Washington, May 9 (IANS) The United States wants countries in South and Central Asia, including India, to have access to “world class technology” while avoiding dependence on adversarial nations, a senior State Department official said, underscoring Washington’s push to expand AI cooperation with New Delhi.
Washington, May 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he expects to receive a message from Iran “tonight” as questions persist over the pace of nuclear negotiations, while also expressing hope that a brief Russia-Ukraine ceasefire could be extended.
Washington, May 9 (IANS) A Hindu prayer for peace and unity was delivered at the White House during the National Day of Prayer, marking a moment of religious diversity as the United States approaches its 250th year.
Washington, May 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump used a White House event ahead of Mother’s Day to honour bereaved mothers while highlighting his administration’s record on border security, drug control and family-focused policies.
Washington, May 9 (IANS) Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani met US Vice President J D Vance in Washington. The talks focused on strategic ties and regional tensions.
Washington, May 9 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said a three-day ceasefire has been agreed between Russia and Ukraine, describing it as a possible step toward ending the long-running war.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agarwal undertook an official visit to Switzerland from May 6-7 to advance the implementation of the India-European Free Trade Association Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement and strengthen India–Switzerland trade and investment engagement, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said on Friday.
Port of Spain, May 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Friday that the India-Trinidad and Tobago relationship reflects a unique convergence of history, ahead of his visit to the dual island nation.
Washington, May 8 (IANS) Pakistan appears to be leveraging a web of lobbyists, intermediaries, and influential business and political figures to secure diplomatic opportunities, particularly in situations where Islamabad's formal official channels either fail to deliver results or move too slowly, a report said on Friday.
New Delhi, May 8 (IANS) The origins of the Pakistani Armed Forces are rooted in the colonial history of British India. When the Indian subcontinent was partitioned into two sovereign states, India and Pakistan, based on the Muslim League's 'Two-Nation Theory', the division extended beyond territory. Resources and personnel, including the military, were also split. The nascent Pakistani state inherited the Muslim segment of the British Indian Army. While India opted to remain a secular democratic state, Pakistan emerged as a state where the military held significant power. Over time, religion was increasingly used as an ideological tool to motivate forces, particularly in the context of its rivalry with India.
