Singapore’s deputy leader Lawrence Wong is set to be sworn in as the nation’s fourth Prime Minister today. Fifty-one-old US-trained economist Mr Wong will succeed 72-year-old Lee Hsien Loong, who stepped down after two decades at the helm. Lee’s resignation marked the end of a family dynasty led by his father Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore’s
Canadian author Alice Munro and Nobel laureate passed away at her home in Ontario at the age of 92 on Monday. She wrote short stories for more than 60 years, often focusing on life in rural Canada. She was often compared to Russian writer Anton Chekhov for the insight and compassion found in her stories.
US President Joe Biden has imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, steel, solar cells, and aluminium, saying it would ensure that American workers are not held back by unfair trade practices. These include a 100 per cent tariff on electric vehicles, a 50 per cent tariff on semiconductors, and a 25 per cent
US President Joe Biden has imposed heavy tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, batteries, steel, solar cells, and aluminium, saying it would ensure that American workers are not held back by unfair trade practices. These include a 100 per cent tariff on electric vehicles, a 50 per cent tariff on semiconductors, and a 25 per cent
The second round of the India-US Dialogue on Africa is being held in Washington today. External Affairs Ministry said, the two day India-US dialogue aims to share ideas and perspectives and explore ways to develop institutional, technical and bilateral synergies to work together in Africa. It also targets identification of developmental projects and programs of
The 3rd Meeting of the Eminent Persons’ Group (EPG) on Future Directions of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) was held on 12-13 May 2024. The Meeting was held at the BIMSTEC Secretariat in Dhaka, Bangladesh and chaired by Dr. Soonthorn Chaiyindeepum, member of EPG from Thailand. Thailand is
India has sent a second tranche of Humanitarian Assistance including 40 tonnes of medicines, medical supplies and other equipment in a special Indian Air Force plane to assist flood victims in Kenya. India has sent tents, blankets, power generation sets, basic sanitary utilities, hygiene kits, baby food, malaria and dengue diagnostic kits and anti-venom treatment
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken today reached Ukraine’s capital Kyiv on an unannounced visit. The visit comes after the US announced 400 million dollar military aid to Ukraine last month. During his visit, Mr. Blinken is scheduled to meet President Volodymyr Zelensky and other senior officials. In a social media post
The 77th Cannes Film Festival will begin today at Cannes in France. India is participating in the 12-day event. Indian Delegation comprises representatives from Government of India, State Governments and members of the film industry. India will host a Bharat Parv at the Cannes Film Festival for the first time. The Bharat Pavilion at Cannes
President of Nepal Ram Chandra Paudel is scheduled to present the government’s policies and programmes for the coming fiscal year in the joint sitting of the federal parliament later this afternoon. The parliament secretariat has finalised the preparation for the meeting slated to begin at 3:00 pm. In this connection, Speaker Devraj Ghimire is consulting