Trump revisits Panama Canal transfer decision President Donald Trump has stated that the United States should never have transferred control of the Panama Canal to Panama, arguing that the decision has led to rising transit fees and potential geopolitical risks. Speaking at the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, he criticised the 1977 agreement that eventually led to the full handover of the canal in 1999.

National mourning declared amid rising devastation Venezuela has declared seven days of national mourning following last week’s powerful twin earthquakes that left the country facing one of its worst humanitarian disasters in recent history. Interim president Delcy Rodriguez announced the decision as the confirmed death toll climbed to at least 2,295, with thousands more injured and many still unaccounted for. Authorities say nearly 13,000 people have

The Indo-Pacific strategy is increasingly moving away from traditional security frameworks toward digital infrastructure control. Japan and India are emerging as key drivers in this transition, focusing on secure data movement, resilient communication systems, and long-term technological independence from concentrated global networks. The shift reflects a broader attempt to reduce vulnerabilities in cross-border data flows and critical digital assets.

The latest round of strategic talks between India and Japan signals a shift from broad diplomatic alignment to project-driven cooperation. The visit by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi marks a renewed focus on infrastructure delivery, supply chain redesign, and

India-Japan Summit to Review Long-Term Strategic Roadmap India is set to host Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi from July 1 to 3 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit, where both sides are expected to review progress under the Japan-India Joint Vision for the Next Decade. The framework, signed in Tokyo in August 2025, outlines a long-term roadmap aimed at streng

The birthright citizenship ruling issued by the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, provides important clarity for families living in the United States on temporary visas. Children born in the country to parents who are lawfully but temporarily present remain U.S. citizens at birth under the 14th Amendment. For the court’s vote and constitutional reasoning, read NRIPage’s full report on the

The Trump v. Barbara ruling preserved automatic U.S. citizenship for nearly all children born on American soil. In a 6-3 decision issued Tuesday, June 30, 2026, the Supreme Court affirmed a lower-court judgment blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order. What the Trump v. Barbara ruling decided Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the court’s principal opinion, joined by Justices Sonia S

A coordinated security operation in Baghdad’s heavily guarded Green Zone has triggered one of the most closely watched anti-corruption actions in recent months. Authorities recovered significant amounts of cash and gold while detaining individuals linked to a widening financial misconduct investigation involving public officials and political figures. High-security raids car

A deadly collapse at a jade mining waste site in Myanmar’s northern Kachin state has left at least five people dead, with several others still unaccounted for after days of heavy monsoon rainfall weakened the terrain in Hpakant township. The incident occurred in an abandoned mining zone where informal workers were searching through discarded material for leftover jade fragments. Continuous rain saturated the unstable slag heaps, causing a su

India positioned as key global technology partner A senior United States official has described India as an indispensable partner in the global technology landscape, highlighting its unique ability to match China’s scale of engineering talent. The remarks were made at the IX US-India Strategic Partnership Forum Leadership Summit 2026 and reflect Washington’s growing reliance on New Delhi in critical emerging technologies.

India considers expiry safeguard in US trade talks India is reportedly preparing to seek a sunset clause in its proposed interim trade agreement with the United States, reflecting a growing global trend among trading partners to build expiry mechanisms into major economic deals. The move aligns closely with recent developments in European Union–US trade arrangements, where similar provisions have been introduced to limit long-term exposure

PLA video sparks stealth fighter speculation China has appeared to offer the first public glimpse of its long-rumoured J-36 sixth-generation stealth fighter after the People’s Liberation Army released a promotional video featuring what defence analysts believe is the advanced aircraft. The brief appearance has triggered widespread discussion about the progress of China’s next-generation military aviation programme, although no official co

High-level diplomatic engagement in New Delhi Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi will arrive in India on July 1,2026 for the 16th India-Japan Annual Summit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit marks her first official trip to India since taking office in 2025 and comes at a time when both nations are seeking to strengthen strategic and economic alignment in a rapidly changing global environment.

India has sent humanitarian assistance to Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes struck west of Caracas on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. The response, called Operation Amistad, adds to a broader record of Indian disaster relief, medical support and emergency supplies delivered overseas. Under the mission, two Indian Air Force C-17 transport aircraft carried an Indian Army field hospital, two BHISHM emergency medical units, medicines, medical equipment and more than 35 tonnes of relief

Iran and Oman have opened fresh discussions in Muscat on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz, a key Gulf waterway that remains central to regional trade, energy movement and maritime security. The meeting marked the first formal session of a joint committee formed to discuss navigation, coastal rights and safe passage through one of the world’s most sensitive shipping lanes. The talks were held between senior officials from bot

Venezuela is facing one of its worst natural disasters in recent years after two powerful earthquakes struck on June 24, causing widespread destruction and leaving thousands of families in distress. Officials said the death toll has risen to around 1,450, while more than 3,000 people have been injured and nearly 13,000 have been moved from unsafe areas. Rescue teams are still searching through collapsed buildings, damaged homes and broken streets as relatives wait for ne