Washington, July 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation creating a new tariff incentive programme aimed at encouraging companies to build, expand or refurbish aluminium smelters in the United States, saying the move would strengthen the country's industrial base and address national security concerns tied to imports.
Washington, July 21 (IANS) The United States condemned what it called China's "dangerous and aggressive actions" against Philippine navy personnel at the Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, urging Beijing to stop what it described as destabilising behaviour in one of Asia's most contested waterways.
Washington, July 21 (IANS) The US military has launched a new round of strikes against Iran, according to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), as tensions between the two countries continue to escalate.
Washington, July 21 (IANS) President Donald Trump imposed an additional 50 per cent tariff on hundreds of Canadian products, accusing Ottawa of discriminating against American exports of automobiles, alcoholic beverages and dairy products, in a major escalation of trade tensions between the two North American neighbours.
Washington, July 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at tightening US defence supply chains by restricting waivers for foreign-sourced critical materials, expanding supply chain scrutiny and pushing contractors to shift towards domestic and allied suppliers for military production.
Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Monday met members of the Indian community in Moldova, including students and appreciated their role in strengthening the bonds of friendship between the two countries.
Chisinau, July 20 (IANS) Moldovan President Maia Sandu on Monday said that India is the world’s largest democracy and a valued friend, following President Droupadi Murmu’s ongoing State Visit to the Eastern European country.
New Delhi, July 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Monday stated that he had a good conversation with his Uzbek counterpart, Bakhtiyor Saidov, and discussed deepening India-Uzbekistan bilateral ties.
Quetta, July 20 (IANS) Another four civilians, including a minor girl, were forcibly disappeared by Pakistani forces in Balochistan, leading human rights organisations alleged on Monday.
Islamabad, July 20 (IANS) Pakistan's reliance on an offensive, coercive approach has failed to bring lasting stability to Balochistan province, exposing the state's inability to move beyond the use of force and pursue a political solution built on dialogue, a report has stated.
