Paris: President Emmanuel Macron announced a 40 per cent increase in the country’s defence spending, saying that defence preparedness is necessary to maintain France’s freedom, security, prosperity and position worldwide. This increase will be for the period from 2024 to 2030, Macron explained. According to President Macron’s proposal, France will spend a whopping €413 billion […]
Dakar/ Washington: When China and Russia are trying to increase their influence in the African continent, Janet Yellen, the US Treasury Secretary, has entered Africa. Yellen’s Africa tour is for ten days; during this period, she will visit three countries, namely Senegal, Zambia and South Africa. A few days ago, China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang […]
Davos: Leading economists around the world have warned that the global economy would likely suffer a recession in 2023. The Chief Economist Outlook report released by the World Economic Forum in Davos highlighted this. Saadia Zahidi, Managing Director of the World Economic Forum, spelt out the finding from a report that as the global economy […]
Lima: The ongoing protests against the government in Peru have intensified since last month. There have been claims that about 45 people have lost their lives in this protest. Besides, there was also an attempt to seize the capital Lima by the demonstrators on Thursday. Protesters have insistently demanded the resignation of President Dina Boluarte. […]
Madrid/ Paris: Europe is facing an unprecedented crisis in the wake of the conflict in Ukraine. French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that it is time to decide whether to remain independent or depend on China or the United States. The French President also warned that the conflict in Ukraine has a direct and indirect […]
Davos: ‘I believe that Iran has an obligation to give up its nuclear program. I believe that Iran must be in compliance with the terms of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and Iran, if it wants to be a member in good standing of the international community, needs to respect international law, needs to respect […]
Riyadh/Davos: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced Israel’s desire to include Saudi Arabia in the Abraham Accords and the UAE, Bahrain and Morocco. In a meeting with US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan, the Israeli Prime Minister discussed the Abraham Accords and Saudi Arabia’s inclusion. But Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal appealed that Israel should take […]
Mumbai: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who visited Mumbai on Thursday, laid the foundation stone of projects worth ₹ 38,000 crores in Mumbai. Also, the Prime Minister inaugurated two metro lines in Mumbai. On this occasion, the Prime Minister said the nation’s audacity to see and realise grand dreams. Also, the Prime Minister informed that the […]
New Delhi: The external affairs ministry of India has responded to Pakistan’s Prime Minister’s proposal to hold talks with India. India wants good relations with Pakistan like other neighbouring countries, provided there is a sustained environment free from terrorism and violence, said Arindam Bagchi, the Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson. He emphasised that this has […]
Islamabad: Pakistan has announced that four soldiers were killed in an attack on Pakistani soldiers patrolling near the Chukab border. Pakistan is alleging that the attack took place from the border of Iran. At the same time, Pakistan has demanded that Iran take strict action against the terrorist organisations in its country. Meanwhile, it is […]
