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May 12, 2026
US President Donald Trump departed for his high-stakes three-day visit to China on Tuesday (local time).
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Indian Ambassador visits Ayurveda Centre in Azerbaijan, discusses Ayurveda promotion
NATO chief flags "discussions about Iran" and securing the Strait of Hormuz as dominating global priorities
Anti-Pakistan anger rises in PoJK, Joint Awami Action Committee announces massive shutdown
Two brothers 'disappeared', family forced to denounce Baloch Yakjehti Committee for their release
Senator Lindsey Graham, Trump's close political ally, says "I don't trust Pakistan"
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Foundation stone laid for Indian-assisted school building in Nepal's Achham district
India has launched the construction of Shree Basuki Secondary School in Achham, Nepal, providing approximately 38 million Nepali Rupees in financial aid. This High Impact Community Development Project aims to strengthen local educational infrastructure, reflecting India's ongoing commitment to supporting growth and development through multi-sectoral cooperation with its neighbour.
Nepal's Parliament presented with landmark "Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters" pact with India
Nepal's Law Minister Sobita Gautam presented the "Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters" agreement with India to Parliament on Tuesday. The pact aims to streamline investigations, ease asset recovery, and combat transnational crimes like terrorism and trafficking, significantly strengthening judicial cooperation and legal proceedings between the two neighbouring nations.
India-Nepal ties: Foreign Secy's visit to be scheduled as per mutual convenience, says MEA
India is set to further strengthen its "multifaceted partnership" with Nepal following an invitation for Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri to visit Kathmandu. Amid positive diplomatic momentum, New Delhi remains committed to "constructive interaction" and "traditional ties" to elevate bilateral friendship and regional prosperity to "greater heights."
South African Minister Ronald Ozzy Lamola arrives in New Delhi for BRICS Foreign Ministers' Meeting
Tightening the noose: IMF demands Pakistan tackle money laundering "black holes" before budget
Karakoram Highway crippled as dual blow of floods and protests leaves hundreds stranded in PoGB
Iranian FM Araghchi to visit India for BRICS summit to bolster ties
Hosting BRICS and embarking on five-nation tour: MEA showcases India's expanding global footprint
"We are still holding the trigger," says Iran as it seeks "negotiated settlement" to end war
Nepal's request for fertiliser support from India "is being processed", confirms MEA
"Nations should reflect on their reputation," India's scathing message to China for backing Pakistan during Op Sindoor
"BRICS foreign ministers will exchange views on global, regional issues": MEA as India gears up to host summit
"Strait of Hormuz has grown larger," says IRGC as Iran redefines waterway as 500-km operational zone
"Country expects us to get on with governing": British PM Starmer rejects calls to resign
"We will turn it into hell for Israel," says Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem as he rejects disarmament talks
Israel passes law establishing special military tribunal for October 7 attack suspects
Iran's envoy backs Xi Jinping's "four-point proposal" for lasting security in Gulf ahead of Trump's China visit
Startup village in Russia's Skolkovo to be held on May 28-29, will connect startups with real-world corporate needs
