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July 3, 2025 3:35 PM

Can carbon pricing curb climate change and where does India stand?

Carbon pricing is increasingly recognized worldwide as a powerful tool to combat the devastating impacts of climate change. But what exactly is it, how does it work and where does India stand? Let's explore this transformative approach to driving a g...

July 3, 2025 12:03 PM

Ukraine voices concern as US halts some missile shipments

A decision by Washington to halt some shipments of critical weapons to Ukraine prompted warnings by Kyiv on Wednesday that the move would weaken its ability to defend against intensifying airstrikes and battlefield advances. Ukraine said it ...

July 3, 2025 8:43 AM

PM Modi receives Ghana’s highest state honour, ‘The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday was conferred with Ghana’s national honour, 'The Officer of the Order of the Star of Ghana', by President John Dramani Mahama, in recognition of his distinguished statesmanship and influential global leader...

July 2, 2025 3:32 PM

What is the trust that will identify the Dalai Lama’s successor?

The Dalai Lama said on Wednesday his Gaden Phodrang Trust would have the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation, rejecting any role for China in choosing who succeeds him as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists. WHAT IS THE GADEN PH...

July 2, 2025 2:20 AM

India–Ghana relations to get fresh push with PM Modi’s landmark two-day visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Ghana from July 2, marks a landmark moment in India–Ghana relations. This will be the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ghana in more than three decades and PM Modi’s first bilateral enga...

July 1, 2025 3:45 PM

From Ghana to Brazil: PM Modi’s five-nation tour to cement South-South cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to embark on a five-nation tour on Tuesday covering Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil and Namibia, marking an important push to strengthen India’s ties with Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. F...

July 1, 2025 12:27 PM

Trump suggests DOGE look at Musk’s companies to save money

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested on Tuesday that his efficiency department should take a look at the subsidies that Tesla CEO Elon Musk's companies have received in order to save the federal government "BIG" money. Trump's comments come after b...

July 1, 2025 9:47 AM

G7 urges talks to resume for deal on Iran nuclear program

Foreign ministers from the Group of Seven nations said on Monday they supported the ceasefire between Israel and Iran and urged for negotiations to resume for a deal to address Iran's nuclear program, according to a joint statement. Since...

June 30, 2025 5:04 PM

Which countries are quitting a key landmine treaty and why?

Ukraine has joined other countries bordering Russia in signalling that it will withdraw from the Ottawa Convention banning anti-personnel landmines, in the face of what they say are growing military threats from Russia. NATO members Finland, Poland ...

June 30, 2025 10:59 AM

How will the Dalai Lama’s successor be chosen?

The choice of a successor to the Dalai Lama, the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhists, is a matter of riveting interest not only for followers of his religion, but also China, India, and the United States, for strategic reasons. The Nobel peace laure...

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