Pavel Durov, co-founder of Telegram, may be extradited to Russia if detained in a country with a mutual extradition treaty, subject to 'dual criminality' and other legal conditions.
India's Modi government has increasingly used the restoration and conservation of ancient temples and cultural sites abroad as a pillar of its foreign policy and soft power, particularly in Asia. This approach aims to reinforce civilisational links and deepen diplomatic ties with partner countries.
India and the US are resuming trade talks this week to finalize a bilateral trade agreement. India seeks relief from potential US tariffs stemming from trade investigations, while both nations aim for a mutually beneficial and sustainable deal.
Guatemala requests US military cooperation to combat drug trafficking, with access to equipment, training, and experts, but no US military operations on Guatemalan soil
The leaders of Hong Kong and Uzbekistan met on Wednesday to strengthen trade ties, as China and the Central Asian country signed 15 bilateral agreements covering areas such as infrastructure, healthcare and metal production. At a meeting at Government House with Uzbek Prime Minister Abdullah Nigmatovich Aripov, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu pledged to expand Hong Kong’s presence in Belt and Road Initiative markets and strengthen cooperation. Speaking later at a forum and exhibition with the...
Singapore and New Zealand have signed an agreement to ensure the smooth trade of essential supplies, committing to avoid unnecessary export restrictions and establish a framework for information sharing during supply chain disruptions.
India and the US have agreed to continue engagement on a proposed trade agreement after three days of negotiations in Washington, D.C. The latest round of talks concluded on April 23, covering market access, non-tariff barriers, customs procedures, digital commerce, and economic security. Under the proposed interim arrangement, the US has reduced tariffs on Indian goods from 50% to 18%. India is seeking to reassess portions of the agreement to protect its interests amid shifting global tariff dynamics.
