The latest edition of World Today focusses on the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran. Israel struck Iran's state broadcaster in Tehran, while Iran launched missiles at Tel Aviv and Haifa.
Anti-ICE protests have spread across American cities, with Los Angeles as the epicenter. Meanwhile, criminal charges have been filed against two protesters for alleged violence.
The World Today covers protests in Los Angeles against ICE raids and the deployment of National Guard troops and Marines by President Donald Trump.
The Indian delegation led by Shashi Tharoor met US Vice President J.D. Vance, securing a high-level meeting in Washington DC. The Pakistani delegation, led by Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, made claims about terrorism which were refuted by Tharoor.
The World Today discusses India and Pakistan's global outreach following the Pahalgam terror attack. Indian and Pakistani delegations are in Washington DC to engage US lawmakers and policymakers.
China has established the International Organization for Mediation (IOMED) in Hong Kong, with 32 countries including Pakistan signing on as founding members.
Russia has proposed a new round of talks with Ukraine to be held in Istanbul on June 2. This comes as Ukrainian President Zelenskiy expressed reservations about Turkey hosting talks.
Hamas has agreed to a proposal by US special envoy Steve Witkoff for a Gaza ceasefire, paving the way for a possible end to the war with Israel.
A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's decision to bar foreign student enrollment at Harvard University. This comes after Harvard filed a lawsuit against the administration's move to revoke its Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification. The decision impacts over 7,000 international students at Harvard, including 788 Indian students admitted in the last academic year. The Trump administration had accused Harvard of fostering violence, anti-Semitism and collaborating with the Chinese Communist Party.
On World Today, the focus is on President Trump's intervention in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Trump spoke with President Zelensky before initiating a call with President Putin, aiming for a 30-day unconditional ceasefire.
The World Today focusses on India's diplomatic offensive following the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor.
India has taken the Pahalgam terror attack to the United Nations Security Council. An Indian delegation, armed with a detailed dossier, will meet the monitoring team of the 1267 Sanctions Committee.
The World Today covers escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.
India has vowed major retaliation against the perpetrators and the masterminds of the Pahalgam terrorist attack that left 26 people dead last week.
The cowardly terrorist attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran Meadows came just days after Pakistani Army chief General Asim Munir's rhetoric on Kashmir and his country's seven-decade-long enmity with India.
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pontiff, passed away just a day after delivering his Sunday Easter address.
The Trump administration on Thursday said that Harvard University will lose its ability to enrol foreign students if it does not meet demands from the Trump administration to share information on some visa holders.
The first all-woman crew of the 21st century flew on a Blue Origin capsule to the edge of space, creating history after they landed safely back on Earth after an 11-minute flight.
Former US Ambassador Eric Garcetti highlighted growing India-US cooperation in counterterrorism and trade. He urged dialogue to resolve tariff tensions. Meanwhile, China raised tariffs in response to US hikes, prompting a firm statement from Xi Jinping.
United States Vice President JD Vance will visit India from 21 to 24 April, accompanied by his wife, Usha Vance. He will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials, with trade talks high on the agenda.
The tariff war between the United States and China rose to unprecedented levels on Wednesday as Donald Trump announced 104 per cent levies on the Asian economic giant after the latter announced it was hiking tariffs on the US to 84 per cent.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in Colombo on Friday for a three-day visit to Sri Lanka after he concluded his Thailand visit where he attended the BIMSTEC summit and also held bilateral talks with Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus and Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
Chinese state media have announced that China, Japan, and South Korea have reached a consensus to jointly respond to the US's reciprocal tariffs. The three nations aim to facilitate regional trade.
Russia confirmed that President Vladimir Putin would visit India soon following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Moscow last year.
The US Senate Intelligence Committee hearing witnessed a heated exchange between senators and top intelligence officials, as the officials were grilled over the sharing of US war plans on Yemen in a messaging group that included a journalist. During the hearing, officials faced tough questions about the use of encrypted apps like Signal to share sensitive military plans and whether classified information was compromised. However, the officials stated that there was no leak of classified information. US President Donald Trump also told reporters, "There was no classified information, as I understand it". A high-powered US trade delegation, led by Brendan Lynch, the US Trade Representative for South and Central Asia, arrived in Delhi to address the looming trade tariff standoff between India and the US. This episode of World Today explores these issues and more.
A US federal judge has temporarily halted the deportation of Indian researcher Badar Khan Suri from Georgetown University.
Another Indian student has been detained in the US. Badar Khan Suri, an Indian academic, has been arrested for his alleged links to Hamas.
The Pakistan army claimed to have ended the hostage crisis in Balochistan, killing 30 BLA fighters and rescuing all passengers.
The United States and Ukraine will meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss a potential minerals deal and ways to end the war.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign a long-sought minerals deal with the US that will closely tie the two countries together.
US President Donald Trump has announced a visa overhaul that could be a game-changer for wealthy immigrants, including Indians. His new $5 million "Trump Gold Visa" is set to replace the EB-5 investor program, making it easier for the ultra-rich to fast-track their US citizenship. But what does this mean for Indians stuck in long visa backlogs? This episode of World Today explores this and more.
French President Macron met with US President Trump to discuss the Russia-Ukraine war. The UN passed two resolutions on Ukraine, with the US voting against one for the first time. Multiple aviation incidents have occurred in the US since January, raising concerns about air safety. Pakistan is preparing to host the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 amid security threats.
Ukraine has entered its fourth year of full-scale war with Russia. As the world watches to see how US policy will evolve under President Trump, Europe remains on edge. Amid these concerns, French President Emmanuel Macron is in Washington, DC. The next European leader to visit President Trump will be UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is set to arrive in Washington on Thursday. While attention is focused on Washington, a group of European leaders gathered in Kyiv for a summit aimed at charting a path forward. As Russia intensifies its attacks and pushes for sanctions relief in peace talks, Ukraine remains steadfast in its pursuit of NATO membership and territorial sovereignty. Meanwhile, President Zelensky has signalled a willingness to step down as part of a potential resolution. This episode of World Today explores what lies ahead for Ukraine.
As Donald Trump completes one month in office as US President, a lookback at some of his policies that made headlines across the world, including the imposition of reciprocal tariffs on US trading partners, including China, Canada and Mexico among other countries. Meanwhile, Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration has also been a major talking point back home, as hundreds of illegal immigrants have already been sent back to India. Watch the full report for more.
Europe is preparing for changes in US foreign policy under a new administration, particularly on Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Washington to urge continued support. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fears a settlement favouring Moscow.
US President Donald Trump's return to the White House has been quite eventful, as the very first month has witnessed his claim on Greenland, plans to turn Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East', imposing tariffs on China, deporting illegal migrants to India and more.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a highly anticipated meeting on February 13, 2025. The talks focused on trade, defence, energy, and extradition agreements.
As Donald Trump embarks on his second term as President of the United States, he is intensifying efforts to tackle illegal immigration. His hardline stance is expected to have a significant impact on a large number of Indian immigrants, as the administration pushes for stricter measures.
The United States witnessed a troubling start to the new year with a series of attacks reported across the country. In New Orleans, a truck ramming incident caused chaos, Tesla Cybertruck explosion and a shooting at a nightclub in New York.
As Donald Trump prepares to take office on January 20, 2025 as US President, he faces several challenges from domestic economic woes to volatile conflicts across the world.
