President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said that India "greatly values" the role played by the Asean regional bloc in ensuring peace and prosperity in the region.


India values Asean's role in regional peace: President Kovind


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Cooperation in defence, security an energy among other areas came up for discussion during a bilateral meeting Prime Minister Narendra held with Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah here on Thursday


India, Brunei discuss defence, security, energy cooperation


Economic and commercial ties and connectivity between India and Singapore were among the issues that came up for discussion when Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong here on Thursday.


India, Singapore discuss economic ties, connectivity


French President Emmanuel Macron has appealed for inclusive and sustainable globalization while addressing participants of the ongoing annual World Economic Forum here.


Macron appeals for inclusive, sustainable globalization


The Saudi-led coalition has announced the launch of a Yemen Comprehensive Humanitarian Operation (YCHO) which aims to enhance the delivery of aid and commercial supplies, including critical fuel, medical supplies and food to the violence-battered country on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula that has been caught in a civil war with international ramifications since 2015.


Yemen recovery and reconstruction plan unveiled by Saudi Arabia


India and the Philippines on Wednesday signed an investment facilitation agreement following a bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte here.


India, Philippines sign investment facilitation agreement


Davos, Jan 24 (IANS/AKI) Italian Prime Minister Paolo Gentiloni said on Wednesday he respected US President Donald Trump and understood his 'America First' policy but didn't agree with his protectionist stance on trade or his views on migration and climate change.


Italian PM takes issue with Trump on trade, climate, migration


US President Donald Trump's definition of fake news is "fundamentally fake", meant to smear those who hold the powerful to account, the New York Times Managing Editor said here on Wednesday.


Trump's fake news definition fundamentally 'fake': NYT


Union Minister of State for Development of the Northeastern Region Jitendra Singh has stressed on upgradation of urban space and better facilities to people in view of several cities in the world being classified as "fragile" due to pollution, conflict, terrorism and unemployment.


Upgrade urban space, offer better facilities: Jitendra Singh


China has rebuffed demands by Sweden for information on the fate of a Swedish citizen who was seized on a train by plainclothes Chinese officers despite being under the protection of Swedish diplomats.


Sweden seeks answers about its seized citizen in China


China on Wednesday hailed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Davos speech against protectionism, saying the two countries can join hands in fighting such practice.


China hails Modi's Davos speech, says will jointly fight protectionism


CIA Director Mike Pompeo has said that the nuclear missile programme of North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un's regime is designed not only for self-defence but also for intimidation as it can be used as "coercive" tool with the intent of reunifying the Korean peninsula under his rule.


Kim can use nukes as 'coercive' tool: CIA


Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday held meetings with his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau and Queen Maxima of the Netherlands on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum.


Modi meets Canadian PM, Dutch queen


India will be one of the three largest economies in the world over the next 25 years as it had already demonstrated its capacity to grow even during adversity, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley said on Tuesday.


India to become one of three largest economies in 25 years: Jaitley


In a display of diplomacy in tandem with national power, the Republic Day parade here on January 26 -- where heads of all 10 Asean nations will be chief guests -- will see Indian soldiers marching past with flags of all Asean countries, as well as the Asean flag.


Diplomacy meets defence on R-Day, marching contingents to carry Asean flags


Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur on Tuesday said the state was keen to work with Russia in areas of tourism development and water conservation.


Keen to work with Russia in tourism: Himachal CM


Sri Lanka and Singapore on Tuesday signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) aimed at boosting trade and investment between the two countries.


Sri Lanka, Singapore sign FTA


US President Donald Trump has imposed steep tariffs on imported washing machines and solar panels, the first major step by his administration to protect manufacturers in the country.


Trump slaps tariffs on imported washing machines, solar panels


The UN has been accused of putting peacekeepers at risk through "lack of will, determination, and accountability" - in a scathing report that urged them to "not fear to use force when necessary".


UN putting peacekeepers at risk; use of force for protection urged: Report


US Defence Secretary James Mattis has said he is looking forward to cementing America's ties with Indonesia and Vietnam during his week-long trip to the two countries.


US seeks closer ties with Indonesia, Vietnam


Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held a bilateral meeting with Swiss President Alain Berset ahead of this year's World Economic Forum.

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