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Beijing: China has responded to US President Donald Trump’s proposal that NATO impose 50–100% tariffs on Beijing over its purchase of Russian oil, reiterating its commitment to peace and multilateral diplomacy. Speaking at a press conference in Ljubljana after meeting Slovenia’s Deputy Prime Minister Tanja Fajon, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stressed that wars do not solve problems and sanctions only complicate international disputes. “China does not participate in or plan wars. What China does is encourage peace talks and promote political settlement of hotspot issues through dialogue,” Wang said, according to China Daily. Wang also called for…

New Delhi: Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has urged immediate reforms in India’s tourism sector, emphasizing the need to enhance safety for women and bridge gaps in the country’s hospitality infrastructure. The remarks were made at the Skal India National Congress 2025 event in Mumbai on Saturday. Tharoor stressed that India’s international image is affected by concerns over women’s safety. “Our nation has an image that India is not safe for women. We need to change this image. We have to do something about it. More women police officers must be deployed in tourist areas,” he told reporters. Highlighting the…

New Delhi: The Indian Navy has strengthened its fleet with the induction of a new indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare (ASW) ship, Androth, marking a significant step in bolstering maritime security and domestic defence manufacturing. Androth is the second vessel in a series of eight shallow water ASW ships (ASW-SWC) constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers. The ship was officially handed over to the Navy on Saturday, reinforcing India’s anti-submarine and coastal surveillance capabilities amid increasing Chinese activity in the Indian Ocean. Named after Androth Island in Lakshadweep, the ship reflects India’s commitment to safeguarding its expansive maritime borders.…

New Delhi: Nepal’s newly appointed interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki, has pledged to hold power only temporarily and hand over authority to a newly elected parliament within six months. Karki, 73, a former Chief Justice of Nepal’s Supreme Court, emphasized that her government’s focus will be on governance, reconstruction, and economic stability rather than clinging to power. “My team and I are not here to taste power. We won’t stay for more than six months. We will hand over responsibility to the new parliament. We won’t succeed without your support,” Karki told the media after assuming office. The…

Washington: Former US President Donald Trump has reacted strongly to the shocking killing of Chandra Nagamallaiah, an Indian national who was brutally beheaded in Dallas, Texas, last week by an undocumented Cuban immigrant. Trump called for the accused to be prosecuted to the “fullest extent of the law” and vowed to make “America safe again,” pledging that his administration would no longer be “soft” on illegal immigrant criminals. “I am aware of the terrible reports regarding the murder of Chandra Nagamallaiah, a well-respected man in Dallas, who was brutally beheaded in front of his wife and son by an…

London: A far-right march led by activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 110,000 people to central London on Saturday, escalating into clashes that left 26 police officers injured and prompted at least 25 arrests. The “Unite the Kingdom” rally, billed as a free speech demonstration, saw violence erupt when a small group of Robinson supporters confronted officers tasked with separating them from counterprotesters. Several officers were punched, kicked, and struck by bottles, prompting reinforcements with helmets and riot shields to join the 1,000-plus police personnel already on duty. Among the injured, four officers suffered serious injuries, including broken…

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Sunday paused key provisions of the contentious Waqf (Amendment) Act, which has triggered widespread protests across the country. The bench, comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice AG Masih, observed that certain provisions of the amended law could result in an “arbitrary” exercise of power, particularly by granting sweeping authority to district Collectors. While the court clarified that the entire Act need not be stayed, it highlighted that some sections require interim protection until the petitions challenging the constitutionality of the law are thoroughly examined. The bench noted that allowing…