‘India-US partnership will accelerate’, says EAM Jaishankar on meeting with Indian Embassy team, Consuls General in Washington
Washington, Dec 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar has concluded a two-day conference with the team at the Indian Embassy in the US and Consuls General, and “expressed confidence in the deliberations and noted that they would plummet the India-US partnership.”
Trump urges Supreme Court to delay TikTok ban
US President-elect Donald Trump has urged the Supreme Court to delay the TikTok ban in order to allow time for a negotiated solution, according to a legal document. The document was filed on Friday by John Sauer, whom Trump nominated to serve as
True statesman, kind, dedicated public servant: Biden pays tribute to Dr Manmohan Singh
US President Joe Biden on Saturday paid heartfelt tributes to former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as a “true statesman,” a “kind and humble person,” and a “dedicated public servant.” Dr Singh, who served as India’s 14th Prime Minister and was
Slovakia threatens to stop electricity supplies to Ukraine
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico said that his government may stop electricity supplies to Ukraine following the anticipated end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine on January 1, 2025. “If necessary, we will stop the supply of electricity, which Ukraine desperately needs during
Saudi Arabia allocates 500 million USD to support Yemeni government
Saudi Arabia has allocated 500 million USD to the Yemeni government to cover state employees’ salaries and other expenses, Yemeni Prime Minister Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak said. In a post on social media platform X, Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak expressed “profound gratitude and
Donald Trump names George Glass as Japan ambassador
US President-elect Donald Trump announced on Monday that he has selected George Glass, a former diplomat and investment banker, to serve as his ambassador to Japan. “In my first term, George was the U.S. Ambassador to Portugal. As a former president of an
Trump nominates Miami-Dade official as ambassador to Panama
On Wednesday, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump nominated Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kevin Marino Cabrera to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to Panama. Trump praised Cabrera, calling him “a fierce fighter for America First principles” and highlighting his role in driving economic growth and
Pak airstrikes in Afghanistan claim 15 lives; Taliban vows to retaliate
At least 15 people, including women and children, have been killed in Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan, with the death toll expected to rise further, according to local media reports. The strikes, carried out late on Tuesday, targeted multiple areas in the Barmal district
Drop negative China-related content in annual defense policy bill, Beijing urges US
China strongly urges the United States to abandon its Cold War mentality and ideological bias, and to refrain from implementing the negative content related to China in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, a spokesperson from China’s top legislature
Netanyahu warns Houthis as Israel reportedly mulls new airstrike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Houthi forces in Yemen would face consequences similar to those experienced by other anti-Israel groups. “The Houthis, too, will learn what Hamas, Hezbollah, the Assad regime, and others have learned, and even if it takes time,
Trump extends Christmas greetings to ‘Governor Justin Trudeau of Canada’
US President-elect Donald Trump shared a series of Christmas greetings on his social media platform, Truth Social, which included his “Governor” joke on Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and suggested that Canada could become the 51st state of America. Trump’s post reiterated his
Trump says may keep TikTok around ‘for a little while’
US President-elect Donald Trump suggested that he may allow TikTok to continue operations in the United States. At an event hosted by the conservative organization Turning Point USA in Phoenix, Arizona, on Sunday, Trump said that the popular video-sharing app may have helped
Bangladesh seeks extradition of former PM Hasina, sends request to India
The interim government in Bangladesh announced on Monday that it has sent a diplomatic note to the Indian government, requesting the extradition of the country’s former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. A prominent figure in the struggle for democracy, Hasina, the daughter of Bangladesh’s
Afghanistan launches 3-day anti-polio vaccination campaign
The Afghan caretaker government’s Ministry of Public Health announced a three-day vaccination campaign on Monday, aiming to protect 4.8 million children under the age of five from poliovirus. Running from Monday to Wednesday, the campaign will provide anti-polio drops to children in 11
EAM Jaishankar to visit US ahead of Trump’s second term
External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will visit the United States from December 24-29, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Monday. “He will meet counterparts to discuss key bilateral, regional, and global issues. During the visit, EAM will also chair a
Marcel Ciolacu reappointed as Romanian prime minister
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis announced on Monday that he had officially appointed Marcel Ciolacu, the leader of the Social Democratic Party (PSD) and the incumbent prime minister, to lead the country’s new government, according to media reports. On December 20, Romania’s newly elected
Biden commutes death sentence of 37 federal inmates
US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 out of the 40 inmates on federal death row. “Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who
India saw significant progress in drone technology in past 6 years: Surveyor General
India has made significant progress in drone technology in the last six years, according to Surveyor General of India Hitesh Kumar Makwana, who made this statement during a workshop in Bhopal on Monday. Makwana highlighted that the Central government has introduced a drone
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council proclaims daniel chapo winner of presidential election
Mozambique’s Constitutional Council (CC), the body in charge of constitutional and electoral affairs, has proclaimed Daniel Chapo the winner of the October 9 general elections. Chapo will take over from incumbent president Filipe Nyusi to become the fifth president of the Republic of
Ex-US Prez Bill Clinton hospitalized, ‘awake and alert’, says staff
Former US President Bill Clinton, 78, was hospitalized at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C., after developing a fever, according to a statement from his deputy chief of staff, Angel Urena. Urena told CNN that Clinton is doing well, remains in good