 2026, visiting Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Belgium, and the U.S. The tour incl...