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DIRCO probes Zuma's India visit amid parallel foreign policy concerns
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Anadolu Agency
· Jul 10, 2026
Modi begins trip to New Zealand, 1st by Indian premier in 40 years
Visit comes amid tensions within New Zealand’s coalition government over free trade pact signed with India early this year
Independent Online
· Jul 4, 2026
Zuma's India trip: DIRCO under fire for diplomatic approval
Zuma's India trip: DIRCO under fire for diplomatic approval
NDTV
· Jul 6, 2026
Trade, Defence And Critical Minerals: What Is On PM Modi's Australia Agenda
The visit comes as India and Australia have elevated their relationship into a comprehensive strategic partnership, with both nations emerging as key players in maintaining a free, open, and inclusive...
The Tribune
· Jul 7, 2026
“PM’s visit is significant step in advancing India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”: MEA
Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of External Affairs, Randhir Jaiswal said the visit marks a significant step in advancing the India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.
South Africa Today
· Jul 4, 2026
Jacob Zuma India Visit Sparks Outrage: Government Slams High Commissioner and Fugitive Meetings
PRETORIA, Gauteng — The highly scrutinized Jacob Zuma India visit has ignited a fierce diplomatic and political firestorm, prompting the South African government to launch an urgent probe into the conduct of its top envoy in New Delhi. Following viral images showing the former president alongside a wanted fugitive, cabinet officials are now threatening drastic consequences []
Jamaica Information Service
· Jul 4, 2026
Local Stakeholders to Be Consulted on Structured Migration Programme
Consultations will be held with local stakeholders on the proposed structured migration programme with the United States (US) before it is implemented. Minister without portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister responsible for Efficiency, Innovation and []
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Related coverage for "DIRCO probes Zuma's India visit amid parallel foreign policy concerns": Anadolu Agency — Modi begins trip to New Zealand, 1st by Indian premier in 40 years. Independent Online — Zuma's India trip: DIRCO under fire for diplomatic approval. NDTV — Trade, Defence And Critical Minerals: What Is On PM Modi's Australia Agenda. The Tribune — “PM’s visit is significant step in advancing India-Indonesia Comprehensive Strategic Partnership”: MEA. South Africa Today — Jacob Zuma India Visit Sparks Outrage: Government Slams High Commissioner and Fugitive Meetings. Jamaica Information Service — Local Stakeholders to Be Consulted on Structured Migration Programme