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Vivek Ramaswamy Suspends Presidential Campaign, Endorses Trump for White House
Addressing his supporters in Iowa, Ramaswamy, 38, expressed his acknowledgment of the lack of the anticipated surprise in the caucus results and stated, “As of this moment, we are going to suspend this presidential campaign. There is no path for me to be the next president.”
Russian President Putin and PM Modi Agree to Maintain Personal Dialogue, Says Kremlin
The leaders discussed the intensification of mutually beneficial bilateral ties and the continuation of personal contacts.
Donald Trump Emerges Victorious in Iowa Republican Caucuses; Haley and DeSantis Compete for Second Position
Indian-American Nikki Haley demonstrated a strong performance, vying for the second spot with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, as almost 22% of the votes were counted, according to US media reports.
Iowa Caucus: Trump Takes the Lead as GOP Voters Head to Polling Booths Amid Icy Winds
While Trump's triumph seems likely, several key storylines may shape the race's trajectory as it progresses to New Hampshire and beyond.
Houthis Pledge to Persist in Attacks on Israel-Linked Ships
According to a statement from Houthi-run al-Masirah TV on Monday, a source within the Houthi naval forces declared, "We will persist in preventing Israeli ships or those en route to Israeli ports until the aggression and blockade on the Palestinian enclave of Gaza Strip ceases."
The 'Other' Axis: Diverse Global South Coalition Aims to Hold Israel Accountable
Led by South Africa and including Brazil and Turkey, among others, this coalition not only expresses serious concern about the plight of Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank but is also taking action in various global forums, surpassing the involvement of most neighboring Arab regimes.
Jaishankar Engages in 'Productive' Talks with Iranian Urban Development Minister in Tehran
Chabahar port, located in Iran's Sistan-Balochistan province, is a collaborative project between India and Iran aimed at enhancing connectivity and trade ties. India is actively supporting this project to facilitate regional trade, particularly improving connectivity to Afghanistan.
President Muizzu: China Affirms Full Support for Maldives Sovereignty, Paving the Way for Enhanced Bilateral Ties
Following a high-profile state visit to China, President Muizzu emphasized the pivotal role of China's Belt and Road Initiative in elevating bilateral relations to new heights. In an interview with China's CGTN channel, he affirmed that China's non-interference policy in the Maldives' internal affairs solidifies the strong relationship between the two nations.
Chief Economists Anticipate Global Economy to Weaken in 2024: WEF Survey
While the outlook for South Asia and East Asia-Pacific remained positive, China emerged as an exception with a smaller majority (69%) expecting only moderate growth. Globally, a strong majority predicted labor markets (77%) and financial conditions (70%) would loosen over the coming year.
Top Donald Trump Adviser Rules Out Vivek Ramaswamy's Chances as VP Pick
Miller told The New York Post on Sunday that voters could "probably" rule out Ramaswamy as Trump's running mate, stating, "Pretty safe to say it won’t be Vivek."
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