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More countries landing in Chinese currency trap: Report

IANS | December 16, 2025 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Countries that are switching to currency conversions and swap agreements in Chinese yuan for apparent short-term relief on interest rates are headed for trouble in long-term, as they end up with currency mismatches and tie up their national balance sheets closely to a financial system that lacks transparency and full convertibility, according to an article in Capital News.

India and Israel reaffirm zero tolerance on terror during EAM Jaishankar's visit

IANS | December 16, 2025 5:15 PM

Jerusalem, Dec 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Tuesday condemned the recent terror attack at Bondi Beach in Australia's Sydney, asserting that India and Israel have a policy of zero-tolerance towards terrorism.

Over 3000 Afghan refugees forcibly deported from Iran, Pakistan in single day

IANS | December 16, 2025 4:41 PM

Kabul, Dec 16 (IANS) Over 3000 Afghan refugees have been forcibly repatriated from Iran and Pakistan in a single day, a top Taliban official stated on Tuesday.

Bangladesh: BNP flags resurgence of 'anti-Liberation War forces'

IANS | December 16, 2025 4:21 PM

Dhaka, Dec 16 (IANS) The Bangladesh Nationalist Party on Tuesday warned that the forces, who opposed the country's independence in 1971, are resurfacing, local media reported.

PM Modi lauds Jordan Crown Prince's contributions to youth development, innovation

IANS | December 16, 2025 4:13 PM

Amman, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Jordan's Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday, and lauded his contributions to areas like youth development, sports, space, innovation and furthering the welfare of people with disabilities.

Afghan Health Minister arrives in Delhi for talks on healthcare cooperation

IANS | December 16, 2025 4:10 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Afghanistan's Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, arrived in India on Tuesday for his first official visit aimed at holding discussions to enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector.

Victory Day: Sheikh Hasina's son warns of increasing Pak-backed proxies in Bangladesh

IANS | December 16, 2025 3:56 PM

Dhaka, Dec 16 (IANS) As Bangladesh observes Victory Day on Tuesday, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed warned that the "proxies of Pakistani occupational forces" have been emboldened across the country to an unprecedented extent.

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Israel, set to hold talks with counterpart Gideon Sa'ar

IANS | December 16, 2025 3:28 PM

Jerusalem, Dec 16 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar arrived in Israel on Tuesday, where he is scheduled to hold talks with Israeli counterpart Gideon Sa'ar later in the day.

PM Modi’s visit cements India-Jordan economic ties, 5 key MoUs signed

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:31 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Jordan has paved the way for deepening bilateral ties between India and the West Asian country with the signing of five MoUs in the areas of renewable energy, water resource management, cultural exchange, digital solution and twinning between Petra and Ellora, according to an official statement issued on Tuesday.

'India sees Taiwan as vital technology partner'

IANS | December 16, 2025 2:30 PM

New Delhi, Dec 16 (IANS) India sees Taiwan as a vital technology partner as it is a leading chip manufacturer, and cooperation in this sector offers a critical pathway for economic growth, technological advancement and strategic autonomy, a media report said.

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More countries landing in Chinese currency trap: Report

India and Israel reaffirm zero tolerance on terror during EAM Jaishankar's visit

Over 3000 Afghan refugees forcibly deported from Iran, Pakistan in single day

Bangladesh: BNP flags resurgence of 'anti-Liberation War forces'

PM Modi lauds Jordan Crown Prince's contributions to youth development, innovation

Afghan Health Minister arrives in Delhi for talks on healthcare cooperation

Victory Day: Sheikh Hasina's son warns of increasing Pak-backed proxies in Bangladesh

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Israel, set to hold talks with counterpart Gideon Sa'ar

PM Modi’s visit cements India-Jordan economic ties, 5 key MoUs signed

'India sees Taiwan as vital technology partner'

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