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Nikki Haley cautions Trump amid 50 pc tariff row, says get back India-US ties on track

IANS | August 21, 2025 9:30 AM

Washington, Aug 21 (IANS) As tensions increase between Washington and New Delhi over US tariffs related to India’s purchase of Russian oil, former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley has issued a firm warning. She believes the bilateral relationship is at serious risk and called for a course correction, emphasising that strengthening ties with India is crucial if the US aims to counter China's growing global influence.

UK-based review finds youth vaping linked to increased health risks, future smoking

IANS | August 21, 2025 7:56 AM

London, Aug 21 (IANS) Young people who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to later take up cigarette smoking and face a heightened risk of respiratory and mental health issues, according to a global review on youth vaping.

EAM Jaishankar to meet Russian FM Lavrov in Moscow today

IANS | August 21, 2025 6:30 AM

Moscow, Aug 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will meet his counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, in Moscow on Thursday to strengthen the diplomatic engagement aiming to reinforce the strategic partnership between the two nations.

India, Russia to hold talks tomorrow in Moscow

IANS | August 20, 2025 11:01 PM

Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS) In a key diplomatic engagement aimed at reinforcing the “special privileged strategic partnership” between India and Russia, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow on Thursday (August 21).

Possibility of Putin-Zelensky meeting in near future extremely low: Former State Department official

Nayan Seth | August 20, 2025 9:31 PM

Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) David Salvo, the Managing Director of the Alliance for Securing Democracy at German Marshall Fund and a former senior policy advisor at the US State Department, believes that the possibility of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky remains "extremely low" even though Washington has announced the beginning of "arrangements for a meeting" between both leaders. The White House on Tuesday claimed that the Russian leader has agreed to the big-ticket engagement.

Chinese Foreign Minister meets Taliban counterpart in Kabul

IANS | August 20, 2025 9:28 PM

Kabul, Aug 20 (IANS) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Taliban counterpart Amir Khan Muttaqi in Kabul on Wednesday, congratulating Afghanistan on its "new achievements in national development". Wang Yi expressed China's willingness to support Taliban regime in implementing "prudent governance", focusing on development, resolutely combating terrorism, and maintaining good neighbourliness and friendship to achieve lasting peace and stability in the region.

Pakistan: Activists slam raid on former justice's home, son's arrest in Balochistan

IANS | August 20, 2025 9:27 PM

Quetta, Aug 20 (IANS) Several human rights organisations on Wednesday condemned the unlawful raid on the residence of former Justice Zahoor Ahmed Shahwani and the arbitrary arrest of his son by Pakistan’s Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Balochistan.

Bangladesh: 15 leaders quit NCP Committee over controversial coordinator

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:40 PM

Dhaka, Aug 20 (IANS) In a growing conflict within the National Citizen Party (NCP) in Bangladesh, 15 leaders, including five joint coordinators and 10 other members, resigned from the Nakla Upazila Coordination Committee of the party in Sherpur district, after rejecting the recently announced body.

Internet outage hits Pakistan, disrupts businesses and financial services

IANS | August 20, 2025 8:33 PM

Islamabad, Aug 20 (IANS) A nationwide internet outage in Pakistan continues to disrupt businesses, financial services and daily life. Industry officials termed the internet outage as one of the most severe breakdowns in recent years.

European leaders trying to hinder peace talks: Russian President's special envoy

IANS | August 20, 2025 6:56 PM

Moscow, Aug 20 (IANS) Russian President's special envoy for economic cooperation with foreign countries and head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund, Kirill Dmitriev has accused European leaders of trying to hinder peace talks and blocking the restoration of Russia-US ties.

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Nikki Haley cautions Trump amid 50 pc tariff row, says get back India-US ties on track

UK-based review finds youth vaping linked to increased health risks, future smoking

EAM Jaishankar to meet Russian FM Lavrov in Moscow today

India, Russia to hold talks tomorrow in Moscow

Possibility of Putin-Zelensky meeting in near future extremely low: Former State Department official

Chinese Foreign Minister meets Taliban counterpart in Kabul

Pakistan: Activists slam raid on former justice's home, son's arrest in Balochistan

Bangladesh: 15 leaders quit NCP Committee over controversial coordinator

Internet outage hits Pakistan, disrupts businesses and financial services

European leaders trying to hinder peace talks: Russian President's special envoy

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