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India to put across concerns of Global South at G20: Jaishankar

While addressing the members of the Parliamentary Forum on Indian Affairs in Uganda, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, "We (India) are doing it differently in the sense that no other chair of G-20 made an effort to consult all the countries of the global south and ask it saying, look, you are not on the table. So what is your interest, what are the things you want? What are your concerns that we can put on the table on your behalf? We went through this very, very detailed, very exhaustive exercise in the month of January."

2023-04-12T04:21:30.457875+00:00 IST

Amid row over Taiwan comments, Macron set to visit Netherlands

According to the statement, the French President's visit to the Netherlands will reaffirm the ties between the two countries. The state visit will also help to further deepen their cooperation, including joint efforts by France and the Netherlands to make Europe stronger, greener and safer.

2023-04-11T10:07:37.022251+00:00 IST

Jaishankar meets Uganda's President, congratulates on NAM chair

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar who is on a three-day visit to Uganda met President Yoweri K Museveni on Monday at his farm in Rwakitura and congratulated the country on assuming the chairship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM).

2023-04-10T18:59:43.833472+00:00 IST

Jaishankar arrives in Uganda on 3-day visit

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Uganda for a 3-day diplomatic visit on Monday afternoon.

2023-04-10T13:22:20.982966+00:00 IST

"PM Modi's policy of democracy important for Ukraine"

Dzhaparova, who arrived at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) today, said, "I think that India should be pragmatic in diversifying its energy resources, diversifying military contracts, in diversifying political interaction. And we feel that there is an extraordinary time that we live in. And as my President Philip Merzelinski says, extraordinary times need extraordinary decisions. So of course, Prime Minister Modi with his 3D policy of democracy dialogue and to my knowledge its diversity. I think that this no-era of war and strategic application is really, really important."

2023-04-10T10:10:03.204206+00:00 IST

Saudi, Omani envoys hold peace talks in Yemen with Houthi leaders

Saudi and Omani delegations have held talks with Houthi officials in the Yemeni capital Sanaa as part of international efforts to find a settlement to Yemen's nine-year conflict.

2023-04-10T04:32:41.981624+00:00 IST

China's debt diplomacy threatens African countries natural assets

Concerns have particularly focused on some clauses that allow Chinese entities to seize property or assets when there are defaults.

2023-04-09T19:29:55.632342+00:00 IST

UN voices concern over tense situation in Sudan

The signing of the final agreement was scheduled to take place on April 6, but was further delayed. No date has been announced for the signing of the deal, News Agency Anadolu reported.

2023-04-09T17:25:18.277069+00:00 IST

Tunisia's tourism receipts up 64pc, rake in over 1 billion dinar

Tunisia's Cumulative tourist revenues exceeded the 1 billion-dinar milestone in Q1 of 2023, climbing 64 per cent compared to the same period last year, according to data published by the Central Bank of Tunisia (BCT).

2023-04-09T14:07:38.209019+00:00 IST

44 civilians killed in two separate attacks in Burkina Faso

A local governor, Rodolphe Sorgho, blamed terrorists for the "despicable and barbaric" attacks, without naming a specific group.

2023-04-09T12:11:22.970772+00:00 IST

Israel strikes Syria in response to rocket attacks

Israel carried out artillery strikes in southern Syria, in response to six rockets that were launched from its Islamic neighbour, The Times of Israel reported citing Israel Defence Force.

2023-04-09T03:13:17.279890+00:00 IST

UAE FM meets Albanian Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs

During the meeting - which was held as part of the UAE top diplomat's working visit to Albania - the two ministers discussed the friendship and cooperation ties between the two countries and the prospects of enhancing relations across various fronts.

2023-04-07T02:10:21.229375+00:00 IST

Russia uses France's statement to take jibe at US

Taking to Twitter, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, "Russian MFA Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova: Am I correct in understanding that Paris's tough demand is addressed to Washington?"

2023-04-07T01:15:57.796380+00:00 IST

UK fined TikTok nearly USD16 million

The UK data regulator has fined TikTok USD 15.9 million for a number of breaches of data protection law, including misusing children's personal data.

2023-04-07T00:43:23.017892+00:00 IST

Israel hits two Hama tunnels, weapons factories in airstrikes

According to Israel Defence Force, it has struck two tunnels, first, one is located in the northern Gaza city of Beit Hanoun and the second one is near the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

2023-04-07T00:41:02.508702+00:00 IST

Twitter Verified account follows no one

On the 'Twitter Verified' account, the following has hit the rock bottom as it has reached 'Zero.'

2023-04-06T23:14:48.314398+00:00 IST

South African pilot finds cobra under seat

A South African pilot found a highly venomous Cape cobra while flying in a plane.

2023-04-06T20:39:56.518950+00:00 IST

Three police officers killed in clash in Russia's North Caucasus

According to the statement, "Three Interior Ministry officers were killed while on an armed tactical deployment in the Malgobek District of the Republic of Ingushetia in the early hours of April 6".

2023-04-06T19:24:30.783806+00:00 IST

Kenya likely to introduce Bill to stop fish imports from China

Member of Parliament of Kenya's Alego Usonga, Samuel Atandi is likely to introduce a Bill to amend Excise Duty Act 2015 to halt fish imports from China, Kenya based The Star newspaper reported.

2023-04-06T18:22:56.169532+00:00 IST

UAE FM Abdullah bin Zayed meets with Serbia's PM in Belgrade

Sheikh Abdullah underscored the deep-rooted relations between the UAE and Serbia, as well as their strategic partnership, stressing that official visits between their countries are a key driver of their partnership, which aims to push forward sustainable development and prosperity in both countries.

2023-04-06T07:07:57.704055+00:00 IST

Canada: Hindu temple vandalised in Windsor

The Windsor Police Service has started an investigation into the vandalism at a local Hindu temple as a "hate-motivated incident" and two suspects are wanted for the incident.

2023-04-06T04:08:10.756885+00:00 IST