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Nigeria confirms joint security operation with US on terrorist targets
Abuja, Dec 26: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria on Friday confirmed that Nigerian authorities, in structured security cooperation with international partners, including the United States, carried out airstrikes on terrorist targets in the north-west part of the African country.
Russia, Venezuela warn US actions in Caribbean could have 'wide-reaching consequences'
Moscow, December 23: As the US military presence in the Caribbean intensifies, Russia and Venezuela have joined forces to condemn what they describe as "escalatory steps" by Washington in the region, TASS reported.
Venezuela accuses US of 'international piracy' after new oil tanker seizure
Caracas, December 21: Tensions between Caracas and Washington reached a boiling point this weekend as Venezuela condemned the seizure of another oil tanker off its shores, Russia Today reported.
US holds first G20 Sherpa meeting without South Africa, launches working groups on economic priorities
Washington DC, December 18: Ahead of hosting the G20 Summit in Miami, Florida, next year, the United States convened its first G20 Sherpa meeting as the 2026 Presidency host in Washington, notably without participation from South Africa, the outgoing 2025 chair, amid a sharp recalibration of the forum under US President Donald Trump.
Saudi Foreign Minister, US Secretary Rubio discuss regional and international developments in phone call
Riyadh, December 10: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud held a phone call with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss ongoing regional and international developments, according to a statement posted on X by the Saudi Foreign Ministry.
Quad underscores Indo-Pacific disaster preparedness at 4th annual HADR strategic meet
Hawaii, December 8: Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to a stable, secure and resilient Indo-Pacific, the Quad convened the 4th Annual Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Strategic Meeting and Tabletop Exercise in Honolulu, Hawaii, the Ministry of External Affairs stated on Monday.
Quad members works on bolstering disaster-response capabilities across Indo-Pacific
Hawaii, Dec 8: Underscoring the Quad's commitment to reliable and effective life saving support for the people of the region, officials from India, Australia, Japan, and United States discussed strengthening the grouping's disaster-response capabilities across the Indo-Pacific during the recently-held 4th Annual Quad Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Response (HADR) Strategic Meeting and Tabletop Exercise in Hawaii's Honolulu.
Quad members vow to punish perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of Red Fort blast
New Delhi, Dec 6: Unequivocally condemning terrorism in all its forms and manifestations, including cross-border terrorism, Quad partners - including, India, Japan, Australia, and the United States - have jointly called for the perpetrators, organisers, and financiers of the last month's terror incident near Delhi's Red Fort to be brought to justice and also urged all UN Member States to cooperate in doing so.
US drops South Africa from 2026 G20, invites Poland to join
Washington, Dec 5: The United States, which assumed the presidency of the Group of 20 on December 1, said it will not invite South Africa to participate in the 2026 G20 Leaders’ Summit in Miami, accusing the ANC-led government of sabotage, hostility toward the United States, and an agenda that undermined the forum’s economic mission.
Iran denounces G7's anti-Tehran claims as 'baseless and irresponsible'
Tehran, Nov 14: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei rejected the anti-Tehran claims made in a recent Group of Seven (G7) statement, calling them "baseless and irresponsible."
Formula 1: Leclerc cautious despite Austin podium as Hamilton feels Ferrari progress growing
Mexico City, Oct 24: Charles Leclerc has tempered expectations of further podiums this season despite securing his first top-three finish since Belgium at the United States Grand Prix last week. The Ferrari driver's third-place in Austin marked his and the team's sixth podium of 2025 — five of which have been third places and one a second place in Monaco.
Verstappen tightens F1 title race with dominant win at United States GP
Austin, Oct 20: Max Verstappen dominated the 2025 United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, converting pole position into a commanding victory and closing the gap to the championship leaders. The Red Bull driver led from the start and never relented, while McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris were left scrambling in his wake.
Kerala has surpassed US in infant mortality rate, says CM Pinarayi Vijayan
Thiruvananthapuram, October 14: Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Tuesday highlighted the state's achievements in health and development, asserting that the state has surpassed the United States in infant mortality rates.
South Korea, US discuss currency manipulator issue
Seoul, Sep 28: The presidential office said on Sunday that South Korea and the United States have discussed the possibility of Seoul being designated a currency manipulator after Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol's recent remarks on the allies' completed foreign exchange (FX) talks.
S. Korea, US sign 11 MoUs for cooperation in shipbuilding, nuclear energy, aviation
Seoul, Aug 26: South Korea and the United States have signed 11 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) for bilateral cooperation in a wide array of key industrial sectors ranging from shipbuilding, nuclear energy and aviation to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and critical minerals, Seoul's industry ministry said on Tuesday.
US withdraws from UNESCO again
United Nations, July 23: The United States is again withdrawing from UNESCO, accusing it of advancing “divisive social and cultural causes†and focusing too much on sustainable development, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced on Tuesday.
Korean shipbuilding industry welcomes discussions for possible cooperation with US
Seoul, July 14: South Korea's shipbuilding industry welcomed the government's ongoing discussions with the United States regarding potential cooperation in the sector, calling it a "new opportunity" for the sector, Seoul's industry ministry said on Monday.
