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After India-US trade deal, Critical Minerals Ministerial next big

The US is hosting a Critical Minerals Ministerial as India-US ties deepen through a new trade deal cutting tariffs to 18%. PM Narendra Modi and President Donald Trump highlighted stronger cooperation on trade, energy, supply chains and defence.

2026-02-03T04:03:09.104248+00:00 IST

Trump aide claims deal would pump American farm goods in India

Rollins said that the deal will pump more cash in rural America.

2026-02-03T04:01:41.262610+00:00 IST

Taiwan detects 2 Chinese aircraft sorties, 6 vessels

Both sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ.

2026-02-03T03:21:44.355328+00:00 IST

India making bold move with West: Biswal on India-US trade deal

Following President Donald Trump's announcement of a US-India trade deal cutting tariffs to 18%, Partner Asia Group Nisha Biswal Nisha Biswal highlighted deeper cooperation, while Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed the move amid India's expanding engagement with Western partners.

2026-02-03T03:17:31.766343+00:00 IST

PLA leadership crisis deepens- some “general takeaways”

Chairman Xi Jinping's decision to arrest two of the most senior People's Liberation Army (PLA) leaders - Generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli - continues to reverberate. It has stirred debate over the operational capability of China's military, and whether Xi would dare trust it to invade Taiwan.

2026-02-03T02:50:14.315423+00:00 IST

India-US Trade Deal: "We have to wait and see what that looks like," says Partner Asia Group Nisha Biswal

US International Development Finance Corporation Deputy CEO Nisha Biswal flagged pending implementation details in the US-India trade deal, as President Donald Trump announced tariff cuts to 18% and Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcomed stronger economic cooperation.

2026-02-03T02:42:07.148821+00:00 IST

"India approached US with calm head," Expert says on India-US dea

Rossow, in a conversation with ANI, highlighted how the US wanted to repair the trade deficit with India, and despite warm relations, there was a bit of ruffle.

2026-02-03T02:38:41.045325+00:00 IST

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Trump signals UN engagement on Gaza

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said that the United Nations needs to work with the newly formed "Board of Peace" on Gaza and other conflicts, arguing that the global body has failed to live up to its potential and that the new initiative could strengthen the UN's role in conflict resolution.

2026-01-23T01:13:19.647128+00:00 IST

Board of Peace “Very Special,” says Trump upon return from Davos

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) returned to Washington, D.C., after attending the World Economic Forum 2026 in Davos, highlighting that the Board of Peace is "something that the world has never seen before - very special."

2026-01-22T23:05:26.816597+00:00 IST

Trump signs charter to launch ‘Board of Peace’ at WEF in Davos

US President Donald Trump launched his "Board of Peace" at Davos, saying it aims to bring global peace and could expand beyond its original Gaza ceasefire mandate. He claimed progress on ending wars, defended inviting powerful leaders, and said permanent members must contribute USD 1 billion.

2026-01-22T11:11:24.151006+00:00 IST

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“Centre squandering talent in country”: Congress

Highlighting that there is a lot of talent in the country, but that the Centre is squandering it, Congress party on X slammed the Central government for decline the manufacturing sector which is a "backbone of strong economies."

2025-12-17T10:34:55.616585+00:00 IST

Over 500,000 urge G7 action on China organ harvesting

More than 500,000 people worldwide have signed a petition urging G7 and other countries to act against China's alleged forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience, calling for international condemnation and concrete measures to end the practice.

2025-12-17T09:49:01.117386+00:00 IST

Ukraine open to dropping NATO bid for western security guarantees

Ukraine has signalled that it may be willing to give up its long-standing goal of joining NATO if it receives firm security guarantees from Western allies, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said ahead of key meetings with US envoys and European partners in Berlin

2025-12-14T21:07:51.407992+00:00 IST

Pacific

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New Zealand concerned over Solomon Islands-China security deal

Wellington [New Zealand], March 29 (ANI): New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has expressed concern about the possible militarization of the Pacific after the Solomon Islands government signed a security partnership with China.

