PM Modi thanks Qatar Amir for condolences on Ras Laffan accident

IANS | June 23, 2026 11:48 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday thanked Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the Amir of Qatar, for his phone call and condolences on the loss of lives of Indian nationals in the accident at Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar.

Trump administration backs USD 17.5 billion plan for nuclear revival

IANS | June 23, 2026 9:11 PM

Washington, June 23 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled a USD 17.5 billion financing programme aimed at rebuilding the US nuclear supply chain and accelerating construction of 10 new large-scale nuclear reactors, marking one of the most ambitious efforts in decades to revive America's commercial nuclear industry.

India and Kenya discuss strengthening climate action cooperation

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:55 PM

Nairobi, June 23 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika, on Tuesday held a meeting with the country's Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry discussing strengthening of cooperation in the field of climate action.

Pakistan’s Africa outreach falters as Saudi Arabia withdraws financial support: Report

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:52 PM

Islamabad, June 23 (IANS) The collapse of the arms deal with Sudan marked a strategic setback for Islamabad's efforts to convert Islamic solidarity, defence exports and regional partnerships into enduring influence in Africa. The development underscores that while Pakistan’s ambitions on the continent are growing, its realisation remains constrained by economic fragility, reliance on external financing and the evolving priorities of the key allies, a report has stated.

Legacy of Air India Flight 182 demands remembrance, also vigilance: Canadian PM

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:42 PM

Ottawa, June 23 (IANS) Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday paid tribute to the victims of 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182, emphasising on 'National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism' that the legacy of deadliest terrorist attack in country's history not only demands remembrance, but also vigilance.

Singapore envoy, CDS General Raja Subramani discuss bilateral defence ties

IANS | June 23, 2026 8:29 PM

New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) Singapore's High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, held a meeting with Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General NS Raja Subramani on Tuesday, discussing defence cooperation between the armed forces of two nations through exercises, exchanges and established dialogues.