US defends sanctions on Iran, Myanmar at Congress
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) The United States has defended its sanctions-led foreign policy toward Iran and Myanmar, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling lawmakers that economic pressure remains a central pillar of Washington’s national security and global financial stability strategy. Testifying before the House Financial Services Committee on the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s 2025 annual […]
South Korea’s Defence chief discusses arms cooperation with Canadian minister
Seoul, Feb 5 (IANS) South Korea’s Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Thursday held talks with Stephen Fuhr, Canada’s secretary of state for defence procurement, in Seoul to discuss arms cooperation, the defence ministry said, as Seoul seeks to win a major deal to supply naval submarines to Canada. The meeting came as Fuhr is in […]
India-US trade deal in final stages of detailing: EAM Jaishankar
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) Citing the historic India-US trade deal, which he said is “in the final stages of detailing”, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Thursday said that a “strong momentum” is evident in the growing engagement between New Delhi and Washington. The EAM made the comment as he concluded his February 2-4 […]
Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement with India delivering huge results: Australian envoy
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Australia’s High Commissioner to India, Philip Green on Thursday said that Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and PM Narendra Modi remain rock solid on their approach and vision for the Indo-Pacific – a region which should always remain stable, free and prosperous. Speaking to IANS, Green lauded the Indian community […]
US business group hails India at Minerals Ministerial
Washington, Feb 5 (IANS) A leading U.S. business advocacy group on Thursday welcomed India’s participation in the inaugural Critical Minerals Ministerial here, calling it a significant step toward strengthening supply chains vital to technology, economic growth, and national security. The U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) said India’s participation, led by External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, […]
India and Poland discuss strategic partnership, deliverables of 2024-2028 Action Plan
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George, held a meeting with Polish Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Wladyslaw T Bartoszewski, in New Delhi on Thursday, reviewing the bilateral strategic partnership and discussing key deliverables of the 2024-2028 Action Plan between both countries. Following the meeting, […]
Gujarat Governor discusses investment, cultural cooperation with Lankan leaders in Colombo
Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi met Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunnetti in Colombo on Thursday, discussing collaboration through connecting industries of Gujarat and Sri Lanka for exploring opportunities in investment and industrial development in the island nation. In a statement shared […]
China tightens grip on Catholic clergy by imposing travel control rules: Report
Colombo, Feb 5 (IANS) China has enforced passport control for years as a key tool of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) governance system, requiring officials and employees in sensitive sectors to obtain permission for overseas travel, disclose itineraries, and report after returning from abroad. Extending this system to Catholic clergy signals a shift in Beijing’s […]
India–Africa Forum Summit to serve as strategic inflection point: Report
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) As India–Africa relations evolve, ambitions need to align with strategic clarity and disciplined execution. The synergy between Africa’s continental development goals and India’s long-term path towards enhanced economic, technological, and institutional capacity presents a historically significant opportunity, a report stated on Thursday. Writing for ‘India Narrative’, former diplomat Sanjay Kumar […]
8 killed in Nepal bus accident carrying wedding party
Kathmandu, Feb 5 (IANS) At least eight persons were killed after a bus carrying a wedding procession met with an accident in Baitadi district of far-western Nepal on Thursday evening, a senior police officer said. “The bus, which was returning with the wedding procession, crashed in Purchaudi Municipality of the district at around 8 pm […]
