FGN25 US-JAISHANKAR-LD RUBIO
US desires to advance economic ties with India, address irregular migration: Rubio to Jaishankar Washington: At his maiden meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, newly-appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed Trump administration's desire to advance economic ties with India, and address concerns related to irregular migration, a spokesperson for the top US diplomat said Tuesday.
FGN55 BANGLA-COURT-ZIA
Bangladesh court acquits Khaleda Zia in 10 year-old sabotage case Dhaka: A court in Bangladesh acquitted BNP Chairperson and former prime minister Khaleda Zia on Wednesday in a sabotage case filed in the southeastern Cumilla district 10 years ago.
FGN61 UK-HARRY-2NDLD TABLOID
Prince Harry gets ‘full, unequivocal’ apology from Rupert Murdoch's UK tabloids London: Britain's Prince Harry on Wednesday settled his legal case against Rupert Murdoch's News Group Newspapers (NGN), publishers of ‘The Sun’ newspaper, which offered a rare "full and unequivocal" apology to the now US-based Duke of Sussex and agreed to pay "substantial damages".
FGN17 US-TRUMP-LD PUTIN (RPT)
Sanctions on Russia likely if Putin doesn't come to negotiation table: Trump Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is ready to meet his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin anytime, but at the same time warned that he would likely impose sanctions on Russia if the latter does not come to the negotiations table on the issue of Ukraine.
FGN33 US-TRUMP-TARIFF-LD CHINA
Trump considering 10 pc tariff on China starting Feb 1 Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he is considering to impose a 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports starting February 1 to curb the flow of deadly drug fentanyl that Beijing sends to Mexico and Canada.
FGN32 US-QUAD-LD STATUS QUO
Quad ministers oppose any unilateral actions seeking to change status quo by force: Statement Washington: In a move sending a strong signal to China, foreign ministers from Quad countries -- India, Australia, Japan and the US -- in a joint statement have strongly opposed any unilateral actions that seek to change the status quo by force or coercion.
FGN31 US-TRUMP-LD H1B
I like competent people coming to US: says President Trump amid H-1B visa debate Washington: US President Donald Trump has said he likes both sides of the argument on the H-1B foreign guest workers' visa, noting that the country needs "very competent" and "great" people which is possible through this visa programme.
FGN29 US-INDIAN-LAWMAKERS-CITIZENSHIP
Indian-American lawmakers oppose executive order on birthright citizenship Washington: Indian-American lawmakers have opposed the executive order by US President Donald Trump on changes in birthright citizenship, a move likely to hit not only illegal immigrants from around the world but also students and professionals from India.
FGN28 US-TRUMP-AI-LD INVESTMENT
Trump announces USD 500 billion AI initiative Washington: US President Donald Trump announced a USD 500 billion investment in AI infrastructure through a new company, which is being created in partnership with Oracle, SoftBank and Open AI.
FGN23 US-TRUMP-MIDDLE EAST-VISIT
Trump considering to visit Middle East, but 'not immediately' Washington: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is considering going to the Middle East, but not immediately amid the return of hostages, as he reiterated that the attack on Israel by the Hamas on October 7, 2023, should not have happened.
FGN44 WEF-INDIA-JAYANT
New pact with European bloc to bring USD 100 bn investment, create 10 lakh jobs in India: Jayant Davos: A new Trade and Economic Participation Agreement with a four-nation European bloc will bring USD 100 billion worth of investment and create one million jobs in India, Union Minister Jayant Chaudhary said on Wednesday.
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