New Delhi, June 6 (IANS) Defending champions Argentina could receive a timely boost ahead of the World Cup, with captain Lionel Messi edging closer to a return from injury and potentially featuring in one of the team’s two warm-up matches in the United States.Argentina’s coach Lionel Scaloni said on Friday that Messi’s recovery from left hamstring soreness is proceeding well, and the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner could get some game time against either Honduras on Saturday in College Station, Te…
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New Delhi, June 5 (IANS) China strategy of taking up economic projects such as the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in developing countries with the objective of extending its geopolitical clout across regions appears to have run into a hurdle when it comes to spreading its influence to Latin America, according to an article in The Diplomat.China’s strategy has shaped its global expansion from Africa and Southeast Asia to the Pacific Islands and Latin America. It has also helped explain why Beij…
Bogota, June 2 (IANS) Colombia continued its preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 with a convincing 3-1 victory over Costa Rica in an international friendly at El Campin Stadium on Tuesday. Bayern Munich winger Luis Diaz was the star of the evening, scoring one goal and providing an assist as Colombia produced an impressive performance in front of their home fans ahead of the tournament, which begins on June 11.Defender Davinson Sanchez gave Colombia an early advantage when he rose highest t…
Roseau, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita visited Kalinago Territory in Dominica and expressed India’s commitment to supporting the community through New Delhi’s partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). In a statement shared on X on Sunday, Margherita stated, “Pleased to visit the beautiful Kalinago Territory, home to the indigenous Kalinago community of Dominica. India remains committed to supporting the Kalinago community t…
Roseau, May 16 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita called on Dominica’s President Sylvanie Burton in Roseau, where the two sides reviewed ways to deepen the bilateral partnership between the two nations.Sylvanie Burton became the first woman and first indigenous person of the Kalinago community to serve as the President of Dominica since 2023.Sharing the details of the meeting on his social media on Saturday (Indian time), the MoS posted : “Honoured to call on …
Belmopan, May 14 (IANS) Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita met the Governor-General of Belize on Thursday.MoS Margherita called on Dame Froyla Tzalam, Governor-General of Belize, during his official visit to Belize, discussing bilateral relations.“Honoured to call on H.E. Dame Froyla Tzalam, Governor-General of Belize.Conveyed greetings from the Hon’ble President and Prime Minister of India. Discussed ways to further strengthen relations between our two countrie…
Belmopan, May 13 (IANS) Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, currently on a tour of the Caribbean region, arrived in Belize on Wednesday. “Pleased to arrive in Belize on my first official visit to the great Caribbean nation. Thanks to the Government of Belize for the warm welcome. Looking forward to a productive and fruitful visit,” he posted on X after his arrival in capital Belmopan.According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his visit, Margherita is expec…
Tegucigalpa, May 13 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, currently on a visit to Honduras, held a series of meetings with top leadership of the Central American country aimed at deepening bilateral ties between the two nations. The MoS also interacted with the members of the Indian community and alumni of the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) in Honduras, lauding their contribution in enhancing bilateral relations and fostering people-to-pe…
Tegucigalpa, May 12 (IANS) Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Honduras Secretary of Culture, Arts and Heritage Yasser Handal Carcamo on Tuesday, and discussed deepening people-to-people ties and enhancing cooperation in arts, yoga, wellness, cinema, and cultural exchanges. “Glad to meet H.E. Yasser Handal Carcamo, Secretary of State, Secretariat of Culture, Arts and Heritage of Honduras. Discussed deepening people-to-people ties and expanding coop…
San Jose, May 11 (IANS) The Minister of State for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, held a bilateral meeting with Costa Rica’s Foreign Minister, Manuel Tovar, in San Jose, reaffirming India’s commitment to deepening ties with Costa Rica and enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors. The meeting marked the first official engagement for Tovar after assuming office as Costa Rica’s Foreign Minister. Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation and expanding engagement, gr…