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.

Australia joins India, others in suspending postal deliveries to US

IANS | August 26, 2025 8:54 AM

Sydney, Aug 26 (IANS) Postal services in Australia and Switzerland have become the latest to announce a suspension of deliveries to the United States, joining a growing list of countries halting shipments in response to the Trump administration's sudden tariff changes.