More talks needed before India-US trade deal, says USTR official

More talks needed before India-US trade deal, says USTR official

With the August 1 deadline for reciprocal tariffs approaching, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer has said that more negotiations are needed to finalize a trade agreement between India and the United States. In an interview with CNBC, Greer emphasized that while discussions with

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Canadian MP submits motion to protect religious freedom amid rising attacks

Canadian MP submits motion to protect religious freedom amid rising attacks

Canadian Member of Parliament Jamil Jivani has submitted a motion to the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage, urging stronger protections for the freedom to worship amid rising violence and criminal intimidation against religious communities. The motion, submitted Monday, calls on the committee to

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Russia’s minister visits North Korea on first direct Moscow-Pyongyang flight

Russia’s minister visits North Korea on first direct Moscow-Pyongyang flight

Russia’s Natural Resources Minister Alexander Kozlov arrived in Pyongyang on Monday aboard the first direct flight from Moscow to North Korea in decades, marking a renewed phase of cooperation between the two countries. The visit comes as Moscow and Pyongyang ramp up economic

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Indian delegation visits Syria to boost bilateral cooperation

Indian delegation visits Syria to boost bilateral cooperation

An Indian delegation visiting Damascus held high-level talks with Syrian officials to explore new avenues of bilateral cooperation, particularly in diplomacy, healthcare, and education. The delegation, led by Suresh Kumar, Director of the West Asia and North Africa Division at India’s Ministry of

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North Korea says Kim-Trump ties ‘not bad’ but rejects denuclearisation talks

North Korea says Kim-Trump ties ‘not bad’ but rejects denuclearisation talks

North Korea has ruled out any possibility of resuming denuclearisation talks, even as Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, acknowledged that personal ties between her brother and former U.S. President Donald Trump are “not bad.” In a statement

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North Korea warns US talks will remain a ‘hope’ without policy shift

North Korea warns US talks will remain a ‘hope’ without policy shift

North Korea has warned that a potential dialogue with the United States will remain just a “hope” unless Washington abandons what it called its “failed past” approach. The statement came from Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, amid

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Modi’s Maldives visit signals renewed regional partnership

Modi’s Maldives visit signals renewed regional partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent two-day visit to the Maldives has been hailed as a pivotal moment in South Asian diplomacy, reaffirming India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and signaling a major reset in bilateral ties with Male. This was the first visit by a

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Trump reaffirms U.S. commitment to Korean Peninsula security

Trump reaffirms U.S. commitment to Korean Peninsula security

U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his commitment to the security of the Korean Peninsula, emphasizing the enduring U.S.-South Korea alliance and warning against the continued threat of communism in Asia. In a message released by the White House on July 29, a

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Netherlands bans Israeli ministers Smotrich, Ben Gvir over Gaza crisis

Netherlands bans Israeli ministers Smotrich, Ben Gvir over Gaza crisis

The Netherlands has imposed an entry ban on two far-right Israeli ministers — Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich and National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir — citing their inflammatory rhetoric amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Valdekamp informed lawmakers

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France hails Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, urges lasting peace

France hails Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire, urges lasting peace

France has welcomed the ceasefire between Cambodia and Thailand, which took effect on the evening of July 28, and encouraged both nations to uphold the agreement through meaningful dialogue. In a statement released on Tuesday, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs

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‘Blood and water can’t flow together’: Jaishankar on India-Pakistan ties

‘Blood and water can’t flow together’: Jaishankar on India-Pakistan ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar declared a new chapter in India’s national security policy, unveiling a five-point anti-terror doctrine in the Lok Sabha on Monday during a special session on Operation Sindoor. Calling it a “new normal,” Jaishankar said India will no longer

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Rubio confirms Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire talks to begin in Malaysia

Rubio confirms Cambodia-Thailand ceasefire talks to begin in Malaysia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed Sunday that Cambodia and Thailand will commence high-level ceasefire talks in Malaysia to resolve escalating border clashes. In an official statement, Rubio said, “Cambodia and Thailand are scheduled to begin high-level talks in Malaysia shortly in

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EU lawmaker slams US trade deal as ‘imbalanced, unsatisfactory’

EU lawmaker slams US trade deal as ‘imbalanced, unsatisfactory’

A top European lawmaker has voiced strong opposition to the newly proposed EU-US trade deal, warning that it could jeopardize economic stability across the European Union. Bernd Lange, chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on International Trade, called the agreement “significantly imbalanced” and

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Six killed in Bangkok market shooting, gunman dies by suicide

Six killed in Bangkok market shooting, gunman dies by suicide

A mass shooting in Bangkok’s bustling Or Tor Kor market claimed the lives of six people and left two others injured on Monday, before the 61-year-old gunman fatally shot himself, local media reported. The incident occurred around 12:38 p.m. in the Chatuchak district

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South Korea reaffirms peace efforts despite North’s rejection of talks

South Korea reaffirms peace efforts despite North’s rejection of talks

South Korea reaffirmed its commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula on Monday, following North Korea’s outright rejection of President Lee Jae Myung’s proposal to resume dialogue and improve relations. Earlier in the day, Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un,

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Naidu discusses green energy, data centres with Singapore minister

Naidu discusses green energy, data centres with Singapore minister

On the second day of his official visit to Singapore, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu met Dr. Tan See Leng, Singapore’s Minister for Manpower and Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science & Technology, to explore collaboration in key sectors including green energy,

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Putin hails Russian Navy as key to sovereignty, security

Putin hails Russian Navy as key to sovereignty, security

President Vladimir Putin on Sunday emphasized the strategic role of the Russian navy in protecting the nation’s sovereignty and security during large-scale military exercises marking Russia’s Navy Day. Overseeing the ongoing “July Storm” drills, Putin declared, “Our primary task is to ensure Russia’s

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North Korea rejects dialogue with South Korea, tensions rise

North Korea rejects dialogue with South Korea, tensions rise

Hopes for renewed inter-Korean dialogue have dimmed after North Korea on Monday firmly rejected the Lee Jae Myung administration’s efforts to revive talks and ease tensions. Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, issued a harsh statement accusing the South Korean

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Bangladesh court issues notice to police official over ex-CJ arrest hearing

Bangladesh court issues notice to police official over ex-CJ arrest hearing

A Dhaka court has issued a show cause notice to a senior police officer for allegedly obstructing judicial proceedings during the arrest hearing of former Chief Justice ABM Khairul Haque, who delivered the landmark Bangabandhu assassination verdict. Tarek Zubair, Deputy Commissioner of the

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Singapore orders safety review after sewer site sinkhole incident

Singapore orders safety review after sewer site sinkhole incident

Singapore will conduct a nationwide safety review of ongoing sewer construction projects following a sinkhole incident near a Public Utilities Board (PUB) site on Saturday, authorities announced on Monday. The sinkhole appeared on Tanjong Katong Road South, causing a vehicle to plunge into

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