Pacific

Earthquake of 5.7 magnitude jolts Solomon Islands

An earthquake measuring a magnitude of 5.7 was felt in the Solomon Islands

2022-12-05T12:47:17.952647+00:00 IST

'India assumes leadership on world stage with G-20 Presidency'

G-20 is the premier forum for international economic cooperation representing around 85 per cent of the global GDP, over 75 of the worldwide trade, and about two-thirds of the world population, according to Prime Minister's Office (PMO) release.

2022-11-30T03:31:38.346412+00:00 IST

Chinese-Canadian singer Kris Wu sentenced to 13 years in prison

Wu was first detained in July last year, a month after a nineteen-year-old student, accused him of date-raping her when she was 17. She also accused him of doing the same to other young women, however, at the time, he denied the charges.

2022-11-25T09:40:13.478192+00:00 IST

Australia passes Free Trade Agreement with UK

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday said that the country's Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Britain has passed through its parliament. The deal, which was earlier agreed upon by the UK Prime Minister in June was finally signed today in a virtual format by the UK International Trade Secretary.

2022-11-22T08:16:07+00:00 IST

Xi Jinping forgoes chance to improve ties with world leaders

The G20 summit was a chance for Xi to improve his ties with world leaders after years of tensions caused by China's aggressive "wolf warrior" diplomacy and COVID-19 restrictions.

2022-11-21T03:36:33+00:00 IST

MoS Muraleedharan pays homage to Mahatma Gandhi in Brazil

Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Tuesday (local time) paid homage to Mahatma Gandhi at City Park in Brasilia and said that he is glad to learn about the impact of Gandhian values among the local communities.

2022-11-08T06:16:47.040780+00:00 IST

Muraleedharan arrives in Sao Paulo, to address Brazilian Congress

On his first-ever visit to Brazil, Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs V Muraleedharan on Monday reached Sao Paulo.

2022-11-07T03:17:19.808604+00:00 IST

Japan, Australia sign security pact amid China's rise

Japan and Australia have signed a joint declaration for the first time in 15 years, according to Kyodo News.

2022-10-24T10:18:23.026288+00:00 IST

UK: British PM Liz Truss fires finance minister Kwasi Kwarteng

London [UK], October 14 (ANI): United Kingdom's Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng has been fired after serving for even less than six weeks, as the new government's September 23 plan of massive tax cuts resulted in the plunging of British government bonds.

2022-10-14T13:08:02.797404+00:00 IST

Indian student stabbed in Australia "serious but stable"

Sydney [Australia], October 14 (ANI): The Indian mission in Australia is providing consular assistance to a 28-year-old student from Agra who was stabbed multiple times in Sydney and is under "serious but stable" condition after undergoing surgery at a local hospital.

2022-10-14T06:38:11.059640+00:00 IST

50 pc of world's poorest need debt relief: UNDP

New York [US], October 12 (ANI): Fifty-four developing economies accounting for more than half of the world's poorest people need urgent debt relief as a result of cascading global crises, according to the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).

2022-10-11T23:03:31.227034+00:00 IST

5 US Presidents were consistent on ties with India: Jaishankar

Sydney [Australia], October 11 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday said that the India-US relationship started changing from former US President Bill Clinton's 2nd term, adding that the "big evolution" in the ties is happening under Joe Biden's administration which is very determined to get along with the world making adjustments and develop partners.

2022-10-11T17:35:29.745806+00:00 IST

"Diplomacy is all about communication," says Jaishankar

Sydney [Australia], October 11 (ANI): Giving insight into the diplomacy involved in the ever-changing geo-political dynamics of the world, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar divulged the intricacies of diplomacy, to "keep communications lines open" during the time of hostilities between the nations.

2022-10-11T15:21:29.371860+00:00 IST

UK Labour leader Keir Starmer calls out Hinduphobia

London [UK], October 7 (ANI): UK Labour Party chief Keir Starmer called out Hinduphobia and said the Hindu community is an integral part of Britain, said Navendu Mishra, an MP from Stockport on Thursday.

2022-10-07T03:59:53.624954+00:00 IST

2 Indian students win prestigious Victorian Premier's award

Canberra [Australia], October 7 (ANI): Two female Indian students in Australia - Divyangana Sharma and Ritika Saxena - have won the prestigious Victorian Premier's award.

2022-10-07T03:30:32.868990+00:00 IST

India one of most important partners of NZ: Nanaia Mahuta

Auckland [New Zealand], October 6 (ANI): New Zealand Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta on Thursday said that India is one of the country's most important partners.

2022-10-06T17:05:46.215967+00:00 IST

Not joining RCEP a right decision: Jaishankar

Auckland [New Zealand], October 6 (ANI): Reiterating that a permanent seat, as well as reforms of the UN Security Council, remains India's main priority, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar Thursday asserted that India voices the interest and aspirations of a broad set of countries and added that the contemporary global issues cannot be solved by few countries only.

2022-10-06T13:30:50.761550+00:00 IST

India is one of the world's biggest vaccine makers: Jaishankar

Auckland [New Zealand], October 6 (ANI): India is one of the biggest manufacturers of vaccines, and even while vaccinating Indians, the country has helped others, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Thursday.

2022-10-06T08:31:14.203276+00:00 IST

Bolsonaro, Lula headed to runoff on Oct 30: Brazil President poll

Sao Paulo [Brazil], October 3 (ANI): Brazil's incumbent President Jair Bolsonaro will face former President Luiz Inacio 'Lula' da Silva in the deciding second round of Brazil's presidential election later this month.

2022-10-03T02:37:05.874730+00:00 IST

Russia to formally annex four Ukraine regions tomorrow

Moscow [Russia], September 29 (ANI): Russia will hold a signing ceremony on Friday to incorporate the annexed four occupied regions of Ukraine at Kremlin, Moscow's President Vladimir Putin's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

2022-09-29T11:26:46.098067+00:00 IST

India, Madagascar sign MoU on training of diplomats

New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Madagascar for the training of diplomats, according to an official statement.

2022-09-12T12:01:51.891277+00:00 IST