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Protests in Kazakhstan, other nations showcase broader regional attention to China’s external activities: Report

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:11 PM

Tashkent, Dec 17 (IANS) Several Asian nations have recently witnessed protests related to various issues involving China, sparking discussions regarding cross-border practices and their implications for international relations. The protests in Kazakhstan, Nepal, the Philippines, and other countries showcase broader regional attention to China’s external activities, a report has stated.

Rise in Pakistani migrants at European borders outcome of system that produces despair at home: Report

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:05 PM

Dublin, Dec 17 (IANS) The rise in Pakistani migrants at European borders is the inevitable outcome of a system that produces despair at home and criminal profit abroad, a report cited on Wednesday. It highlighted that Europe is currently facing a three-fold crisis - from migration, that is straining its borders and asylum systems; a humanitarian crisis born from escalating persecution and violence in Pakistan; and, a criminal crisis caused by transnational smuggling networks.

Environmental consequences of China's BRI becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: Report

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:02 PM

Colombo, Dec 17 (IANS) After 10 years, the environmental consequences of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which was launched in 2013 and presented as a grand vision of connectivity and development, are becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, a report detailed on Wednesday.

Bangladesh: Yunus govt eroding 1971 legacy, risks exporting internal divisions

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:00 PM

London, Dec 17 (IANS) Bangladesh’s interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, rather than stabilising the nation and rebuilding trust, risks exporting its internal fractures onto the global platform, undermining the moral foundation rooted in the nation’s history of genocide and pursuit of justice, a report said on Wednesday.

PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian community in Oman

IANS | December 17, 2025 8:11 PM

Muscat, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from members of the Indian community at the hotel in Oman's Muscat on Wednesday with hundreds of people carrying Indian flags chanting "Modi Modi", "Bharat Mata ki Jai" and "Vande Mataram" as they enthusiastically welcomed the Indian PM.

Diaspora connect integral part of India-Ethiopia strategic partnership: Indian envoy

IANS | December 17, 2025 7:42 PM

Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Ethiopia, Anil Kumar, on Wednesday said that the trajectory of ties between India and Ethiopia will be high, stressing that increasing the bilateral relationship to strategic partnership showcases that the leadership of two nations has given directions to transform the main ideas into outcomes.

Maritime security central pillar of India-Oman ties: Indian envoy

IANS | December 17, 2025 7:22 PM

Muscat, Dec 17 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Oman, Godavarthi Venkata Srinivas, underscored the significance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Oman on Wednesday, asserting that defence remains the strongest pillar of bilateral partnership between the two nations with maritime security at its core.

PM Modi arrives in Oman on final leg of his three-nation visit

IANS | December 17, 2025 7:05 PM

Muscat, Dec 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Oman's Muscat on Wednesday for the third and final leg of his three-nation visit. Upon his arrival, Oman's Deputy Prime Minister for Defence Affairs Sayyid Shihab bin Tariq Al Said warmly received PM Modi at the airport.

My visit has given fresh momentum to India-Ethiopia ties: PM Modi

IANS | December 17, 2025 7:01 PM

Addis Ababa, Dec 17 (IANS) Thanking people of Ethiopia for the warm welcome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed confidence that his visit has given fresh momentum to bilateral ties and strengthened a relationship rooted in shared values and a common vision for the future.

India, Argentina to boost bilateral agricultural research, technology exchange

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India and Argentina on Wednesday reaffirmed their cooperation in sustainable agronomy, digital agriculture and biotechnology through new Work Plan, marking a significant step forward in strengthening bilateral agricultural collaboration.

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Protests in Kazakhstan, other nations showcase broader regional attention to China’s external activities: Report

Rise in Pakistani migrants at European borders outcome of system that produces despair at home: Report

Environmental consequences of China's BRI becoming increasingly difficult to ignore: Report

Bangladesh: Yunus govt eroding 1971 legacy, risks exporting internal divisions

PM Modi receives rousing welcome from Indian community in Oman

Diaspora connect integral part of India-Ethiopia strategic partnership: Indian envoy

Maritime security central pillar of India-Oman ties: Indian envoy

PM Modi arrives in Oman on final leg of his three-nation visit

My visit has given fresh momentum to India-Ethiopia ties: PM Modi

India, Argentina to boost bilateral agricultural research, technology exchange

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