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Vietnam Affirms Its Active and Responsible Role at UNESCO
Vietnam consistently values multilateralism and upholds the role of UNESCO in promoting peace, sustainable development, and international cooperation. The country has reaffirmed its commitment to remaining a reliable, active, and responsible partner, contributing effectively to UNESCO’s shared programs and initiatives.
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US Imposes 125% Tariff on China, Pauses Tariffs for 90 Days on Over 75 Countries
On April 10, US President Donald Trump announced an immediate increase in tariffs on China to 125%, while pausing tariff impositions for 90 days on more than 75 other countries and reducing retaliatory tariffs to 10%.
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"Massive financial deficits with China, EU can only be cured with tariffs": Donald Trump
US President Donald Trump defended his administration's implementation of reciprocal tariffs on various countries, underlining the financial deficits the US faces with nations like China and the European Union and argued that tariffs are the only solution to these trade imbalances.
Trump’s 25% Tariff: "Seismic Shock" to Global Auto Industry
Experts in the automotive industry predict that this latest move by the US could disrupt global trade and supply chains.
EU Will "Fight Fire with Fire" in Trade War with US?
Targeting Big Tech could be among the EU’s options to hit Washington where it hurts, Belgium’s foreign minister says.
100 Days of Thunder
On February 6, 2025, Steve Bannon, former advisor to Donald Trump, described the President's tenure with a striking metaphor: "His four years, I think every day’s [going to] be day of thunder." What "thunders" have Trump struck during his first 100 days back in the White House? Let’s dive into this unique "diary."
Understanding Trump's Tariffs in Five Charts
Data shows import taxes could broadly affect US industries from medicine to machinery.
US Businesses Struggle Amid Trump's Unpredictable Tariff Policies
Amid continuous shifts in the tariff policies of President Donald Trump's administration, some US businesses have reduced their orders or put investment plans on hold.
US, India Boosting Work in Security, Intel Sharing, Gabbard Says
The US and India should enhance their cooperation on security and intelligence-sharing under the administration of President Donald Trump, a top American intelligence official said.
"Fascinating Conversation": PM Shares Glimpses From Podcast With Lex Fridman
Lex Fridman had announced on January 19 that he would conduct a podcast with PM Modi.
EAM Jaishankar meets global leaders on sidelines of Raisina Dialogue 2025
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar held several important meetings on the sidelines of the Raisina Dialogue 2025, reinforcing India’s diplomatic outreach.
Timeline of Trump 2.0 Trade Policy
At the beginning of his second term, President Donald Trump implemented a series of new trade policies to adjust the economic balance and serve the United States' strategic objectives. Below are the key actions taken by the Trump administration and the reactions from the related countries.
“India-Russia relation has become tradition, PM Modi and Putin are very big friends”: Indian-origin Russian lawmaker
Indian-origin Russian Deputat (akin to an MLA in India) Abhay Kumar Singh said on Thursday that India-Russia ties have evolved beyond a mere relationship and have become a tradition. He described Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin as “very big friends.”
India-Mauritius ties advance across fronts, PM Modi invites Mauritian counterpart to visit India
According to a statement from the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), PM Modi and Prime Minister of Mauritius Navinchandra Ramgoolam acknowledged that their bilateral relations enjoy a high degree of trust and mutual understanding at various levels, complemented by regular high-level exchanges and visits between the two countries.
The re-upping of the Indian Ocean in the US-India compact
India and the US are deepening ties in the Indian Ocean, prioritising security, connectivity, and strategic tech collaboration amid evolving regional dynamics.
Indian investment in Australia show steady growth but room for expansion
India’s investment footprint in Australia has steadily expanded over the past decade, reflecting deepening economic ties between the two nations
The Indian Brainpower Boom: How Indian Students Drive Global Economies and Innovation
India is the largest source of international students in the United States, with around 300 thousand in 2023-24
"Qatar Amir's state visit to India will open new chapter in our long-standing relations": President Murmu
President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said that Amir of the Qatar Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani's state visit to India will open a new chapter in two country's long-standing and multifaceted relations.
South Korea Sets the Standard for Digital Legal Processes
South Korea is considered one of the world's leading countries in developing e-government and digital government, particularly in digital transformation in legislative activities.
Aero India 2025: A glimpse into the future of aerospace and defence innovation
Aero India 2025, Asia's largest air show, kicked off in Bengaluru, India, on February 10, marking yet another chapter in the nation’s growing role in the global aerospace and defence industries.
India, US to sign new defence framework, says Trump admin official
India and the United States will be signing a new defence framework during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ongoing visit to the US, which will give a further fillip to the partnership between the two countries, a senior White House administration official said on Thursday.
WHO Launches Platform To Provide Free Cancer Drugs For Children
On February 11, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new platform to provide free cancer drugs to thousands of children in low- and middle-income countries.
PM Modi in France: AI Summit, Business Partnerships, and Historic Tributes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the French city of Marseille alongside President Emmanuel Macron after delivering a keynote address at the AI Action Summit in Paris
