Category: World

New Delhi: India and the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the United Nations agency for migration, have discussed strengthening cooperation on migration and labour mobility, with a focus on ethical recruitment, skills recognition and safer employment opportunities for Indian workers abroad. Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh met IOM Director General Amy Pope during her visit to India on Friday. Their discussions covered ongoing initiatives to deepen cooperation on migration and mobility. Earlier, MEA Secretary for Consular, Passport and Visa, and Overseas Indian Affairs, Sripriya Ranganathan, also…

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Dublin/Washington: Microsoft Vice Chair and President Brad Smith has cautioned that stricter US immigration policies could discourage highly skilled technology professionals from pursuing careers in the country, potentially affecting its long-term leadership in artificial intelligence and software development. Speaking to POLITICO on the sidelines of the International AI Summit in Dublin, Ireland, Smith raised concerns about restrictions affecting green card applications for skilled foreign employees at Microsoft and seven other companies. The restrictions followed allegations of visa fraud, which Smith strongly disputed in Microsoft’s case. Smith said many of the…

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Washington: US President Donald Trump has asked Attorney General Todd Blanche to examine whether the death penalty could be imposed on people who deliberately kill firefighters while they are responding to emergencies. Speaking at a White House event honouring first responders on Thursday, Trump said firefighters face serious dangers while protecting communities and argued that attacks on them should attract severe punishment. The proposal extends his stated support for capital punishment in cases involving the killing of police officers and other law enforcement personnel. Trump also recounted incidents in which…

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Abu Dhabi: External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi to discuss bilateral cooperation and key regional and global developments. The meeting took place during Jaishankar’s official visit to the United Arab Emirates, as both countries seek to deepen their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership amid shifting geopolitical dynamics. UAE Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy welcomed the Indian minister upon his arrival. In a post on X, Jaishankar described his meeting with Al Nahyan…

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Sofia: Bulgaria has summoned Russian Ambassador Eleonora Mitrofanova following reported drone attacks on commercial vessels operating in the country’s exclusive economic zone in the Black Sea. The incidents left one ship sunk, another damaged and 11 sailors missing, according to Bulgarian authorities. Prime Minister Rumen Radev met the Russian envoy on Tuesday, stressing the need to establish responsibility for the attacks. However, Bulgarian authorities have not publicly identified the source of the drones. According to the Bulgarian Government Information Service, Radev questioned why Ukraine would target its own vessels, noting…

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Paris: A suspected cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigeration systems in France has raised serious concerns about the vulnerability of connected retail infrastructure, after hackers allegedly manipulated refrigerator settings, causing temperatures to soar above 50°C and reportedly triggering fires in around 150 connected refrigeration units. According to reports cited in the supplied source, the Paris prosecutor’s office has confirmed that connected refrigeration systems used by major food retailers across France were affected. Investigators are examining how the attackers gained access to the systems and whether the incidents were part of a coordinated…

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Washington: US President Donald Trump has renewed his proposal to provide a $5,000 payment to every adult American citizen if Republicans win control of both chambers of Congress in the November 2026 midterm elections. The proposed benefit, which Trump has described as a “Trump Dividend”, is being presented as a potential payoff from his administration’s tariff policies and economic agenda. In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump linked the proposed payments directly to a Republican victory in the House of Representatives and the Senate. He argued that retaining or…

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Washington: US President Donald Trump has defended his administration’s decision to allow Russian diesel supplies to the United States, citing European purchases of Russian energy and arguing that domestic economic interests should remain a priority. The proposed arrangement has intensified debate over Western energy policy as the European Union expands sanctions against Moscow over the war in Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Trump claimed that the European Union had paid Russia $250 billion for energy and criticised media coverage of the issue. He said the US…

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Washington/Beijing: Relations between the United States and China continue to reflect a complex mix of strategic rivalry and diplomatic engagement, as the world’s two largest economies seek to manage their differences while protecting their economic and security interests. The two countries remain at odds over trade, technology, Taiwan, rare-earth minerals, artificial intelligence and their broader global influence. However, their deep economic interdependence continues to provide incentives for dialogue, with tensions between Washington and Beijing carrying implications for international markets, investment, supply chains and global growth. The engagement does not necessarily…

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Oslo: Navi Pillay, the Indian-origin South African jurist and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, has been named the winner of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, drawing international attention to her decades-long work on human rights, international law and accountability for war crimes. The announcement was made by the Norwegian Nobel Committee on October 9, amid speculation that US President Donald Trump could receive the prestigious award for his claims of helping secure ceasefires and resolve international conflicts. Born Navanethem Pillay on September 23, 1941, in Durban, South…

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