India and US discuss deepening defense ties ahead of PM Modi’s visit

India and US discuss deepening defense ties ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh spoke with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to congratulate him on his confirmation and discuss strengthening India-US defense cooperation. The leaders reviewed ongoing collaboration and explored expanding ties in operational, intelligence, logistics, and defense-industrial sectors. Singh emphasized the

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Top Trump officials try to walk back President’s Gaza ownership comments

Top Trump officials try to walk back President’s Gaza ownership comments

Senior officials in the Donald Trump administration have attempted to clarify the President’s comments suggesting that the US would “take over” the Gaza Strip and assume a “long-term ownership position” in the enclave. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who is visiting Guatemala,

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After US, Israel withdraws participation from UN Human Rights Council

After US, Israel withdraws participation from UN Human Rights Council

A day after US President Donald Trump announced America’s withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Israel’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, stated that Israel would also join the US in its decision not to participate in the UNHRC. On

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US federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship

US federal judge indefinitely blocks Trump’s order ending birthright citizenship

A federal judge in Maryland has indefinitely blocked US President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship for undocumented immigrants and foreign visitors with temporary visas. Judge Deborah L. Boardman of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland issued

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Congress seeks discussion in Lok Sabha, dignified treatment for deported Indians by US

Congress seeks discussion in Lok Sabha, dignified treatment for deported Indians by US

The Congress on Thursday submitted adjournment motions in the Lok Sabha, demanding an urgent discussion on the deportation of over 100 illegal Indian immigrants by the United States and urged the Centre to clarify its stance and outline diplomatic efforts to ensure the

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Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza Strip

Trump proposes US takeover of Gaza Strip

US President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to resolve the long-standing West Asia crisis by having the United States take over the Gaza Strip. His plan also involves relocating the displaced Palestinian population to shelters in neighboring Egypt and Jordan. “I strongly

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EU ready for tough trade talks with US, says Ursula von der Leyen

EU ready for tough trade talks with US, says Ursula von der Leyen

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has stated that the European Union (EU) is prepared for tough negotiations with the United States to protect its economic interests. Her remarks followed US President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to impose tariffs on imports

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Polish PM Tusk urges for EU unity as Europe faces tariff threats from US

Polish PM Tusk urges for EU unity as Europe faces tariff threats from US

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called on the European Union (EU) to stay united as the bloc confronts the threat of a trade war with the United States. Speaking in Brussels on Monday during an EU leaders’ meeting, Tusk warned that trade

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After Mexico, Canada buys itself a reprieve from Trump’s tariff hikes

After Mexico, Canada buys itself a reprieve from Trump’s tariff hikes

Tariff hikes on Canada have been delayed by a month after it secured a brief reprieve by promising to allocate $1.3 billion towards measures to curb the flow of drugs and undocumented migrants into the US through the northern border. Mexico had previously

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Trade wars have no winners, says Lithuanian president

Trade wars have no winners, says Lithuanian president

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has stated that trade wars rarely have winners, as the United States considers imposing tariffs on the European Union (EU). “I don’t know of any trade wars in history where one side wins and the other loses—usually, both sides

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US tariffs spark criticism and economic concerns in Germany

US tariffs spark criticism and economic concerns in Germany

US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China has drawn criticism and concern in Germany, with fears of economic fallout and rising consumer costs. On Saturday, Trump ordered a 25% tariff on imports from Mexico and Canada and

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Latin American bloc backs Mexico against US accusations of interference

Latin American bloc backs Mexico against US accusations of interference

Member countries of the Latin American bloc ALBA-TCP have expressed solidarity with Mexico while rejecting what they describe as “slander and interference” from the United States. In a statement, the Bolivarian Alliance for the Peoples of Our America-People’s Trade Treaty (ALBA-TCP) dismissed accusations

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‘Deeply saddened, we stand in solidarity with US’, PM Modi expresses grief on Washington DC plane collision

‘Deeply saddened, we stand in solidarity with US’, PM Modi expresses grief on Washington DC plane collision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his condolences over the tragic plane-helicopter collision in Washington DC, offering solidarity with the people of the United States. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Deeply saddened by the loss of lives in the tragic collision

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Three victims of US plane crash had Russian passports, identity of fourth being checked: Russian Foreign Ministry

Three victims of US plane crash had Russian passports, identity of fourth being checked: Russian Foreign Ministry

Moscow has confirmed that three Russians were among the 67 victims of the tragic plane crash in the United States on Wednesday night. The crash involved an American Eagle passenger jet, which collided mid-air with a US Army Black Hawk helicopter, making it

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US DoJ indictment against Adani a ‘strategic blunder,’ risks damaging India-US ties: Forbes article

US DoJ indictment against Adani a ‘strategic blunder,’ risks damaging India-US ties: Forbes article

The US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) indictment of Indian billionaire Gautam Adani is a strategic blunder with severe geopolitical consequences, leading American publication Forbes has said. In an article titled “The US Harms The West’s Alliances With A Far-Flung Indictment In India”, the

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First deportees land in Colombia from US

First deportees land in Colombia from US

Two Colombian Aerospace Force planes carrying migrants deported from the United States landed late Tuesday in Colombia’s capital, Bogota, as confirmed by Colombian President Gustavo Petro. The deported nationals were picked up from Houston, Texas, and San Diego, California, following instructions from Petro.

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Israeli PM to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal

Israeli PM to visit US for discussion on Gaza truce deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Washington next week at the invitation of US President Donald Trump, according to a statement from Netanyahu’s office. Trump has invited Netanyahu to “a meeting at the White House on February 4,” said the statement.

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PM Modi & President Trump discuss ‘mutually beneficial’ ties (Lead)

PM Modi & President Trump discuss ‘mutually beneficial’ ties (Lead)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, reaffirming their commitment to a ‘mutually beneficial and trusted partnership.’ “Delighted to speak with my dear friend President @realDonaldTrump @POTUS,” PM Modi wrote on X. The Prime Minister congratulated President Trump

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Tahawwur Rana not yet on plane to India, US ‘evaluating’ options

Tahawwur Rana not yet on plane to India, US ‘evaluating’ options

The United States’ State Department is “evaluating next steps” regarding the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India, a decision upheld last week by the country’s Supreme Court. This clears the way for Rana to finally face justice for his alleged role in the

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Denmark to strengthen Arctic defence amid US interest in Greenland

Denmark to strengthen Arctic defence amid US interest in Greenland

Denmark has revealed plans to enhance its military presence in the Arctic, driven by growing concerns over the US interest in acquiring Greenland, a Danish territory. Danish Defence Minister Troels Lund Poulsen announced on Monday that the government will allocate 14.6 billion Danish

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