Tag: India
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U.S. Announces Trade Deal with India, Regional Trade Impact Unclear
The United States President Donald Trump has announced what he called a “trade deal” with India to reduce market barriers between the two countries, whose combined gross domestic product is about $33 trillion. Trump said on Monday, February 2, that the U.S. would cut tariffs on Indian goods from a…
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India, EU Seal Sweeping Trade Pact, Slash Tariffs Across Key Sectors
India and the European Union have sealed a long-awaited free trade agreement, marking a major step in bilateral economic ties and setting the stage for a sharp expansion in trade between the two economies. The deal, concluded on Tuesday, January 27, after nearly two decades of negotiations, will lower or…
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Putin Concludes Visit to India with Key Talks and Agreements
Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded his official visit to India on December 5, with a banquet at the Indian President’s residence in New Delhi. Earlier in the day, he was welcomed with a formal guard of honour. Putin held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during which both leaders…
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Bangladesh Takes Bold Step in Water Diplomacy amid Regional Tensions
| Riku Yuma | In a landmark move, Bangladesh became the first South Asian nation to join the UN Convention on the Protection and Use of Transboundary Watercourses and International Lakes. While the decision may seem primarily diplomatic, for Bangladesh, it is a matter of survival. Water is life in…
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Myanmar Emerges as Key Player in Global Rare Earth Minerals Race
Myanmar has emerged as a pivotal player in the global contest for critical minerals, particularly rare earth elements (REE) such as dysprosium and terbium, which are essential for technologies like electric vehicles, wind turbines, and advanced defense systems. With total rare earth production estimated to reach around 31,000 metric tons…
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Bangladesh Sentences Ex-PM to Death, Seeks Her Extradition from India
Bangladesh’s former prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in exile in India since she was ousted in 2024, was sentenced to death on November 17 by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) after being found guilty of ordering lethal force against student protesters in 2024. Bangladesh’s interim government has…
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