2022-03-29T15:00:54.216892+00:00 IST

Hazara tapestries smuggled out of Afghanistan displayed at New Zealand gallery

Wellington [New Zealand], March 21 (ANI): To preserve the art and culture of Afghanistan, three tapestries made by Hazara artist Khadim Ali were smuggled under the nose of the Taliban are now being displayed in a New Plymouth art gallery in New Zealand.

2022-03-20T19:50:37.856196+00:00 IST

Australian PM Scott Morrison wishes happy Holi to Indian diaspora

Canberra [Australia], March 18 (ANI): Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison wished "Happy holi" to the Indian diaspora in Australia.

2022-03-18T05:24:40.976909+00:00 IST

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MoS Pabitra Margherita meets Australia PM Albanese

Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met the Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese at Port Moresby on the sidelines of the commemorative events marking 50 years of Independence

2025-09-16T21:33:39.382346+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita calls upon Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea

Margherita said that India and Papua New Guinea are committed to deepen bilateral ties.

2025-09-15T20:23:29.263593+00:00 IST

MoS Margherita lands in Papua New Guinea to attend I-Day celebrat

Margherita will be representing Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the celebrations there.

2025-09-15T18:41:13.803160+00:00 IST

Asia

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Sri Lanka's former intelligence chief arrested over 2019 Easter S

Sri Lanka's former State Intelligence Services (SIS) Chief, Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, was arrested on Wednesday in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks, The Daily Mirror Online reported.

2026-02-25T09:13:35.316593+00:00 IST

CM Yogi signs MoU with delegation of Minda Corporation in Tokyo

In an X post, CM Yogi said, "Met the delegation of Minda Corporation (Spark Minda Group) and its Japanese joint venture partners in Tokyo today, including Mr. Aakash Minda, Executive Director, Minda Corporation, and Mr. Hiroaki Omori, Managing Director and CFO, Spark Minda Toyo Denso Pvt. Ltd. A MoU was signed to further strengthen Uttar Pradesh's advanced auto component manufacturing ecosystem.

2026-02-25T08:55:02.434282+00:00 IST

13 civilians killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan

As per UNAMA, Pakistani forces carried out aerial strikes in the Behsud and Khogyani districts of Nangarhar Province. Initial findings suggest that at least 13 civilians lost their lives and seven others were wounded. The mission stated that women and children were among the deceased, TBP reported.

2026-02-25T08:30:20.589580+00:00 IST

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Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Serh Group sign strategic sponsorship a

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has signed a strategic sponsorship agreement with Serh Group, under which Serh Group will serve as a strategic sponsor for the heritage sports events organised by the Council throughout 2026.

2026-01-22T00:01:51.056074+00:00 IST

8 Islamic nations agree to join Trump's Board of Peace

Foreign Ministers of eight Arab and Islamic countries have welcomed an invitation from United States President Donald J. Trump to join the "Board of Peace", reaffirming their collective support for ongoing international efforts to end the Gaza conflict.

2026-01-21T20:57:59.350015+00:00 IST

Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed visits UMEX and SimTEX 2026

Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council, has visited the seventh editions of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition (UMEX) and the Simulation and Training Exhibition (SimTEX), organised by ADNEC Group in cooperation with the Ministry of Defence and Tawazun Council for Defence Enablement, at ADNEC Centre Abu Dhabi until 22 January 2026.

2026-01-21T19:56:40.283434+00:00 IST

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US lawmaker urges Trump to quickly boost India ties

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, which lowered tariffs on Indian imports to 18 per cent, US Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove on Monday (local time) urged the Trump administration to act swiftly to strengthen bilateral ties.

2026-02-03T01:35:12.911831+00:00 IST

India “earned” tariff cut via Russian oil cuts, claims Graham

US Senator Lindsey Graham on Monday (local time) claimed that India has "earned" the reduction in tariffs under the newly announced India-US trade deal, linking the move to the decrease in Russian oil purchases by New Delhi amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.

