Zelensky gives Melania Trump a letter days after she sent personal note to Putin

IANS | August 19, 2025 7:53 AM

Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky opened his one-on-one meeting with President Donald Trump on Monday by thanking the First Lady Melania Trump for sending a personal letter to the Russian President Vladimir Putin pleading for peace on behalf of the children in Ukraine and Russia, who are suffering amid the ongoing war.

Trump says he is arranging meeting between Zelensky, Putin; trilaterals will follow (Ld)

IANS | August 19, 2025 6:44 AM

New York, Aug 19 (IANS) After meetings with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders, US President Donald Trump has announced that he is arranging a meeting between Zelensky and Russia's President Vladimir Putin in his effort to end the devastating war that has killed hundreds of thousands, civilians and military personnel.

European leaders praise Trump's peace efforts at White House meeting with Zelensky

IANS | August 19, 2025 5:43 AM

Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) European leaders lauded US President Donald Trump for hosting them along with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Monday afternoon and helping to press for an end to the war in Ukraine.

India-Vietnam explore bilateral cooperation in shared areas of interest

IANS | August 18, 2025 9:18 PM

Hanoi, Aug 18 (IANS) Deputy National Security Advisor (NSA) T V Ravichandran extended warm greetings from India while participating in the 80th anniversary celebrations of Vietnam's People's Public Security Force Day in Hanoi on Monday. He also held discussions with the Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Public Security on bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including security, emerging technologies, and other shared areas of interest.

Basis for positive momentum in India-China ties rests on maintaining peace in border areas: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | August 18, 2025 8:01 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Emphasising that it is essential that the process of de-escalation moves forward, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday said that the basis for any momentum in India-China ties remains the ability to jointly maintain peace and tranquility in the border areas.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in New Delhi

IANS | August 18, 2025 6:16 PM

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day official visit during which he will hold a fresh round of Special Representatives (SR) dialogue on the boundary question with National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval and also call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

China says Wang Yi's India visit an opportunity to enhance 'political mutual trust'

IANS | August 18, 2025 6:08 PM

Beijing, Aug 18 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's India visit will help in both countries working together to implement the consensus reached between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year, the country's Foreign Ministry stated on Monday.

Putin dials PM Modi, shares 'insights' on his Alaska meeting with Trump

IANS | August 18, 2025 5:51 PM

Moscow/New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sharing his assessment of his last week's meeting with US President Donald Trump in Alaska.

India hands over light strike vehicles, critical medical equipment to Nepal

IANS | August 18, 2025 3:08 PM

Kathmandu, Aug 18 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday handed over light strike vehicles, critical care medical equipment and military animals to Nepal's Chief of Army Staff Suprabal Janasewashree General Ashok Raj Sigdel at a special ceremony held at Nepali Army headquarters in Kathmandu.

First 'India Day Parade' showcased deep bond US shares with India: Seattle Mayor

IANS | August 18, 2025 2:51 PM

Seattle, Aug 18 (IANS) In a unique initiative, the 'India Pavilion' at the First 'India Day Parade' organised in Downtown Seattle last week as part of the 79th Independence Day celebrations featured more than 30 booths that were set up to represent the 28 States of India along with several thematic exhibits. Each booth showcased distinctive One District One Product (ODOP) items, accompanied by descriptions highlighting their cultural and historical significance.

Diplomacy

Zelensky gives Melania Trump a letter days after she sent personal note to Putin

Trump says he is arranging meeting between Zelensky, Putin; trilaterals will follow (Ld)

European leaders praise Trump's peace efforts at White House meeting with Zelensky

India-Vietnam explore bilateral cooperation in shared areas of interest

Basis for positive momentum in India-China ties rests on maintaining peace in border areas: EAM Jaishankar

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in New Delhi

China says Wang Yi's India visit an opportunity to enhance 'political mutual trust'

Putin dials PM Modi, shares 'insights' on his Alaska meeting with Trump

India hands over light strike vehicles, critical medical equipment to Nepal

First 'India Day Parade' showcased deep bond US shares with India: Seattle Mayor

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