US tourists arrested after entering Ichikawa Zoo monkey enclosure
Two US nationals were arrested by Japanese authorities after one of them entered the monkey enclosure at Ichikawa City Zoo while the other recorded the stunt.
US Clears $428M Support Sale for India's Apaches and M777s
Washington, May 19, 2026 (PTI) — The US State Department has approved proposed Foreign Military Sales (FMS) for sustainment and support services for India’s AH-64E Apache attack helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light...
Modi Pushes Peace, Green Tech at India-Nordic Summit
Oslo, May 19 — At the conclusion of the 3rd India‑Nordic Summit in Norway's capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted a growing strategic convergence between India and the five Nordic countries on international...
Modi Lands in Rome to End Five-Nation Tour
Rome, May 19, 2026 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rome on Tuesday local time to conclude a five-nation diplomatic tour. He is scheduled to meet Italian President Sergio Mattarella, hold bilateral talks with...
Putin Begins Two-Day State Visit to Beijing After Trump Trip
Beijing, May 19 (ANI) — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing late Tuesday to begin a two-day state visit, touching down days after US President Donald Trump completed his talks in China. Chinese Foreign...
US Targets Iran-linked Firms and Oil Vessels with New Sanctions
Washington DC, May 19 (ANI) — The United States on Tuesday announced a broad package of new sanctions aimed at Iran’s financial and petroleum networks, designating more than 50 companies, individuals and vessels accused...
India and Nordics Forge Green Technology and Innovation Partnership
At the 3rd India–Nordic Summit in Oslo, India and the five Nordic countries elevated their relationship into a Green Technology and Innovation Strategic Partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended alongside...
India-Nordic Ties Deepen into Green Technology Partnership
India’s engagement with the Nordic countries took on a sharper strategic edge after the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo, Ministry of External Affairs Secretary (West) Sibi George said. Prime Minister Narendra Modi...
Trump: U.S. Halted Hour-Away Strike on Iran
Washington, DC — May 19 (ANI): Former President Donald Trump disclosed that the United States came within an hour of launching a new military strike on Iran before pausing to allow for a possible diplomatic breakthrough.
PM Modi Leaves Oslo for Rome on Final Tour Leg
Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed Oslo on May 19 for Rome, concluding the Norway leg of his five-nation visit and moving to the final stop of the tour. His brief stay in Oslo included participation in the 3rd...
US Embassy Welcomes Secretary Rubio's First Visit to India
New Delhi, May 19, 2026 — The U.S. Embassy in India said it is looking forward to hosting Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first official visit to the country, highlighting plans for ministerial Quad meetings...
India-Nordic Summit: Eight Outcomes to Deepen Green Tech
Oslo, Norway — At the 3rd India‑Nordic Summit on May 19, leaders from India and the five Nordic countries announced eight major outcomes to strengthen cooperation across green technology, trade, climate action, Arctic...