Bangladesh: Experts slam Yunus-led govt's 'wrong' economic policies

Dhaka (IANS) The economic policies of the current Bangladesh interim government led by Muhammad Yunus have come under criticism from its own stakeholders.  

The Director General of the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies and former…

Pressing ahead with Ukraine War diplomacy, Trump to meet Putin in Saudi Arabia

New York (IANS) On a mission to end the Ukraine War, US President Donald Trump has said that he is planning to meet with Russia's President Vladimir Putin in Saudi Arabia. 

After a phone call with Putin on Wednesday morning, he told reporters…

Trump talks to Putin, Zelensky; says US to start negotiations to end Ukraine war

New York (IANS) US President Donald Trump spoke to President Vladimir Putin of Russia and Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine on Wednesday and said that negotiations will begin on Friday to end the Ukraine war. 

After his first official phone call…

Trump says Ukraine 'may be Russian someday', wants Kyiv to trade natural resources for US aid

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has suggested Ukraine may fall under Russian control "someday", as he called for the war-torn country to share its natural resources in exchange for US assistance.

Trump, whose return to power has…

Trump suspends US Foreign Corruption Act; Adani Group stocks surge

Washington (IANS) After US President Donald Trump signed an executive order to halt the enforcement of a law that prohibits US companies from bribing foreign officials, claiming that the restriction disadvantages American firms, all the listed stocks…

6 US lawmakers ask Attorney General to probe DoJ over Adani action that was ‘misguided crusade’

Washington (IANS) Six US lawmakers have written a strongly worded letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding a probe into the previous Department of Justice's (DoJ) indictment of Adani Group officials. 

The six US lawmakers - Lance…

Trump formally announces 25 pc tariffs on all steel, aluminium imports

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose 25 per cent tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports coming into the United States "without exceptions or exemptions," raising concerns over its ramifications on South Korean…

Macron's Paris soiree brings together PM Modi, US V-P Vance

Paris (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi with a friendly hug upon his arrival in Paris for a dinner at the Elysee Palace. 

Macron greeted Modi upon his arrival, and the two leaders exchanged open remarks…

Vessel carrying 65, mostly Pakistanis, capsizes in Libya

Islamabad (IANS) In yet another boat tragedy, a vessel carrying at least 65 passengers, mostly Pakistanis, capsized off the coast of Libya, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) confirmed in Islamabad on Monday. 

"Our Embassy in Tripoli has…

India, France look beyond defence to deepen bilateral economic ties

New Delhi (IANS) After forging close partnership in the defence domain, India and France are now looking at significantly deepening trade and investment relations especially in sectors like clean energy, new technologies and aviation with Prime Minister…