Jakarta: ASEAN wants a “stronger” relationship with India, Secretary-General Dr Kao Kim Hourn of the 10-member bloc of the Southeast Asian countries has said while noting that the free trade pact between the two sides is under review. Talking to a select group of Indian journalists here on Monday evening, Dr Kao noted the huge trade…
Male: Less than 24 hours after taking oath as the President of Maldives, Mohamed Muizzu on Saturday formally requested India to withdraw its military personnel from his country, saying the Maldivian people have given him a “strong mandate” to make this request to New Delhi. Muizzu’s request came when India’s Union Minister Kiren Rejiju paid a…
New Delhi: A G20 virtual summit on Wednesday will take forward key outcomes and action points firmed up at the annual conclave of the grouping in September under India’s presidency besides delving into the impact of the Russia-Ukraine war and the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Saturday said the upcoming summit…
San Francisco: APEC leaders have worked together to find ways to build inclusive, resilient, and sustainable economies for the Asia Pacific, US President Joe Biden said on Friday at the conclusion of the annual leadership summit here. Attended by leaders from the Asia Pacific region, including those from China, Japan, South Korea, Chile, Peru, Indonesia,…
San Francisco: A day after meeting his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, US President Joe Biden said he intends to responsibly manage America’s relationship with China. “I’m also intent on responsibly managing the competition between the United States and the People’s Republic of China, as we talked a little bit about yesterday, President Xi and I….
London: India’s purchase policies softened the oil and gas markets by its decision to continue transactions with Russia and should be thanked for managing global inflation as a consequence, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. During an interaction entitled ‘How a Billion People See the World’ at the Royal Over-Seas League here on Wednesday evening,…
Beijing: At least 26 people were killed and more than 60 injured after a fire tore through a building of a coal mine company in north China’s Shanxi province on Thursday, state media reported. The fire started at the second floor of the five-story building located in Lishi District of Lyuliang City at around 6.50 am…
London: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said a free trade agreement (FTA) is at the focus of the India-UK relationship and New Delhi is hopeful of finding a “landing point” in the negotiations that works for both sides. Addressing a special Diwali Reception organised by the High Commission of India at Westminster Hall near…
London: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, a “devout Hindu”, issued his greetings for Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas on Saturday expressing hope for a brighter tomorrow. The 43-year-old leader referenced his Indian heritage in the customary festive message from 10 Downing Street for Hindus and Sikhs in the UK and around the world. “Happy Diwali to…
Washington: The United States has conducted a self-defense airstrike in eastern Syria against a facility used by the Iran Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups, the White House said Thursday. The precision strike was conducted in response to the recent attacks directed by the IRGC and affiliated groups against US and Coalition bases in Iraq…
