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US signals new trade framework with China

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:45 PM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) In the immediate aftermath of President Donald Trump’s historic trip to Beijing, the Trump administration on Sunday signalled a new phase in US-China trade and economic ties, outlining a more structured trade relationship with Beijing while maintaining tariffs and restrictions on sensitive sectors, in remarks closely watched by global markets and trading partners, including India.

Trump-Xi summit ends without breakthroughs: Experts

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:36 PM

Washington, May 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump returned from a high-profile summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping facing growing questions over whether the closely watched meeting produced any major strategic breakthroughs between the world's two largest powers, according to experts.

Israel claims killing Hamas operations commander in air strike

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:24 PM

Jerusalem, May 17 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday claimed that it has eliminated the Hamas operations headquarters Commander who advanced terror plots against Israeli forces.

PM Modi lauds Indian cultural display of traditions on global stage

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:20 PM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Bengali cultural display and Bharatanatyam performance organised to welcome him as he began his visit to Sweden.

Bangladesh: Six more children die in 24 hours with measles symptoms

IANS | May 17, 2026 9:08 PM

Dhaka, May 17 (IANS) Six more children died from symptoms similar to measles in Bangladesh in 24 hours till 8 a.m. on Sunday, bringing the death toll to 459, as the country grapples with a worsening health crisis, according to local media reports.

Pak Army's global recognition overshadowed with back-to-back attacks at home: Report

IANS | May 17, 2026 8:51 PM

Islamabad, May 17 (IANS) After Islamabad hosted the US-Iran peace talks, the Field Marshal Asim Munir-led Pakistan Army has received tremendous international media attention, despite being "incapable" of addressing the relentless wave of terror attacks in their homeland, a media report said.

Drones strike causes fire in UAE nuclear power plant premises

IANS | May 17, 2026 8:29 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 17 (IANS) A fire was reported in the premises of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after a drone strike, local media reported on Sunday.

Tibetans urge Chinese Communist Party to release Panchen Lama immediately

IANS | May 17, 2026 8:08 PM

Beijing, May 17 (IANS) The International Campaign for Tibet (ICT) and Tibetans, Tibetan Buddhists and Tibet supporters around the world have urged Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to release 11th Panchem Lama immediately and restore his rights and freedoms under China’s laws and its international commitments.

Pakistan's nutrition crisis worsens as dairy sector fails

IANS | May 17, 2026 8:04 PM

New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) Pakistan’s worsening nutrition crisis and its growing economic cost came under sharp focus at a stakeholder dialogue hosted by the Pakistan Medical Association in Lahore, where experts called for urgent reforms in the country’s dairy sector, expansion of school nutrition programmes, and stronger food safety systems to address rising malnutrition and productivity losses, according to a report in the local media.

PM Modi receives warm welcome from Indian community in Sweden

IANS | May 17, 2026 7:53 PM

Gothenburg (Sweden), May 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community as he landed in Sweden's Gothenburg on Sunday.