India, US reaffirm commitment to enhancing cooperation amid tensions

IANS | August 26, 2025 10:50 PM

New York, Aug 26 (IANS) Amid tensions between India and the US over tariffs and claims of mediation, senior officials of the two countries held virtual consultations at which they “advanced bilateral initiatives” and discussed trade, the State Department said on Tuesday.

India, Kuwait hold Foreign Office Consultations, discuss ways to deepen strategic partnership

IANS | August 26, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India and Kuwait held the seventh round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Tuesday to review bilateral ties. The officials of two nations discussed various ongoing initiatives and avenues to further deepen their strategic partnership in various sectors, including political, trade, investment, defence, energy, culture and people-to-people ties.

India, Japan ties to benefit Global South

IANS | August 26, 2025 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his meeting with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba this week, will review the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, including defence and security, trade and economy, technology and innovation, as well as discuss issues of regional and global importance.