PM Modi embarks on three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman
New Delhi, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday embarked on a three-nation visit to Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman, where he will hold several high-level talks aimed at enhancing strategic partnership. In his departure statement, PM Modi said that India shares both age-old civilisational ties, as well as extensive contemporary bilateral relations with […]
Traffic disrupted, warning issued after blizzard batters Japan’s Hokkaido
Tokyo, Dec 15 (IANS) A rapidly developing low-pressure system has brought a blizzard to Hokkaido on Monday, with violent winds and heavy snowfall also affecting parts of northeastern Japan, causing disruptions to transportation and prompting warnings of storm surges and flood risks from high tides. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), gusts of wind […]
Far-right candidate Jose Antonio Kast elected Chile’s new President
Santiago, Dec 15 (IANS) Jose Antonio Kast, presidential candidate of the far-right Republican Party, won the Chilean presidential run-off election, becoming the country’s new president, said the electoral authorities on Sunday. According to Chile’s Electoral Service, with 99.33 per cent of the votes counted in the run-off, Kast won 58.18 per cent, compared with 41.82 […]
Afghan returnees call for Taliban’s support as winter approaches
Kabul, Dec 15 (IANS) Refugees, who have recently returned to Afghanistan and are now residing in designated camps, have urged the Taliban to provide them shelter, employment opportunities and access to necessary supplies as the winter season is approaching. “We ask the Islamic Emirate to pay attention to our situation. We are sick and cannot […]
India and Fiji discuss bilateral ties, issues of mutual interest
Suva, Dec 15 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta called on Fiji’s Minister for Immigration Viliame B Naupoto on Monday, discussing matters of mutual interest, including on skilled mobility, people-to-people ties and further strengthening of bilateral ties. In a statement on X, Indian High Commission in Fiji stated, “Veilomani Dosti. High Commissioner Suneet […]
Indian envoy, Japan’s House of Representatives Speaker discuss bilateral ties
Tokyo, Dec 15 (IANS) India’s Ambassador-designate to Japan, Nagma Mohamed Mallick held a meeting with the Speaker of Japan’s House of Representatives Fukushiro Nukaga on Monday, discussing various aspects of bilateral ties. “Ambassador-designate Ms. Nagma Mohamed Mallick called on H. E. Mr. Fukushiro Nukaga, Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, and discussed various […]
India and Maldives discuss strengthening defence ties, tackling drug trafficking
Male, Dec 15 (IANS) Deputy Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti called on the Maldives Chief of Defence Force, Major General Ibrahim Hilmy in Male on Monday, with discussions focused on addressing maritime security challenges, enhancing training engagements and cooperation against drug trafficking. During the meeting, the two officials also discussed various ongoing […]
My visit will boost bilateral linkages, says PM Modi after arriving in Jordan
Amman, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday expressed confidence that his visit to Jordan will boost bilateral linkages between two nations. As he began his two-day visit to the nation, PM Modi also expressed gratitude to his Jordanian counterpart Jafar Hassan for the warm welcome at airport. “Landed in Amman. Thankful to […]
PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in Jordan
Amman, Dec 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community in Jordan’s capital Amman on Monday. Carrying Indian flags and chanting “Modi Modi” along with “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”, gave a rousing welcome to PM Modi as he arrived at his hotel in the Jordanian capital. PM […]
India and UAE discuss expanding defence cooperation
Abu Dhabi, Dec 15 (IANS) Amitabh Prasad, Joint Secretary (International Cooperation) at the Ministry of Defence, met UAE’s Assistant Under Secretary of Defence Affairs, Ali Al Ahmed, on the sidelines of the 16th India-UAE Joint Commission Meeting on Monday, with discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral defence cooperation. In a statement on X, the Directorate of […]
