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France, Vietnam sign deals worth $10 billion as Macron visits Hanoi

HANOI, Vietnam: Amid shifting global trade dynamics and growing concerns over U.S. tariffs, France and Vietnam have signed more than US$10 billion worth of agreements during French President Emmanuel Macron's official visit to Hanoi — his first and the first by a French leader in nearly a decade.

The two countries finalized 14 deals on May 26, covering aviation, defense, rail and maritime transport, satell

Congress has not given up its negative politics: Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel

Jaipur (Rajasthan) [India] June 2 (ANI): Rajasthan Minister Jogaram Patel has criticised the Congress party, accusing it of still being involved in negative politics. 'Congress has not given up its negative politics till date,' Patel told ANI on Monday, adding that the party lacks a clear issue, policy, intention, or work style.

Speaking on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks, Patel stated that

PM doesn't need Kharge's permission to visit places: Haryana Minister Anil Vij

Ambala (Haryana) [India], June 2 (ANI): Haryana Minister Anil Vij on Monday criticised Congress National President Mallikarjun Kharge over his recent remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits, saying the Prime Minister does not need to seek permission from Kharge or anyone else before travelling or reaching out to the people.

Speaking to ANI, Vij said, 'The PM won't ask him before going anywhere. Kharge

"They tried to protect Pakistan in more severe incidents," Prahlad Joshi accuses Congress

Hubballi Dharwad (Karnataka) [India] June 2 (ANI): Responding to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's statement on PM Modi, Union Minister Pralhad Joshi on Monday slammed Congress, asserting that the BJP-led government has taken decisive action against those 'promoting terrorism' in India.

He further accused the Congress of shielding Pakistan during their tenure.

'We have done what we had to do. We have

"India took steps to protect its national interest," says Malaysian minister YB Kulasegaran Murugeson

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 2 (ANI): Expressing strong concern over the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam, Malaysian leaders have acknowledged India's measured response and affirmed their support for peace and regional stability.

YB Kulasegaran Murugeson, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Law and Institutional Reform) of Malaysia, said the incident was 'shocking' and 'should not have happened

"PM Modi knows better how to deal with the enemies": MP Praveen Khandelwal on Kharge's remarks

New Delhi [India], June 2 (ANI): BJP MP Praveen Khandelwal defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership on national security issues on Monday. Speaking on Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge's recent remarks, Khandelwal said that PM Modi is well-equipped to deal with national security threats without needing advice from opposition leaders.

'PM Modi knows better how to deal with the enemies and what strate

JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha led all-party delegation holds key talks with Malaysia's PKR leaders in Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), June 2 (ANI): The Group 3 delegation, led by JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, met with representatives of Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) - People's Justice Party in Kuala Lumpur.

The PKR delegation was headed by Deputy Minister of National Unity, Government of Malaysia, YB Senator Saraswathy Kandasami.

The meeting marked an important engagement between the Indian delegation and Malaysian pol

China takes flak at Shangri-la dialogue security summit

Hong Kong, June 2 (ANI): China, which did not send its top-drawer delegation to this year's edition of the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, copped considerable criticism for its continued flouting of international rules and for the threat it poses to neighbors.

At this Singapore-based annual conference featuring military and diplomatic leaders from Asia and across the world, China usually sends a team headed by

CDS General Anil Chauhan holds bilateral talks with Singapore counterpart, underscores defence cooperation

New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan held bilateral talks with Vice Admiral Aaron Beng, Chief of Defence Force of Singapore, reinforcing the strong and growing defence ties between the two nations.

The discussions focused on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability to address evolving security challenges in the region, particularly in the backdrop of Ope

"President of Malaysia strongly condemned Pahalgam attack": JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha, leader of an all-party delegation, said Malaysia strongly condemned the Pahalgam attack and supported India's fight against terrorism.

Jha added that countries like Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Indonesia have also supported India's stance during their visits.

Speaking to ANI on Sunday, Sanjay Kumar Jha said, 'Our first visit was to Jap

(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN-MEN'S DOUBLES

(250601) -- SINGAPORE, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Aaron Chia/Soh Wooi Yik (R) of Malaysia pose on the podium during the awarding ceremony for the men's doubles final match against Kim Won Ho/Seo Seung Jae of South Korea at the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 in Singapore, June 1, 2025. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)

China hits back at US over vilification

The accusation comes after the Pentagon chief alleged that Beijing posed a real and imminent threat

Washington is "vilifying" Beijing, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Sunday. The accusation follows remarks made by US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who is deliberately ignoring calls for peace from nations in the region, according to the ministry.

Earlier, Hegseth claimed that China pos

Let's convene Parliament and talk, even Pak did it: Congress' Mallikarjun Kharge

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 1 (ANI): Stating that Pakistan has convened its Parliament and held discussions, Congress President and Rajya Sabha MP Mallikarjun Kharge called on the BJP-led central government on Sunday to convene a Parliament session to discuss Operation Sindoor.

Speaking to media persons, Kharge said that the entire nation stands with our armed forces, adding that there should be unity in

"Purpose of mission has been accomplished:" All-Party Delegation member Brittas in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], June 1 (ANI): All-Party Delegation Member and CPI-M MP John Brittas, who is part of the JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha-led delegation visiting Malaysia on Sunday, said that they have successfully conveyed India's message that all countries should unite against terrorism.

Brittas, while talking to ANI, said that the delegation has held several meetings and also addressed the Indian community he

(SP)SINGAPORE-BADMINTON-SINGAPORE OPEN-MIXED DOUBLES

(250601) -- SINGAPORE, June 1, 2025 (Xinhua) -- Dechapol Puavaranukroh/Supissara Paewsampran (R) of Thailand compete during the mixed doubles final match against Tang Chun Man/Tse Ying Suet of China's Hong Kong at the Singapore Badminton Open 2025 in Singapore, June 1, 2025. (Photo by Then Chih Wey/Xinhua)