New Delhi, July 9 (IANS) India and Russia continue to work on enhancing cooperation and address challenges of violent extremism, radicalisation, and terror financing, discussions on which were held in detail during the 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Counter Terrorism (CT).According to the MEA, the 14th meeting of the India-Russia Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism (CT) took place on July 8 in New Delhi and was co-chaired by Sibi George, Secretary (West) in th…
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Brussels, July 9 (IANS) The European Parliament has approved an amendment that slammed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to change the name of an elite Ukrainian military unit after the second World War era Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), a move that has sparked a diplomatic dispute between Warsaw and Kyiv, a report has said. Most of the members of the European Parliament voted in favour of the amendment, which expressed regret over Zelensky’s “recent unnecessary and unprovoked e…
Ankara, July 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that the United States would allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missile interceptors, signalling a potentially significant expansion of military cooperation with Kyiv as he praised President Volodymyr Zelensky’s leadership and expressed optimism about ending the war with Russia.Meeting Zelensky on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said the two leaders had developed a strong working relationship and would dis…
Washington, July 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to cut off trade with Spain, accusing the NATO ally of failing to contribute enough to the military alliance and warning that Madrid would face economic consequences if it did not change course.Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte ahead of a meeting with alliance leaders in Ankara, Trump singled out Spain while renewing his long-running criticism that some NATO members rely too heavily on US defence spend…
Ankara, July 7 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed optimism that Russia and Ukraine could be moving closer to a peace agreement, saying he believes both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky now want to end the war after his latest conversations with the two leaders.Speaking alongside Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan before their bilateral meeting in Ankara ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Summit, Trump said he h…
Guwahati, July 7 (IANS) The BRICS nations on Tuesday adopted the Guwahati Declaration, reaffirming their commitment to strengthen cooperation in combating illicit drug trafficking and transnational organised crime, with a strong focus on real-time intelligence sharing, digital technologies and coordinated law enforcement, officials said. According to an official statement, the declaration was adopted at the conclusion of the two-day BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies Meeting held in Guwahati unde…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) India will host the 3rd BRICS Transport Ministers’ Meeting in Nagpur, Maharashtra on July 11, 2026 and July 12, 2026, bringing together ministers and senior officials from member countries to discuss sustainability in transport infrastructure and mobility, an official statement said on Tuesday.The two‑day meeting, convened under India’s BRICS Chairship 2026, will review progress in transport cooperation since the Russian and Brazilian chairships and exchange intern…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) India is rapidly strengthening its position as one of the world’s leading manufacturing destinations and is emerging as a major beneficiary of the ongoing realignment of global supply chains, according to a report released by industry body ASSOCHAM on Tuesday.The report said the post-COVID global manufacturing landscape has undergone a significant transformation, with companies increasingly diversifying production beyond China by adopting China+1, nearshoring and friends…
New Delhi, July 7 (IANS) The ‘Bintang Adipurna of the Republic of Indonesia’ has become the latest addition to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s growing list of international honours, taking the total number of global awards conferred upon him to 35. The Bintang Adipurna, also known as the “Medal of Honour”, is the highest civilian honour awarded by Indonesia. It is presented to individuals who have rendered exceptional service towards the unity, continuity and prosperity of the Republic of Indones…
Washington, July 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said he believes both Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky want to end the war in Ukraine, expressing confidence that negotiations are making more progress than is publicly recognised.Speaking at the White House after launching the “Trump Accounts” investment programme, Trump said he had recently held what he described as “a very good call” with Putin and expected Ukraine to dominate discussions …