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April 3, 2025 5:15 PM

Hungary says it is withdrawing from ICC as Israeli leader visits

Hungary's government has decided to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, it said on Thursday, shortly after Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu, sought under an ICC arrest warrant, arrived in the country for a state visit. Right-wing Hungar...

April 3, 2025 2:40 PM

India gains competitive edge amid US tariffs on electronics

India has emerged as a key beneficiary in the first round of reciprocal US tariff announcements, positioning itself ahead of major electronics-exporting nations like China, Vietnam, Thailand, and Indonesia, according to industry experts. The developm...

April 3, 2025 2:07 PM

World leaders condemn Trump’s tariffs, some pledge retaliation

Countries across the world, including some of America's closest allies, condemned President Donald Trump's announcement of reciprocal tariffs and some pledged counter-measures while hoping the White House would be open to negotiations. China urged t...

April 3, 2025 2:10 PM

Jaishankar expresses solidarity with earthquake-hit Myanmar and Thailand at BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Thursday expressed India’s unwavering solidarity with Myanmar and Thailand following the massive earthquake that struck both nations. Speaking at the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting, Jaishankar assured th...

April 3, 2025 12:23 PM

PM Modi arrives in Bangkok to warm reception ahead of BIMSTEC summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Bangkok on Thursday to a vibrant and enthusiastic welcome from the Indian diaspora, who greeted him with chants of "Modi Modi" and "Vande Mataram." Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand, Suriya Jungrungreangkit, a...

April 3, 2025 11:58 AM

Myanmar earthquake toll crosses 3,000; forecast rains pose new threat for rescuers

The death toll from Myanmar's devastating earthquake has surpassed 3,000, with hundreds more missing, as forecasts of unseasonal rain presented a new challenge for rescue and aid workers trying to reach people in a country riven by civil war. Last Fr...

April 3, 2025 10:28 AM

Jaishankar thanks Thailand’s foreign minister ahead of BIMSTEC summit

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressed gratitude to Maris Sangiampongsa, Thailand’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, for the warm welcome ahead of the 20th BIMSTEC Ministerial Meeting on Thursday. Jaishankar thanked Sangiampongsa for hi...

April 3, 2025 9:46 AM

Military confrontation seems inevitable if no new Iran nuclear deal, France says

France's foreign minister warned on Wednesday that if world powers were unable to quickly reach a new agreement with Iran over its contested nuclear programme then a military confrontation seemed "almost inevitable". Speaking after President Emmanue...

April 10, 2025 9:02 PM

PM Modi departs for Thailand and Sri Lanka, to attend BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday emplaned for Thailand on a state visit to attend the 6th BIMSTEC Summit. His visit is set to bolster bilateral relations between New Delhi and Bangkok. In his departure statement, PM Modi said, "At the invitat...

April 2, 2025 9:31 PM

India, Australia mark three years of ECTA, pledge to strengthen economic partnership

India and Australia have commemorated the third anniversary of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (Ind-Aus ECTA), reaffirming their commitment to deepening economic ties and fostering mutual prosperity. Since the agreement’s implementatio...

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