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India emerges central to Rubio's foreign policy vision

IANS | June 4, 2026 12:07 AM

Washington, June 4 (IANS) From trade negotiations and Quad cooperation to maritime security, critical minerals, and regional diplomacy, India emerged as one of the most frequently discussed countries during Secretary of State Marco Rubio's testimony before Congress on Wednesday, underscoring New Delhi's growing importance in the Trump administration's Indo-Pacific strategy.

US, India close to trade deal: Rubio

IANS | June 3, 2026 11:58 PM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) The United States and India are only weeks away from concluding a long-awaited trade agreement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Wednesday, signalling growing momentum in economic ties between the world's largest and oldest democracies.

US builds rare-earth bloc to cut China reliance

IANS | June 3, 2026 11:44 PM

Washington, June 3 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said the United States has brought together more than 30 countries in a new effort to secure global supplies of rare earth minerals, as Washington seeks to reduce dependence on China for critical resources essential to advanced industries and emerging technologies.

Pakistan: Centuries-old fort dating back to Hindu Shahi period crumbles amid neglect, encroachment

IANS | June 3, 2026 9:38 PM

Riyadh, June 3 (IANS) Pakistan's centuries-old fortress, once a strategic stronghold guarding key routes into the Indian subcontinent, is slowly deteriorating due to neglect, encroachment, and environmental damage despite being protected under the country’s Antiquities Act of 1975, a report has stated.

Kawagoe mosque case in Japan sparks concern over ‘presumptuous’ attitude of Pakistani community: Report

IANS | June 3, 2026 9:38 PM

Tokyo, June 3 (IANS) The recent incidents across Japan, including at the Kawagoe mosque, allegations of illegal structures in Hokkaido linked to Pakistani communities, and protests in Fujisawa over proposed mosques near Shinto, have highlighted recurring tensions over “zoning, noise from calls to prayer, traffic, and cultural practices," a report has stated.

Bangladesh: Seven more precious lives lost to measles, overall death toll crosses 600

IANS | June 3, 2026 9:38 PM

Dhaka, June 3 (IANS) At least seven more children died from the measles outbreak in Bangladesh on Wednesday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 601 since March 15 this year, local media reported.

Qatar condemns Iranian attacks on civilian targets in Bahrain, Kuwait

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:53 PM

Doha, June 3 (IANS) Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday condemned Iranian attacks on civilian targets in Bahrain and Kuwait, including the attack on Kuwait International Airport, terming them as a "grave violation" of the sovereignty of both countries.

Pakistan-TTP clash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reflects shifting security order: Report

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:45 PM

Islamabad, June 3 (IANS) The recent clash between Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) and Pakistani security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa might seem like another development in a persistent insurgency. However, the clash is an early sign of a shifting security order, one that neither Afghanistan nor Pakistan is yet ready to fully confront, a report has stated.

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit

IANS | June 3, 2026 8:06 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrived in New Delhi on Wednesday for a five-day visit to India.

'India-Laos ties based on mutual trust, longstanding history of culture, religious and people-to-people ties'

IANS | June 3, 2026 7:52 PM

New Delhi, June 3 (IANS) Laos Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Thongsavan Phomvihane said on Wednesday that India and Laos should continue to chart their future direction that brings tangible benefit to both nations.

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India emerges central to Rubio's foreign policy vision

US, India close to trade deal: Rubio

US builds rare-earth bloc to cut China reliance

Pakistan: Centuries-old fort dating back to Hindu Shahi period crumbles amid neglect, encroachment

Kawagoe mosque case in Japan sparks concern over ‘presumptuous’ attitude of Pakistani community: Report

Bangladesh: Seven more precious lives lost to measles, overall death toll crosses 600

Qatar condemns Iranian attacks on civilian targets in Bahrain, Kuwait

Pakistan-TTP clash in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reflects shifting security order: Report

Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodriguez arrives in India for five-day visit

'India-Laos ties based on mutual trust, longstanding history of culture, religious and people-to-people ties'

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