Nicosia, May 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral talks with global leaders at the Informal Meeting of the European Union (EU) Foreign Ministers in Cyprus, with discussions focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation across several sectors and the emerging situation in West Asia.
Toronto/New Delhi, May 28 (IANS) With India-Canada bilateral trade currently standing at approximately $8.5 billion, both governments remain committed to their shared and ambitious target of expanding it to $50 billion by 2030, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said as he concluded a highly-productive and landmark three-day visit to Canada, an official statement said on Thursday.
Washington, May 28 (IANS) The death toll from a chemical tank implosion at a paper mill in Longview in the US state of Washington rose to two, and nine others remain missing and are presumed dead, local officials said.
Washington/Ottawa, May 28 (IANS) Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has pitched India as a trusted long-term economic partner during a series of high-level meetings and community engagements in Canada.
Washington, May 28 (IANS) US Senator Elizabeth Warren has accused President Donald Trump of using his recent China trip to benefit billionaire allies and corporate donors, saying the visit amounted to “a corruption tour disguised as diplomacy”.
Washington, May 28 (IANS) African American singer Mary Millben has said that the relationship between the United States and India has weakened during President Donald Trump’s second term, blaming poor advice within the administration and calling for a genuine effort to rebuild trust with New Delhi.
Tehran, May 28 (IANS) The US military carried out fresh overnight strikes in Iran, targeting a military site that Washington said posed a threat to US forces and commercial vessels in the region, multiple US media outlets reported.
Washington, May 28 (IANS) Amid growing tensions in the South China Sea and rising concerns over Beijing’s regional assertiveness, two bipartisan US senators have introduced legislation aimed at strengthening diplomatic coordination and crisis management with Indo-Pacific allies and partners.
Washington, May 28 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the Trump administration was working aggressively to prevent Ebola cases from entering the country, amid growing concern over the outbreak in parts of Africa.
Kathmandu, May 27 (IANS) As the proposed visit of Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah to India appears increasingly uncertain, Rabi Lamichhane, President of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is likely to visit New Delhi in the first week of June.
