Seoul, Sep 17 — Discussions over South Korea's potential role in securing the Strait of Hormuz are focused on safe navigation, energy security and the safety of nationals, rather than its relations with the United States, a senior foreign ministry official said Thursday.The Seoul government has…
New York, Sep 17 — US-based advocacy group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised grave concerns over a new Chinese government decree that gives administrative authorities sweeping powers to arbitrarily bar people from leaving the country, in violation of the internationally protected right to leave a…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Uruguay's Ambassador to India, Alberto Antonio Guani Amarilla, on Thursday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, hailing his leadership as "strong". Speaking to IANS, Amarilla said that PM Modi has a very "positive influence" and showcased strong…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Pakistan may be preparing for a fresh attempt to escalate activities in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the latest intelligence inputs. While Indian security forces have intensified operations against terrorists and their infrastructure, Pakistan is simultaneously building a…
Suva, Sep 17 — India's High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta, on Thursday offered condolences on the passing of Fiji's Minister for Employment, Productivity,and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh. Signing the condolence book, the envoy and hailed Agni Deo Singh's role in strengthening…
Kathmandu, Sep 17 — The Nepal government has made it mandatory to report details of lost, stolen or cancelled Nepali passports to Interpol within 24 hours of being notified by the concerned person. Under the “Procedure on updating details of lost, stolen and cancelled passports with Interpol,…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Argentina's Ambassador to India, Mariano Caucino, on Thursday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, describing him as "one of the great leaders of the world today". Speaking to IANS, Ambassador Caucino noted that the ties between India and…
Roseau, Sep 17 — As greetings continue to pour in for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 76th birthday, Dominica Prime Minister Roosevelt Skerrit on Thursday extended heartfelt wishes to the Indian leader, wishing him good health and strength in his service to the nation. “On behalf of the Government…
United Nations, Sept 17 — The changed global economic equation with the rise of developed countries calls for redistribution of power through the reform of international financial institutions and the Security Council, according to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. While the global institutions…
Moscow, Sep 17 — Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday extended wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday and lauded his contribution to strengthening the Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership between the two nations. The Russian Embassy in India shared President…
Washington, Sep 17 — President Donald Trump promised a $5,000 payment to every adult in America if Republicans win both chambers of Congress in November, linking his proposed “Trump dividend” to tariff revenue as he campaigned in North Carolina. Speaking in support of Republican Senate candidate…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Double Olympic medallist shuttler PV Sindhu extended warm greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, recalling fond memories of sharing an ice cream with him and also praised his vision for the transformation of Indian sports. "Happy birthday to our beloved…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Several foreign diplomats and missions in New Delhi on Thursday extended warm wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his 76th birthday, while reflecting the close bond and enduring partnership India shares with countries worldwide under his leadership. The US Embassy in…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — The MEA Fact Check on Thursday warned against several misleading and malicious posts circulating on social media platforms regarding the BRICS Summit, which claimed that several world leaders had fallen ill after attending the event in India.MEA Fact Check took to the social…
Thimphu, Sep 17 — External Affairs Minister (EAM), S Jaishankar, on Thursday received a warm welcome from Bhutanese Finance Minister Lyonpo Lekey Dorji, as he arrived in Thimphu. Upon arrival in Thimphu, EAM Jaishankar, in a post on X, wrote, "Thank Finance Minister Bhutan Lyonpo Lekey Dorji for…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — India on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring energy security for its 1.4 million people after the US Congress cleared a legislation, providing for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on goods from major buyers of Russian energy. In a statement, the Ministry of External…
Washington, Sep 17 — The International Campaign for Tibet has urged US President Donald Trump to press Chinese President Xi Jinping publicly on Tibet and seek the Panchen Lama’s release, as it raised concerns over reported AI-assisted surveillance of Tibetan groups.The advocacy organisation issued…
Sanaa, Sep 17 — Yemen's Houthi group has said that it had shot down a Saudi armed reconnaissance drone in Yemen's northeastern Marib province and intercepted Saudi warplanes over Yemen's western coast. Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a statement carried by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV…
Washington, Sept 17 — US President Donald Trump threatened heavy tariffs or restrictions on trade with Europe if a potential Canada–European Union arrangement was directed against American interests, while expressing hope that the war with Iran was nearing its end. Speaking to reporters at…
New Delhi, Sep 17 — Nepal and Belgium embassies in New Delhi on Thursday extended birthday greetings to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, wishing him good health, happiness and continued success. The Embassy of Nepal in India took to social media platform X to convey its greetings to the Prime…
Washington, Sep 17 — Two US lawmakers have urged President Donald Trump to secure a commitment from Chinese leader Xi Jinping that humans must remain in control of nuclear launch decisions, warning against allowing artificial intelligence to launch a nuclear weapon on its own. Representative Ted…