India hands over 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Philippines
Manila, Jan 20 (IANS) India on Tuesday handed over 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Philippines, which includes around 6.5 tonnes of essential medicines and medical equipment, BHISHM Cube and other items like dignity kits, sleeping mats, heavy duty tarpaulins and shelters. India’s Ambassador to Philippines, Harsh Kumar Jain handed over the humanitarian aid to […]
UAE accepts US invitation to join ‘Board of Peace’
Abu Dhabi, Jan 20 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday announced that the country’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has accepted the invitation from the United States to join the Board of Peace. The decision was announced by Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign […]
ASEAN Coast Guard Forum expansion counters Chinese aggression in South China Sea: Report
Canberra, Jan 20 (IANS) A broader functional scope for the ASEAN Coast Guard Forum (ACF) would enable members to address maritime challenges beyond countering China in the South China Sea, thereby enhancing the forum’s credibility — both regionally and internationally — while mitigating Chinese criticism, a report said on Tuesday. According to a report in […]
Indian American Israni announces Congressional bid from California
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS) Indian American attorney and educator Rakhi Israni on Tuesday announced her campaign for California’s 14th Congressional District, entering the race with a message centred on rising costs, political division, and the need for reform-focused leadership. Israni announced a campaign video released on social media, highlighting her background as an educator, attorney, […]
Trump slams UK over Diego Garcia transfer
Washington, Jan 20 (IANS). U.S. President Donald J. Trump on Tuesday sharply criticised the United Kingdom over its plans to transfer Diego Garcia, home to a critical U.S. military base, to Mauritius, warning that the move reflected strategic weakness and posed serious national security risks. In a statement posted on his official social media account, […]
Nepal: Former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba not to contest upcoming elections
Kathmandu, Jan 20 (IANS) Nepal may no longer see former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba contest parliamentary elections again as his secretariat announced on Tuesday that he will not run in the upcoming House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5. Bhanu Deuba, Deuba’s chief Personal Secretary, wrote on social media: “President of the Nepali […]
Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares to visit India
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Spain’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, European Union and Cooperation, Jose Manuel Albares will arrive in New Delhi on Tuesday as he kicks off his two-day official visit to India. During his visit, Albares will meet External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar at the Hyderabad House on Wednesday. Later in the […]
Elon Musk asks X users if he should buy ‘Ryanair’ after fiery clash with CEO
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) Elon Musk has once again grabbed global attention by taking a business dispute to social media, this time involving Europe’s largest low-cost airline, Ryanair. The billionaire CEO of Tesla and SpaceX posted a public poll on X asking users whether he should buy Ryanair, following a heated exchange with the […]
US Senator Daines concludes ‘productive’ India visit
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) US Senator Steve Daines, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has concluded his “productive” visit to India which included meetings in New Delhi with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, members of parliament besides the US and Indian business leaders, the US Embassy […]
Nepal receives over 60 vehicles from India in first tranche of election support
Kathmandu, Jan 20 (IANS) India on Tuesday handed over more than 60 double-cab pickup vehicles and other supplies to Nepal to help prepare for the elections scheduled for March 5. This marks the first tranche of election-related assistance from India, handed over to Nepal’s Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal at a formal ceremony, the Indian […]
