South Africa and Britain have agreed to strengthen economic and defence ties, according to their foreign ministers after talks on Tuesday. Britain is one of South Africa's top five export destinations, including precious metals, cars, and agricultural products, making it the country's largest trading partner on the African continent. According to South African Revenue Service figures, bilateral trade between the two countries was worth approximately $7.62 billion last year. British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, along with South African Foreign Minister Ronald Lamola, declared, "We've c
The Japanese and Polish governments plan to increase nuclear energy cooperation with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Thursday, according to Poland's Ministry of Industry. This deal intends to improve Poland's energy transition by integrating Japanese nuclear technology into its infrastructure. According to a statement released by the Polish industry ministry on social media platform X, the MoU will involve the exchange of crucial information and technological support between the two countries. Japanese companies, including Hitachi and IHI, are anticipated to contribut
On Wednesday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra to discuss measures to strengthen the India-Australia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. During the meeting, Jaishankar extended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's greetings and expressed gratitude for Albanese's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties. From November 3-7, Jaishankar will be in Australia on an official visit, to foster cooperation on a variety of issues. "I am delighted to meet with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today in Canberra. I conveyed a warm welcom
Donald Trump delivered an electrifying speech to his fans at the Palm Beach Convention Centre in Florida, declaring a "magnificent victory." Fans rejoiced as pickup vehicles honked and bikers blared Trump-themed hip-hop music. Fatima Henges, a 30-year-old supporter, voiced her satisfaction, adding, "I'm super happy about the results so far." In his speech, Trump congratulated Americans for what he called "the extraordinary honour" of electing him as the 47th President. Addressing the thrilled audience, he declared, "This is a magnificent victory for the American people" and claimed to have
UAE President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, spoke on the phone on Saturday, emphasising their countries' close link and exploring new ways to further bilateral relations and regional collaboration. During their discussion, the two leaders emphasised the necessity of collaboration in addressing critical regional concerns and strengthening the UAE-Qatar strategic cooperation. In light of recent developments, both presidents exchanged views on a variety of crucial regional and international issues, with a focu
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong recently saw the signing of eight major agreements during the Crown Prince's official two-day visit. These memorandums of understanding (MoUs) include civil service training, social development, artificial intelligence (AI), and other topics, indicating a growing relationship between the UAE and Singapore. During a ceremonial welcome on October 29, Prime Minister Wong and Sheikh Khaled reaffirmed their countries' close friendship and common interests. In a Facebook post,
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez inaugurated the TATA Aircraft Complex in Vadodara, Gujarat, marking a big step forward in India's aerospace goals. This facility, a collaboration between TATA Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus Defence and Space in Spain, will produce 40 C-295 aircraft to replace the Indian Air Force's ageing Avro-748 fleet. During the ceremony, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the plant's future significance in exports, saying, "The Tata-Airbus manufacturing facility will enhance India-Spain relations and support the 'Make in India, Mak
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and other BRICS leaders met with Russian President Vladimir Putin to address the conflict in Ukraine, as the Kremlin convened a huge meeting demonstrating that Western efforts to isolate Russia had failed. Goldman Sachs founded the BRICS group, which now accounts for 45% of the global population and 35% of the global GDP, to highlight the growing economic dominance of major emerging nations. Despite its economic strength, BRICS confronts internal disagreements about how rapid expansion can affect its geopolitical aim. Pr
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to talk about the increasing tensions in Gaza and Lebanon. The discussions focused on measures to suspend military activities in both regions while addressing pressing humanitarian issues on the ground. Both leaders emphasised the importance of international cooperation in achieving peace and stability, especially in conflict-torn Gaza and Lebanon. In addition to the problems, they discussed bilateral relations and regional developments of mutual interest. According to the US State Department, Blinken emph
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Kazan, Russia, on Tuesday to attend the 16th BRICS Summit, where he would hold critical bilateral discussions, including meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Following his arrival, PM Modi turned to X to convey his feelings, writing, "Landed in Kazan for the BRICS Summit." This is a crucial summit, and the conversations held here will help to make the world a better place." Rustam Minnikhanov, the Head of the Republic of Tatarstan, greeted him warmly upon his arrival, according to social media posts from th