Military chiefs of South Korea, US vow to strengthen trilateral security cooperation with Japan
Seoul, May 21: The top military officers of South Korea and the US vowed to further strengthen the allies' trilateral security cooperation with Japan during their first video talks earlier this week, the South's military said Wednesday.
South Korea needs 'win-win' strategy for shipbuilding partnership with US
Seoul, May 19: South Korea should establish a detailed "win-win" strategy to seize business opportunities amid the United States' push to revitalise its shipbuilding industry, a local business lobby said on Monday.
Egyptian president urges immediate Gaza ceasefire during meeting with US official
Cairo, May 19: Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi called for reaching an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and facilitating the flow of humanitarian aid into the war-torn enclave during a meeting with a visiting US official.
South Korea, US to hold '2+2' trade consultation of finance, trade ministers
Seoul, April 20: South Korea and the United States will hold "two plus two" tariff negotiations in Washington this week, involving the countries' finance and trade ministers, the Seoul government said on Sunday.
South Korea, US hold joint air exercise involving B-1B bomber
Seoul, April 15: South Korea and the United States on Tuesday staged joint air drills, involving at least one US B-1B bomber, over the Korean Peninsula, the defence ministry said, in a show of force against North Korean military threats.
Brazilian president says US trade policy 'won't work,' accuses Trump of trying to dictate global rules
Sao Paulo, April 9: Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticised the new tariff regime of the United States, saying Washington's attempt to reshape global trade under US President Donald Trump "won't work" and violates the principles of multilateralism.
Quad to send $20 million relief support to earthquake-ravaged Myanmar
New Delhi, April 4: Quad members Australia, India, Japan, and the United States on Friday collectively committed over $20 million in humanitarian assistance to support the relief efforts for the earthquake-devastated Myanmar.
Mistake that benefits no one: World leaders react to Trump's 'reciprocal tariffs'
Washington, April 3: As US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on the so-called "reciprocal tariffs," the world reacted sharply against the decision, with some calling it a "mistake that benefits no one" while others called it a violation of Washington's obligations under the World Trade Organization (WTO).
Lebanese leaders urge US to ensure full Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon
Beirut, Feb 8: Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Saturday called on the United States to ensure Israel's complete withdrawal from occupied southern Lebanese territories by February 18, in accordance with the ceasefire agreement brokered by Washington and Paris.
South Korean Foreign ministry welcomes Trump, Ishiba's commitment to North Korea denuclearisation
Seoul, Feb 8: The South Korean foreign ministry on Saturday welcomed the United States and Japan's recent summit meeting where the leaders of the two countries reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearisation of North Korea.
Trudeau says Trump's threat to annex Canada 'real'
Ottawa, Feb 8: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that US President Donald Trump's threat to annex Canada "is a real thing," media reported.
'PM Modi's Feb 12-13 US visit valuable opportunity to engage Trump administration on all areas of mutual interest'
New Delhi, Feb 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be among the first few world leaders to visit the United States following the start of US President Donald Trump's second term in office a few weeks ago, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday.
Zambia assures stable HIV drug supply despite US funding halt
Lusaka, Feb 7: The Zambian government has assured the public of a stable supply of life-saving HIV drugs despite the decision by the US government, the major supplier, to halt the supply.
Tensions rise between South Africa, US as Rubio plans to skip G20 FM meeting
Johannesburg, Feb 6: Tensions between South Africa and the United States continue to escalate following US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's recent announcement to skip the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) Foreign Ministers' Meeting later this month.
Iranian President Pezeshkian calls for OPEC unity to prevent US from pressuring members
Tehran, Feb 6: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged the members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to unite and consistently prevent the United States from pressuring any of them.
Not new procedure, been in place since 2009: EAM Jaishankar on deportation row
New Delhi, Feb 6: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday that there has been "no change from the past procedure" in the deportation of illegal immigrants by the United States, emphasizing that the process is "not a new one".
After US, Israel halts participation in UN Human Rights Council
Jerusalem, February 6: 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, said on Wednesday that Israel would also join the US in its decision not to participate in the UNHRC.
After US, Israel withdraws participation from UN Human Rights Council
Jerusalem, Feb 6: 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, has said that Israel would also join the US in its decision not to participate in the UNHRC.
PM Modi likely to meet Elon Musk during US visit
New Delhi, Feb 5: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, slated to visit the United States this month to meet President Donald Trump, is also likely to see Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk.
EU ready for tough trade talks with US, says Ursula von der Leyen
Brussels, Feb 5: European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that the European Union (EU) is prepared for tough negotiations with the US to safeguard its economic interests.
PM Modi smarter than Prez Trump, knows how to convince global leaders: Jim Rogers
New Delhi, Feb 4: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is smarter than US President Donald Trump and in the current world economic order, he is most capable of working together with the new US administration which would be good for both the nations, veteran global investor Jim Rogers told IANS on Tuesday.
Trade wars have no winners: Lithuanian president
Vilnius, Feb 4: Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said that trade wars rarely have winners, as the United States considers imposing tariffs on the European Union (EU).
Polish PM Tusk urges for EU unity as Europe faces tariff threats from US
Warsaw, Feb 3: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk called on the European Union (EU) to remain united as the bloc faces the threat of a trade war with the United States.