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South Africa to leverage G20 presidency for tourism, economic growth, global partnerships
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South Africa to leverage G20 presidency for tourism, economic growth, global...

Johannesburg, March 8: South Africa will use its G20 presidency to promote tourism, address national priorities, and strengthen South-South cooperation, a senior government official said. Thandi Morake, deputy minister of international relations and cooperation, made the remarks at the University of...
North Korean leader inspects project to build nuclear-powered submarine
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North Korean leader inspects project to build nuclear-powered submarine

Seoul, March 8: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a project to build a nuclear-powered submarine, warning that his country's maritime defence capability will be 'fully' projected "in any necessary waters without limitation," the North's state media reported on Saturday. Kim made the...
India and Ireland agree to establish Joint Economic Commission during EAM Jaishankar
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India and Ireland agree to establish Joint Economic Commission during EAM...

Dublin, Mar 8: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday held discussions with Irish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Simon Harris in Dublin, focusing on a "new Action Plan" to reinvigorate ties between the two countries. The two ministers discussed cooperation in...
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions
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Trump threatens Russia with sanctions

Washington, March 8: US President Donald Trump on Friday threatened far-reaching sanctions against Russia until a ceasefire and a final settlement is reached with Ukraine. “Based on the fact that Russia is absolutely ‘pounding’ Ukraine on the battlefield right now, I am strongly considering large...
EAM Jaishankar calls on Ireland President Michael Higgins, discusses role of culture in strengthening nationhood
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EAM Jaishankar calls on Ireland President Michael Higgins, discusses role of...

Dublin, March 7: External Affairs Minister (EAM), S. Jaishankar, has called on Irish President Michael D Higgins, marking the beginning of his visit to Ireland where he is also scheduled to hold bilateral talks with his Irish counterpart. EAM Jaishankar on Thursday conveyed the regards of President...
Canada to halt second wave of tariffs on US goods until April 2
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Canada to halt second wave of tariffs on US goods until April 2

Ottawa, March 7: Canadian Finance Minister Dominic LeBlanc has said that Canada will halt the second wave of tariffs on US goods until April 2. "The United States has agreed to suspend tariffs on CUSMA (Canada-US-Mexico Agreement) compliant exports from Canada until April 2," LeBlanc said on...
US Supreme Court rejects Tahawwur Rana
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US Supreme Court rejects Tahawwur Rana's extradition stay request

New Delhi, March 7: The US Supreme Court has rejected a plea by 26/11 Mumbai terror attack accused Tahawwur Rana, seeking a stay on his extradition to India to face trial. Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, had filed an "Emergency Application For Stay" with the Associate Justice of the...
Despite requests, no word from India on Hasinas extradition: Yunus
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Despite requests, no word from India on Hasina's extradition: Yunus

Hasina, has been residing in India since August 5 last year, after fleeing Bangladesh following a large-scale student-led protest that led to the downfall of her Awami League govt.
ISIS-K operative brought from Pakistan confesses to attacks in Kabul, Russia: US officials
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ISIS-K operative brought from Pakistan confesses to attacks in Kabul, Russia: US...

New York, March 6: The ISIS-K terror operative behind the suicide attack on US military personnel in Kabul has been involved in web of terrorist attacks in Russia and elsewhere in Afghanistan, according to the US. US President Donald Trump's Spokesperson Karoline Leavitt told reporters at a White...
EAM Jaishankar affirms India
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EAM Jaishankar affirms India's stance on Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

London, March 6: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar spoke about the situation in Kashmir and the steps taken by the Indian government, such as removing Article 370, restoring growth and economic activity and social justice in Kashmir as well as holding elections which were successfully...
Denmark rejects Trump
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Denmark rejects Trump's renewed push for Greenland to join US

Oslo, March 6: Denmark has strongly opposed US President Donald Trump's renewed push for Greenland to join the US, following his remarks during a joint session of Congress two days ago. Trump declared on Wednesday that his administration would "strongly support" Greenlanders' "right to determine"...
Dhaka seeks stronger ties with India, hopes for visa resumption: Bangladesh
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Dhaka seeks stronger ties with India, hopes for visa resumption: Bangladesh

Dhaka, March 5: Bangladesh has expressed its readiness to establish positive working relationships with India in light of the strained ties between the two nations following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the atrocities committed against Hindu minorities in the South Asian...
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