Qatar’s Emir welcomed at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani received a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday during his two-day state visit to India. This marks his second visit to the country since March 2015, following an invitation from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
India, Philippines mark 75 years of ties with cultural summit in Cebu
India and the Philippines celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations with the Indo-Philippine Cultural and Educational Exchange Summit in Cebu, the Queen City of the South. A key highlight of the event was the unveiling of a statue of Tamil saint and poet
Jaishankar meets neighboring foreign ministers at Indian Ocean Conference
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar held a series of meetings with his counterparts from neighboring countries, including Bangladesh, on the sidelines of the Indian Ocean Conference in Muscat on Sunday. “Met Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain of the Interim Government of
Turkiye aids Syria in Damascus airport renovation
A 25-member technical team from Turkiye has begun work in Syria to renovate Damascus International Airport, Turkish Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu announced. “Our team, consisting of personnel from the General Directorate of State Airports Authority, has been deployed to restore Damascus
Netanyahu and Rubio discuss US-Israel coordination on Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, alongside US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Jerusalem, stated that Israel and the US are working in “full cooperation” on issues related to the Gaza Strip. Netanyahu described his meeting with Rubio as “very productive,” highlighting discussions
Senior Seoul trade official heads to US for talks on Trump tariffs
South Korea’s Deputy Trade Minister Park Jong-won departed for Washington on Monday to discuss new U.S. tariffs and trade policies under President Donald Trump, his office announced. During his five-day visit, Park will meet officials from the U.S. Department of Commerce, the U.S.
Tulsi Gabbard vows to strengthen US-India ties
Tulsi Gabbard, the newly confirmed US Director of National Intelligence, has reaffirmed her commitment to strengthening US-India relations. In a post on X, Gabbard expressed her enthusiasm for enhancing bilateral ties. “It was an honor to welcome India’s Prime Minister @narendramodi back to
OpenAI rejects Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion acquisition bid
OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, has officially rejected billionaire Elon Musk’s $97.4 billion offer to acquire the nonprofit company. In a statement on X, OpenAI Board Chair Bret Taylor dismissed Musk’s proposal as an attempt to “disrupt his competition.” “OpenAI is not for
India and Thailand share deep cultural ties spanning over 2000 years: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the deep cultural and spiritual ties between India and Thailand, which have flourished for over 2,000 years, during the fourth edition of SAMVAD – the Global Hindu-Buddhist Initiative for Conflict Avoidance and Environmental Consciousness in Bangkok. Expressing his
South Korea seeks investment, trade deals to counter U.S. tariffs
South Korea must bring strong “bargaining chips” to the negotiation table with the United States, such as increased corporate investments in the U.S. and enhanced cooperation in key strategic industries. These measures could help minimize the impact of Washington’s “America First” trade policies
From F-35 fighter jets to doubling US-India trade: Key takeaways from the Modi-Trump meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held bilateral talks with US President Donald Trump in Washington, DC, on Friday, discussing ways to deepen the India-US partnership across various sectors, including defense, trade, and energy. The meeting reaffirmed both leaders’ commitment to enhancing strategic collaboration and
PM Modi to stay at Blair House during US visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will stay at Blair House, the official guest residence for visiting dignitaries, during his two-day visit to the United States. Located at 1651 Pennsylvania Avenue, directly across from the White House, Blair House is more than just a guest
PM Modi arrives in Washington for talks with President Trump
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a two-day visit at the invitation of US President Donald Trump. His visit aims to strengthen the growing strategic partnership between India and the United States. “Landed in Washington DC a short while
PM Modi welcomed in Washington ahead of Trump meeting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Washington on Wednesday for a high-profile meeting with re-elected US President Donald Trump. The visit aims to strengthen ties between the world’s two largest democracies. Despite chilly
Trump, Putin to meet in Saudi Arabia for Ukraine peace talks
In an effort to end the Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Speaking to reporters in Washington on Wednesday after a phone call with Putin, Trump confirmed multiple planned meetings, with
UN welcomes diplomatic efforts after Trump-Putin phone call on Ukraine war
The United Nations has welcomed diplomatic efforts to resolve the Ukraine-Russia conflict, calling the recent phone conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin a “positive development.” Farhan Haq, deputy spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, stated on Wednesday that
Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia as part of Ukraine war diplomacy
In a diplomatic effort to end the Ukraine war, US President Donald Trump has announced plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. Following a phone call with Putin on Wednesday morning, Trump told reporters in Washington that they will have
MP gears up for PM Modi, Prez Murmu & HM Shah’s visit
In his first formal official meeting after arriving in Washington, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Tulsi Gabbard, who was recently confirmed as the Director of National Intelligence following her Senate victory. Following their meeting on Wednesday night, PM Modi shared on X:
PM Modi holds bilateral talks with US Vice President JD Vance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance on the sidelines of the AI Summit on Tuesday. The two leaders discussed a range of issues aimed at strengthening the strategic partnership between the two nations. Sharing insights
Google CEO Sundar Pichai ‘Delighted’ to Meet PM Modi, Discusses AI Opportunities for India
Google CEO Sundar Pichai highlighted the “incredible opportunities” that artificial intelligence (AI) will bring to India after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit in Paris. The Alphabet CEO also emphasized the potential for close collaboration