Washington, May 19 (IANS) The United States announced a sweeping diplomatic, humanitarian and public health response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Uganda, mobilising emergency funding, tightening travel restrictions and coordinating with international partners to contain the deadly disease before it spreads further.
Oslo, May 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the 3rd India-Nordic Summit in Oslo on Tuesday, aimed at strengthening India’s strategic partnership with Nordic nations in areas such as technology, renewable energy, defence, sustainability, and trade.
Washington, May 19 (IANS) The United States has approved two possible Foreign Military Sales to India worth a combined $428.2 million, covering follow-on support for AH-64E Apache helicopters and sustainment support for M777A2 ultra-light howitzers, the State Department said.
Washington, May 18 (IANS) The United States has issued a temporary 30-day general licence allowing transactions involving Russian oil currently stranded at sea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, describing the move as necessary to help “the most vulnerable countries” access energy supplies amid market uncertainty.
Hanoi, May 18 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday described Operation Sindoor as a testimony to India’s transformation into a strong, confident, and capable nation during his address to the Indian diaspora in Hanoi.
Brussels, May 18 (IANS) The resignation of Eileen Wang, mayor of Arcadia city in California, after she agreed to plead guilty to secretly acting as an agent of the Chinese government, revealed a troubling reality – Beijing's influence networks are not confined to Washington or the halls of Congress.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) The US-Bangladesh trade deal "mirrors colonial economics much in the same way that the British exploited India during the pre-Independence era", according to an article in the Bangladeshi media.
Ottawa, May 18 (IANS) Canada has witnessed in recent years a series of troubling incidents linked to violent Khalistani extremism across several cities, raising concerns among communities.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) As India advances on its path to becoming a major arms exporter, the BrahMos missile stands out as a symbol of its growing defence strength. Expanding expertise in missile manufacture and the increasing outreach, especially in the Global South, are strengthening India’s “Defence Atmanirbharta", while elevating its position on the global stage, a report said on Monday.
Oslo, May 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday appreciated India's rich cultural heritage, which was prominently showcased during his ongoing visit to Norway.