2026-02-03T01:13:09.422905+00:00 IST

Kugelman calls India–US trade deal "biggest victory"

Following the announcement of the US-India trade deal, in which Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, South Asia analyst Michael Kugelman on Monday (local time) said that the agreement marks the "biggest victory" in bilateral relations between the two countries in nearly a year.

2026-02-03T00:57:46.494924+00:00 IST

Wow! It’s finally here: Ex-US trade official hails India–US deal

Former Assistant US Trade Representative Mark Linscott on Monday (local time) welcomed the India-US trade deal, in which Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, saying that the agreement will help cement efforts by both countries to come closer economically.

2026-02-03T00:16:11.747339+00:00 IST

Asia

Industrialist Harsh Goenka lauds India–US trade deal

Industrialist and Chairman of RPG Enterprises Harsh Goenka hailed the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, describing it as the "Father of all deals".

2026-02-02T23:33:46.826785+00:00 IST

Asia

"Landmark Moment": Rajnath Singh hails India-US trade deal

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded the India-US trade deal, in which Washington reduced tariffs on India to 18 per cent, describing it as a "landmark moment" that will take bilateral economic ties between the two nations to "new heights".

2026-02-02T23:01:29.727218+00:00 IST

Asia

Duniya jhukti hai, jhukaney wala chahiye: Sanyal

Member of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Economic Advisory Council, Sanjeev Sanyal, in a post on X on Monday, stated that "Duniya jhukti hai, jhukaney wala chahiye" following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent.

2026-02-02T22:44:28.547764+00:00 IST

Asia

India gains export edge with 18% tariffs

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal on Monday, in which Washington reduced tariffs on India to 18 per cent, New Delhi now faces lower tariffs than its regional export competitors in South and Southeast Asia.

2026-02-02T21:50:26.300736+00:00 IST

Asia

EAM Jaishankar welcomes India-US trade deal

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday welcomed the India-US trade deal, where Washington reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, saying that the agreement will boost job creation, spur economic growth, promote innovation, and strengthen India's flagship 'Make in India' initiative.

2026-02-02T20:59:28.187068+00:00 IST

US to lifts 25% additional tariffs on India over Russian oil

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal, where the US reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, a White House official on Monday (local time) confirmed to ANI that Washington will also drop the additional 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports imposed due to New Delhi's purchase of Russian oil, noitng that India has to "cease, not just reduce, Russian oil purchases."

2026-02-02T20:36:01.049779+00:00 IST

Asia

Industry experts laud India–US trade deal

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal where Washinton reduced the tariffs on India to 18 per cent, Industry leaders, market experts and economists on Tuesday welcomed deal, terming it a historic and win-win agreement that will boost bilateral economic ties between the two nations, improve market sentiment and strengthen India's position in global trade.

2026-02-02T20:30:53.408448+00:00 IST

Experts welcome India–US trade deal, say it restores momentum

Following the announcement of the India-US trade deal by US President Donald Trump, where Washington reduced the reciprocal tariff from 25 per cent to 18 per cent, experts welcomed the announcement, describing it as a significant step towards strengthening economic ties and restoring momentum in what they see as one of the most consequential bilateral partnerships of the 21st century.

2026-02-02T19:31:37.044092+00:00 IST

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Cuba rejects US security threat claims amidst rising diplomatic a

In a statement released on Monday (local time), Cuba's Ministry of Foreign Affairs stressed its readiness to engage in dialogue and cooperation with the US on issues ranging from counterterrorism to regional security, a sharp contrast to the harsh accusations coming from the White House.

2026-02-02T19:30:50.444497+00:00 IST

Asia

China expands executions of Myanmar scam centre suspects as part

China has carried out further executions of individuals convicted in connection with sprawling scam operations run out of Myanmar, part of a broader campaign by Beijing to dismantle transnational fraud networks blamed for targeting victims across the globe.

2026-02-02T19:29:29.125530+00:00 IST