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Top US, India Officials Discuss Ties as Trade Rift Drags on

This is Beirut, 08:55 - Reading : 1 minute(s)

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with India's foreign minister on Monday, as the two countries push trade talks and ease tensions over Washington's punishing tariffs. Few details were released, but Rubio's meeting with Subrahmanyam Jaishankar is the highest-level contact since the United States imposed sanctions last week on Russian oil ...

Indians Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights

This is Beirut, 20/10 21:05 - Reading : less than a minute

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Across India, millions gather to celebrate Diwali, a time of light, devotion and renewal. In Ayodhya, more than 2.6 million lamps illuminated the banks of the Saryu River, setting two world records at the Deepotsav festival. From Mumbai’s fireworks to homes glowing with candles and rangoli, Diwali reflects India’s enduring spirit of faith and ...

Trump's $100,000 Fee for H-1B visas, a Tech Industry Favorite, Concerns India

This is Beirut, 20/09 15:20 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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India's leading trade body said on Saturday it was concerned by a new annual $100,000 fee that US President Donald Trump ordered for H-1B skilled worker visas, an addition that could have major repercussions for the tech industry, where such permits are widespread. The new measure, which will likely face legal challenges, was announced in ...

India and Iran Join Belarus-Russia Military Drills

This is Beirut, 16/09 19:10 - Reading : less than a minute

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India, Iran and other Moscow allies from Asia and Africa have joined the Russia-Belarus Zapad military drills, Russian state media reported on Tuesday, citing the Kremlin. "The coalition force includes task forces and military contingents from the armed forces of the People's Republic of Bangladesh, the Republic of Belarus, the Republic of India ...

UNIFIL Supports Education and Health Projects in Southern Lebanon

This is Beirut, 12/09 14:40 - Reading : less than a minute

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The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) continued its humanitarian and development initiatives south of the Litani River, complementing its core mission under UN Resolution 1701. On Friday, Eastern Sector Commander Major General Ricardo Esteban Cabrejos inaugurated a rapid-impact education project in Ghandouriyeh, Marjayoun. The ...

Trump ready to match EU tariffs on China, India to pressure Putin

This is Beirut, 10/09 00:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The United States is ready to broaden tariffs targeting buyers of Russian oil -- if the EU takes similar moves -- to hit at revenue Moscow needs for the war in Ukraine, a US official told AFP Tuesday. Dialing in to talks between United States and European Union officials on Tuesday, President Donald Trump raised the possibility of tariffs between ...

U16 Basketball: Lebanon Falls with Honor Against Australia

Makram Haddad, 02/09 13:05 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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The FIBA U16 Asia Cup 2025 continues at a rapid pace at the Buyant Ukhaa Sports Complex in Ulaanbaatar. This edition brings together the elite of Asian basketball and has already delivered its share of surprises and intense duels. In Group A, Australia, the defending champion seeking a fourth consecutive title, continued its flawless run with a ...

China to Bolster Non-Western Alliances at Summit, Parade

This is Beirut, 28/08 13:00 - Reading : 4 minute(s)

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China's President Xi Jinping will host world leaders including Russia's Vladimir Putin and India's Narendra Modi from Sunday for a summit before a huge military parade as he seeks to showcase a non-Western style of regional collaboration. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit will be held Sunday and Monday, days before the military parade ...

US Tariffs on Indian Goods Double to 50% Over Russian Oil Purchases

This is Beirut, 27/08 09:25 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil. Trump has raised pressure on India over the energy transactions, a key source of revenue for Moscow's war in Ukraine, as part of a campaign to end the conflict. The latest ...

Indian, French Leaders Agree to Strengthen 'Strategic Partnership'

This is Beirut, 21/08 18:45 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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India and France agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership and economic exchanges in a phone call between the two countries' leaders on Thursday, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said. Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron also coordinated their positions on the war in Ukraine and the conflict in Gaza. India is staring down an ...

Fading Faces: Why Young Hindu Women in Pakistan Are Abandoning Traditional Tattoos

This is Beirut, 20/08 10:30 - Reading : 3 minute(s)

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Grinding charcoal with a few drops of goat’s milk, 60-year-old Basran Jogi peers at the faces of two young Pakistani sisters preparing for their first tattoos. The practice of elder women needling delicate shapes onto the faces, hands, and arms of younger generations stretches back centuries in the Hindu villages that dot the southern border ...

Indian PM Modi Says Had 'Good' Conversation with Putin

This is Beirut, 08/08 16:55 - Reading : 2 minute(s)

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he had "a very good" conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday, during which they discussed Ukraine and ways to strengthen bilateral ties. "Had a very good and detailed conversation with my friend President Putin. I thanked him for sharing the latest developments on Ukraine," Modi posted ...

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