UAE-based Indian firms to invest in India
In a significant push to the economic partnership between India and the UAE, five leading Indian-owned businesses in the UAE have decided to invest over $3.68 billion in infrastructure …
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North Korea adopts nuclear arms’ expansion
As geopolitical tensions continue to escalate in the Korean peninsula, North Korea’s first ruling party congress formally adopted the policy of developing the country’s nuclear arsenal, state media reported on …
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India-US trade deficit reaches $1.7 billion
With intensified trade relations between India and the US in recent years, the US Department of Commerce reported that the US has a trade deficit of $1.7 billion with India. …
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London elects first Muslim Mayor of Pakistani origin
Justifying its identity as one of the most cosmopolitan and inclusive cities in the world, London created history on May 6 by electing Sadiq Khan as the first Muslim Mayor …
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Abe hails breakthrough in island dispute talks with Russia
Hailing a potential breakthrough in a decade-long territorial dispute with Russia, Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe expressed optimism after talks with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin on May 6. “The prime …
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Nepal’s President cancels India trip
As political tensions continue to intensify in Nepal, President Bidhya Devi Bhandari’s upcoming trip to India has been cancelled, and Nepal’s ambassador to India Deep K Upadhyay has been recalled on May 6.
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India, China can boost global economy: PM Modi
During his May 5 meeting in New Delhi with Party Secretary of Shanghai and Politburo Member of the Communist Party of China Han Zheng, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that strong economic growth in India and China can act as an engine of growth for the global economy.
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India asks China to end activities in PoK
The Indian government has asked China to bring an end to its activities in the Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK) region. Ahead of President Pranab Mukherjee’s expected visit to China, New …
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US to block $450 million aid to Pakistan
The US Congress has initiated a move to block $450 million in aid to Pakistan. The move comes after Islamabad’s inability to take action or show any commitment against the …
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US to step up efforts to combat IS
The US and its allies have vowed to step up efforts to combat the Islamic State (IS), but also admitted that there were more risks ahead. During a meeting of …
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