Thimphu, August 21, 2026; India and Bhutan are exploring new avenues to expand cooperation in healthcare, with an Indian medical value travel delegation holding discussions with Bhutanese officials, hospitals and tourism-sector stakeholders on specialised treatment and healthcare capacity building. The delegation visited Bhutan on August 19 and 20 as part of an initiative facilitated by…
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Washington, DC, August 21, 2026; The United States has expanded its sanctions against Cuba, placing fresh restrictions on nine Cuban state-linked entities involved in construction, mining, metals and industrial trade, as the Trump administration moves to further limit Havana’s access to international business and finance. The latest action also targets senior officials of the Cuban…
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Lucknow, August 21, 2026; Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Friday called for stronger educational and cultural exchanges between young people in India and Japan, saying meaningful ties between the two countries would depend increasingly on the next generation. The Chief Minister made the remarks during an interaction in Lucknow with Yamanashi Governor Kotaro…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; A high-level Indian ministerial delegation led by Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman held talks with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong at The Istana on Thursday, with discussions centred on advancing bilateral economic ties and the implementation of the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership roadmap. The Indian delegation comprised…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Thursday began the Delhi leg of his India visit with a ceremonial welcome at the Manekshaw Centre, where he inspected the Guard of Honour in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Koizumi also visited the National War Memorial and laid a wreath in…
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New Delhi, August 20, 2026; India has stepped up its humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan by sending a fresh consignment of medicines and medical supplies to a government-run hospital in Kabul, reaffirming its continued focus on supporting the Afghan people. The Ministry of External Affairs said the latest assistance is aimed at strengthening healthcare services in…
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Yerevan, August 18, 2026; India and Armenia have taken a fresh step towards expanding defence-industrial cooperation with the signing of an agreement aimed at promoting joint work in research, technology development, innovation and defence production. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh’s visit to Yerevan, where he held discussions…
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Washington, August 18, 2026; US President Donald Trump has recognised 16-year-old California lifeguard Ryder Williams for his quick response in rescuing a 10-year-old Indian American boy from dangerous ocean waters. Williams met Trump at the White House along with the rescued boy, Nathaniel Rai, and their families. The President praised the teenager for acting decisively…
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Tehran, August 17, 2026; Iran has warned that growing economic pressure could become a new front of confrontation, with First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref accusing the United States and Israel of attempting to exploit financial difficulties and rising prices to create public unrest. Speaking at a meeting of Iran’s Market Regulation Headquarters, Aref said…
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Washington, DC, August 17, 2026; Former US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has alleged that discussions are taking place within the White House over the possible use of nuclear weapons against Iran, but her claims have not been independently substantiated or confirmed by US authorities. Greene made the allegations in a post on X, claiming that…
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