Washington, Sep 11 — The International Monetary Fund has welcomed talks between the leaders of the United States and China, saying engagement between the world’s two largest economies would benefit global economic stability.The Fund separately said it was studying new US sanctions targeting Iran’s…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Zou Jiayi arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit.Extending a warm welcome to Jiayi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) took to X and posted, “The visit will strengthen partnerships to…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Delhi Police, in coordination with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) and other allied agencies, conducted multi-agency mock drills at key Metro stations across the national capital as part of security preparedness ahead of the…
Washington, Sep 11 — Global public debt has climbed to nearly 100 per cent of the world’s gross domestic product, its highest level since World War II, the International Monetary Fund has warned.The IMF said debt was expected to rise further as elevated borrowing costs and weaker growth increased…
Washington, Sep 11 — US President Donald Trump has laid out a sweeping Republican agenda for the November midterm elections, promising changes to healthcare payments, permanent tax cuts, tighter border laws and stricter voting requirements if his party retains control of Congress. Addressing a…
Washington, Sep 11 — The artificial intelligence boom is helping support global economic growth as the continuing Middle East war drives up energy and commodity prices, the International Monetary Fund has said.The IMF described the two developments as opposing forces acting on the world…
Washington, Sep 11 — The global energy shock triggered by the Middle East war is not over, the International Monetary Fund has warned, pointing to elevated oil and gas prices and sharply reduced shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. IMF Communications Director Julie Kozack said the global economy…
Washington, Sep 11 — President Donald Trump has said he believes congressional approval may not be required for his proposed $5,000 payment to every adult US citizen, a day after unveiling the plan ahead of the November midterm elections.Trump told CBS News Texas that the money would have to be…
Washington, Sep 11 — Vice President J.D. Vance brought his wife Usha and their newborn son into the political spotlight as he defended the American family and appealed for Republican victories in the November midterm elections. Speaking at a Republican mid-term convention in Dallas, Vance said…
Washington, Sep 11 — Vice President J.D. Vance has asked voters to set aside their differences with the Trump administration and back Republican candidates in November, warning that the midterm elections would determine the country’s direction and the future inherited by its children.Addressing a…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said leaders from across the world will gather in New Delhi over the next few days for the BRICS Summit, expressing confidence that the high-level meeting will witness positive and meaningful discussions on various issues with the welfare…
Washington, Sep 11 — Donald Trump Jr. warned that “communism is on the march” in the United States as he urged voters to protect his father’s political agenda by supporting Republican candidates in the November midterm elections.Addressing the Republican midterm convention in Dallas, the US…
Washington, Sep 11 — About 70 Americans remain unaccounted for in the Nepal-China border region after a disaster destroyed roads, bridges and entire villages, the US State Department said. Eighteen Americans have reached safety, according to figures released by the department as of noon EDT on…
Washington, Sep 11 — Candles flickered in the evening light as scores of people gathered in northern Virginia to mourn those killed in the Nepal floods and stand with families still waiting for news of their missing loved ones. The interfaith vigil at South Riding Town Green brought together…
Washington, Sep 11 — Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt urged American parents to turn prayer into political action, asking them to vote for Republican candidates in the November midterm elections. “As mothers, as parents, as Americans, we are called to pair our prayer with…
Washington, Sep 11 — President Donald Trump has signed legislation authorising a National Medal of Honor monument in Washington, honouring more than 3,500 recipients of the United States’ highest military decoration.Trump signed the Hershel “Woody” Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location…
Tehran, Sep 11 — Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said that its naval forces had targeted a US unmanned surface vehicle (USV) in the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement published on its official news outlet Sepah News, the IRGC said the Saildrone Explorer-type USV was on an "aggressive…
Washington, Sep 11 — Indian-American Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi condemned an official US Department of Homeland Security social media post that depicted a man identified as “Mr. Singh” in a deportation graphic and told him to leave American roads.The Illinois Democrat described the post as…
New Delhi, Sep 11 — Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Confirming Putin’s arrival in the national capital, Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir…
New Delhi, Sep 10 — Mauro Vieira, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, arrived in New Delhi to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.“Warm welcome to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Mauro Vieira of Brazil, as he arrives to attend the 18th BRICS Summit…
Kuala Lumpur, Sep 10 — The Samudra Laksamana bilateral exercise between the Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy started with an impressive opening ceremony at Lumut Naval Base, the High Commission of India in Malaysia said on Thursday.“INS Mysore in Malaysia. An impressive Opening Ceremony at…