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India's LA mission eyes deeper strategic ties with US (IANS Exclusive)

Lalit K. Jha | July 23, 2026 10:43 AM

Los Angeles, July 23 (IANS) India's newest diplomatic mission in the United States is positioning itself as a gateway for expanding trade, technology, investment and people-to-people ties across the American Pacific Southwest, with Indian Consul General in Los Angeles Dr K.J. Srinivasa saying the region offers "tremendous opportunities and potential" for the growing India-US partnership.

Mamdani threatens to arrest Netanyahu, but quickly admits he lacks authority

IANS | July 23, 2026 10:19 AM

New York, July 23 (IANS) While New York faces several burning issues, Mayor Zohran Mamdani raked up his campaign promise to arrest Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the city, only to backtrack and admit he could not do that.

Trump says $19.2 trillion in global investments flowing into US; calls it 'golden age'

IANS | July 23, 2026 10:11 AM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump has claimed his administration had secured more than $19 trillion in new investment commitments for the United States, saying manufacturers from Asia and Europe were shifting production to America as his trade and economic policies reshaped global supply chains.

India's UN Security Council bid gets fresh backing in US Congress

IANS | July 23, 2026 10:01 AM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) Calls to expand the United Nations Security Council to include India received fresh attention in the US Congress as lawmakers debating the future of the world body argued that its power structure no longer reflects today's geopolitical realities.

US, Saudi Arabia sign landmark civil nuclear pact

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:45 AM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed a landmark civil nuclear cooperation agreement, marking a major step in their strategic partnership and opening the door for American companies to participate in the Kingdom's planned nuclear energy programme.

China's growing UN clout alarms US lawmakers

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:39 AM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) China's expanding influence within the United Nations emerged as a major concern during a Congressional hearing, with senior Trump administration officials and lawmakers warning that Beijing is using the international organisation to advance its strategic, military and technological interests.

Iran not ready for deal, but will be soon, says Trump

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:33 AM

Washington, July 23 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that Iran was "not ready to make a deal" over its nuclear programme despite suffering heavy military pressure, asserting that Tehran continued to change its negotiating position even as the United States remained determined to prevent it from acquiring a nuclear weapon.

India calls out resource exploitation in Balochistan amid growing provincial uprising

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:23 AM

United Nations, July 23 (IANS) India has drawn attention to the exploitation of Balochistan for its rich natural resources that has led to an uprising by the province’s people against Islamabad.

EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan, B'deshi counterparts, EU's Kaja Kallas in Manila

IANS | July 23, 2026 9:20 AM

Manila, July 23 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of bilateral meetings with foreign leaders on the sidelines of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila on Thursday, engaging with counterparts from Sri Lanka and Bangladesh, as well as the European Union's top diplomat.

Indus Treaty to remain in abeyance until cross-border terror ends: India's clear message to Pakistan

IANS | July 23, 2026 7:58 AM

United Nations, July 23 (IANS) India has made clear to Pakistan that the Indus Water Treaty will remain suspended as long as Islamabad is committed to cross-border terrorism as state policy.

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India's LA mission eyes deeper strategic ties with US (IANS Exclusive)

Mamdani threatens to arrest Netanyahu, but quickly admits he lacks authority

Trump says $19.2 trillion in global investments flowing into US; calls it 'golden age'

India's UN Security Council bid gets fresh backing in US Congress

US, Saudi Arabia sign landmark civil nuclear pact

China's growing UN clout alarms US lawmakers

Iran not ready for deal, but will be soon, says Trump

India calls out resource exploitation in Balochistan amid growing provincial uprising

EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan, B'deshi counterparts, EU's Kaja Kallas in Manila

Indus Treaty to remain in abeyance until cross-border terror ends: India's clear message to Pakistan

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