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India highlights ties with UNDP in poverty reduction, climate resilience

India highlights ties with UNDP in poverty reduction, climate resilience

NEW YORK: India has emphasised strengthening its partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). India’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Harvamish Harish,…

February 5, 2026

We will make it hard for Russia to continue funding war: US Congressman

WASHINGTON: US Congressman and co-chair of the India Caucus, Rich McCormick said that the US wants to make it arduous for…

February 5, 2026

Jaishankar, US treasury secy Bessent hold talks

WASHINGTON: United States Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on Wednesday held talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and addressed…

February 5, 2026

Trump signs Bill ending partial Fed shutdown in us

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon signed an ostentatious package to reopen the government.

February 5, 2026

China-India Trade hits record $155.6 billion as relations reach ‘new level of improvement’: Ambassador Xu Feihong

NEW DELHI: Marking the onset of the ‘Year of the Horse’, Chinese Ambassador to India, Xu Feihong, on Tuesday hailed…

February 5, 2026

Taiwan detects 13 Chinese sorties, 6 vessels around its waters

TAIPEI: Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense detected 13 sorties of Chinese military aircraft and six Chinese naval vessels operating around its…

February 5, 2026

Dalai Lama wins Grammy for audiobook, draws praise in India and Tibetan exile community, China slams honour

DHARAMSHALA: Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama’s landmark victory at the Grammy Awards has received widespread acclaim from political leaders in India…

February 5, 2026

Vietnamese military preparing for possible American war

HANOI: A year after Vietnam elevated its relations with Washington to the highest diplomatic level, an internal document shows its…

February 4, 2026

Iran’s president seeks ‘fair and equitable negotiations’ with us

DUBAI: Iran’s president said Tuesday he instructed the country’s foreign minister to “pursue fair and equitable negotiations” with the United…

February 4, 2026

Norway parliament supports monarchy despite scandals

OSLO: Norway’s parliament on Tuesday voted overwhelmingly in favour of maintaining the country’s monarchy, rejecting a proposed change to a republic,…

February 4, 2026