Washington, June 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump arrived in France for the Group of Seven Summit carrying what may become the defining diplomatic issue of the gathering: a still-unpublished agreement with Iran that promises to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and pause a conflict that has rattled energy markets and unsettled allies.
Washington, June 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Monday that the agreement his administration has reached with Iran would make the Strait of Hormuz “permanently toll-free”, claiming the deal would secure one of the world's most important energy corridors while preventing Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon.
Dhaka, June 15 (IANS) As many as four children have died from measles and measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in the 24 hours until 8 am (local time) on Monday, raising the total number of fatalities in the country to 656, local media reported.
Canberra, June 15 (IANS) The High Commissioner of India (HCI) in Canberra and Australia's Minister for Skills and Training on Monday met and discussed the ongoing bilateral skills cooperation between both countries.
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico on Monday agreed to strengthen cooperation for protection of critical information infrastructure and preventing and countering cybercrime, while promoting an open, secure, accessible, stable, interoperable, resilient and peaceful digital space.
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) India and Slovakia on Monday signed several Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and also agreed to establish a Joint Working Group (JWG) on counter-terrorism during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Bratislava.
Colombo, June 15 (IANS) India's Ambassador to Sri Lanka on Monday highlighted the Indian government's ongoing initiatives in housing, scholarships and grant assistance in the island nation.
Bratislava, June 15 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Slovakian counterpart Robert Fico laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Bratislava, honouring the courage and sacrifice of the fallen heroes and remembering their courage, dedication and enduring legacy for Slovakia’s liberation.
London, June 15 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday announced that he would ban access to social media for children aged below 16 years, terming it a "big step" for the country. Starmer said the government plans to pass regulations before Christmas and protections expected to come into force in Spring 2027.
Kathmandu, June 15 (IANS) More than four dozen orthodox tea producers in Nepal have shut down their factories starting Monday, as India's stringent quality-testing procedures have disrupted the smooth export of one of Nepal's key export commodities.
