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US, Canada fail to reach trade deal; Carney says won't allow any nation to determine our future

The United States and Canada failed to reach a trade deal, and the White House said that it would impose 50 per cent tariffs on certain imports from Canada.

EAM Jaishankar to visit Russia for 27th Session of IRIGC-TEC

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar will embark on a two-day official visit to Russia starting Sunday to co-chair the 27th Session of the India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Scientific, Technological and Cultural Cooperation (IRIGC-TEC), the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday.

Trump renews voter ID push before midterms

US President Donald Trump has renewed his demand for mandatory photo identification and proof of citizenship for voters, placing election rules at the centre of his campaign to retain Republican control of Congress in November.

HinduPACT hits back at USCIRF over RSS chief

HinduPACT has accused the US Commission on International Religious Freedom of running a “smear campaign” against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat ahead of his proposed visit to the United States.

Trump calls Strait of Hormuz US territory

US President Donald Trump has described the Strait of Hormuz as American territory while declaring that Iran would never be permitted to acquire a nuclear weapon.

Vance backs Vivek Ramaswamy for Ohio governor

US Vice-President JD Vance has endorsed Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy for governor of Ohio, predicting that his fellow Republican would become the state’s next chief executive.

Guyana's Rodrigues-Birkett emerges top candidate for UN Secretary General in informal UNSC poll

Former Guyana Foreign Minister Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett emerged as the top contender for Secretary-generalship in a straw poll held on Friday by the Security Council to gauge the support for the eight candidates, according to unofficial tabulations.

India-EU FTA to be a game changer, boost trade significantly: Lithuanian envoy

The India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA) will be a game changer and is expected to significantly boost trade between the two sides, Lithuanian Ambassador to India Diana Mickevičienė said.

Hasina calls 2004 Dhaka grenade attack one of Bangladesh’s ‘most brutal, shameful’ chapters

Marking the 22nd anniversary of the 2004 deadly grenade attack on an Awami League rally at Bangabandhu Avenue in Dhaka, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina described the tragedy as one of the most “brutal and shameful” chapters in the country’s history.

Trump targets 1,000 US space launches annually

President Donald Trump launched an ambitious drive to conduct more than 1,000 space launches and reentries annually from American soil by 2030, as the United States seeks to expand its commercial space economy and counter challenges to its dominance beyond Earth.

Trump sends Cabinet on nationwide pitch

President Donald Trump has deployed Cabinet officials across the United States to promote his administration’s record on manufacturing, energy, health care, transport and border security, the White House said.

US clashes with UNGA president over demands for transparency in electing UN chief

US President Donald Trump's administration is clashing with General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, accusing her of trying to "undermine" the election process for the next secretary-general through her demand for "transparency".

US will soon take full ‘control’ of straits, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has said the United States is “essentially controlling” strategic waterways linked to Iran and will soon take full control, while insisting Tehran will never be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon.

UN General Assembly holds dialogues with candidates for next secretary-general

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) held respective interactive dialogues with two candidates for the next UN secretary-general.

Over 100 killed in gold mine collapse on Cameroon-CAR border

YAOUNDE: More than 100 miners were killed Tuesday after a gold mine caved in at a border village between Cameroon and the Central African Republic (CAR), Cameroonian officials and local media have said. Gregoire Mvongo, governor of Cameroon's East Region, which borders CAR, said Wednesday that the collapse happened around 2:00 p.m. local time in the village of Zamboye. "Zamboye is a border…

UN General Assembly holds dialogues with candidates for next secretary-general

UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly (UNGA) held respective interactive dialogues with two candidates for the next UN secretary-general. In Wednesday's dialogue, Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu, who was nominated by his country, said the immediate priority must be given to the proliferation of increasingly deadly conflicts that threaten to engulf entire regions and the world, Xinhua news agency…

Iran's President says negotiation with US does not mean surrender

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that negotiating with the United States did not mean surrender.

Japanese Defence Minister receives warm welcome in Delhi, to hold talks with Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday received his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, in New Delhi, for high-level talks to deepen defence cooperation between the two countries.

Large protest held in Japan against Takaichi govt's 'distorted view of history', 'dangerous moves'

Tens of thousands of Japanese citizens gathered in front of the National Diet Building in Tokyo to protest a series of dangerous moves by the government of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, including its distorted view of history and push toward military expansion.

Trump attacks Federal Reserve over ‘ridiculous’ rates

US President Donald Trump has renewed his demand for lower interest rates, calling borrowing costs “ridiculous” and rejecting concerns that volatility in the bond market poses a threat to the American economy.

UNSC must not be used to legitimise terrorists by de-listing them: India

In an implied criticism of Pakistan's role in dealing with terrorism, India has called for transparency in the Security Council listing and delisting groups as terrorist organisations, adding that it should not be driven by narrow political interests.

PM Modi slated to address world leaders at high-level UNGA meet in New York in September

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is slated to address world leaders at the high-level meeting of the General Assembly in September, according to a preliminary schedule.

Rajnath Singh to discuss defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific with Japanese counterpart today

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, in New Delhi on Thursday to further strengthen defence cooperation between the two nations and promote peace in the Indo-Pacific region.

US way ahead of China in AI, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has said the United States is leading China "by a lot" in artificial intelligence, signalling that the emerging technology will be among the issues discussed when Chinese President Xi Jinping visits in September.

South Korea's Land minister says govt considering part of Yongsan Park as housing site

South Korea's Land Minister Kim Yun-duk said on Wednesday the government is considering using parts of Yongsan Park that have already lost some of their function as green spaces for limited housing development.

Rajnath Singh to discuss defence cooperation, Indo-Pacific with Japanese counterpart tomorrow

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will hold a bilateral meeting with his Japanese counterpart, Shinjiro Koizumi, in New Delhi on Thursday to further strengthen defence cooperation between the two nations and promote peace in the Indo-Pacific region.