Washington, June 3 (IANS) The United States and India are only weeks away from concluding a long-awaited trade agreement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Wednesday, signalling growing momentum in economic ties between the world's largest and oldest democracies.
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said the United States has brought together more than 30 countries in a new effort to secure global supplies of rare earth minerals, as Washington seeks to reduce dependence on China for critical resources essential to advanced industries and emerging technologies.
Riyadh, June 3 (IANS) Pakistan's centuries-old fortress, once a strategic stronghold guarding key routes into the Indian subcontinent, is slowly deteriorating due to neglect, encroachment, and environmental damage despite being protected under the country’s Antiquities Act of 1975, a report has stated.
Tokyo, June 3 (IANS) The recent incidents across Japan, including at the Kawagoe mosque, allegations of illegal structures in Hokkaido linked to Pakistani communities, and protests in Fujisawa over proposed mosques near Shinto, have highlighted recurring tensions over “zoning, noise from calls to prayer, traffic, and cultural practices," a report has stated.
Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) At least seven more children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Wednesday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 601 since March 15 this year, local media reported.
Doha, June 3 (IANS) Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday condemned Iranian attacks on civilian targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, including the attack on Kuwait International Airport, terming them as a "grave violation" of the sovereignty of both countries.
Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) The recent clash between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Pakistani security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa might seem like another development in a persistent insurgency. However, the clash is an early sign of a shifting security order, one that neither Afghanistan nor Pakistan is yet ready to fully confront, a report has stated.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day visit to India.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane said on Wednesday that India and Laos should continue to chart their future direction that brings tangible benefit to both nations.
New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Highlighting the deep-rooted civilisational ties between India and Laos, reflected in the shared Buddhist heritage and enduring legacy of the Ramayana, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Wednesday said that the bilateral partnership is anchored in longstanding cultural and people-to-people connections.
