Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi for a 2-day state visit, receiving an unusually personal welcome from Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Delhi airport — a signal of how strategically important the India–Russia partnership remains despite global tensions. Here’s a roundup on the agenda.
04 December,2025 11:35 PM ISTTwo dead hostages have been returned to Israel by Hamas, while 19 other hostages remains are reportedly still held in Gaza. Hamas claims it has returned all bodies it was able to recover, but Israel warns it may resume fighting if the ceasefire is violated.
16 October,2025 09:15 AM ISTAmid a growing starvation crisis in Gaza, Donald Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, along with US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, visited one of the most controversial aid distribution centres in Rafah. Operated by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) and backed by both the United States and Israel, the site is one of several where hundreds of Palestinians have reportedly been killed while waiting for food and essentials.
01 August,2025 07:23 PM ISTPresident Donald Trump has announced a new strategy to arm Ukraine — without sending American weapons directly. Instead, he wants NATO allies to donate their existing weapons systems, particularly Patriot missile batteries, while the U.S. sells them replacements. This dramatic shift comes as Trump distances himself from earlier praise of Putin and faces growing pressure from both European allies and MAGA hardliners. But confusion remains — who will give up their Patriots? Will the weapons arrive in time? And can this plan actually work?
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