Tag: world news

India and Argentina sign social security agreement for professionals

September 30, 2023 admin

The Agreement was signed by Indian ambassador to Argentina Dinesh Bhatia and the Argentina’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship Santiago Cafiero. | Photo Credit: Embassy of India in Argentina India and Argentina on Friday signed an agreement to ensure legal rights of professionals in each other’s domain that will assist in risk-free international…

World

EAM Jaishankar meets U.N. leadership, discusses India’s G20 Presidency, UNSC reforms

September 26, 2023 admin

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar meets António Guterres, U.N. Secretary General on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly session, in New York on September 26, 2023 | Photo Credit: ANI External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with the top U.N. leadership here and discussed India’s G20 Presidency, regional issues and global challenges, sustainable…

World

India-Canada row | Blinken says U.S. ‘wants to see accountability’ on Nijjar slaying

September 22, 2023 admin

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addresses members of the press on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly at the Lotte Palace Hotel in New York City, U.S., September 22, 2023. | Photo Credit: Reuters U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. was “deeply concerned” about allegations that India had…

World

Visa suspension for Canadians enforced at Indian missions globally

September 22, 2023 admin

The Indian flag is seen flying at the High Commission of India in Ottawa, Canada | Photo Credit: AP Even physical applications for Indian visas from Canadian citizens to Indian missions in third countries will not be processed under the suspension of Indian visas for Canadians that the Government of India is enforcing this week. A…

World

Zelenskyy makes his case at the US Capitol and Pentagon for more war aid as some GOP support softens

September 21, 2023 admin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., left, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of N.Y., right, at Capitol Hill on September 21, 2023, in Washington. | Photo Credit: AP President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a whirlwind return visit to Washington on Thursday to shore up U.S. support for Ukraine, this…

World

France and Germany backed report pushes for EU enlargement, four tier membership

September 19, 2023 admin

France and Germany, the two largest economies in the European Union, pushed new proposals for the enlargement of the 27-member bloc. File | Photo Credit: Reuters France and Germany, the two largest economies in the European Union, pushed new proposals for the enlargement of the 27-member bloc on Tuesday (September 19). The policy paper, put together by a…

World

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia to introduce own bans on Ukraine grains

September 15, 2023 admin

Poland, Slovakia and Hungary announced their own restrictions on Ukrainian grain imports on Friday after the European Commission decided not to extend its ban on imports into Ukraine’s five EU neighbours. Ukraine was one of the world’s top grain exporters before Russia’s 2022 invasion reduced its ability to ship agricultural produce to global markets. Ukrainian…

World

Ukrainian President Zelensky to make second visit to U.S. White House to rally wartime support

September 15, 2023 admin

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky. File | Photo Credit: Reuters Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will pay his second wartime visit to Washington next week, the White House announced Friday, in a bid to solidify the support of his country’s crucial backer which has shipped billions of dollars in aid to fight Russian invaders. Zelensky will travel…

World

Morning Digest | Central team of officials to visit Nipah-hit areas, Joe Biden’s son Hunter indicted on gun charges, and more

September 15, 2023 admin

Central team of officials to visit Nipah-hit areas A Central team of officials is expected to visit Maruthonkara and Ayancheri areas in Kozhikode district of Kerala on Friday where two persons died due to Nipah infection recently. Five people have so far tested positive for the virus, of whom two are dead. The others are…

World

Zelensky is expected to visit Capitol Hill as Congress is debating $21 billion in aid for Ukraine

September 15, 2023 admin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. File | Photo Credit: AFP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected on Capitol Hill and at the White House next week as he visits the U.S. during the United Nations General Assembly. Mr. Zelensky’s trip comes as Congress is debating providing as much as $21 billion in military and humanitarian aid…

World