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India, US discuss energy security, SRIA and civil nuclear cooperation

IANS | September 25, 2026 12:29 PM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held a meeting with US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Allison Hooker in New York, with discussions held on developments across various sectors of bilateral cooperation, including energy security, the recently enacted Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act (SRIA), civil nuclear cooperation, Transforming the Relationship Utilising Strategic Technology (TRUST) and the Indian Ocean Strategic Venture initiative.

Escalating violence against women in Pakistan exposes deep-rooted culture of victim-blaming: Rights body

IANS | September 25, 2026 12:18 PM

Islamabad, Sep 25 (IANS) A leading minority rights organisation has condemned the escalating violence against women in Pakistan, highlighting an entrenched culture of victim-blaming, harassment and so-called “honour” killings across the country.

‘When will you stop harbouring terrorists?’: Shehbaz Sharif dodges question over Pakistan’s terror links at UN

IANS | September 25, 2026 11:06 AM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif evaded questions on terrorist group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) chief Hafiz Saeed during his visit to the United Nations headquarters for the 81st UN General Assembly, refusing to address pointed questions over Islamabad’s alleged links to terrorism, according to media reports.

EAM Jaishankar holds several meetings with leaders on UNGA sidelines

IANS | September 25, 2026 10:57 AM

United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar continued his high-level diplomacy for building stronger relations around the world by meeting several foreign ministers and a president.

IBSA Ministerial meeting of India, Brazil and South Africa condemns Pahalgam terror attack

IANS | September 25, 2026 10:49 AM

New York, Sep 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Foreign Ministers Ronald Lamola of South Africa and Mauro Vieira of Brazil who jointly condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack last year and reaffirmed their commitment to zero tolerance for terrorism.

Nepal’s PM Shah proposes Nepal-India-China mechanism to strengthen Himalayan climate resilience

IANS | September 25, 2026 9:32 AM

Kathmandu, Sep 25 (IANS) Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah has proposed establishing a Himalayan Climate Resilience Mechanism, led by Nepal, India and China, to strengthen regional cooperation in addressing climate-related risks in the Himalayan region.

Trump-Xi reset cannot end rivalry

Lalit K Jha | September 25, 2026 9:07 AM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping used military honours, conciliatory language and a lavish White House dinner to steady the world’s most consequential bilateral relationship. But their day in Washington produced a framework for managing rivalry, not a settlement of it.

Carney planned for risk of US invasion: Report

IANS | September 25, 2026 8:24 AM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government had considered the “extreme tail risk” of a United States invasion after President Donald Trump repeatedly suggested that Canada should become America’s 51st state.

US senators flag China’s new island push

IANS | September 25, 2026 8:18 AM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) Six Democratic senators have urged President Donald Trump to confront Chinese President Xi Jinping over Beijing’s renewed island-building in the South China Sea, warning that a new outpost could threaten regional countries and restrict US naval operations.

Trump-Xi summit triggers US Senate clash

IANS | September 25, 2026 7:53 AM

Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) A sharp divide has emerged in the US Senate over President Donald Trump’s engagement with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with lawmakers clashing over trade, artificial intelligence, religious freedom and Beijing’s alleged repression of critics abroad.

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India, US discuss energy security, SRIA and civil nuclear cooperation

Escalating violence against women in Pakistan exposes deep-rooted culture of victim-blaming: Rights body

‘When will you stop harbouring terrorists?’: Shehbaz Sharif dodges question over Pakistan’s terror links at UN

EAM Jaishankar holds several meetings with leaders on UNGA sidelines

IBSA Ministerial meeting of India, Brazil and South Africa condemns Pahalgam terror attack

Nepal’s PM Shah proposes Nepal-India-China mechanism to strengthen Himalayan climate resilience

Trump-Xi reset cannot end rivalry

Carney planned for risk of US invasion: Report

US senators flag China’s new island push

Trump-Xi summit triggers US Senate clash

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