Defending champions India announced formidable men's and women's chess squads for the FIDE Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, led by D Gukesh, R Praggnanandhaa, and R Vaishali. Separately, Viswanathan Anand became interim FIDE president after Arkady Dvorkovich temporarily stepped aside due to EU sanctions.
Faishal resigned from Singapore's cabinet, parliament, and the People’s Action Party (PAP) following harassment accusations stemming from his online interactions with a woman. Police investigated the claims, which both parties made, but no criminal action was taken.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar met US secretary of state Marco Rubio in Manila, discussing trade, energy, defense, critical minerals, AI, and regional security. The meeting occurred on the sidelines of ASEAN and Quad foreign ministers' meetings, reaffirming commitment to the Indo-Pacific.
Singapore's Faishal resigned from cabinet and parliament after inappropriate online and public interactions with a woman led to mutual harassment accusations and police referral. Prime Minister Wong stated Faishal's conduct fell short of expected standards for a political office holder.
Tech journalists are increasingly engaging in 'shoe-leather reporting' to investigate the physical realities of AI, from colossal datacentres and energy infrastructure to social media's real-world harms. This involves on-the-ground investigation, talking to locals, and examining tangible constraints, moving beyond digital landscapes.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar lauded Qatar's mediation in US-Iran talks. During his visit, Jaishankar met Qatari PM Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss bilateral relations, energy, trade, and regional issues.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Qatar's Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani to discuss energy, trade, investments, connectivity, and security. They also addressed West Asia conflict dynamics, with Jaishankar thanking Qatar for the safety of the Indian community.
US Congressman Ro Khanna publicly endorsed Democratic congressional candidate Aisha Farooqi in Michigan's 11th District. The endorsement, captured in a video, highlighted their shared South Asian heritage and included lighthearted conversation about Bollywood, food, and sports.
US Congressman Ro Khanna publicly endorsed Democratic candidate Aisha Farooqi for Michigan's 11th Congressional District, emphasizing their shared Indian-American and Pakistani-American heritage during a casual meet-and-greet in Farmington Hills.
Businessman Vaishak Upadhyaya, previously arrested in an extortion case, was found dead by suicide in a flat rented by actress Krishi Thapanda in Bengaluru. He had been distressed over ongoing disputes and marital problems, sending messages to Thapanda before his death.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep sadness over the loss of 13 lives, including 12 Indians, in an explosion in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City. The Indian embassy is providing assistance to affected families and confirmed injured individuals are stable.
A senior US envoy reportedly warned India to comply with US orders regarding the Strait of Hormuz and a blockade, following a strike on a merchant vessel that killed three Indian mariners. Observers noted the envoy offered no condolences, only a defense of US actions.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Narendra Modi, calling him an 'obedient servant' to foreign forces after the killing of Indian sailors and "threatening language" from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Gandhi questioned Modi's silence and urged India to postpone a US trade visit.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi and EAM Jaishankar for their response to the deaths of three Indian mariners in a US military strike. Gandhi accused the US of showing no remorse and dictating terms, while questioning the government's silence and lack of a strong protest.
India and the US are in a standoff over attacks on vessels carrying Indian mariners in the Gulf of Oman. India protested lethal actions against commercial shipping, but the US stated violations of its blockade and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, with no exemptions for Indian seafarers.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Indian External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to ensure commercial vessels comply with US forces' orders in the Strait of Hormuz. The discussion followed attacks on ships with Indian crew, resulting in three deaths, which India protested as unjustified lethal actions by the US Navy.
A viral stand-up comedy clip in India has ignited a debate on consent, with a comedian suggesting buying biryani entitles a man to sexual access. Separately, India's Foreign Minister protested US strikes on merchant vessels off Oman that killed three Indian sailors. The Indian Army also apprehended a 21-year-old impersonating a senior official.
India's External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar strongly protested to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio about US Navy attacks in the Gulf of Oman that killed three Indian mariners aboard the commercial tanker MT Settebello. India has summoned the US Charge d'Affaires to register a diplomatic protest over ongoing attacks on commercial vessels.
India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar defended the nation's energy ties with Moscow, stating the US had previously asked India to buy Russian oil to stabilize global markets. He also criticized Europe's stance on India's imports and its arms sales to countries that have attacked India. Separately, a fire in Delhi killed three people.
Indian chess prodigy Pranesh Munirethinam faces uncertainty over his participation in the FIDE World Team Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships in Hong Kong due to a visa delay. Coach RB Ramesh has appealed for urgent assistance to expedite the process.
China's Coast Guard conducted patrols east of Taiwan, citing Japan and the Philippines' maritime boundary negotiations as an infringement on Chinese sovereignty. Spokesman Jiang Lue urged the two nations to cease "illegal actions" and vowed to "firmly safeguard" China's territorial rights.
ABD donanısı, 2 milyon varil ham petrol yüklenen Yunan tankerine Umman kıyıları açıklarında koruma sağlıyor. ABD yetkilileri, önümüzdeki günlerde yaklaşık bir düzine geminin su yolundan geçmesine yardımcı olmayı planlıyor.
ABD Başkanı Trump, İran ile nükleer anlaşma müzakerelerinde "acele edilmemesi" gerektiğini belirterek, anlaşma sağlanana kadar abluka ve yaptırımların süreceğini söyledi. ABD Dışişleri Bakanı Rubio da ilerleme kaydedildiğini ancak nihai hedefin İran'ın nükleer silaha sahip olmaması olduğunu vurguladı.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar held talks in New Delhi to mend strained bilateral ties, largely impacted by US tariff policies. Both leaders aim to strengthen the strategic partnership while pursuing national interests, with discussions also touching upon energy diversification and maritime trade safety.
