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US charges 379 in Arizona immigration sweep Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) US federal prosecutors charged 379 people with immigration-related offences during a week-long enforcement operation in Arizona, including cases involving unlawful entry, illegal re-entry and alleged migrant smuggling. The US Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona said the charges were filed during enforcement operations…

India, Russia reaffirm commitment to 'special, privileged' strategic partnership United Nations, Sep 26 (IANS) India and Russia reaffirmed their commitment to "the special and privileged" strategic partnership during a meeting between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov here, according to Moscow's foreign ministry. "The sides reaffirmed their commitm…

AI could lift productivity 3.8 per cent: IMF Washington, Sep 26 (IANS) Artificial intelligence could increase aggregate labour productivity by as much as 3.8 per cent over the long term, according to a new International Monetary Fund working paper that examined patent and employment data across developed economies. The study found that the rapid expansion of AI-related innovation had already prod…

EAM Jaishankar, Iran FM discuss Gulf conflict at UNGA New York, Sep 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday said he held a detailed conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), focusing on the latest developments in the Gulf conflict. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote: “Appreciate the co…

EAM Jaishankar meets Lavrov at UNGA, reviews BRICS agenda New York, Sep 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday said he held a “good meeting” with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said the two leaders exchanged views on “several ongoing issues” and rev…

EAM Jaishankar signs UN cybercrime convention United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Friday signed the UN Convention against Cybercrime, which aims to strengthen countries' capacity to fight the scourge globally. “This Convention strengthens international cooperation for a safer digital future,” EAM Jaishankar said in a post on X. According to the UN, the Convent…

Trump, Xi hail progress as US visit ends Washington, Sep 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping ended Xi’s three-day US visit on Friday on an upbeat note, declaring progress in ties and setting up two more meetings this year as the two countries seek what Xi called a relationship of “strategic stability”. The two leaders made the remarks over tea at the White House b…

In face of 'unacceptable attacks' on shipping, India and Liberia launch group to advocate maritime safety United Nations, Sep 25 (IANS) In the face of "unacceptable attacks on commercial shipping and merchant marines", India and Liberia, the two largest maritime forces launched an international group to advocate for maritime safety, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Friday. "As a maj…

Pakistan carrying strikes on Afghanistan to escape Mecca Pact responsibilities: Taliban Kabul, Sep 25 (IANS) Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid has accused Pakistan of launching attacks against Afghanistan to divert attention from its internal problems and evade its obligations under the Mecca Pact, local media reported. Speaking at a religious seminary in Kandahar, Mujahid alleged that Isla…

Wrongful detention of American scholar in China sparks grave concerns Naypyidaw, Sep 25 (IANS) China’s wrongful detention of American citizen Min Zin raises concerns over a chilling effect on US academic research, with scholars increasingly wary of conducting critical work on China, a report has stated. It noted that US research in international and area studies relies heavily on access—something…