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Norwegian daily Aftenposten

Norwegian daily sparks outrage over ‘racist’ cartoon portraying PM Modi as snake charmer

Cartoon published during Modi’s Norway visit triggers backlash online, with critics accusing the newspaper of reinforcing colonial stereotypes about India.

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An Indian-origin massage therapist

Indian-origin masseur jailed for nearly 14 years in Australia for abusing 61 women

Adelaide court finds therapist guilty of 97 offences committed over nine months, says abuse escalated until it became “out of control”

Bangladesh Nationalist Party

India ties hinge on new Ganges treaty, warns Bangladesh minister

Dhaka links future ties with New Delhi to renewal of the Ganges water-sharing pact, as tensions rise over Padma barrage and unresolved river disputes.

India, Netherlands elevate ties to strategic partnership after Modi-Jetten talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, with cooperation expanding across semiconductors, clean energy, defence, water management, innovation and resilient supply chains.

Iran plans new Strait of Hormuz fee system, says only ‘friendly’ ships will benefit

Iran says it is preparing a new maritime traffic mechanism for the Strait of Hormuz that will include service fees and preferential treatment for vessels cooperating with Tehran, raising fresh concerns over global energy and shipping routes.

India-UAE

UAE to store 30 million barrels in India’s reserves, commits $5 billion during PM Modi’s Abu Dhabi visit

India and the UAE seal major deals on defense, energy and infrastructure as Modi backs secure Strait of Hormuz passage.

Taiwan says it is already independent after Trump warns against formal declaration

Taiwan reiterated that it is already a sovereign nation after US President Donald Trump warned Taipei against formally declaring independence following his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.