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“Indispensable anchor of global order”: Ambassador Vinay Mohan Kwatra outlines…
Washington DC : Delivering a powerful address at the IX USISPF Leadership Summit 2026, Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Mohan Kwatra declared that India's rapid economic transformation and systemic stability have elevated the…
“Brazen, blatant corruption”: Biden lambasts Trump as “a loser” in scathing…
Maryland : Launching a blistering attack against his successor, former US President Joe Biden has described President Donald Trump as "a loser", whilst charging his administration with systemic corruption, procedural failure, and a tendency…
At least 1,450 reported dead as rescue operators tear through rubble in Venezuela
Caracas : At least 1,450 people have died since last week's devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, according to a top lawmaker, CNN reported. US Southern Command said their frantic efforts continue on ground as first responders assisted US…
Taiwan detects spike in Chinese activity around itself
Taipei : Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence detected the presence of seven naval vessels and three official ships operating around its territorial waters as of 6am (local time) on Monday. In a post on X, the MND said, "7 PLAN…
PM Modi’s visit results in outcomes for health sector, deployment of UPI digital payment…
Victoria : In addition to the fast patrol craft and the utility vehicles that were handed over, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Seychelles also addressed the infrastructure sector challenges that Seychelles is facing on account of…
US, Iran to bury the hatchet in Doha, agree to solve Strait of Hormuz dispute: Reports
Washington DC : The US and Iran have agreed to bury the hatchet, according to a senior US official, as both plan to meet Tuesday in Doha to work out their dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported. "We decided to stop all the…
In a first, PM Modi attends Seychelles National Day revelry as Guest of Honour
Victoria : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday attended the National Day celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of Independence of Seychelles. The Ministry of External Affairs said PM Modi attended the celebrations as the Guest of…
India reaffirms deepening close partnership, commitment to support Seychelles developmental…
Victoria : Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Seychelles President Patrick Herminie held official talks on Sunday amid the ongoing state visit of PM Modi to the country. The talks covered the full spectrum of bilateral relations, with the…
PM Modi meets Mauritius counterpart, discusses cooperation in skilling, defence, energy
Victoria : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Mauritius Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam on the sidelines of Seychelles' Golden Jubilee National Day celebrations and the two leaders discussed various aspects of bilateral…
PM Modi meets Seychelles Opposition leader Bernard Georges
Victoria : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met the Leader of Opposition of Seychelles Parliament, Bernard Georges, during his three-day official visit to the archipelago nation located in the western Indian Ocean.
The two leaders…
Washington and Tehran to “stand down” from strikes as talks set to continue, says US…
Washington, DC : Technical talks with Iran are scheduled to continue, indicating that both sides are actively working to de-escalate tensions, a US official told CBS News. Vessels will be allowed to move freely in the Strait of Hormuz, the…
PM Modi holds bilateral-level talks with Seychelles President Herminie as part of his state visit
Victoria : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held bilateral-level talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie as part of his three-day state visit to the East African island nation, aimed at further strengthening the longstanding…
PM Modi holds delegation-level talks with Seychelles President Herminie to deepen bilateral ties
Victoria : Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday held delegation-level talks with Seychelles President Patrick Herminie at the State House as part of his three-day State Visit to the East African island nation, aimed at further…
Fresh earthquake of magnitude 5.6 hits Venezuela
Caracas : The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) detected an earthquake of magnitude 5.6 off the coast of Venezuela. The 5.6-magnitude earthquake impacted the waters off the coast of Aragua with the seismic event occurring…
WHO endorses appointment of Ebola coordinator in DRC as it battles outbreak
Geneva : Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization, on Saturday signed a joint letter to endorse the appointment of Julien Harneis as a Senior Ebola Coordinator in Kinshasa. WHO took the decision for…
US targeted Iran’s missile, drone storage, coastal radar sites in tit-for-tat strikes: Trump
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said America struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites in tit-for-tat action for violating the ceasefire. Trump threatened to wipe Iran out…
INS Udaygiri, Kavaratti, Shakti of Eastern Fleet arrive at Thailand as part of Navy’s…
Sattahip : Indian Naval Ships Udaygiri, Kavaratti and Shakti of the Eastern Fleet arrived at Sattahip, Thailand, as part of the Indian Navy's Operational Deployment. The ships, led by Rear Admiral Alok Ananda, Flag Officer Commanding…
Tanker hit by ‘unidentified projectile’ in Strait of Hormuz, says British maritime…
London : A tanker transiting through the strategic Strait of Hormuz has been targeted and hit in the latest maritime incident, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The captain of the tanker confirmed that the…
Indian Navy’s ship INS Sudarshini arrives in US’ Baltimore as part of transoceanic…
Baltimore : The Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini arrived at the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, on Friday as part of its landmark transoceanic expedition Lokayan 26, highlighting India's maritime heritage and strengthening naval…
Bangladesh: World Bank provides $1.1 billion emergency support to safeguard food security,…
Dhaka : The World Bank approved USD 1.1 billion for two projects to help Bangladesh mitigate the price and supply volatility in the global fertiliser and fuel markets, sustain food security, and enable rapid response.
"Rising food,…