Kathmandu, Sep 23 (IANS) Nepal's import of electric four-wheelers has slumped in the past two months, largely due to the disruption of two key trade routes with China caused by massive landslides and floods.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) The New Strategic EU-India Agenda, launched by the EU on September 17, with greater priorities in trade, investment, technology and defence, comes against the backdrop of the dramatic geopolitical changes that have taken place in the world order with Donald Trump taking over as US President this year.
Toronto, Sep 23 (IANS) Highlighting the defence agreement signed recently between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan and also the comprehensive strategic partnership signed between Russia and North Korea in 2024, a report detailed on Tuesday that beneath the solidarity lies asymmetry in both the pacts with "junior partners" North Korea and Pakistan seem to be providing military support which the "senior partners" Russia and Saudi Arabia may not reciprocate in future.
Colombo, Sep 23 (IANS) Sri Lanka should implement the Thirteenth Amendment to its Constitution, not for India's benefit, but for its own future, an analyst wrote on Monday while citing that it remains important for unity and stability of the island nation.
New York, Sep 23 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron's convoy was stopped by police in New York City late Monday night as roads were blocked for US President Donald Trump's motorcade, a viral video has revealed. The incident happened during Macron's New York visit to address the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has indicated that the Donald Trump administration may be willing to ‘fix’ the additional 25 per cent tariffs imposed on India over its purchases of Russian oil.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Indian IT companies are expected to adjust their strategies to deal with the recent sharp hike in H-1B visa fees announced by the US administration, a new report said on Tuesday.
Oslo, Sep 23 (IANS) Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Tuesday said a drone incident that shut down Copenhagen Airport for several hours late Monday was "a serious attack on Danish critical infrastructure." The incident should be viewed within the broader context of hybrid threats across Europe, she added.
Washington, Sep 23 (IANS) A recent demonstration held at the Broken Chair Square in front of the United Nations in Geneva has highlighted once again the grave human rights violations being committed against the Pashtun people by the Pakistani government and forces. The protest was held to commemorate those who have suffered and endured trauma from systematic human rights violations in Pakistan and highlighted the targetted killings of people now also being done through drone attacks, a report mentioned.
New Delhi, Sep 23 (IANS) Bangladesh has plunged into one of its worst financial crises in recent history, with the country’s banking sector reeling from a huge default on loans, non-bank financial institutions on the verge of collapse and the shares of a large number of companies listed in the stock market trading below their face value, according to a report in the Dhaka Tribune.
