United Nations, May 17 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a 45-day extension of the cessation of hostilities between Lebanon and Israel, said his press office. Guterres… Continue reading UN chief welcomes extension of Lebanon-Israel ceasefire
The Hague, May 17 (IANS) At the invitation of the Dutch counterpart Rob Jetten, Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his official two-day visit to the Netherlands on Saturday. This marked… Continue reading India, Netherlands release joint statement on PM Modi’s visit
Washington, May 16 (IANS) Former US Ambassador to India Richard Verma has warned that the US-India relationship is entering a difficult phase marked by tariffs, declining student visas and reduced… Continue reading Former US envoy calls India-US ties ‘defining partnership’ while flagging challenges over tariffs, visas
Washington, May 16 (IANS) Indian mangoes are making a fresh push into the US Pacific Northwest, with Seattle-area stores beginning to stock the prized fruit after what Indian officials described… Continue reading Indian mangoes arrive in Seattle stores
Washington, May 16 (IANS) The Pentagon has scrapped plans to temporarily deploy more than 4,000 US-based troops to Poland, multiple US media outlets reported, citing US officials. The head of… Continue reading Pentagon drops plans to deploy over 4,000 US-based troops to Poland
Washington, May 16 (IANS) The high-profile summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered symbolism and strategic messaging but produced few concrete breakthroughs, according to leading… Continue reading Trump-Xi summit high on symbolism, low on concrete outcomes: Experts
The Hague, May 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold bilateral talks with the Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Rob Jetten and will also meet King Willem-Alexander and Queen… Continue reading PM Modi to meet Netherlands Prime Minister, King Willem-Alexander during official visit
Washington, May 15 (IANS) The Trump administration intensified its push to rein in soaring college costs, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon telling Congress that 43 million Americans are now carrying… Continue reading 43 million Americans buried in student debt: US Education Secretary
Washington, May 15 (IANS) The Pentagon is aggressively restructuring its science and technology apparatus around artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and low-cost weapons as senior US defence officials warned lawmakers that… Continue reading AI arms race drives Pentagon overhaul
Washington, May 15 (IANS) Senior US lawmakers and State Department officials warned that China’s growing support for Russia’s war machine is rapidly reshaping how the Baltic states view Beijing, with… Continue reading China’s Russia ties reshaping Baltic strategy, US lawmakers warn
Washington, May 15 (IANS) The Trump administration’s Iran campaign came under intense scrutiny at a Senate hearing, with US military commanders claiming Tehran’s military capabilities had been severely degraded even… Continue reading US military defends Iran strikes
Washington, May 15 (IANS) California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a series of appointments across state agencies, including the appointment of Indian American business executive Yogesh “Yogi” Chugh to the Structural… Continue reading California Governor appoints Indian American to Structural Pest Control Board
Beirut, May 14 (IANS) At least 59 children were reportedly killed or injured in Lebanon over the past week despite a ceasefire agreement, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said,… Continue reading At least 59 children killed or injured in Lebanon over past week: UNICEF
Seoul, May 14 (IANS) Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to prison Thursday for illegally filming fighter jets at several South Korean and US military facilities and attempting to intercept traffic… Continue reading Two Chinese nationals sentenced to prison for filming Korean, US air bases
Washington, May 14 (IANS) US lawmakers from both parties intensified pressure on President Donald Trump ahead of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, urging him to confront Beijing on… Continue reading Trump faces pressure to confront China on rights, trade ahead of meeting with Xi
