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Muhammad Yunus urges US President Donald Trump to postpone tariff measures on Bangladesh
Dhaka, April 7: Bangladesh Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus has addressed a letter to US President Donald J Trump requesting him to postpone the application of US reciprocal tariff measures on Bangladesh for three months to allow the interim government to smoothly implement its initiative to substantially increase US exports to Bangladesh, the Chief Adviser's Press Wing said in a statement on Monday.
G7 Foreign Ministers express concern over China's provocative military drills around Taiwan
Washington DC, April 7: The G7 Foreign Ministers, along with the High Representative of the European Union, expressed concern over China's recent "provocative actions," especially the large-scale military drills conducted around Taiwan.
UAE secures seat on UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs representing Asia-Pacific Group
Abu Dhabi, April 6: The UAE, represented by the Ministry of Interior, has been elected to the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) for the 2026-2029 term, as a representative of the Asia-Pacific Group.
Israel Embassy shares Ghibli showcasing PM Modi-Netanyahu friendship
New Delhi, April 1: The Israel Embassy in India shared a heartwarming message on social media platform ‘X’ on Tuesday, showcasing the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, illustrated through a beautiful Ghibli-style art piece.
Trump 'angry' at Putin, threatens additional tariffs on Russian oil
Washington, March 31: US President Donald Trump has said that he is "pissed off" with Russia's President Vladimir Putin, telling NBC News in a phone interview last week that he could impose additional tariffs on Russian oil if Putin doesn't cooperate in ongoing negotiations to end the war in Ukraine.
Maha CM Fadnavis meets New Zealand PM, holds talks on strengthening bilateral ties
Mumbai, March 19: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday met the visiting New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon and held discussions for fostering deeper collaborations across key sectors.
Trump-Putin call 'going well', says White House
Washington, March 18: US President Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin have been on the phone for more than an hour and the White House said "the call is going well".
British PM stresses commitment to Ukraine peace but avoids specifics
London, March 16: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer reaffirmed his commitment to securing lasting peace in Ukraine as Britain hosted a virtual meeting with more than 25 political leaders. However, no detailed or updated defence measures were announced.
Trump says he ordered Washington DC clean up to keep PM Modi from seeing 'tents and graffiti'
Washington, DC: US President Donald Trump has pledged to transform Washington, DC, into a "crime-free capital," emphasising the need for a cleaner, safer, and more visually appealing city for visiting world leaders.
Had productive discussions with Putin, war in Ukraine could end: Trump
Washington DC March 14: US President Donald Trump on Friday said that he had "good and productive discussions" with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and hinted that the Russia-Ukraine conflict could "finally come to an end."
Australian PM to join world leaders in 'coalition of the willing' phone call
Canberra, March 14: Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will join a 'Coalition of the Willing' phone call with other world leaders on Saturday to discuss the potential deployment of peacekeepers to Ukraine.
Zelenskyy accuses Putin of manipulating ceasefire proposal
Kyiv, March 14: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of manipulating the ceasefire proposal, stating that Moscow is crowding the idea with preconditions designed to delay or derail progress.
Trump vows to annex Greenland again during meeting with NATO chief: Media
Washington, March 14: US President Donald Trump said that he believes the US would annex Greenland, an autonomous territory of Denmark, during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, US news outlets reported.
We agree to ceasefire, but...: Putin thanks Trump, PM Modi for efforts to resolve Ukraine conflict
Moscow, March 14: Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his first public remarks on Ukraine's willingness to negotiate a ceasefire, expressing gratitude to world leaders, including US President Donald Trump, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, for their efforts in addressing the conflict.
Another honour to his global statesmanship: Amit Shah on PM Modi getting Mauritius' highest award
New Delhi, March 11: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being bestowed the highest award of Mauritius. Shah said that the award is another honour to PM Modi's "global statesmanship," which is "shaping international relations with the ancient mantra of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam."
LS Speaker Birla congratulates PM Modi on being awarded Mauritius's highest civilian honour
New Delhi, March 11: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Tuesday congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on being awarded Mauritius's highest civilian honour, the "Grand Commander of the Order of the Star and Key of the Indian Ocean."
Canada's PM-designate plans to strengthen ties with India
Toronto, March 11: Canada's Prime Minister-designate Mark Carney said that Canada looked forward to strengthen India-Canada ties.
New Zealand PM to begin India visit from March 16
New Delhi, March 10: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will pay an official visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from March 16-20, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday.
Iran's president reaffirms peaceful nuclear intentions in call with Norwegian PM
Tehran, March 10: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran has never sought nuclear weapons, citing a religious decree by Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei that prohibits such arms.
'Bullying' powers' call for talks with Iran not aimed at solving issues: Khamenei
Tehran, March 9: Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei said that certain "bullying" powers' insistence on holding talks with Iran is not aimed at resolving issues but rather at imposing their own expectations.
