WHO chief visits Congo amid Ebola outbreak

IANS | May 30, 2026 11:30 PM

Kinshasa, May 30 (IANS) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), is visiting Congo amid the Ebola outbreak in the nation.

Quad outcome opens new pathways to enhance India-Australia partnership: Report

IANS | May 30, 2026 9:11 PM

Canberra, May 30 (IANS) The outcomes of the Quad meeting in New Delhi have opened new avenues for deepening bilateral cooperation between Australia and India. The joint condemnation of last year's horrific terror attacks at Bondi Beach in Australia and Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir reflected the growing strength of the relationship between the two countries. This groundwork will shape the agenda for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s planned upcoming visit to Australia, a report has highlighted.

US Secretary Rubio's visit to India signals reset of ties: Report

IANS | May 30, 2026 8:49 PM

Washington, May 30 (IANS) The recent visit of US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, to India followed a challenging phase in India-US ties marked by tariff tensions, renewed American engagement with Pakistan, ambiguity over Washington's China policy and concerns regarding the Quad's waning political urgency.