Washington, D.C., January 16, 2026 — Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, the recipient of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, met with former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday and symbolically presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. The dramatic moment has sparked international attention and controversy over the meaning […]
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THE INAUGURATION OF THE GOLDFEST 2026 To Celebrate 50 Momentous Years of Friendship Indo-Japan Friendship Association
Gujarat to host GOLDFEST from January 10 to 14, 2026 Ms. Megumi Shimada, Consul for Cultural Affairs, Consulate General of Japan in Mumbai inaugurated Grand Japanese Kite Exhibition “Patang-O-Dori” at AMA SHIZUOKA & HAMAMATSU TO PARTICIPATE IN GOLDFEST Kites, Music and Matcha to take Centre Stage The Indo-Japan Friendship Association of Gujarat (IJFA) has enjoyed […]
APSEZ completes acquisition of NQXT Australia
On proforma basis, FY26 EBITDA guidance now at₹ 22,350-23,350 Cr from ₹21,000-22,000 Cr; cargo volume at 545 MMT-555 MMT from 505 MMT-515 MMT With the acquisition of North Queensland Export Terminal (NQXT), APSEZ is on track to achieve 1 Billion tonne of cargo volume by 2030 The acquisition adds a cash generating asset to APSEZ’s […]
PM Narendra Modi holds a telephone conversation with the Prime Minister of New Zealand
The two leaders jointly announce a landmark India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement The leaders agree that the FTA would serve as a catalyst for greater trade, investment, innovation and shared opportunities between both countries The leaders also welcome progress in other areas of bilateral cooperation including defence, sports, education and people-to-people ties Prime Minister Shri […]
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi arrives in Ethiopia to a special welcome
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has arrived in Addis Ababa on his first bilateral visit to Ethiopia. On arrival at the airport, in a warm and special gesture, he was received by the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, H.E. Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali and accorded a warm and colorful welcome. India and Ethiopia share historical relations […]
Australia Sydney Bondi Beach 12 killed in mass shooting incident
A mass shooting occurred on Sunday evening, 14 December 2025, at Bondi Beach in Sydney, near the Bondi Park playground/Campbell Parade while a Jewish Hanukkah event (“Chanukah by the Sea” hosted by Chabad of Bondi) was underway. Multiple shots were fired by two armed attackers, causing panic and people fleeing the scene. At least 12 […]
GLOBAL HUMANE SOCIETY PRESENTS ANANT AMBANI WITH GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN WILDLIFE CONSERVATION
Anant Ambani is the youngest and the first Asian to receive this prestigious honor Washington, DC, December 8, 2025: Global Humane Society, the international brand of American Humane Society, the oldest national humane organization in the United States and the largest certifier of animal welfare, presented Mr. Anant Ambani, founder of the wildlife conservation center Vantara, […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin Arrives in India for High-Level Summit With PM Narendra Modi
New Delhi, December 4, 2025Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi today for a two-day state visit to India, marking his first trip to the country since the Russia-Ukraine war began in 2022. He was received with full ceremonial honours, underscoring India’s continued commitment to its long-standing strategic partnership with Russia. Putin’s visit comes […]
US President Trump orders closure of airspace around Venezuela
The former U.S. President said the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela “should be considered closed,” a move that has escalated tensions. The Venezuelan government condemned the declaration as a “colonialist threat” and “unjustified aggression.”
Bangladesh’s ousted PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death
Sheikh Hasina is being tried by Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) on charges of crimes against humanity. The prosecution accuses her of having “incited, ordered killings” during a brutal crackdown on protests, allegedly resulting in ~1,400 deaths. The chief prosecutor even said she “deserved 1,400 death sentences” (one for each alleged killing), though practically they […]











