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Exploring Nepal-India ties in a changing world

Nepal, Jan. 8 -- Nepal and India are navigating a rapidly changing regional and global landscape, with discussions on tradition, trust, and strategy becoming increasingly crucial. Ranjit Rae, former ... Read More


PM Modi, Israel's Netanyahu discuss Gaza, bilateral ties

India, Jan. 8 -- Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu briefed his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on the implementation of the Gaza peace plan on Wednesday, and the two leaders also discussed way... Read More


UN chief says ready to offer good offices to support possible dialogue in Venezuela

Sri Lanka, Jan. 8 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday expressed the availability of his good offices to support a possible inclusive national dialogue in Venezuela, his spokesperson ... Read More


Vietnam, Norway step up cooperation in green transition, circular economy

Hanoi, Jan. 8 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Thi Thu Hang on January 8 received Norwegian Ambassador to Vietnam Hilde Solbakken to discuss orientations and measures to strengthen bilateral c... Read More


Will BRICS be the architect of the new world order? - Ahmad Ibrahim

Kuala Lampur, Jan. 8 -- The magnetic pull of BRICS is undeniable. A significant swathe of the Global South is knocking firmly on the grouping's door. This surge in interest is a symptom of a world str... Read More


East and South Asia stay resilient despite global uncertainty; India to grow 6.6% in 2026: UN report

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Economic prospects in East and South Asian countries are expected to remain solid despite elevated policy uncertainty, rising trade barriers, and lingering debt vulnerabilities, a... Read More


DU syndicate proposes rechristening facilities named after Sheikh family

Dhaka, Jan. 8 -- Dhaka University's top policy-making body, the syndicate, has recommended the senate to rename five campus facilities named after Sheikh Hasina's family, including two residential hal... Read More


Global economy resilient, but trade tensions, fiscal strains cloud outlook: United Nations report

New York, Jan. 8 -- Global economic output is forecast to grow by 2.7 per cent in 2026, slightly below the 2.8 per cent estimated for 2025 and well below the pre-pandemic average of 3.2 per cent, acco... Read More


Indo-US relationship going through turbulent times, undoubtedly a new abnormal in bilateral relationship: Jairam

India, Jan. 8 -- Congress on Thursday targeted the Narendra Modi government over the foreign policy with United States saying over President Donald Trump pushing a Bill that will impose vast new sanct... Read More


Trump touts 'Dream Military' with 50% defence budget boost as Colombia, Mexico and Greenland tensions grow

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- US President Donald Trump has said he intends to increase the United States military budget for the 2027 financial year to $1.5 trillion, a rise of 50 per cent from the previously... Read More