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April 15, 2026 9:03 PM

Pope Leo, attacked again by Trump, says world needs message of peace

Pope Leo said on Wednesday that the world needs to hear a message of peace and coexistence, after U.S. President Donald Trump attacked him for a second time this week on social media. Speaking on his flight from Algeria to Cameroon for the second leg of a whirlwind 10-day Africa tour, the first U.S. pontiff urged respect for all people and said his travels so far had shown the importance of pursuing dialogue between different communities. "Although we have different beliefs, we have different ...

January 19, 2026 9:43 PM

Trump tells Norway he no longer feels obligation to think only of peace

U.S. President Donald Trump in a written message to Norway's prime minister said he no longer feels obligated "to think purely of Peace" because he had not been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and he repeated his demand for control of Greenland. The note, shared widely with other nations by the U.S. administration, was in response to a brief message to Trump from Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere and Finnish President Alexander Stubb opposing his decision to impose tariffs on European al...

November 16, 2025 10:07 AM

Syria, Saudi Arabia reluctant to make peace with Israel as Trump pushes to expand Abraham Accords

On 10 November, Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa strides into the Oval Office. He becomes the first Syrian leader ever to do so since the country's independence in 1946. Al-Sharaa, the 43-year-old former Al-Qaeda commander who toppled Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, meets President Trump for the third time this year. Al-Sharaa enters the White House through West Executive Avenue, a less visible and non-ceremonial route, rather than the traditional front driveway where foreign dignitaries are...

June 29, 2025 11:39 AM

International Day of Yoga conveyed message of peace, stability: PM Modi in ‘Mann Ki Baat’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday praised the nationwide and global celebrations of the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2025, calling them a grand and meaningful expression of peace, stability and balance. Addressing the 123rd episode of his monthly radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat', PM Modi said Yoga has become an integral part of people's lives, both in India and across the world. "All of you right now must be feeling the energy of Yoga and the memories of the International Day of Yoga. Th...

June 25, 2025 11:36 AM

Looking forward to present India’s vision for global peace, security at SCO meet: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said that he is looking forward to present India’s vision for global peace and security and will also call for joint efforts to eliminate terrorism during the two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) conclave in Qingdao, China. Singh is visiting the port city of Qingdao in eastern Shandong province to attend the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting from June 25–26, where extensive deliberations are expected on the evolving regional security arc...

June 18, 2025 3:13 PM

Yoga: India’s timeless gift of peace and holistic well-being to a badly divided world

‘Yoga’ is now widely considered as one of India’s most profound gifts to the world. This enlightening practice embodies a timeless Indian tradition of physical, psychological and spiritual well-being. Embedded in ancient Indian philosophy, now majority of the people globally accept that it is much more than just physical postures- termed as ‘asanas’ in great Hindu religious traditions and scriptures. This holistic practice integrates breath control, meditation and a moral principle fo...

June 12, 2025 12:07 PM

Marco Rubio marks Russia Day, reaffirms calls for peace with Ukraine

The United States supports Russians' aspirations for a brighter future, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on the occasion of Russia Day, reaffirming a desire for constructive engagement in efforts to bring about peace in the war with Ukraine. The Russia Day holiday marks the country's 1990 declaration of sovereignty, more than a year before the collapse of the Soviet Union. "The United States remains committed to supporting the Russian people as they continue to build on their aspirations fo...