New York, Sep 23 — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December. This comes as the two nations seek to conclude a trade deal by the end of 2026.The Canadian Prime Minister said that the trade negotiations with India were…
Washington, Sep 23 — Indian American community leaders have raised concerns about immigration challenges affecting students, families and healthcare professionals during a meeting with Congressman Jim McGovern in Massachusetts.The meeting was held at the India Worcester Center in Shrewsbury on…
Washington, Sep 23 — The United States has declared that the leaders of Sudan’s two warring military factions are unfit to govern the country, accusing both sides of rejecting a humanitarian truce and intensifying attacks that have killed civilians.The State Department said on Tuesday (local time)…
Washington, Sep 23 — A senior Democratic senator has urged President Donald Trump to press Chinese President Xi Jinping for the release of several political prisoners during their meetings in the United States this week.Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin made the appeal in a speech on the Senate…
Washington, Sep 23 — A former US postal worker has been indicted on federal charges after allegedly throwing away mail that included about 300 ballots intended for voters in a Utah primary election, the Justice Department said.A federal grand jury indicted Damon Matai Seei, 34, of Payson, Utah, on…
United Nations, Sep 23 — Trinidad's Prime Minister Kamla Persad-Bissessar discussed economic cooperation to strengthen relations with India during her meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar.She posted on X after their Tuesday meeting, "We discussed strengthening T&T [Trinidad…
Washington, Sep 23 — Democratic Senator Tammy Duckworth has accused President Donald Trump of weakening US alliances and leaving Indo-Pacific partners behind as he prepares to host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.Duckworth said the meeting would carry significant consequences for US…
Washington, Sep 23 — US President Donald Trump will welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping for a three-day state visit beginning Wednesday, with trade, artificial intelligence, security and human rights expected to dominate the closely watched talks.Xi and his wife, Peng Liyuan, will arrive at Joint…
United Nations, Sep 23 — US President Donald Trump has opposed Britain’s proposed transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling the arrangement “terrible” and stressing the strategic importance of the Indian Ocean territory.Trump made the remarks during a bilateral meeting with British Prime…
United Nations, Sep 23 — US President Donald Trump, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen and Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen signed a new defence agreement, updating a 1951 pact and expanding security cooperation in the strategically important Arctic region.Trump described the…
United Nations, Sep 23 — External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has called for strengthening Global South solidarity to meet the challenges of the crises hitting it hard.Chairing the High-Level Meeting of Like-Minded Global South Countries and Friends convened by India on Tuesday, he said, "For the…
Washington, Sep 23 — A bipartisan group of US senators has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to intensify diplomatic efforts to secure the release of American journalist Reza Valizadeh, who is serving a 10-year sentence in Iran.Senators Brian Schatz, a Democrat from Hawaii, and Marsha Blackburn,…
United Nations, Sep 23 — US First Lady Melania Trump has expanded her global technology and education coalition for children to 57 countries and announced partnerships with six major technology companies.The First Lady unveiled the expansion of Fostering the Future Together during a gathering held…
United Nations, Sep 23 — US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi used a meeting at the United Nations headquarters in New York to underline the strength of their countries’ alliance and growing cooperation on economic security.Trump opened the bilateral meeting with…
United Nations, Sep 23 — India is set to place multilateral reform, terrorism, peacekeeping and the priorities of the Global South at the centre of its engagement as world leaders gather in New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.The annual general debate began on Tuesday at a time…
Washington, Sep 23 — Two US lawmakers have proposed legislation seeking binding and verifiable artificial intelligence safety safeguards with China, including a direct crisis hotline between the two governments.Representatives Sam Liccardo and Kevin Kiley of California said the proposal would…
United Nations, Sep 23 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi raised reform of the United Nations Security Council during a meeting with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, giving fresh prominence to an issue closely watched by India.The meeting took place at UN headquarters during the…
United Nations, Sep 23 — US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his administration’s support for the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, presenting the ambitious connectivity project as an alternative route for moving energy and goods across the region.Trump made the remarks during a…
Washington, Sep 23 — Democratic military veterans in the US Congress have urged President Donald Trump to confront Chinese President Xi Jinping over allegations that Chinese entities supplied Iran with satellite imagery linked to an attack that killed three American soldiers.The lawmakers made the…
United Nations, Sep 23 — US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said they would explore ways to end the war before winter as they opened talks in New York on Tuesday (US local time).Trump said the two leaders had developed a strong working relationship and were trying…
Washington, Sep 23 — The United States announced plans to provide an additional $31 million for Nepal’s recovery from devastating floods, including funding for permanent bridges, humanitarian assistance and US-made drones.The announcement came as about 70 Americans remained unaccounted for…