Jaipur, Sep 24 — US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor on Thursday arrived at Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan, where contingents of the Indian Army and the US Army are training side by side as part of the bilateral military Exercise Yudh Abhyas. Upon arrival in Rajasthan, Gor said that he…
New York, Sep 24 — Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Secretary (West) Sibi George affirmed India's commitment to inclusive development, international cooperation and multilateral reform, and supported the early adoption of the Covenant on the Right to Development.He made the remarks while…
Islamabad, Sep 24 — Ahead of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) planned long march in Islamabad on September 27, the Punjab government has imposed a 13-day ban on public gatherings across the province, closing roads and businesses in and around Attock and Rawalpindi and deploying Rangers paramilitary…
Washington, Sep 24 — The United States, Japan and South Korea announced a plan to advance small modular reactor deployment in other countries, alongside an industry initiative aimed at promoting more than $150 billion in reactor investment across Europe. The announcements were made on the…
Kathmandu, Sep 24 — A Sita Air plane met with an incident at Juphal Airport in Dolpa district of western Nepal on Thursday after its right rear tyre came off while landing, a senior police officer said. “The plane, carrying 16 people, including 13 passengers and three crew members, lost its right…
United Nations, Sep 23 — The United States wants Venezuela to rebuild its economy and electoral institutions together before holding elections, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after President Donald Trump met with acting President Delcy Rodriguez. Rubio called the meeting short but important.…
New York, Sept 24 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has asserted that Washington can help regional partners with energy security in the context of the recent legislation to impose a 100 per cent tariff on countries buying Russian oil, according to the State Department. External Affairs Minister…
Kathmandu, Sep 24 — Nepal’s Department of Immigration has said it has begun the process of deporting 88 Chinese nationals who obtained Nepalese business visas but engaged in activities contrary to the purpose of their visas.The department said in a press statement issued on Wednesday evening that…
Washington, Sep 24 — A bipartisan proposal to bar China-linked connected vehicles and their technology from the United States has gained more than 100 co-sponsors in the House of Representatives, a congressional committee has said, ahead of President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi…
United Nations, Sep 24 — UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a support mechanism to help mineral-rich developing countries turn demand for clean energy resources into jobs and industrial growth, with six countries selected for initial assistance. Guinea, Indonesia, Madagascar, Nigeria,…
Washington, Sep 24 — Two Republican lawmakers urged President Donald Trump to press China for reliable access to its soybean and beef markets when he meets President Xi Jinping this week, saying past commitments have left American producers facing uncertainty.Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska wrote…
United Nations, Sep 24 — The United States is willing to explore a limited Russia–Ukraine ceasefire covering energy and grain, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, while cautioning that both sides use attacks on energy targets as part of their war effort. “I think both sides have expressed an…
United Nations, Sep 24 — The United States is willing to explore a limited Russia–Ukraine ceasefire covering energy and grain, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, while cautioning that both sides use attacks on energy targets as part of their war effort. “I think both sides have expressed an…
Washington, Sep 24 — Republican Senator Ted Budd urged President Donald Trump to raise religious freedom and the detention of Americans in China when he meets President Xi Jinping this week, naming church leaders and two academics whose cases he said remain unresolved. In Senate remarks prepared…
United Nations, Sep 24 — In his whirlwind diplomacy here, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with four European foreign ministers to discuss global issues and economic cooperation. The bilaterals were packed between three meetings with groups of foreign ministers from the Global…
Washington, Sep 24 — Seventeen Democratic senators have urged President Donald Trump to seek an agreement with China on artificial intelligence safety when he meets President Xi Jinping, proposing common rules for testing advanced AI systems and asking him to consider a mutual pause in their…
United Nations, Sep 24 — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump remained open to an agreement with Iran, but warned that Tehran could face mounting economic costs and possible military action if it continued to pursue a nuclear weapon. Speaking to reporters during the United…
Washington, Sep 24 — US President Donald Trump gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a rare airport welcome, as Washington announced a two-month extension of its trade truce with Beijing. Trump and first lady Melania Trump met Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on…
New York, Sep 24 — External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with foreign ministers from the 15-member CARICOM group of countries from the Caribbean region and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations. After their meeting on Wednesday (local time), he said on X that he "emphasised…
Washington, Sep 24 — US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday, with Iran confirmed for discussion and trade, artificial intelligence safety and detained Americans among the issues drawing attention ahead of the meeting. Trump said on Wednesday…
Washington, Sep 24 — More than 2,000 Tibetans from across North America will join Uyghurs, Hong Kongers, Taiwanese, Southern Mongolians and Chinese democracy activists in Washington on Thursday to protest Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit. The daylong mobilisation will include demonstrations…