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India-EFTA trade agreement completes 2 years; Boosting trade, investment a
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The agreement between India and the member States of the European Free Trade Association, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland, the partnership has moved from negotiation to implementation with effect from 1 October 2025. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerc
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Putin speaks to Iranian President Pezeshkian; reaffirms Russia's stance of
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Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephonic conversation with his Iranian counterpart, Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday and conveyed his condolences on the killing of Ayatollah Khamenei. He reaffirmed Russia's stance of immediate cessation of hostilities and said that he was in constant
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EU shows solidarity with Spain amidst face-off with Trump
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Costa said that the EU stands with its member states.
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UN Secy General condemns military escalation in Middle East, calls on memb
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"All Member States must respect their obligations under international law, including the Charter of the UN. The Charter clearly prohibits "the threat of the use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the
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Iran declares EU's naval and air forces "terrorists organisation" in recip
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Iran's Foreign Ministry declared European Union member states' naval forces and air forces as "terrorist organisation" as a reciprocal action against the EU's recognition of Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist entity.
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Trump to chair Board of Peace meeting on Feb 19, discuss security in Gaza:
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United States President Donald Trump will chair the Board of Peace meeting on Thursday (local time) and will make an announcement regarding the USD 5 billion pledged for Gaza by 20 member states attending the meeting, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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EU launches first-ever 'Legal Gateway' office in India to boost ICT talent
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The European Union inaugurated the first European Legal Gateway Office in New Delhi. The initiative will support safe and legal mobility of Indian ICT students and professionals to EU Member States, provide information on skills requirements, and strengthen India-EU cooperation on talent,
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"TEPA positions India to deep, high-standard economic partnerships while r
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The session is expected to explore expanding cooperation between India and the member states of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) comprising Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, and Liechtenstein, in critical sectors.
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"Member states have pledged more than $5 billion": Trump outlines Gaza Pla
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In a post on the Truth Social Platform, Trump said, "On February 19th, 2026, I will again be joined by Board of Peace Members at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., where we will announce that Member States have pledged more than $5 BILLION DOLLARS toward the Gaza
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EU, India hold talks on association with Horizon Europe to deepen research
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If the new "Association" agreement is finalised, the landscape changes fundamentally. Indian institutions would receive grants directly from the European Commission, Indian scientists could lead and coordinate massive international research consortia and India would participate in the progra
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India champions inclusive growth at UN session: MoS Savitri Thakur highlig
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India reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive, rights-based social development at the UN's 64th CSocD, highlighting education, women empowerment, financial inclusion, social security, and digital governance, while calling for stronger global cooperation to advance sustainable social developme
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Antonio Guterres warns UN faces "imminent financial collapse" amid unpaid
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The warning comes as the world body ended 2025 with record levels of unpaid dues and dwindling cash reserves. In a letter dated January 28 to ambassadors from all 193 member states, Guterres highlighted that the UN could run out of regular budget funds by July 2026 if current trends continu
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