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Washington, Feb 13 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed during a phone conversation earlier in the day that Washington and Moscow will immediately engage in direct negotiations aimed at ending the Ukraine-Russia conflict. “I just had a lengthy and highly productive phone call with President Vladimir…

Kabul, Feb 13 (UNI) The death toll from a terrorist attack carried out by a suicide bomber in the Afghan city of Kunduz has risen to eight, a spokesperson for the Afghan Interior Ministry said. “Unfortunately, yesterday we witnessed a heartbreaking incident in Kunduz, as a result of which eight people, including mujahideen and civilians,…

Marseille/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today concluded a productive visit to France and left for the US where he will hold talks with President Donald Trump. In a special gesture, President Emmanuel Macron of France saw off the PM at the airport in Marseille. The PM was also accorded a military…

Marseille/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron of France today jointly inaugurated the Indian Consulate in the French port city of Marseille, marking a new chapter in bilateral ties. The two leaders also visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseille to pay tribute to the hundreds of Indian soldiers…

Marseilles/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) In a major step in civil nuclear energy cooperation, India and France agreed on establishment of partnership in Advanced Modular Reactors and Small Modular Reactors, following bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron of France in Marseilles. The two leaders also jointly inaugurated India’s Consulate in…

Paris/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google and Alphabet, in Paris on the sidelines of the AI Action Summit and discussed ways the two sides can work together on India’s digital transformation. In a post on X, the PM said: “Glad to have met you @sundarpichai….

Paris/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with US Vice President JD Vance and his Indian-origin wife Usha Vance in Paris, ahead of meeting with US President Donald Trump in Washington this week. PM Modi posted on X that he was delighted to celebrate the birthday of JD Vance and Usha Vance’s…

Marseille/New Delhi, Feb 12 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in the port city of Marseille along with French President Emmanuel Macron, where the two will inaugurate a new Indian consulate general and also pay tribute to the Indian soldiers who died in the World Wars. PM Modi said Marseille holds special significance as it…

Luanda, Feb 12 (UNI) Angola has recorded 3,402 cholera cases and 114 deaths since the outbreak began in early January, according to the Health Ministry’s daily press release on Tuesday. Since Feb. 1, Angola has been reporting more than 100 new cholera cases daily, peaking at 295 on Feb. 8. However, laboratory testing to confirm…

Cairo, Feb 12 (UNI) Egypt plans to present a comprehensive Gaza reconstruction plan designed to ensure Palestinians remain on their land, officials said Tuesday. The Egyptian foreign ministry said in a statement that the plan will be formulated in a way that respects and upholds the legitimate and legal rights of the Palestinian people. According…