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India, Kuwait hold Foreign Office Consultations, discuss ways to deepen strategic partnership

IANS | August 26, 2025 7:13 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India and Kuwait held the seventh round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Tuesday to review bilateral ties. The officials of two nations discussed various ongoing initiatives and avenues to further deepen their strategic partnership in various sectors, including political, trade, investment, defence, energy, culture and people-to-people ties.

Iran criticises Australia's expulsion of envoy, terms anti-semitism allegations 'invalid'

IANS | August 26, 2025 7:06 PM

Tehran, Aug 26 (IANS) The Iranian Foreign Ministry on Tuesday criticised Australia's decision to expel Iran's ambassador and termed the anti-semitism allegations "baseless and invalid". The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s spokesperson Esmail Baqaei warned that a "reciprocal response" will be given against any improper diplomatic action.

India's Project-75 represents decisive leap in undersea warfare capabilities

IANS | August 26, 2025 6:51 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) India’s Project-75(I) is more than just the next step in naval procurement. It showcases a decisive leap in undersea warfare capabilities. India, with Project-75(I), can conduct continuous covert patrols across strategic sea lanes, bolstering its role as a security provider in the region, a report stated on Tuesday.

Australia expels Iranian ambassador, suspends operations at Embassy in Tehran over anti-semitic attacks

IANS | August 26, 2025 5:48 PM

Canberra, Aug 26 (IANS) Australia said on Tuesday that it is expelling Iranian Ambassador to Australia and three other Iranian diplomats while suspending operations at its embassy in Tehran after country's intelligence revealed that Iranian government had directed two anti-semitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney that happened last year.

US remains committed to work with India, collaborate in energy, economic growth: US Embassy official

IANS | August 26, 2025 5:29 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Amid global geopolitical and supply chain volatility, Xiabing Feng, Principal Commercial Officer, US Embassy in India on Tuesday said that the US is committed to collaborate with India in terms of exporting high-quality products and services for India to achieve energy security and economic growth.

Pakistan: Imran Khan seeks cases against Maryam Nawaz, others for denying jail facilities

IANS | August 26, 2025 5:10 PM

Islamabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has asked the Rawalpindi City Police Officer (CPO) to lodge a case against the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and eight police officials.

Xi's Tibet visit showcases intention to have upper hand in balance of power with India: Report

IANS | August 26, 2025 5:05 PM

Beijing, Aug 26 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Tibet confirms that Beijing is striving to cultivate advantages there that give it the upper hand in the balance of power and border negotiations with India, a report said.

Pakistan: Death toll in relentless rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa climbs to 406

IANS | August 26, 2025 4:07 PM

Islamabad, Aug 26 (IANS) As many as 406 people have been killed and 245 injured in rainfall and flash floods across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) since June 26, as the torrential rainfall continues to wreak havoc in Pakistan, local media reported on Tuesday.

India, Japan ties to benefit Global South

IANS | August 26, 2025 3:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his meeting with his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba this week, will review the Special Strategic and Global Partnership between India and Japan, including defence and security, trade and economy, technology and innovation, as well as discuss issues of regional and global importance.

America’s bet on China for pharma, drugs may be highly risky: Report

IANS | August 26, 2025 2:53 PM

New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) While the US sources cheap medicines ranging from everyday painkillers like ibuprofen and acetaminophen to critical antibiotics and chemotherapy agents from China, increasing dependency on the country may introduce serious risks, according to a report.

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India, Kuwait hold Foreign Office Consultations, discuss ways to deepen strategic partnership

Iran criticises Australia's expulsion of envoy, terms anti-semitism allegations 'invalid'

India's Project-75 represents decisive leap in undersea warfare capabilities

Australia expels Iranian ambassador, suspends operations at Embassy in Tehran over anti-semitic attacks

US remains committed to work with India, collaborate in energy, economic growth: US Embassy official

Pakistan: Imran Khan seeks cases against Maryam Nawaz, others for denying jail facilities

Xi's Tibet visit showcases intention to have upper hand in balance of power with India: Report

Pakistan: Death toll in relentless rainfall in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa climbs to 406

India, Japan ties to benefit Global South

America’s bet on China for pharma, drugs may be highly risky: Report

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