China 'mischaracterising' UN resolution, says Taiwan rejecting Beijing's claims
Taipei, March 8: Taiwan has rejected China's claim for the earlier to be represented in the United Nations as "Taiwan, Province of China."
PM Modi expresses gratitude to Barbados for conferring him with 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados Award'
New Delhi, March 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to the Government and people of Barbados for conferring him with the 'Honorary Order of Freedom of Barbados Award'. He dedicated the award to 1.4 billion Indians and the close ties between India and Barbados.
Women's Day 2025: Adani Group hosts women ambassadors from 9 nations
Ahmedabad, March 7: In a special engagement ahead of International Women's Day, the Adani Group welcomed a delegation of women ambassadors from nine nations to the conglomerate's projects in Khavda and Mundra, both in Gujarat, where they witnessed India's strides in clean energy, infrastructure and industrial development.
US an ally of European continent and it should be same in future: Belgium Foreign Minister
New Delhi, March 4: Belgium Minister of Foreign Affairs Maxime Prevot said on Tuesday that the US has been an ally of the European continent and should remain so in the future.
'We are grateful for all support we've received from US,' says Zelensky
New Delhi, March 3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, on Monday, expressed gratitude to the US for the support it has extended during the ongoing war against Russia.
Ukraine 'ready to sign' minerals deal with US: Zelenskyy
Kyiv, March 3: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced that Ukraine is "ready to sign" a minerals agreement with the United States, describing it as the "first step toward security guarantees."
UK, France, Ukraine to present peace proposal to US: Starmer says
London, March 2: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said the United Kingdom, France and Ukraine have agreed to work on a ceasefire proposal to present to the United States, Al Jazeera reported.
Cambodian FM says ASEM needs to strive for peace, sustainable development, shared prosperity
Phnom Penh, March 2: Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn said that the biennial Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) needed to continue to strive for peace, sustainable development and shared prosperity for all its partners.
PM Modi meets former Australian PM Tony Abbott, calls him India's friend
New Delhi, March 1: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met with former Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who is currently visiting India, said that he has "always been a friend of India."
Leaders worldwide back Ukraine's fight after Trump-Zelenskyy Oval Office clash
Kyiv, March 1: European leaders rallied behind Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, expressing strong solidarity in the wake of his heated verbal clash with President Trump and Vice President Vance at the White House on Friday (local time).
Chinese President meets Russian security chief in Beijing
Beijing, Feb 28: Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Sergei Shoigu, Secretary of the Russian Federation Security Council, in Beijing on Friday.
Growing number of foreigners missing in China, rights group raises alarm
Washington DC, February 28: An increasing number of foreign nationals have gone "missing" in China in recent years, with many later discovered to be in detention by the authorities, prompting a rights organization to publish a guide for families facing similar circumstances, as reported by Radio Free Asia (RFA).
Special Secy highlights need for BRICS to be future-ready organisation
New Delhi, February 26: Special Secretary (ER&DPA) and India's Alternate Sherpa for BRICS, P Kumaran, addressed the 1st BRICS Sherpas Meeting at Brasilia, Brazil. During his address, Kumaran emphasized the importance of BRICS being a "future-ready" organization in line with the vision outlined by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Envoys of five nations present credentials to President Droupadi Murmu
New Delhi, February 20: Envoys of Denmark, Palestine, Panama, Sudan and Guyana presented credentials to President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony held in Rashtrapati Bhavan on Thursday.
UN Chief Guterres calls for consensus on security council reforms
United Nations, Feb 19: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said that now is the time to develop “greater consensus” in the process of reforming the Security Council to strengthen “trust in the United Nations, and trust in this Council”.
Hamdan bin Mohammed meets with Malaysia's Defence Minister on sidelines of IDEX
Abu Dhabi, February 17: Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, met today with Mohamed Khaled Nordin, Malaysia's Minister of Defence.
UAE condemns attack on UNIFIL convoy in Lebanon
Abu Dhabi, February 15: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attack that set fire to a convoy of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL), near Beirut Airport, which led to the injury of a member of the international force.
India is friends with everybody: Swiss State Secretary confident in nation's ability to play positive role in global affairs
New Delhi, February 14: As the world grapples with conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war, Swiss State Secretary Alexandre Fasel has highlighted India's potential to play a larger, positive role in global affairs, citing its friendly relations with all countries and its position as a leading power of the Global South.
Personal diplomacy between PM Modi, President Trump will foster stronger US-India ties, says Chairman of American TV station giant Sinclair
Washington DC, February 13: Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's scheduled meeting with United States President Donald Trump on Thursday at the White House, Executive Chairman of the Sinclair Broadcast Group, one of the largest television-station operators in the US, has emphasised the critical role of personal diplomacy between global leaders, in strengthening bilateral ties.
Paris to Marseille, PM Modi-Macron bonhomie steals show as India and France solidify strategic partnership
Paris, Feb 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille on Wednesday along with French President Emmanuel Macron, paying homage to the Indian soldiers who fought in the World Wars and sacrificed their lives.