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India on Wednesday handed over the first tranche of 4.5 tonnes of medical assistance to Kenya to strengthen the country's preparedness and response capacity for Ebola Virus Disease, other infectious diseases and future pandemic threats.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday held separate meetings with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the ASEAN-led ministerial meetings in Manila, reviewing India’s ties with both countries as New Delhi navigates a challenging global geopolitical environment. Discussions with Rubio focused on trade and []
State-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Wednesday signed a long-term agreement with Safran Aircraft Engines to manufacture and supply superalloy turbine ring forgings for the CFM LEAP engine programme, marking a major boost to India’s presence in the global civil aviation supply chain. The multi-year contract was signed at the Farnborough International Airshow by Praveen []
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) issued an explicit warning to Tehran, declaring that any future Iranian attack on commercial or naval vessels in the Strait of Hormuz will trigger direct US military strikes against critical infrastructure inside Iran, including targets within the capital city of Tehran.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Monday signed into law legislation establishing Brazil's National Health Strategy for the Health Economic-Industrial Complex (CEIS), a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country's autonomy and sovereignty in the production of medicines, vaccines, medical supplies and healthcare equipment, as reported by Brasil 247.
India on Wednesday said it has introduced two new agenda items, promotion of mental wellness and the BRICS Mission on Healthy Lifestyles, at the 16th BRICS Health Ministerial Meeting, as delegates from member and partner countries visited an exhibition showcasing the country's healthcare innovations, traditional medicine and digital health ecosystem.
The Secretary and Minister Jaishankar discussed finalising key defense agreements in fulfillment of commitments made between President Trump and Prime Minister Modi last year, the statement said.
Addressing foreign ministers from ASEAN nations in an effort to clarify Washington's operational stance in West Asia, the top American diplomat held Tehran directly accountable for escalations in the region, terming it the troublemaker of the region.
Taiwan has reported a sharp increase in the presence of Chinese coast guard and research vessels around the island, prompting authorities to prepare drills simulating possible Chinese escalations off Taiwan's Pacific coast, Taipei Times reported.
President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday unveiled a bust of Mahatma Gandhi at a museum here, and said it will stand as a lasting symbol of friendship between India and North Macedonia, besides the common commitment of both countries to peace, tolerance and humanity. Mahatma Gandhi belonged to India, but his message belongs to all humanity, []
