Trade deal with US to hit poor Bangladesh farmers: Expert
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The trade deal signed by Bangladesh with the US is nothing but a dumping of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) through meat and dairy products and will hit the livelihood of poor farmers in the Asian country, according to an article in The Daily Star, a Dhaka-based newspaper. The article by […]
China blocks Meta’s $2 billion AI deal, flags security concerns
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) China has blocked Meta’s proposed $2 billion acquisition of artificial intelligence startup Manus, citing national security concerns, in a move that signals tighter regulatory scrutiny of cross-border technology deals, a new report has said. According to a report by Modern Diplomacy, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) ordered the […]
Defence collaboration, industrial partnership in focus during Crosetto’s Delhi visit
Rome, April 29 (IANS) Defence Minister Guido Crosetto’s visit to India this week underscores the willingness of both countries to expand existing cooperation and explore new areas of collaboration, particularly within the framework of industrial partnership, Italy’s Ministry of Defence stated on Wednesday. “Defence Minister Guido Crosetto has traveled to India, where tomorrow he will […]
Nepal aims to develop wellness tourism as key pillar of tourism industry
Kathmandu, April 29 (IANS) Mountaineering, trekking, and adventure tourism have long remained the hallmarks of Nepal’s tourism industry, but the Nepali government now wants to add wellness tourism as one of its key pillars. For this purpose, the Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation has introduced the ‘National Wellness Tourism Strategy (2026–2035) and Action […]
Russia’s Lavrov to visit India in May for BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
Moscow, April 29 (IANS) Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will visit India to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in New Delhi next month, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday. Addressing a media briefing in Moscow on Wednesday, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said that Lavrov will also hold discussions with External Affairs […]
South Korea, US discuss North Korea, cooperation on disarmament, non-proliferation
Seoul, April 29 (IANS) Senior officials of South Korea and the United States discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and challenges facing the global disarmament and non-proliferation regime, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Wednesday. Jeong Yeon-doo, South Korea’s Vice Foreign Minister for Diplomatic Strategy and Intelligence, met with Christopher Yeaw, US Assistant Secretary for the […]
EU adopts temporary aid framework to support sectors hit by Middle East crisis
Brussels, April 29 (IANS) The European Commission on Wednesday adopted a temporary state aid framework to enable European Union (EU) member states to support sectors affected by the Middle East crisis and rising energy costs. The Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework (METSAF) will apply until December 31, 2026. It targets some of the […]
Global maritime law under strain amid Hormuz Strait tensions
New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz crisis triggered by the recent US-Iran conflict is not just a regional flashpoint but a defining test for international maritime law — one that could shape how nations behave in other strategic choke points during times of crisis, a report said on Wednesday. According to a […]
US flags Chinese restrictions on access to Tibetan region
Washington, April 29 (IANS) The US Department of State has highlighted that Chinese government regulations and procedures continue to impede travel to the Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR) and other Tibetan areas for US diplomats and officials, journalists, and tourists, with restrictions remaining in place throughout last year. In its latest annual report to the Congress […]
India-UAE partnership deepens amid shifting regional dynamics
Abu Dhabi/New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) The bilateral partnership between India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is likely to deepen, reflecting strong alignment and shared understanding amid the West Asia crisis. This growing trust is also evident in the recent official remarks of Emirati leadership, a report said on Wednesday. The UAE Ambassador to […]
