Terrorism, proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and climate change are the three critical challenges the world is facing today, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday.


Terrorism, WMDs, climate change today's critical challenges: Sushma Swaraj


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India should not worry about US military withdrawal from Afghanistan if it wants to be seen "as a great power", former National Security Advisor (NSA) Shivshankar Menon said.


Don't worry about US withdrawal from Afghanistan: former NSA


The trade talks between US and Chinese officials that began in Beijing on Monday, has been extended till Wednesday, according to a spokesperson for the American Trade Representative.


US-China trade talks extended till Wednesday


Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg on Tuesday called for sustainable development of the Blue Economy as more and more people in the world are depending on the oceans for development and prosperity.


Norwegian PM calls for sustainable development of Blue Economy


India hopes to fully operationalise the Chabahar Port in Iran soon, Shipping and Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.


India to fully operationalise Iran's Chabahar Port soon: Gadkari


India and Norway agreed to work in close cooperation on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the ocean economy following delegation-level talks headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Erna Solberg here on Tuesday.


India, Norway to boost cooperation on SDGs, ocean economy (Roundup)


Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday strongly rejected Washington's calls for his country to protect US-backed Kurdish militias in Syria and said statements made by US National Security Adviser John Bolton asking for the same were "unacceptable".


US plea to protect Syrian-Kurd militias unacceptable: Turkey


Sri Lanka is in talks with China to import hybrid buses to upgrade the island's public transport sector, the media reported on Tuesday.


Sri Lanka aims to import hybrid buses from China


China approved imports of five new varieties of genetically modified crops, paving the way for US agricultural firms to sell more biotech seeds to Chinese buyers, as Beijing and Washington seek to ease trade tensions.


China greenlights 5 new genetically modified crops amid trade talks



India, Norway to cooperate on SDGs, ocean economy


India and Norway agreed to work together on ocean economy and the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) following delegation-level talks headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Norwegian counterpart Erna Solberg here on Tuesday.


India, Norway to work together on ocean economy, SDGs


External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on visiting Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg here on Tuesday during the course of which the two leaders discussed ways of expanding bilateral ties.


Sushma Swaraj calls on Norwegian PM


American-Sikh communities have urged the Pakistan government to make sure that the Kartarpur Sahib Complex (KSC) is maintained in its original state.


American-Sikhs urge Pakistan to maintain Kartarpur complex in original state


India and Japan on Monday reiterated that they would continue to work for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region during a meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono here.


India, Japan reiterate cooperation in Indo-Pacific


Thailand's immigration police chief on Monday said that a 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family at the weekend will be given temporary entry to the country.


Thailand not to deport Saudi woman


Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg on Monday said that there was a "great scope" to develop bilateral partnerships with India in areas such as business, trade and investments.


Great scope for bilateral ties with India: Norwegian PM


China on Monday said it was optimistic about the latest round of trade negotiations with the US that started here as both sides showed willingness to end their disputes.


China optimistic as trade negotiations with US kick off


The US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) have captured two American citizens, suspected of being foreign recruits in the Islamic State, hiding out in the stronghold of the terror group.


2 Americans 'fighting for IS' caught on Syrian battlefield


White House National Security Adviser John Bolton has contradicted President Donald Trump's decision to immediately withdraw troops from Syria, laying out conditions for a pullout that can leave US forces there for months or even years.


No US withdrawal from Syria until IS destroyed: Bolton


Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Monday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to instruct Air India (AI) authorities to begin flight operations between the state's Jharsuguda city and Delhi.


Odisha CM urges Modi to introduce AI flights between Jharsuguda-Delhi


Pakistan's Sindh province Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has accused Prime Minister Imran Khan of travelling around the world to "beg" for financial support for his cash-strapped country.

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