Zurich, Sep 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived at Zurich airport on Monday en route to New York, where he will lead the Indian delegation to the high-level… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar arrives in Zurich, briefed on India-Switzerland-Liechtenstein ties ahead of UNGA visit
New York, Sep 21 (IANS) The world economy faces risks from stubborn inflation, higher debt service cost and artificial intelligence (AI) investment though it has proven to be more resilient… Continue reading IMF chief says world economy faces multiple risks despite resilience
Doha, Sep 21 (IANS) Qatar is working with the United States and Iran to resume talks, Qatari Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari said, noting that US officials have indicated… Continue reading Qatar says US wants deal with Iran amid effort to resume talks
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he and US President Donald Trump had agreed to meet in New York, and said Ukraine was ready to take… Continue reading ‘Peace track our number one priority’: Zelensky says Trump meeting could change a lot
Ankara, Sep 20 (IANS) A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Moscow returned to Istanbul on Sunday after approaching the Russian capital amid a major Ukrainian drone attack, according to… Continue reading Turkish Airlines flight returns to Istanbul amid drone attacks near Moscow
Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he is forming an “AI Force” and will announce an “AI Czar” in the near future. In a post on… Continue reading Trump says he plans to form ‘AI Force’, appoint AI ‘Czar’
Riyadh/Sanaa, Sep 20 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said that it had launched large-scale attacks targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh and Yanbu, a major industrial and energy hub on Saudi Arabia’s… Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Riyadh, heralding escalation in tensions with Saudi Arabia
Tehran, Sep 20 (IANS) A senior Iranian security official said Iran has not yet decided whether to withdraw from the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), adding that… Continue reading Iran’s decision on NPT withdrawal depends on US behavior, top security official says
Washington, Sep 20 (IANS) The White House Correspondents’ Association called on the Trump administration to immediately restore access to journalists from CNN, POLITICO and MS NOW, saying the decision to… Continue reading White House Correspondents’ Association says Trump media ban violates First Amendment
Accra, Sep 19 (IANS) The High Commission of India in Ghana, in collaboration with partner entities and with the support of hundreds of volunteers, including members of the Indian community,… Continue reading Indian mission cleans up beach in Ghana, complimenting ‘Swachhata Hi Seva’ campaign
United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) The UN Security Council held its third straw poll on the candidates for the next UN secretary-general. The candidates will be informed of the results… Continue reading UN Security Council holds 3rd straw poll on secretary-general candidates
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump has renewed a $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa applications and ordered closer scrutiny of employers that lay off American workers, according to… Continue reading Trump renews $100,000 H-1B fee, targets layoffs
United Nations, Sep 19 (IANS) India, whose shipping and nationals have suffered collateral damage in the Strait of Hormuz conflict, has reiterated its call for respecting international law and said… Continue reading Shipping ‘must not become targets of geopolitical tensions’: India
Riyadh, Sep 19 (IANS) Explosions were heard in the Saudi capital Riyadh early Saturday. Local residents received air defence alerts via mobile apps. The Saudi Directorate of Civil Defence later… Continue reading Explosions heard in Saudi capital Riyadh
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) President Donald Trump has signed a law expanding sanctions against Russia and providing for tariffs of up to 100 per cent on major buyers of Russian… Continue reading Trump signs law expanding sanctions against Russia
