Seoul/Washington May 11 (IANS) The top defence chiefs of South Korea and the United States held talks in Washington on Monday, focusing on advancing the transfer of wartime operational control (OPCON) from Washington to Seoul and Korea’s push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back met one-on-one with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth to discuss follow-up steps on the OPCON transition and nuclear-powered submarines, in line with the agreements reached between the lead…
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Washington, May 11 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday said he expected Taiwan and energy security to dominate discussions during his upcoming visit to China, while praising his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping and expressing confidence that tensions over Taiwan would not escalate.Speaking during a White House maternal healthcare event, Trump said his administration was now “doing great with China” after accusing previous US administrations of allowing Beijing to take ad…
New York, May 11 (IANS) With strict gun laws in Canada, smuggling weapons from the United States is a lucrative business for criminals, and a Pakistani national is now in a United States jail after he was caught because of a fake driving licence from his country hidden in his buttocks. The fake licence tipped off New York State troopers during a traffic stop who, aided by a dog, unearthed a cache of 89 weapons, 17 of them stolen, headed for Canada on Thursday, officials said.They arrested Faizan…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Prime Minister Balendra Shah of Nepal deliberately refused to meet India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and United States envoy Sergio Gor on separate occasions, sparking debate in Kathmandu about sovereignty, protocol, and the risks of straining ties with major partners, according to reports. “PM’s policy of not meeting foreign officials needs more nuance,” highlighted an editorial in The Kathmandu Post, adding that he “need not meet every foreign officia…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration is committed to increasing trade and investment relations with India, said US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, here on Monday.Speaking at the CII ‘Annual Business Summit 2026’ in the national capital, he highlighted the growing strength of US-India economic ties.”We’re committed to expanding opportunities for trade, reducing regulatory barriers, and encouraging Indian businesses to invest in the United States for the benefit of both our …
Mexico City, May 11 (IANS) With one month remaining before the FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City, organisers across the three host countries are finalising stadium preparations and security planning, while teams monitor injuries ahead of squad selections.The June 11-July 19 tournament will be the first World Cup to feature 48 teams, with matches in 16 cities across the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Here are some of the key talking points as the buildup enters its final stretch.Host ci…
Bengaluru, May 11 (IANS) Criticising the Congress party, former Karnataka Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Basavaraj Bommai on Monday defended PM Modi’s appeal for austerity measures amid the ongoing global crisis, stating that the message was issued as a precautionary step due to the continuing conflicts involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. PM Modi, on Sunday, while addressing a huge gathering in Bengaluru, called upon citizens to remain united and p…
Dubai, May 11 (IANS) India has continued to hold the No. 1 position in the latest ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual update released on Monday. However, their advantage at the summit has narrowed.India’s rating slipped by one point, from 119 to 118, while New Zealand gained two points, moving up to 113, reducing the gap between the top two sides from eight to five. Despite the marginal decline, India remains the leading ODI side in world cricket and continues to dominate the wh…
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said on Monday that India’s path will not be America’s or China’s path because we are not building for an abstract future; we are building for a living, rising, demanding India. Addressing the ‘CII Annual Business Summit 2026’ here, Gautam Adani said India is building for households moving up, cities expanding outward, factories coming alive, vehicles turning electric, and millions of small businesses waiting to scale. “…
Washington, May 11 (IANS) An American passenger from a hantavirus-hit Dutch cruise ship has tested positive for the virus, and another has mild symptoms, the US Department of Health and Human Services have announced. All 17 American citizens from the MV Hondius cruise ship are currently en route via an airlift to the United States, with the two travelling in the plane’s biocontainment units out of an abundance of caution, the department wrote in a post on the social platform X.The airlift will f…