Washington, June 3 (IANS) The United States and India are only weeks away from concluding a long-awaited trade agreement, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers on Wednesday, signalling growing momentum in economic ties between the world’s largest and oldest democracies. Responding to questions about his recent visit to India during a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing, Rubio said Washington and New Delhi were nearing completion of the pact.”The hopes that we can wrap up the negotiat…
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Washington, June 4 (IANS) From trade negotiations and Quad cooperation to maritime security, critical minerals, and regional diplomacy, India emerged as one of the most frequently discussed countries during Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s testimony before Congress on Wednesday, underscoring New Delhi’s growing importance in the Trump administration’s Indo-Pacific strategy. Appearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee to defend the State Department’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, Rubi…
Washington, June 4 (IANS) The Trump administration signalled on Wednesday that it intends to position the United States as the global leader in digital assets and cryptocurrency innovation, a move that could have implications for India and other major economies still grappling with the regulation and taxation of the rapidly evolving sector. Appearing before the Senate Finance Committee to discuss the administration’s fiscal year 2027 budget request, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined plan…
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday reaffirmed the importance of the Quad partnership, saying leaders of the United States, India, Japan, and Australia are expected to meet before the end of the year as Washington intensifies its focus on the Indo-Pacific. Testifying before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the State Department’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, Rubio said the Quad is a key pillar of the administration’s regional strategy, highlighting rece…
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said the United States has brought together more than 30 countries in a new effort to secure global supplies of rare earth minerals, as Washington seeks to reduce dependence on China for critical resources essential to advanced industries and emerging technologies. Appearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Rubio highlighted the initiative as part of a broader strategy to strengthen economic security and supply-chai…
Washington, June 3 (IANS) Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday acknowledged that efforts to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine remain stalled, saying neither Russia nor Ukraine appears prepared to make the concessions necessary to reach a peace agreement. Appearing before the House Foreign Affairs Committee during a hearing on the State Department’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, Rubio described the conflict as one of the administration’s most persistent diplomatic challenges.Respon…
Toronto, June 3 (IANS) The focus in Group B will be on Bosnia and Herzegovina — the team that defeated former champions Italy to qualify — when action starts in this key group in the FIFA World Cup 2026 from June 11. Bosnia and Herzegovina return to the tournament for the first time since 2014, while Qatar will aim to build on their debut appearance four years ago.Canada will host the FIFA Men’s World Cup matches for the first time in the nation’s history, kicking off the Group B campaign agai…
Jaipur, June 3 (IANS) Three people from Rajasthan lost their lives in the devastating fire at Delhi’s Flourish Stay Hotel in Malviya Nagar on Wednesday. Among the victims were Javari Lal Agarwal (70), a retired UCO Bank manager from Ajmer, his wife Kamala Agarwal (68), and Ashok Pansari, a marble businessman from Kishangarh.The trio had travelled to Delhi to visit a relative admitted to Max Hospital and were staying at the hotel when the fire broke out.The tragedy has left families, friends, and…
Washington, June 3 (IANS) The United States has expanded its response to the Ebola outbreak in Central and East Africa, announcing more than $162 million in assistance and a series of measures aimed at containing the disease while preventing its spread to the United States.In an update issued on Wednesday, the US State Department said it was working closely with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as the governments of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and U…
Ahmedabad, June 3 (IANS) Over 400 athletes from more than 60 countries will compete in the inaugural World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, set to be held at the EKA Arena from June 4 to 8.The five-day event will bring together participants from countries including the United States, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan, marking the first global championship for Yogasana as a competitive sport.Supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the Ministry of Ayush, the Sports…