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Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

IANS | August 28, 2025 1:23 PM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) While Pakistan Army chief Asif Munir has succeeded in selling his idea of the potential that his country holds for the US to mine rich rare earth materials and oil, what American President Donald Trump’s advisers are brushing under the carpet is that venture could land them back in the same mess that they had ended up in Afghanistan and from which they have only just pulled out.

Japan will be key economic partner for India amid US tariff pressures: Indian Ambassador to Japan

IANS | August 28, 2025 12:58 PM

Tokyo, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi readies for first visit to Japan, after the imposition of steep 50 per cent tariff by United States, India’s Ambassador to Japan Sibi George on Thursday said that the two nations will be discussing a broad range of geopolitical and geo-economic issues, adding that Japan remains a vital and reliable economic partner for India.

International advocacy group flags rising human rights violations in Bangladesh

IANS | August 28, 2025 12:50 PM

Dhaka, Aug 28 (IANS) A leading international advocacy group has drawn attention to alarming human rights violations, political oppression, and national instability unfolding across Bangladesh under the "current unelected" Muhammad Yunus-led interim government.

PM Modi-Shigeru Ishiba meet set to address pressing global challenges: India’s envoy to Japan Sibi George (IANS Interview)

IANS | August 28, 2025 12:32 PM

Japan, Aug 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day official visit to Japan tonight. He will be in Japan on August 29 and 30 for the 15th India-Japan Annual Summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba.

India-Japan ties: 170 MoUs signed in 2 years with over $13 billion in committed investments

IANS | August 28, 2025 11:23 AM

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day Japan visit is set to begin, both nations have accelerated trade and economic ties, with over 170 MoUs signed in two years representing more than $13 billion in committed investments.

Unpredictable American diplomacy complicating India trade talks, says ex-US diplomat

Nayan Seth | August 28, 2025 10:34 AM

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Former US Charge d'Affaires to India, Donald Heflin, has warned that Washington's unpredictable diplomatic approach is complicating trade negotiations with New Delhi.

Mexico halts postal, parcel deliveries to US over new customs rule

IANS | August 28, 2025 10:11 AM

Mexico City, Aug 28 (IANS) Mexico has announced a temporary suspension of postal and parcel shipments to the United States after Washington moved to impose taxes on all incoming packages, regardless of their value.

Trump tariffs 'small slice' of Indian economy, opportunity to broaden markets: Expert

Nayan Seth | August 28, 2025 8:49 AM

Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Richard Rossow, a leading expert on India-US economic ties and the Chair of India and Emerging Asia Economics at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), has said that Washington's punitive measures would not have a considerable impact on India's growth but still present the country with a "unique opportunity" to diversify its markets and usher in major domestic reforms.

US church mass shooter had chilling hate message for India

IANS | August 28, 2025 7:45 AM

New York, Aug 28 (IANS) The transgender mass shooter who attacked a Catholic church in Minneapolis also had a chilling hate message for India.

‘We will come together,’ says US Treasury Secretary on trade negotiations with India

IANS | August 27, 2025 11:08 PM

Washington, Aug 27 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday expressed optimism over a possible trade deal with India, saying that the two nations “will come together.”

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Pakistan strongman Asim Munir dragging US into Afghanistan-like mess again

Japan will be key economic partner for India amid US tariff pressures: Indian Ambassador to Japan

International advocacy group flags rising human rights violations in Bangladesh

PM Modi-Shigeru Ishiba meet set to address pressing global challenges: India’s envoy to Japan Sibi George (IANS Interview)

India-Japan ties: 170 MoUs signed in 2 years with over $13 billion in committed investments

Unpredictable American diplomacy complicating India trade talks, says ex-US diplomat

Mexico halts postal, parcel deliveries to US over new customs rule

Trump tariffs 'small slice' of Indian economy, opportunity to broaden markets: Expert

US church mass shooter had chilling hate message for India

‘We will come together,’ says US Treasury Secretary on trade negotiations with India

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