Jaishankar arrives in Denmark, lauds its support against terrorism; Advances green strategic partnership

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on an official visit to Denmark, met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal greetings and reaffirming India’s commitment to deepen its Green Strategic Partnership with Denmark. Taking to X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, “Thank PM Mette Frederiksen for warmly receiving me in Copenhagen […]

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“Important for Netherlands, India to continue to count on each other,” Netherlands PM says

The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he discussed the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday in The Hague. Schoof said they also discussed Strategic Partnership concerns of long-term cooperation between the Netherlands and India in areas such as trade, innovative technology, agriculture and […]

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Saudi Arabia condemns escalation of Israeli military operations in Gaza

DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Sunday strongly condemned the Israeli military’s intensified operations in both northern and southern Gaza, denouncing what it described as an expansion of the occupation of large parts of the territory. In an official statement, the Kingdom said the actions “contradict the will of the international community, violate […]

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Japanese farm minister apologises after saying he has ‘never had to buy rice’

By Kaori Kaneko and Chang-Ran Kim TOKYO, May 19 (Reuters) – Japan’s farm minister Taku Eto apologised on Monday after saying he had “never had to buy rice” thanks to gifts from supporters, angering consumers grappling with sky-high prices for the staple food. After Kyodo News first reported the remarks, made during a political fundraising […]

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India threatens two offshore funds holding Adani shares with penalties, document shows

India’s markets regulator has threatened two Mauritus-based funds with investments in the Adani Group that they could face penalties and cancellation of licences for not sharing shareholding details despite repeated requests over two years, according to a document reviewed by Reuters. The Adani Group and its 13 offshore investors have been facing an investigation by […]

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China ‘fully’ respects Denmark’s sovereignty on Greenland: foreign minister

China “fully” respects Denmark’s sovereignty and territorial integrity on the Greenland issue, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen in Beijing on Monday. China hopes Denmark will “continue to support China’s legitimate position on issues concerning China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” Wang said, according to a ministry statement, days after […]

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SACCJF Launches Nepal Chapter, Plans Regional Conference

Kathmandu, Nepal – May 19, 2025 – A 15-member national chapter of the South Asian Climate Change Journalists’ Forum (SACCJF) was officially launched today in Kathmandu. The newly formed chapter will work in close coordination with the regional level SACCJF, established in 2022, which unites journalists from Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Maldives, Afghanistan […]

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Saudi FM receives his Iranian counterpart in Jeddah

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday received his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in Jeddah, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. Araghchi traveled to Jeddah to meet with senior Saudi officials and discuss bilateral issues and regional and international developments. He is expected to later travel to Qatar to participate in the Iran-Arab […]

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