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(Forelines) – As part of the government’s strategy to gradually normalize relations between China and India, the two nations’ civil aviation authorities have been holding technical-level talks on a revised Air Services Agreement and the resumption of direct air services since earlier this year. After these discussions, it has been decided that, provided the designated carriers from China and India make a commercial decision and meet all operational requirements, direct air services between designated points in China and India can resume by late October 2025, in accordance with the winter season schedule. People-to-people interaction between China and India will be…

(Forelines) – On Thursday Gandhi Jayanti, the anniversary of the Father of the Nation’s birth, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a passionate homage to Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi’s lasting legacy of truth, non-violence, and moral courage—which continues to inspire generations worldwide—was emphasized by the prime minister. He restated the country’s dedication to Gandhiji’s values as a framework for the shared quest for an inclusive and developed India. “Gandhi Jayanti is about paying homage to the extraordinary life of beloved Bapu, whose ideals transformed the course of human history. He demonstrated how courage and simplicity could become instruments of great…

(Forelines) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has sent heartfelt greetings to all citizens across on Thursday, the auspicious day of Vijaya Dashami. “Vijaya Dashami celebrates the triumph of good and righteousness over evil and falsehood. May courage, wisdom and devotion always guide our paths. Wishing my fellow Indians a happy Vijaya Dashami,” India’s PM Modi said post on X.

(Forelines) – On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in four weeks, soybeans will be a key topic of conversation, according to Reuters. Trump said on Truth Social quoted by Reuters that “China is, for ‘negotiating’ reasons solely, not buying, which is hurting our country’s soybean farmers.” The trade conflict between Washington and Beijing has prevented Chinese importers from purchasing soybeans from the autumn U.S. crop, costing American farmers billions of dollars in lost sales, as per Report. As farmers bring in fresh crops from their fields and international buyers wait…

Hezbollah, a Lebanese armed group, celebrated Saturday the one-year anniversary of the assassination of its leader Hassan Nasrallah by Israel, the first shot in a war that eventually destroyed large portions of Lebanon and crippled his once-dominant group. Nasrallah, the leader of the influential Shi’ite religious, political, and military organization for almost 30 years, was murdered by a series of Israeli bunker-busting bombs on a Hezbollah compound in the southern suburbs of Beirut. Weeks later, Hashem Safieddine, his presumed heir, was assassinated. Hezbollah has refused the growing pressure on the group to disarm. Naim Qassem, the secretary general of Hezbollah,…

(Forelines) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sympathy for those killed in a tragic tragedy that occurred during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, on Saturday. PM Modi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to providing the required support and assistance and underlined that the country is in solidarity with the impacted families. “The unfortunate incident during a political rally in Karur, Tamil Nadu, is deeply saddening. My thoughts are with the families who have lost their loved ones. Wishing strength to them in this difficult time. Praying for a swift recovery to all those injured,” PM Modi said in…

(Forelines) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted all athletes and delegates with open arms as India proudly hosts the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi, which get underway on Saturday, India’s PMO said in a statement. “India is proud to be hosting the World Para Athletics Championships 2025 in Delhi, which commences today. A warm welcome and best wishes to all participants. This tournament celebrates human determination and spirit. May this tournament inspire a more inclusive and vibrant sporting culture across the world,” PM Modi said in a post on X.

BMO Capital Markets said on Friday that it was revising its year-end 2025 target for the S&P 500 (.SPX) ,to 7,000 from 6,700 citing factors including Federal Reserve rate cuts and strong earnings. “With the Fed cutting interest rates, earnings solidifying, AI not ANYWHERE near bubble territory and stock market performance broadening out, the believability and comfortability of US stocks is back in full swing, in our view,” wrote BMO chief investment strategist Brian Belski in a research note announcing the target revision. “In fact, 2025 could very well be the table setter for a 1995-1996 redux of goldilocks,” he…

Switzerland plans to take in about 20 injured children from the Gaza Strip for medical treatment, the government said on Friday. It is unclear when the evacuation of the children can be carried out due to the situation on the ground in Gaza, but coordination efforts are underway, it added in a statement. The selection will be made in close coordination with the World Health Organization, which maintains lists of patients, and security checks will be conducted on the selected children and their accompanying family members, the government added. Upon arrival, they will go through the asylum process. The government…

Countries on the European Union’s eastern flank have agreed on the need for a “drone wall” with advanced detection, tracking and interception capabilities, EU Defence Commissioner Andrius Kubilius said on Friday. Drones now play a major role in the war in Ukraine, with both Moscow and Kyiv boosting their domestic production, while increased drone activity has exacerbated security concerns in several EU member states in recent weeks. “Russia is testing the EU and NATO, and our response must be firm, united, and immediate,” Kubilius told reporters in Finland after a videoconference with defence ministers mostly from the EU’s eastern flank…