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(Forelines) – On Friday, the United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated he was “optimistic” about the future and thought U.S. had the possibility to come to a agreement with Beijing, according to Reuters report. “This week’s negotiations in Stockholm have advanced our talks with China, and I believe that we have the makings of a deal that will benefit both of our great nations,” according to Reuters, citing Bessent in a post on X it was later removed “I am optimistic about the path forward,” Bessent further stated, Reuters cited. In accordance to a Treasury Department spokesman, the piece…
(Forelines) – According to a United Nations report, quoted by Reuters that looked for methods to reduce expenses and increase efficiency, not many people read U.N. reports. On Friday the report was given to countries by U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. It originated during the course of his UN80 reform and examined how U.N. staff fulfilled thousands of orders from bodies like the Security Council and General Assembly, as per Reuters. He stated that the U.N. system facilitated 27,000 meetings with 240 entities previous year, and the United Nations secretariat published 1,100 reports, a 20% rise since 1990, as per the…
(Forelines) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday stated that in reaction to threats from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, he had directed the placement of two nuclear submarines in areas close to Russia, according to Reuters report. “I have ordered two Nuclear Submarines to be positioned in the appropriate regions, just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are more than just that,” In a social media post, Trump stated, quoted by Reuters that Medvedev’s remarks as extremely inflammatory. Trump stated, cited by Reuters that he ordered the submarines moved “just in case these foolish and inflammatory statements are…
(Forelines) – As part of the Indian Navy’s ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, the Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan arrived at Manila, Philippines, under the direction of Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), Radm Susheel Menon, Indian Ministry of Defence said in a statement. The Philippine Navy staff welcomed the ships with open arms and underlined the strong and increasing maritime connection between India and the Philippines. The Indian Navy’s devotion to reinforcing relations in the Indo-Pacific has been shown by the visit. Upon the trip, Radam Susheel Menon talked to local media representatives, underlining…
(Forelines) – On August 1, 2025, Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM, assumed the position of 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS), Indian Ministry of Defence said in a statement. As soon as he took command, the Flag Officer laid a wreath of flowers at the National War Memorial in New Delhi as a solemn tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives for the nation. Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan on January 1, 1988, was commissioned into the Indian Navy after completing the 71st course at the National Defence Academy in Pune. Over the course…
(Forelines) – Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today invited all Indians to share their ideas and opinions for his speech from the Red Fort’s ramparts on August 15 as the country gets ready to commemorate its 79th Independence Day. “As we approach this year’s Independence Day, I look forward to hearing from my fellow Indians!” PM Modi said in a post on X. “What themes or ideas would you like to see reflected in this year’s Independence Day speech?” PM Modi said. “Share your thoughts on the Open Forums on MyGov and the NaMo App…” he added
(Forelines) – The United States exempted numerous of Brazil’s main exports from the 50% tariff U.S. President Donald Trump signed into an executive order on Wednesday, comprising of orange juice, some aircraft, wood pulp and energy products, shares of planemaker Embraer and pulpmaker Suzano were lifted, according to Reuters report. The U.S. administration linked the duties to Brazil’s prosecution of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for allegedly planning a coup to overturn his 2022 presidential defeat, in a fact sheet released on Wednesday, as per the report. However, dozens of important Brazilian exports to the US were…
(Forelines) – As the United States increases pressure for action to eliminate its weapons, Sheikh Naim Qassem, the head of Hezbollah in Lebanon, stated on Wednesday, that calls for the disarmament of the Iran-aligned militant group only benefited Israel, according to Reuters report. “Those who call for submitting arms practically demand submitting them to Israel … We will not submit to Israel,” Qassem stated in a televised address, quoted by Reuters. After a battle with Israel last year that killed thousands of Hezbollah militants, drove tens of thousands of its followers from their devastated homes, and removed the majority of…
(Forelines) – Kevin Hassett, White House economic adviser stated on Wednesday that United States President Donald Trump has been dissatisfied with the state of trade negotiations with India and thinks his announcement of a 25% tariff will improve the situation, according to Reuters report. Hassett told reporters at the White House, quoted by Reuters that more details on the increased penalty Trump proposed earlier would be available “shortly” to Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer,. “I think President Trump is frustrated with the progress we’ve made with India but feels that a 25% tariff will address and remedy the…
(Forelines) – On Wednesday, ISRO and NASA scientists were congratulated on the successful launch of the NISAR satellite from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota by Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions, and Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences. Despite being in New Delhi for Parliamentary obligations, Dr. Jitendra Singh watched the historic launch live online among scientists and high-ranking officials at the CSIR Auditorium. Dr. Jitendra Singh praised the satellite’s perfect lift-off onboard the GSLV-F16 rocket. Dr. Jitendra…