Trump Foreign Policy Faces Midterm Test

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump is heading toward the November midterm elections with several major foreign policy goals still unresolved, as the prolonged Iran war, stalled efforts over Gaza and Ukraine, and rising economic costs create new political pressure for his administration.

22 Indian Sailors Hijacked on Two Vessels

NEW DELHI, India — India has raised concerns with Somali authorities over the hijacking of two foreign-flagged commercial vessels carrying 22 Indian sailors in separate incidents off Yemen and Somalia, while the Indian High Commission in Kenya said all Indian seafarers were reportedly safe.

Chlorpheniramine-Phenylephrine FDC Restricted for Kids

NEW DELHI, India — The Government has imposed restrictions on the manufacture, sale and distribution of all Fixed Dose Combinations (FDCs) containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochloride, with a mandatory warning that these medicines must not be used in children below four years of age.

Mangrol Anti-Submarine Warfare Craft Delivered to Navy

NEW DELHI, India — The Indian Navy has received ‘Mangrol’, the third Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), Kochi, marking another step in the country’s indigenous naval shipbuilding programme. The vessel was delivered to the Indian Navy on August 21, 2026, according to the Ministry of Defence.