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Vietnam a key partner for India in ASEAN and Indo-Pacific
New Delhi, Dec 17: Vietnam is a key partner for India in the ASEAN and the Indo-Pacific, and their partnership is a significant stabilizing factor, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday.
In his address at the celebration of…
Turkey confirms 18,100 daily COVID-19 cases
Omicron variant dominates most of the new cases world over; causing scare in forthcoming X-Mas, New Year season !
EU leaders unanimously vote for prolonging Russia sanctions
Brussels, Dec 17: Leaders of the EU countries have unanimously voted for the prolongation of sanctions against Russia during the EU summit in Brussels, European Council President Charles Michel said on Friday.
"Massive consequences &…
UN chief urges reform of global financial system; Supercharged inequalities, instability
United Nations, Dec 16: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his end-of-year address on Thursday called for reforming the international financial system, which has "supercharged" inequalities and instability across the globe.
"Today’s…
US leads world as top recipient of foreign direct investment : IMF Report
Washington, Dec 16: The US consolidated its position as the world’s top recipient of foreign investment in 2020, a year in which the global total increased by 6 percent despite the pandemic, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a…
India-Bangladesh fought together and defeated oppressive forces: PM on 50th Victory Day
New Delhi, Dec 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said the presence of President Ram Nath Kovind in Dhaka to attend the country’s 50th Victory Day celebrations as Guest of Honour is of special significance to every Indian, and…
US, New Zealand defense officials discuss threats to stability in Indo-Pacific
Washington, Dec 16: US and New Zealand defense officials participated in a virtual meeting to discuss enhancing bilateral security cooperation to address challenges in the Indo-Pacific region, the US Defense Department said.
" Assistant…
Japan’s fighters take off as 9 Russian jets allegedly approach Japanese airspace
Tokyo, Dec 15: Fighter jets from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force took off on alert as one Russian Il-20 jet and nine, presumably Russian aircraft approached Japanese airspace on Wednesday, the Joint Staff of the Japan Self-Defense Force…
Gwadar protest ‘watershed event’ in struggle for basic rights: PML’s Shehbaz…
Islamabad, Dec 15: Pakistan’s Leader of Opposition Shehbaz Sharif said that the ongoing protest in Gwadar in Balochistan province is a “watershed event” in the struggle for basic rights guaranteed by the constitution of the country.
In a…
President meets Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Dhaka's handling of 'certain internal matters' has been 'satisfactory': Foreign Secretary Shringla on Durga Puja attacks
Armed group seizes building of Libyan National Unity Government in Tripoli
Tripoli, Dec16: Armed people have rushed into the buildings of the Libyan National Unity Government and the Defense Ministry, media reported.
It is unknown which group stands behind the incident, the Jamahiriya news agency reported on late…
President Kovind to visit Bangladesh on 50th victory day
New Delhi, Dec 14 (UNI) India-Bangladesh relations are at a high point, and passing through a 'shonali adhyay' or golden period, Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said on Tuesday, adding there was “no unease” in the ties due to the…
Defence Minister meets 1971 war veterans, Mukti Jodhas of Bangladesh
New Delhi, Dec 14: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday interacted with Indian war veterans and Mukti Jodhas of Bangladesh in New Delhi, as part of Swarnim Vijay Varsh celebrations, marking 50 years of India’s historic victory in the…
India to send high-level delegation to Chabahar early next year
New Delhi, Dec 14: India has agreed to send a high-level delegation to Chabahar in Iran next year, following talks between India, Iran and Uzbekistan on joint use of Chabahar Port on Tuesday.
During the Second Trilateral Working Group…
UN Chief Guterres calls on Iran to reverse steps taken in breach of 2015 JCPOA deal
United Nations, Dec 14: UN chief Antonio Guterres and Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Tuesday urged Iran to reverse steps taken in breach of the 2015 nuclear deal.
"We … call on the…
Sri Lanka President prorogues Parliament until January 18, leaves for Singapore
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa prorogued the country’s Parliament until January 18 before he left for Singapore in the midst of mounting setbacks for the government arising out of a crippling foreign exchange crunch that has left…
Kim Jong Un’s decade of rule: Purges, nukes, Trump diplomacy
Friday marks 10 years since Kim Jong Un, the third generation of his family to rule North Korea, took power after his father’s sudden heart attack.
Initially considered inexperienced, Kim quickly showed his ruthless willingness to…
India to host Afghanistan for ODI series
Kabul, Dec 13: India will host Afghanistan for three-match One-Day International series in March next year, the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) announced on Monday. The ACB put out their Future Tour Program (FTP) for 2022-23, which…
Israeli PM, Abu Dhabi crown prince hold first official meeting
Jerusalem, Dec. 13: Israel's Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held their first official meeting on Monday in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Before flying back home, Bennett…
Biden warns Putin: Russia will pay ‘terrible price’ if it invades Ukraine
US President Joe Biden on Saturday said he told Russian President Vladimir Putin that Russia would pay “a terrible price” and face devastating economic consequences if it invaded Ukraine. Biden told reporters the possibility of sending US…
