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PM Modi emplanes for India after productive and substantive US visit
Washington DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on his return journey to New Delhi after successfully concluding a "productive and substantive" visit to the United States.
Trump calls for de-escalation, offers to mediate in India-China border dispute
New Delhi, February 14: In a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about future relations with China while acknowledging past tensions, particularly in the wake of COVID-19.
We have great unity, friendship, he and I and our countries: Trump tells PM Modi
Washington, DC, February 14: US President Donald Trump said that he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the two nations have "great unity and great friendship." He called it "important" to remain united as nations.
Learnt from President Trump...I also keep national interest of India at top of everything else: PM Modi in Washington DC
New Delhi, February 14: Lauding President Donald Trump's unwavering focus on the national interest of the United States, PM Modi said he too is committed to "keep the national interest of India at the top of everything else".
PM Modi meets US President Donald Trump at White House
Washington, DC, February 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Donald Trump here on Thursday. It is the first meeting between the two leaders in the second term of President Trump.
'Canada has been very bad to us, they have to start paying up': Donald Trump
Washington DC, February 14: US President Donald Trump reiterated his offer to make Canada the 51st US state while accusing Ottawa of being "very brutal" to Washington in terms of trade.
PM Modi, President Trump's strong rapport will further strengthen India-US relations: Defence expert Dhruv Katoch
New Delhi, February 14: Terming the ongoing visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States as "very important", Defence expert Dhruv C Katoch, said that the "strong rapport" between PM Modi and US President Donald Trump will further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
PM Modi departs for Delhi after productive US visit
Washington, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for New Delhi after concluding a highly productive visit to the US, marked by key diplomatic engagements and strategic agreements.
India rejects Trump's offer to mediate with China
Washington, Feb 14: India has swiftly turned down President Donald Trump's offer to “help” mediate an end to border skirmishes with China, saying that New Delhi follows a bilateral approach to deal with issues.
India, US to work on ties with 'more speed' now, says PM Modi
Washington, Feb 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Thursday that US President Donald Trump made "immense personal contribution" strengthening the relationship between the two countries in his first term and the two sides will "work with more speed" during his second term.
India-France relations touched new heights, literally: Foreign Secretary on PM Modi-Macron talks aboard presidential aircraft
Marseille, February 13: Following Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France for the AI Action Summit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that India-France relations have reached new heights, as PM Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held high-level discussions aboard the French presidential aircraft.
PM Modi arrives in US for two-day visit
Washington, DC, February 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the US on Wednesday (local time) for a two-day visit. His visit to the US comes at the invitation of US President Donald Trump.
Blair House decked up with Indian flag as PM Modi set to arrive in US
Washington, DC, February 13: Blair House has been decked up with the Indian flag as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to arrive in Washington, DC for a two-day visit to the US.
Trump speaks to Putin, says negotiations to end war in Ukraine to start immediately
Washington, DC, February 13: US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) held a telephone conversation with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin and revealed that he had a productive phone call with him, where they agreed to kick-start negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in Ukraine immediately.
PM Modi greeted by diaspora as he arrives in Washington on mission to boost ties with US
Washington, Feb 13: The Diaspora rallied to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he arrived here on Wednesday for a meeting with re-elected US President Donald Trump on a mission to boost the growing relations between the two largest democracies.
'Looking forward to meeting US President Donald Trump', says PM Modi after arriving in Washington for 2-day visit
Washington, Feb 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the US on Wednesday (local time) for a two-day visit, following an invitation from US President Donald Trump.
PM Modi arrives for two-day US visit
Washington, Feb 13: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived on Wednesday evening in a snow-covered capital for a two-day US visit focused on his first in-person interaction with President Donald Trump after the latter's return to the White House for a non-consecutive second term.
PM Modi to arrive in snow-laden Washington
Washington, Feb 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will arrive later on Wednesday (early Thursday morning in India) in the snow-laden Washington city for his first in-person interaction with President Donald Trump after the latter's return to the White House for a non-consecutive second term.
US Senate confirms Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
Washington DC, February 12: The US Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm former Democratic Representative Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence, CNN reported.
PM Modi, Macron inaugurate Indian Consulate in Marseilles
Marseilles February 12: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday jointly inaugurated the Indian Consulate in Marseilles.
China removes buoy from Japan's EEZ near Senkaku Islands: Reports
Tokyo, Feb 12: Japan Coast Guard (JCG) on Wednesday confirmed that a Chinese buoy that was installed in Japan's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is no longer there. The buoy had been floating in the area since July 2023, even though the Japanese government had demanded that China remove it and issued warnings about the buoy to vessels navigating in the area.
