United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres launched a support mechanism to help mineral-rich developing countries turn demand for clean energy resources into jobs and industrial growth, with six countries selected for initial assistance.
Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) Two Republican lawmakers urged President Donald Trump to press China for reliable access to its soybean and beef markets when he meets President Xi Jinping this week, saying past commitments have left American producers facing uncertainty.
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) The United States is willing to explore a limited Russia–Ukraine ceasefire covering energy and grain, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said, while cautioning that both sides use attacks on energy targets as part of their war effort.
Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) Republican Senator Ted Budd urged President Donald Trump to raise religious freedom and the detention of Americans in China when he meets President Xi Jinping this week, naming church leaders and two academics whose cases he said remain unresolved.
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) In his whirlwind diplomacy here, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with four European foreign ministers to discuss global issues and economic cooperation.
Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) Seventeen Democratic senators have urged President Donald Trump to seek an agreement with China on artificial intelligence safety when he meets President Xi Jinping, proposing common rules for testing advanced AI systems and asking him to consider a mutual pause in their development.
United Nations, Sep 24 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump remained open to an agreement with Iran, but warned that Tehran could face mounting economic costs and possible military action if it continued to pursue a nuclear weapon.
Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump gave Chinese President Xi Jinping a rare airport welcome, as Washington announced a two-month extension of its trade truce with Beijing.
New York, Sep 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met with foreign ministers from the 15-member CARICOM group of countries from the Caribbean region and discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations.
Washington, Sep 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump will host Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House on Thursday, with Iran confirmed for discussion and trade, artificial intelligence safety and detained Americans among the issues drawing attention ahead of the meeting.
