External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at the Brics virtual summit convened by Brazil, focusing on Trump's tariffs and multilateralism. PM Modi's absence, despite India assuming the Brics presidency next year, signals a balancing act amid trade tensions with the US. The summit occurs amidst US Commerce Secretary's threats of tariffs against India for its Brics participation.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is set to represent India at the upcoming UN General Assembly in New York. While a slot was reserved for PM Modi, his participation remains uncertain. Sources suggest a meeting with President Trump is unlikely due to ongoing trade talks and recent diplomatic tensions.

India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly refuted US trade advisor Peter Navarro's accusations of India «profiteering» from Russian crude and indirectly supporting the Ukraine war. The MEA emphasized the importance of the India-US strategic partnership, built on shared interests and mutual respect, while dismissing speculation about Trump's attendance at the upcoming Quad summit.

A PIL has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the collegium system's practice of considering minority community status when recommending candidates for High Court judgeships. The petitioners argue that such quotas based on religion violate the principle of secularism enshrined in the Constitution.

The head of state also asked to report on the prospects of using the PD-8 engine on other aircraft besides Superjet-100

President also said that the guidelines and roadmaps for the development of the industry set out in the strategic documents should be strictly observed

Following the European Commission’s decision to impose a 2.95 billion euro fine on Google for violating anti-trust laws in the European Union, Trump warned that he would be forces to take response measures

According to the Russian president, this project can be implemented in cooperation with Russia’s partners who already show interest in it

The head of the US administration noted that the possibility of renaming the Pentagon had been discussed for several months

A St Ann brother and sister have been charged for stabbing a woman during a physical confrontation, which left her hospitalised. Thirty-year-old Lionel Howell, otherwise called ‘Kemar,’ a labourer of Mammee Bay, and 33-year-old Jestice Howell,...

Progress has been made, but no timeframe has been set to reach a peace deal, Dmitry Peskov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Duchess of Kent has died at the age of 92, Buckingham Palace has announced today. Royal expert Robert Hardman reflects on her remarkable life from glamorous royal to modest music teacher.

The US president has insisted European member states spend more on their own defense Read Full Article at RT.com

Despite objections from across the world, Netanyahu’s government is redrawing the map with tank tracks Read Full Article at RT.com

Facebook, YouTube, X, WhatsApp, and dozens more are no longer accessible in Nepal due to non-compliance with government registration Read Full Article at RT.com

The secret mission, reportedly approved by Trump in 2019, resulted in civilian deaths Read Full Article at RT.com

The SCO summit shows how the world is shifting away from the West Read Full Article at RT.com

India has reaffirmed its commitment to a swift resolution of the Ukraine conflict and the restoration of lasting peace, expressing support for recent peace initiatives. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar discussed the situation with his Ukrainian counterpart, who sought India's active involvement in peace efforts.

In a daring rescue operation, the Indian Army's Fire and Fury Corps airlifted two critically ill South Korean mountaineers from a remote peak near Kongmarula in Ladakh. The challenging night evacuation was executed from an altitude of 17,000 feet, with the climbers transported to SNM Hospital in Leh. Tragically, one of the mountaineers passed away while undergoing treatment.

Following Friday prayers, unidentified individuals defaced a plaque bearing the National Emblem of India at Srinagar’s Hazratbal Shrine, sparking political tensions. J&K Waqf Board chairperson Darakhshan Andrabi blamed the National Conference, while politicians and religious clerics criticized the administration for not rescheduling the Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi holiday according to the lunar calendar, further inflaming sentiments in the Valley.

The three Haitians who were held in Angels, Spanish Town, St Catherine and later found to have overstayed their time in Jamaica have been ordered released from custody due to time served. Fedia Lizzare, Nancy Lizzare, and Liberal Schnieder on...

President of the Trelawny Justices Association, Ken Grant, is calling for justices of the peace in the parish to fulfil their mandate of making routine visits to lock-ups, saying this is important to ensuring that the rights of persons in custody...

A 57-year-old Gayle, St Mary man was charged on Thursday for the murder of his 71-year-old brother, who was found dead with a wound in his home in the community. Charged is Canute Clemmings, otherwise called ‘Elton,’ a labourer of Jeffrey Town...

Several homes along Fitzgerald Avenue in the Maxfield area of St Andrew were ravaged by a fire of unknown origin on Friday afternoon. The police and the Jamaica Fire Brigade are probing the incident. The blaze started shortly after noon. Two...

William and Kate said the Duchess - who became the oldest living member of the Royal Family when Queen Elizabeth II died in 2022 - would be 'much missed'.

The US president has also promised to keep American troops in Poland despite plans to reduce involvement in Western European defense Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Trump has said he still considers Elon Musk a “good man” but added he should abandon his ambition to launch a political party Read Full Article at RT.com

Sber CEO Herman Gref has called for deeper interest rate cuts to spur recovery and avert a recession Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky has refused to allow Russian oil and gas transit to Slovakia, urging Bratislava to consider alternatives instead Read Full Article at RT.com

Denouncing political persecution, they are preparing an appeal to European courts and the UN Read Full Article at RT.com

The Small Business Association of Jamaica (SBAJ) says it stands ready to work with the Government to ensure that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) receive the support they need to contribute meaningfully to Jamaica’s economic...

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A passenger bus veered off a road and plunged into a precipice in a mountainous region in Sri Lanka, killing 15 people and injuring 16 others, a police spokesman said Friday. The accident occurred near the town of...

Parents across Region Four are to benefit from targeted training sessions this academic year, to help strengthen literacy and numeracy skills among students, says Regional Director at the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Dr...

WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States States is purchasing enough doses of a new twice-a-year HIV prevention shot to share with up to two million people in poor countries by 2028, the State Department announced Thursday. Gilead Sciences had already...