Trump says Ukraine 'may be Russian someday', wants Kyiv to trade natural resources for US aid
Washington, Feb 12: US President Donald Trump has suggested Ukraine may fall under Russian control "someday", as he called for the war-torn country to share its natural resources in exchange for US assistance.
Trump suspends US Foreign Corruption Act; Adani Group stocks surge
Washington, Feb 11: After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to halt the enforcement of a law that prohibits US companies from bribing foreign officials, claiming that the restriction disadvantages American firms, all the listed stocks of the Adani Group witnessed substantial gains on Tuesday.
Egypt affirms Palestinians' right to return, self-determination, establishment of Independent State
Cairo, February 11: Egypt has reiterated its unwavering commitment to the Palestinian people's right to return to their homeland, self-determination and the establishment of an independent state.
Iran's FM discusses Trump's Gaza plan with UN chief, Malaysian counterpart
Tehran, Feb 11: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has exchanged views with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and his Malaysian counterpart Mohamad Hasan on the US President's plan to relocate Palestinians from Gaza.
Trump says Gaza residents won't have right to return
Washington, Feb 10: US President Donald Trump has said Palestinians will not have a right to return to Gaza which he plans for the United States to "own" as it is redeveloped and rebuilt.
Aero India 2025: Rajnath Singh calls for unity amid global challenges
Bengaluru, Feb 10: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged like-minded nations to come together to address global uncertainties and emerging challenges.
No one has power to displace Palestinians: Turkish President
Istanbul, Feb 10: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that no one has the power to displace Palestinians from their homeland.
Trump reveals he has spoken to Putin in bid to negotiate Russia-Ukraine crisis
Washington DC, February 9: US President Donald Trump on Saturday told New York Post that he spoke to Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone to try to negotiate an end to the Ukraine crisis.
North Korean leader says US causing 'conflicting structure,' vows to bolster nuclear forces
Seoul, Feb 9: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has accused the US of standing behind the world's disputes, reaffirming the country's policy to further develop its nuclear forces, the North's state media reported on Sunday.
N Korea blames US, Japan, South Korea for tensions in region; vows to bolster nuke forces
Seoul, February 9: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, whom American President Donald Trump says he shares a good relationship with, has blamed the United States, Japan and South Korea for escalating tensions in the region, saying the allies' military cooperation has destabilized the security environment, as per state media of the nuclear-armed country.
Abdullah bin Zayed, Greek Foreign Minister discuss strengthening partnership ties
Abu Dhabi, February 8: Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met today in Abu Dhabi with Georgios Gerapetritis, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Hellenic Republic, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.
BJP MP Sujeet Kumar voices fear of China's probable role in escalating B'desh-India situation
New Delhi, February 8: BJP MP Sujeet Kumar on Saturday condemned Bangladesh's stance with respect to India and voiced fears of China playing in troubled waters.
South Africa expresses concern over US aid cut amid land policy dispute
Johannesburg, Feb 9: South Africa expressed concern over a US executive order to cut financial assistance to the country, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) said.
US President freezes aid to South Africa after it passed order aimed at capping apartheid inequality
Washington DC, February 8: US President Donald Trump has frozen aid to South Africa in an escalation of a rift between the US and South Africa over a controversial land expropriation law aimed at tackling inequality stemming from apartheid, Al Jazeera reported.
Panama becomes first Latin American country to exit China's Belt, Road Initiative
Washington, DC, February 8: Panama has become the first Latin American nation to exit Beijing's Belt and Road Initiative, marking a significant shift in its foreign policy and relationship with China's global infrastructure ambitions, as reported by Al Jazeera.
US President Trump, Ishiba reaffirm 'resolute' commitment to 'complete denuclearization of North Korea
Washington, Feb 8: US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba reaffirmed their "resolute" commitment Friday to the "complete denuclearisation of North Korea," a joint statement said, as Pyongyang reiterated its nuclear arms are not a bargaining chip.
US President Donald Trump freezes aid to South Africa over land expropriation legislation
Washington, DC, February 8: US President Donald Trump on Friday signed an executive order cutting all aid to South Africa over land expropriation law aimed at tackling inequality emanating from apartheid, Al Jazeera reported.
Donald Trump hails security partnership with Japan, announces USD 1 Billion defence sales
New Delhi, February 8: US President Donald Trump, while reaffirming the military partnership between the US and Japan, revealed that Japan has committed to doubling its defence spending by 2027 and also highlighted the recent approval of nearly a billion dollars in foreign military sales to Tokyo.
Jaishankar congratulates Grenada on 51st Independence Day, vows to strengthen bilateral ties
New Delhi, February 8: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday congratulated Grenada's Foreign Minister Joseph Andall on the 51st anniversary of the country's independence, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation.