In Belgium, Jaishankar, Prevot discuss India’s new approach to combat terror

NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar and his Belgian counterpart Maxime Prevot on Monday discussed India’s new approach to combating terrorism and bilateral cooperation in areas such as trade, investment and security. Belgium is the first stop in Jaishankar’s week-long visit to Europe, a month after India carried out military strikes on terror infrastructure […]

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Commonwealth offers support in Bangladesh reform process

London, June 10, 2025: Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said on Tuesday the organisation was keen to support Bangladesh in political reforms ahead of the planned general election next year. “We will be happy to provide the support if Bangladesh requires it, especially the support for constitutional reforms,” Botchwey said as she called on Chief […]

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US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick “very optimistic” about upcoming trade deal with India

Washington DC : A trade deal between India and the United States could be finalised soon, with both countries finding common ground that suits their interests, US Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick said, expressing “strong optimism” about the direction of ongoing talks while speaking at the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum. Lutnick said, “I think to […]

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Uzbekistan becomes Central Asia’s investment hub – what to expect at 4th Tashkent Forum

By Maryana Ahmadova BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 4. From June 10 to 12, Uzbekistan will once again take center stage for international investors as its capital hosts the 4th Tashkent International Investment Forum. This event has become a key platform for discussing investment opportunities and economic cooperation, not just in the region but beyond. This year’s […]

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“Who’s in charge–Democracy or Generals?”: UK MP tears into Pakistan, urges world to stand with India

London [UK], June 3 (ANI): Branding Pakistan as a “failed state”, UK MP Bob Blackman on Tuesday launched a scathing attack at India’s neighbour, questioning if either “democracy or generals” was in charge of Pakistan, referring to the country’s unchecked military influence in its governance. Speaking to ANI following a meeting with the all-party delegation […]

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Grateful for Paraguay’s support in combating terrorism, promoting interests and voices of Global South: President Murmu

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu has expressed gratitude to Paraguay for its continued support of India’s efforts to combat terrorism and promote the interests and voices of the Global South. She thanked the Paraguayan government for its strong condemnation of the terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. President Murmu received […]

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India’s Modi to visit Kashmir to unveil strategic railway

SRINAGAR, India: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is to make his first visit to contested Kashmir since a conflict between India and Pakistan last month, inaugurating a strategic railway to the mountainous region, his office said Wednesday. The Muslim-majority Himalayan region of Kashmir is at the center of a bitter rivalry between India and Pakistan, divided […]

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Top Philippine senator to seek dismissal of Duterte impeachment case

MANILA: A top Philippine senator has drafted a resolution seeking to dismiss an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, his office said on Wednesday, which could boost her chances of political survival after an acrimonious fallout with the president. The lower house in February impeached Duterte, the daughter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, on […]

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