Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to the U.S. proposal for a 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine. However, he emphasized the need to address the root causes of the conflict to achieve long-term peace. Putin expressed gratitude to President Donald Trump for his efforts to resolve the Ukraine crisis and also extended his thanks to other global leaders, including those from India and China. During a news conference in Moscow on Thursday, Putin stated that Russia supports the ceasefire but believes there are many issues that need to be discussed. Putin highlighted the importance of creating a m

The Indian government has introduced the Immigration Bill 2025 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, which includes stricter penalties for illegal entry into the country. According to the bill, anyone found entering India without a valid passport and documents could face imprisonment of up to five years and a fine of up to 5 lakh rupees. The bill also stipulates that individuals who illegally bring, house, or settle a foreigner in India could face a penalty of up to three years in prison, a fine ranging from 2 to 5 lakh rupees, or both. It will now be mandatory for all foreigners to possess a valid pa

Pakistani security forces exchanged gunfire on Wednesday with hundreds of separatist militants as they sought to free about 300 hostages aboard a train in the country’s rugged southwest, officials said. Security forces were being cautious as officials said the hostages were surrounded by militants wearing vests loaded with explosives. At least 27 militants have been killed and security forces rescued more than 150 of the 450 people who were on the train when it was hijacked on Tuesday as it entered a tunnel in Bolan, a district in restive Balochistan province. The Baloch Liberation Army grou

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has agreed to accept a ceasefire deal, as the United States announces the immediate resumption of intelligence sharing and military assistance to Ukraine. In a post on Telegram following a meeting between US and Ukrainian officials in Saudi Arabia, Zelensky stated that the US understands Ukraine's reasoning and accepts its proposals. As a result, Ukraine is prepared to accept the US proposal for a full 30-day ceasefire with Russia. Zelensky also expressed gratitude to President Trump for the constructive dialogue between their teams.

Canada's steel industry has suffered a significant blow as US President Donald Trump has announced a doubling of tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum in response to Ontario's imposition of a surcharge on electricity supplied to U.S. states. Trump stated that a 50 percent tariff would be imposed on these goods starting Wednesday. In addition to this, Trump used social media to demand that Canada immediately remove tariffs on U.S. dairy products. He also threatened to permanently close Canada's automobile manufacturing industry with tariffs in April. Trump has once again repeated his threat o

There are reports of militants hijacking a passenger train in Pakistan on Tuesday. Several passengers were injured when gunmen attacked a train in Pakistan's troubled Balochistan, prompting the provincial government to direct authorities to take "emergency measures". "There are reports of intense firing at Jaffar Express, which was heading from Quetta to Peshawar, between Pehro Kunri and Gadalar,” Balochistan government spokesperson Shahid Rind said. the train, comprising nine coaches, had around 500 passengers on board. Rescue teams and security forces have reached the scene, and an operat

A boat has capsized in southwestern Congo and killed 25 people, many of them soccer players, authorities said Monday. The players were returning from a match in Mushie city in Maï-Ndombe province on Sunday night when the vessel capsized on the Kwa River, said Alexis Mputu, the provincial spokesman. Mputu suggested that the poor visibility at night may have been a factor. At least 30 other people survived, said Renacle Kwatiba, the local administrator of Mushie territory. Deadly boat accidentsare common in the central African country, where late-night travels and overcrowded vessels are often

At least 12 people died and 45 were injured when a bus overturned on a highway in the South African city of Johannesburg on Tuesday, emergency services said. Emergency crews were trying to lift the bus back onto its wheels to see if any more victims were trapped underneath it, said William Nthladi, a spokesperson for the city's Ekurhuleni Emergency Management. The crash happened on a highway near Johannesburg's main O.R. Tambo International Airport. The bus was lying on its side near the edge of the highway. It had been transporting people from the township or Katlehong, east of Johannesburg,

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia to visit the oil-rich kingdom's crown prince ahead of his official meeting with America's top diplomat and others. Saudi state television reported Zelenskyy's arrival Monday in Jeddah, a port city on the Red Sea where the Ukraine-U.S. summit will be held Tuesday. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio was en route to Jeddah as well.