January 29, 2026 10:45 AM

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Panama forum sees Latin American call for regional solidarity

Latin American leaders, who gathered for a development forum in Panama City yesterday, called for regional unity in the face of increasing political polarisation and the recent US intervention in Venezuela.   Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva did not name the United States, but refers to...

January 29, 2026 10:37 AM

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US strategy in Venezuela focuses on security, recovery, democracy: US Secretary 

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the Trump Administration is pursuing a phased strategy in Venezuela focused on immediate stabilization, economic recovery, and an eventual democratic transition. Speaking at a congressional hearing on US policy toward Venezuela, Rubio said Washin...

January 29, 2026 10:31 AM

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US warns Canada over comments ahead of trade deal review

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that his recent public comments against US trade policy could backfire going into the formal review of the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the trade deal that protects Canada from the most severe impacts of President Dona...

January 29, 2026 9:34 AM

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India–UAE food partnership in focus at Gulfood World Economy Summit

India’s growing role in the global food economy and its deepening partnership with the UAE were highlighted at the Gulfood World Economy Summit, where senior government officials and industry leaders discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across the food and beverage sector.   Delivering the ...

January 29, 2026 9:22 AM

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Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar’s last rites to be performed in Baramati

The last rites of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar will be performed with full state honours at Vidya Pratishthan Ground in Baramati at 11 am today. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is expected to attend the funeral. Akashvani Correspondent reports that thousands of people have gathered at ...

January 29, 2026 9:03 AM

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US President urges Iran to negotiate nuclear deal, warns of stronger action

US President Donald Trump has renewed threats against Iran over stalled nuclear talks, warning that any future strike would be far worse than previous actions. In a post on Truth Social, President Trump urged Tehran to quickly come to the table for a fair and equitable deal that eliminates nuclear w...

January 29, 2026 8:41 AM

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PM Modi meets global energy CEOs

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of the global energy sector at his residence at Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi yesterday, as part of the ongoing India Energy Week (IEW) 2026. Highlighting India’s robust economic momentum, the Prime Minister said that India ...