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February 4, 2026 10:05 AM

US says it has returned to Venezuela all $500 million of initial oil sale

The United States has now returned to the Venezuelan government all $500 million from the initial sale of oil that was part of a deal reached between Caracas and Washington last month, a U.S. official said on Tuesday. The last $200 million from the ...

February 4, 2026 9:29 AM

EAM Jaishankar meets Rubio, Bessent in Washington

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, holding wide-ranging discussions on the India-US strategic and economic partnership. “Delighted to meet US ...

February 3, 2026 6:55 PM

World Government Summit: IMF’s Georgieva says global economy resilient

The World Government Summit 2026 has opened in Dubai under the theme Shaping Future Governments, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and business executives to examine how innovation, sustainability and technology are reshaping public poli...

February 4, 2026 1:00 AM

India-US trade deal to boost MSMEs, job opportunities: Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said the India-US trade agreement will significantly boost micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), enhance the global competitiveness of small industries, and create new employment opportunities across th...

February 4, 2026 12:55 AM

Germany eyes lasers, spy satellites in military space spending splurge

Germany is weighing investments ranging from spy satellites and space planes to offensive lasers under a 35 billion euro ($41 billion) military space spending plan aimed at countering growing threats from Russia and China in orbit, the country's spac...

February 3, 2026 2:51 PM

PM Modi Thanks Trump After U.S. Reduces Tariffs on Indian Goods

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday and thanked him for reducing tariffs on Indian products to 18%, calling the move a step that will strengthen economic ties between the two countries. During the call, the ...

February 3, 2026 9:06 AM

Trade deal heralds exciting new phase in our partnership: Indian envoy to US

Indian Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, on Tuesday hailed the trade deal between the two nations and said that the new announcements "herald an exciting new phase in our partnership". This came as India and the US reached a trade deal on Mo...

February 2, 2026 9:26 PM

Holy Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha to be exhibited in Sri Lanka from Feb 4

India will showcase the sacred Devnimori Relics of Lord Buddha in Sri Lanka from February 4 to 10 as part of a major spiritual and cultural outreach initiative, reinforcing centuries-old civilisational ties between the two countries. The public expos...

February 2, 2026 9:06 PM

Abu Dhabi Indian School begins golden jubilee celebrations

Abu Dhabi Indian School, one of the oldest Indian educational institutions in the UAE, launched its golden jubilee celebrations with an inaugural ceremony at its campus, marking 50 years since its establishment. The year-long golden jubilee celebrati...

February 2, 2026 7:04 PM

Iran weighs terms for resuming talks with U.S. amid rising tensions

Iran is weighing the terms for resuming talks with the United States, a foreign ministry official said on Monday, after both sides signalled readiness to revive diplomacy over a long-running nuclear dispute amid fears of wider regional conflict. Ten...

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