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'India-EU partnership to play key role in New World Order'

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:28 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump, during his second term in office, is radically altering the close and longstanding ties between India and the United States that had been forged over recent years, as his administration pursues a more isolationist America First policy, and given this, the "new rapprochement between India and the EU is crucially deemed to strengthen stability within the international system", according to an article.

13,000 strikes, 13 US troops killed in war with Iran

IANS | April 8, 2026 8:28 PM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) The United States struck more than 13,000 targets during Operation Epic Fury, in a massive military campaign that also left 13 American service members dead, the Pentagon said on Wednesday.

India and Philippines discuss bolstering strategic partnership

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:55 PM

Manila, April 8 (IANS) Secretary (East) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Periasamy Kumaran, held a meeting with the Philippines Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Maria Theresa P. Lazaro in Manila on Thursday, discussing progress of strategic partnership between two nations and India's active support for ASEAN.

Nepal PM Shah reaffirms commitment to stronger ties with friendly nations

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:43 PM

Kathmandu, April 8 (IANS) Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Wednesday said that the newly-formed government under his leadership is keen to further strengthen Kathmandu's relations with friendly countries based on mutual benefits.

New regime shifts Iran’s stance: Hegseth

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:33 PM

Washington, April 8 (IANS) The United States said a shift in Iran’s leadership has altered its negotiating posture, with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth asserting that a “new regime” in Tehran has been forced to rethink its approach after sustained US military pressure.

Hormuz to reopen as Iran relents: US

IANS | April 8, 2026 7:16 PM

Washington, April 8, (IANS) The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen to commercial shipping after Iran agreed to allow safe passage under a ceasefire framework reached with the United States, Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday.

Pakistan Govt fails to meet IMF's revenue collection target

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:55 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) The shortfall in the Pakistan government’s revenues has emerged as the Achilles' heel of the IMF Programme.

India and Turkey discuss bilateral ties, regional and global issues of mutual interest

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:54 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) India and Turkey held the 12th round of Foreign Office Consultations in New Delhi on Wednesday, reviewing bilateral ties with a focus on diverse sectors such as trade and investment, tourism, technology and innovation, energy, cooperation in educational and cultural fields, people to people ties and fight against cross border terrorism.

'India-Jordan ties very strong, solid and based on mutual respect'

IANS | April 8, 2026 6:10 PM

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Jordan's Ambassador to India Yousef Abdelghani on Wednesday hailed the ties between two nations, terming them "very strong", "solid" and based on mutual interest and shared values. He also expressed Jordan's readiness to bolster relationship with India in future.

Arrest warrant issued against former Nepal PM Deuba, his wife: Reports

IANS | April 8, 2026 5:31 PM

Kathmandu, April 8 (IANS) The Kathmandu District Court has reportedly issued an arrest warrant against former Nepali Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, former Foreign Minister Arzu Rana Deuba, in connection with a money-laundering investigation.