India and the United States are strengthening their collaboration in space, focusing on innovation, exploration, and commercial partnerships. Both nations are exploring a new "space innovation bridge" to foster partnerships between US and Indian startups. This initiative will advance space situational awareness, satellite technology, and space launch capabilities. Advancing Space Collaboration Officials from both countries have outlined next steps in their space partnership. Key areas include human spaceflight, joint space exploration, and facilitating commercial ties between space c
Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Donald Marles highlighted Saudi Arabia as a key partner for Australia. He emphasized that Saudi Arabia is Australia’s second-largest trading partner in the Middle East. In a statement on Thursday, Marles said his visit to Saudi Arabia aims to boost cooperation within the G20 and other multilateral institutions. He also reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to a rules-based global order. Marles called Saudi Arabia a pivotal partner in tackling shared global challenges. He stressed the importance of deepening economic and diplo
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kuwait on December 21-22 to boost bilateral ties and energy cooperation. This marks the first visit by an Indian prime minister to Kuwait in 43 years. Modi’s visit is at the invitation of the Amir of Kuwait, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. He will hold talks with Kuwait’s leadership and engage with the Indian community, according to the external affairs ministry. “The visit will further strengthen the multifaceted ties between India and Kuwait,” said the ministry. The last visit by an Indian prime minister to Kuwait was by Ind
Vietnam aims to expand its international defense cooperation to build trust and prevent wars, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on Thursday. He made the statement while opening Vietnam’s second international arms fair. “This expo sends a message of peace, cooperation, and development,” Chinh said. The fair, held at Gia Lam Airport in Hanoi, runs until Sunday. It features nearly 250 exhibitors from countries like the U.S., China, Russia, Britain, Iran, and Israel. Chinh reiterated Vietnam’s “four no” policy. The country will not join military alliances, align against anothe
India will supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Sri Lankan power plants, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Monday. The announcement came during a joint press briefing with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on a three-day visit to India from December 15-17. This is President Dissanayake’s first visit to India since taking office in September. Talks focused on economic cooperation, defence collaboration, and energy connectivity, aiming to strengthen regional stability and development. Under the LNG supply plan, India’s state-run Pet
Thaksin Shinawatra Appointed as Adviser to Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim for ASEAN Role Kuala Lumpur - Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has appointed former Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra as his personal adviser. Thaksin will support Anwar during his leadership of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) next year. Anwar announced the appointment on Monday during Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra’s visit to Malaysia. Paetongtarn is Thaksin’s youngest daughter and the fourth member of his family to hold Thailand's top political post.
France’s new Prime Minister, Francois Bayrou, will meet with parliamentary group leaders on Monday and Tuesday, starting with Marine Le Pen from the far-right Rassemblement National. Bayrou shared this plan during an interview with La Tribune Dimanche. Appointed on Friday, Bayrou is the fourth person to serve as French Prime Minister this year. His primary task is to navigate the 2025 budget through a divided parliament — a challenge that led to the downfall of his predecessor, Michel Barnier. Barnier's three-month term was the shortest in modern French history. Bayrou will meet par
The UK officially became the 12th member of the trans-Pacific trade pact (CPTPP) yesterday, joining countries like Japan, Australia, and Canada. This move aims to strengthen the UK’s trade ties in the Asia-Pacific region and boost global trade connections after Brexit. Last year, the UK announced its decision to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), marking its biggest trade deal since leaving the EU. With this accession, the UK can now apply CPTPP trade rules and lower tariffs with eight of the 11 current members - Brunei, Chile, Japa
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Devin Nunes, CEO of his social media platform, as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board. Trump also announced that his former intelligence chief, Richard Grenell, will take on the role of "Presidential Envoy for Special Missions," focusing on hotspots like Venezuela and North Korea. “Ric will work in some of the hottest spots around the World, including Venezuela and North Korea,” Trump stated on his Truth Social platform. “Ric will continue to fight for Peace through Strength, and always put AMERICA FIRST.” Trump di
The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the ‘One Nation, One Election’ Bill, which aims to streamline elections across India. The bill is set to be tabled during the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament, which runs from November 25 to December 20. The proposal for simultaneous elections has been a key agenda of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for several years. The idea is to synchronize Lok Sabha and state assembly elections to reduce election-related costs and administrative burden. Earlier reports had hinted at the bill’s approval, with governm