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Trump confronts South African President Cyril with 'baseless' claims of white 'genocide'; Cyril pushes back

Washington DC [US], May 22 (ANI): US President Donald Trump, during a meeting at the White House on Wednesday (local time), confronted South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with unsubstantiated claims that white South Africans--particularly Afrikaner farmers--are being systematically murdered, as reported by The Hill.

According to The Hill, Trump's administration has recently allowed Afrikaner farmers expedited

Asad Alam Siam to be Bangladesh's new Foreign Secretary

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 21 (ANI): Bangladesh's interim government has approved the appointment of Asad Alam Siam, the country's ambassador to the United States, as the new Foreign Secretary, a senior official of the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Bangladesh's Foreign Affairs Adviser Touhid Hossain told reporters on Wednesday that the current Foreign Secretary, Jashim Uddin, does not want to serve in this pos

European countries condemn Israel over intensified Gaza military offensive

Europe's mounting criticism of Israel is fueled by the devastating humanitarian toll in Gaza. Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in the first five days of the latest operation.

BERLIN, May 21 (Xinhua) -- As Israel escalates its military campaign in the Gaza Strip, a growing number of European countries are voicing strong criticism and calling for concrete consequences. The mounting humanit

EAM Jaishankar discusses Indo-Danish ties with Denmark's FM, praises its support against terrorism

Copenhagen [Denmark], May 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a productive meeting in Copenhagen on Wednesday (local time) with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen to advance Indo-Danish relations.

During the discussions, Jaishankar also lauded Denmark's solidarity and its support for India's fight against terrorism.

'Delighted to meet FM Lars Lokke Rasmussen in Copenhagen this ev

Jaishankar meets Danish Minister Bodskov, explores new cooperation possibilities

New Delhi [India], May 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met with Morten Bodskov, the Danish Minister for Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, in Copenhagen on Wednesday.

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Both ministers discussed deepening existing areas of cooperation and exploring new possibiliti

'SCMS NOIDA's Culture of Excellence: Where Students Grow Beyond the Classroom

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New Delhi [India], May 21: Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies (SCMS) NOIDA reaffirms its commitment to nurturing well-rounded business leaders by offering a dynamic educational environment that extends beyond traditional classroom learning. Through a blend of capability enhancement initiatives, international collaborations, industry integration, and community e

Microsoft email block of ICC prosecutor fuels Dutch alarm over U.S. tech dependence

Klaas Knot, president of the Dutch central bank, De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), on Tuesday warned that key national systems are dependent on technologies controlled abroad. Even institutions that appear local often rely on core infrastructure from U.S. firms.

THE HAGUE, May 20 (Xinhua) -- The Dutch government is alarmed by Microsoft's controversial move of blocking the email account of Karim Khan,

EAM Jaishankar arrives in Denmark, lauds its support against terrorism; Advances green strategic partnership

Copenhagen [Denmark], May 21 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed his gratitude for Denmark's solidarity in the fight against terrorism and for the warm reception he received upon his arrival in the Nordic country on Tuesday (local time).

The EAM was received by Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, and key discussions focused on advancing the India-Denmark Green Strategic Partnership were h

Jaishankar explored opportunities in semiconductors, AI, Green Hydrogen with Netherlands

New Delhi [India], May 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded a successful two-day official visit to the Netherlands from May 19 - 20, underscoring the strategic partnership between the two nations.

The visit featured high-level meetings with top Dutch leadership, including Prime Minister Dick Schoof and Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp. It focused on strengthening cooperation across various

From Tallinn To The Hague: The Run-Up To The NATO Summit

Welcome to Wider Europe, RFE/RL's newsletter focusing on the key issues concerning the European Union, NATO, and other institutions and their relationships with the Western Balkans and Europe's Eastern neighborhoods.

I'm RFE/RL Europe Editor Rikard Jozwiak, and this week I'm drilling down on one thing: my take from Tallinn and the road ahead.

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"Important for Netherlands, India to continue to count on each other," Netherlands PM says

The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof said he discussed the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday in The Hague.

Schoof said they also discussed Strategic Partnership concerns of long-term cooperation between the Netherlands and India in areas such as trade, innovative technology, agriculture and security.

In a post on

"Appreciate PM's commitment to taking India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights," EAM Jaishankar says

The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Netherlands Prime Minister Dick Schoof in The Hague.

Jaishankar appreciated his commitment to taking the India-Netherlands partnership to newer heights.

He also appreciated Netherlands' stance against terrorism.

In a post on X, he said, 'Delighted to call on PM Dick Schoof today in The Hague. Conveyed th

"Close cooperation with India is more important than ever," Netherlands Defence min says

The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): Ruben Brekelmans, Minister of Defence of the Netherlands, discussed the security challenges in Europe and Asia with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at The Hague.

Brekelmans said that today, cooperation with India has assumed greater importance.

In a post on X, he said, 'In these turbulent times close cooperation with India is more important than ever. Great hono

Netherlands FM sees "great opportunities to take bilateral cooperation to next level" with India

The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): The Netherlands Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp, who welcomed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to The Hague on Tuesday, said the two discussed the Pahalgam terror attack and its aftermath.

In a post on X, he said, 'After meeting in India last month, I was delighted to welcome EAM S Jaishankar to The Hague. We discussed the aftermath of the heinous terrorist attack in

Jaishankar, Netherlands Defence Minister hold talks on security perspectives and challenges

The Hague [Netherlands], May 20 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held a meeting with the Netherlands Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans in The Hague on Monday and exchanged views on their respective security perspectives and challenges.

In a post on X, Jaishankar stated, 'Pleased to meet Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans in The Hague today. Exchanged views on our respective security perspectives and