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US Lifts Sanctions on BARC and Two Other Indian Companies
The US Department of Commerce stated that BARC, Indian Rare Earths Limited, and Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research had been taken off the Bureau of Industry and Security's list – also known as the Entity List of foreign entities involved in activities contrary to US national security or foreign policy interests.
European Think-Tank Survey Reveals Indian Optimism for Trump’s Second Term
The European Council on Foreign Relations, in cooperation with Oxford University's Europe in a Changing World project, found that people in many countries around the world are upbeat about the second Trump presidency.
Trump Takes Credit for Gaza Ceasefire Deal, Citing 'Historic Victory'
Trump, in a series of posts on his Truth Social platform, expressed his excitement and claimed credit for the agreement, asserting that the deal would not have been possible without his administration's leadership.
Israel and Hamas Agree to Ceasefire and Hostage Deal, Confirms Biden
"Today (Wednesday), after many months of intensive diplomacy by the United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal," Biden announced, making the deal the last foreign policy accomplishment of his administration which ends on January 20.
'Sandman' Author Neil Gaiman Denies Allegations of Sexual Misconduct
On Monday, New York Magazine published accounts of eight women who accused the author of sexual assault, sexual misconduct and coercion in an article titled "There Is No Safe Word".
NATO Strengthens Baltic Security in Response to Unverified Report of Russian Fleet
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the plan during the closing remarks of the Baltic Sea NATO Allies Summit, that was convened with the purpose of discussing how the security situation could be enhanced within the region, Xinhua news agency reports.
Sheikh Hasina’s Niece Tulip Siddiq Steps Down as UK Treasury Minister
Siddiq, who held the role responsible for financial services and fighting corruption, faced growing scrutiny over her connections with her aunt, who was ousted as prime minister of Bangladesh last year.
Hegseth Pledges to Reassess India Relations and Agreements if Confirmed as US Defense Secretary
Hegseth made the remarks in responses submitted to the Senate Armed Services Committee at his confirmation hearing.
British Sikh MP Reiterates Call for UK Parliament Inquiry into Operation Blue Star
The MP for Slough in south-east England called on the Labour Party government elected last year to launch the probe after previous Tory governments had "tried to brush the issue under the carpet".
Biden Asserts US is Winning Global Competition
The 82-year-old outgoing president drove to the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the US State Department to deliver his last foreign policy speech in which he highlighted the achievements of his administration and how the world had changed in the past four years.
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