The United Kingdom and Mauritius reached an historical agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, a strategically significant archipelago in the Indian Ocean to hand over to Mauritius. The agreement allows Mauritius to regain sovereignty while ensuring the continued operation of the U.S. ...

The 26th Water, Energy, Technology, and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2024 started at the Dubai World Trade Centre on 1st October. 29 leading companies are participating in the Indian pavilion. The event is organized by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA). Cutting-edge innovations in ...

India and Uzbekistan have signed a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) aimed at boosting investor confidence and enhancing economic cooperation between the two nations. The treaty was formalized by Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Khodjayev Jamshid ...

Shigeru Ishiba, former defence minister, is poised to become Japan’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Democratic Party’s (LDP) leadership vote. Ishiba will succeed Fumio Kishida, who stepped down following scandals that damaged his tenure. With the LDP holding ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a successful three-day visit to the United States from September 21 to 23, 2024. His trip included participation in the 6th Quad Summit, the ‘Summit of the Future’ at the United Nations, bilateral meetings, and engagement with the Indian diaspora. Hosted ...

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the United States, a landmark event took place that marked a significant victory in India’s ongoing efforts to reclaim its cultural treasures. In a ceremony of great cultural and diplomatic importance, 297 antiquities were officially handed ...

French President Emmanuel Macron has made a significant political decision by appointing Michel Barnier, the former EU Brexit negotiator, as France’s new Prime Minister on September 5, 2024. This appointment comes after an extended period of political uncertainty and marks a crucial moment in ...

India and Singapore have signed multiple agreements aimed at enhancing cooperation in semiconductors, healthcare, and digital economies, elevating their ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his visit to Singapore, emphasized the importance of ...

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un recently unveiled a new type of “suicide drone,” with state media reporting that he personally oversaw a performance test of the weaponry. These drones, designed to carry explosives and crash into enemy targets like guided missiles, were showcased during a test ...

China has built the world’s first passenger train made from carbon fibre, a material that makes it much lighter and more energy-efficient than conventional trains. The metro train – known as Cetrovo 1.0 or the Carbon Star Rapid Transit – was unveiled ...