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US President Donald Trump (R) alongside a map posted on Truth Social proposing to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America" amid trade tensions with Canada. (Photo: Donald Trump/Truth Social)
Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America', says 'I love French Canadians' amid trade war

Aug 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump suggested renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America" amid trade tensions with Canada. Trump also denied that disputes over Quebec's French-language laws derailed trade negotiations, dismissing the assertion by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and accusing him of fabricating the claim for political gain.

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US singer Mary Millben (C) slammed critics opposing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat's (R) Madison Square Garden rally, asserting that the pushback is driven by underlying opposition to PM Narendra Modi (L). (Photo: X/@MaryMillben)

"Host your own rally for your anti-Modi foolishness": US singer Mary Millben hits back at Zohran Mamdani for opposing Mohan Bhagwat's Madison Square event

Aug 26, 2026
A worker clears shattered glass from a window following a fire at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) hospital in Islamabad, Pakistan. (Photo/Reuters)

14 newborns killed in fire at Islamabad Hospital's gynaecology ward in Pakistan

Aug 26, 2026
Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir greets Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck with a bouquet at Dhaka airport on Wednesday. (Image Source: Bangabhaban, the Presidential Palace of Bangladesh)

Bhutan King meets Bangladesh President Mirza Fakhrul during Dhaka transit

Aug 26, 2026
US Senator Darline Graham (R-SC) addresses supporters at a campaign rally held at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US. (Photo/Reuters)

Lindsey Graham's sister-Darlene wins South Carolina Republican primary runoff for US Senate

Aug 26, 2026
US President Donald Trump (File Photo/Reuters)

US pauses visa appointments worldwide amid Trump's immigration crackdown: Report

Aug 26, 2026
India's Permanent Representative to the UN P Harish addressing the UN Security Council open debate. (Photo: X/@IndiaUNNewYork)

UNSC should act immediately to mitigate humanitarian fallout of conflicts: India

Aug 26, 2026
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (left) and President Droupadi Murmu in a file photo. (Photo: X/@ZelenskyyUa/ANI)

"Dignified end to Russia's war most cherished dream": Zelenskyy thanks President Murmu for Independence Day greetings, reaffirms commitment to deepen India ties

Aug 26, 2026

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Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri with US Under Secretary of State Allison M. Hooker. (Photo: X/@MEAIndia)

India and US discuss Indian Ocean Strategic Venture, deepen bilateral dialogue on vast region

Aug 26, 2026

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and US Under Secretary of State Allison Hooker discussed the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture over a phone call. The initiative, launched by PM Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump in February 2025, aims to strengthen practical cooperation, economic connectivity, and maritime security in the region.
Former Union Minister MJ Akbar (Photo/ANI)

MJ Akbar calls Chinese border the "most important border" as Doval-Wang Yi held talks

Aug 26, 2026

Speaking to ANI on Tuesday, Akbar said the Chinese border was more important to India in strategic terms, while calling the Pakistan border more "volatile".
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with US President Donald Trump. (File Photo/White House/YouTube)

Trump sends Saudi nuclear agreement to Congress, keeps Israel normalisation condition: Report

Aug 26, 2026

The 30-year accord, signed by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, is expected to trigger months of debate among US lawmakers over expanding the American nuclear industry while preventing the spread of nuclear weapons in West Asia.
US president Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (Photo/Reuters)

"Inappropriate and hostile": Trump scales back US-South Korea drills amid ties with North Korea

Aug 26, 2026
PTI founder and former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (File Photo/Reuters)

Pakistan SC to hear former PM Imran Khan's sister's contempt plea on September 16

Aug 26, 2026
Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi (File Photo/ANI)

"Not open tomorrow": Iran Deputy FM says temporary Oman route isn't Strait of Hormuz reopening

Aug 26, 2026
Former CDS General Anil Chauhan (Photo/ANI)

"Complete freedom of action": Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan reveals PM Modi's directions before Operation Sindoor

Aug 26, 2026
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman (Image/Reuters)

"We made a chip and it is fast": OpenAI unveils Jalapeno custom AI inference chip

Aug 25, 2026
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf (File Photo/Reuters)

Ghalibaf targets US Treasury Secy Bessent over 'Economic D-Day' sanctions

Aug 25, 2026
President Masoud Pezeshkian (right) is seen during a meeting with Iraqi Supreme Judicial Council President Faiq Zidan in Tehran on August 25 (Photo/Official Website of Iranian President/https://president.ir)

Islamic unity is key to regional security: Iranian President Pezeshkian calls for greater cooperation among Muslim states

Aug 25, 2026
Late singer Dolly Parton (Image source: Reuters)

"True loss for millions of people": Trump orders US flag lowered for a week in honour of late singer Dolly Parton

Aug 25, 2026
US President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (Photos/Reuters)

White House says Trump is ending Canada's "Free Ride" amid escalating tariff dispute

Aug 25, 2026
Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan (Photo/ANI)

"Decided between two DGMOs": Former CDS Gen Anil Chauhan on Trump's claim on India-Pakistan ceasefire during Operation Sindoor

Aug 25, 2026
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani (Photo/YouTube/NYC Mayor's Office)

Mamdani says he opposes RSS rally in New York, but unsure of any jurisdiction to cancel it

Aug 25, 2026
Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne (Photo/Reuters)

"We chose to stand up for Canadians", says Finance Minister Champagne as Canada announces upto 50% counter-tariffs on US goods

Aug 25, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (File Photo/Reuters)

"Canada will match new US tariffs dollar for dollar": PM Carney announces $7.5B support for workers, businesses

Aug 25, 2026
India's High Commissioner to Australia Nagesh Singh (Photo: X/@HCICanberra)

Nagesh Singh, India's High Commissioner to Australia, concurrently accredited as envoy to Naoero

Aug 25, 2026
Coast Guard intensifies search for missing crew of MV Ocean Winner after lifeboat found without survivors (Photo/Indian Coast Guard)

Coast Guard intensifies search for missing crew of MV Ocean Winner after lifeboat found without survivors

Aug 25, 2026