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EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with UK PM Keir Starmer in London
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EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with UK PM Keir Starmer in London

London, March 5: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit at 10 Downing Street in London to convey warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing...
Trump claims South Korea
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Trump claims South Korea's average tariff is 4 times higher

Washington, March 5: US President Donald Trump has claimed that South Korea's average tariff is four times higher than the United States' although America has helped the Asian ally militarily and in "so many other ways." Trump made the remarks in his first address to a joint session of Congress...
IMF launches governance review in Kenya to address corruption, boost economic performance
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IMF launches governance review in Kenya to address corruption, boost economic...

Nairobi, March 4: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) began an official review of Kenya's corruption and governance issues, a senior Kenyan official said. The findings of the technical assessment will enable the government to implement priority governance reforms to fight corruption and support...
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'Global reports need genuine updates', India slams Human Rights Council

Geneva, March 4: At the 58th regular session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva, India’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Arindam Bagchi, delivered a pointed critique of the High Commissioner’s global update, calling for a “genuine update” on the situation in India. Bagchi’s...
US pauses aid to Ukraine, say reports
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US pauses aid to Ukraine, say reports

Washington, March 4: US President Donald Trump has paused all aid to Ukraine till as much time as it takes to determine President Volodymyr Zelensky's commitment to ending the war with Russia, according to multiple US media reports. Citing unidentified officials, Fox News reported the order is...
UK PM announces new 1.6-billion-pound deal for Ukraine to buy missiles
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UK PM announces new 1.6-billion-pound deal for Ukraine to buy missiles

London, March 3: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will allow Ukraine to use 1.6 billion pounds ($2 billion) of British export finance to purchase more than 5,000 air defence missiles. "This will be vital for protecting critical infrastructure and strengthening Ukraine,"...
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Australia, discuss strengthening defence ties
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CDS Gen Anil Chauhan to visit Australia, discuss strengthening defence ties

New Delhi, March 3: Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan will embark on an official visit to Australia from March 4 to March 7, underscoring the strengthening defence partnership between India and Australia. The visit reflects the growing collaboration in military strategy, training,...
Taiwan to enforce stricter citizenship laws for Hong Kong, Macau residents: Report
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Taiwan to enforce stricter citizenship laws for Hong Kong, Macau residents:...

Taipei, March 3: Hong Kong and Macau residents would no longer be provided with leniency for permanent residency in Taiwan as the country is considering introducing stricter citizenship laws due to China's policies, according to local media. The Taiwanese government may remove the optional path to...
Who is Nahid Islam? The 26-yr-old behind Bangladesh’s newest political party
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Who is Nahid Islam? The 26-yr-old behind Bangladesh’s newest political party

On February 28, Nahid Islam and his followers launched Bangladesh’s newest political party, the Jatiya Nagorik Party (NCP)
Dhaka tops list of most polluted cities in world today
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Dhaka tops list of most polluted cities in world today

Dhaka, March 1: Dhaka, the capital city of Bangladesh on Saturday morning has created a record with the most polluted air quality in the world. According to the air quality and pollution city ranking, the air was classified as 'hazardous'. An Air Quality Index between 151 and 200 is considered...
South Korea: Political instability in Bangladesh hampers investment and growth
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South Korea: Political instability in Bangladesh hampers investment and growth

Dhaka, March 1: South Korea has stated that political instability and uncertainty in Bangladesh are creating challenges for investment and economic growth. Speaking at an event titled 'Meet the OCAB,' organised by the Overseas Correspondents Association Bangladesh (OCAB) in Dhaka, South Korean...
High-level Belgian delegation in India to boost trade, diplomatic ties
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High-level Belgian delegation in India to boost trade, diplomatic ties

New Delhi, March 1: A high-level Belgian delegation, led by Princess Astrid, is visiting India from March 1-8 to boost trade and diplomatic ties. The visit will prioritise industries like pharmaceuticals, logistics, aerospace and renewable energy, according to an official statement. The delegation...
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