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The Turkish energy minister says Turkey and Somalia have struck an oil and gas cooperation agreement for the Horn of Africa nation

Bahrain, 1,200 MT to Mauritius and 550 MT to Bhutan through National Cooperative Exports Limited. The government last year, imposed a ban on onion exports till March 31 to meet domestic demand and stabilise its wholesale prices but it allows a specified quantity to be exported to friendly nations. In a separate notification, the Director General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) also amended the timelines and procedures for registration of import of yellow peas under the Import Monitoring System (IMS) for consignments which will arrive at the Indian ports after March 31, 2024.

A federal judge has held veteran investigative reporter Catherine Herridge in civil contempt for refusing to divulge her source for a series of Fox News stories about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday met Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina here and appreciated her guidance in taking the 'India-Bangladesh Maitri' forward. This is Jaishankar's first meeting with Hasina after she returned to a record fifth term in January. The two leaders were meeting on the sidelines of the prestigious Munich Security Conference, in its 60th edition, which is the world's leading forum for debate on international security. «Honoured to call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh. Congratulated her on the renewed mandate. Appreciated her guidance for taking India Bangladesh Maitri forward,» Jaishankar posted on X along with a photograph. The Indian minister also met Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. India hosts the WHOSEAR, the top health body's South East Asia Region's headquarters.

Bhutan's Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay is keen on visiting India following New Delhi's invitation to discuss new areas of cooperation, including connectivity and business, ET has learnt. Tobgay is no stranger to India and he has been invited following his re-election as Bhutan's PM. India had started engaging with the new Bhutanese government as soon as it was elected, with foreign secretary Vinay Kwatra meeting Tobgay on the first day of his second term last month. Tobgay is also keen to host Prime Minister Narendra Modi, it is learnt. Kwatra was on a three-day visit to Thimphu to engage with the new government to discuss new initiatives, including Bhutan's next five-year plan, fresh development support from the Indian government, and energy partnership and cross-border connectivity initiatives. New Delhi has stepped up engagements with Thimphu, a move seen as counterbalancing China's growing inroads in Bhutan, and has been observing the trajectory of ties, particularly the boundary talks. The territorial dispute between Bhutan and China covers an area of about 764 sq km--269 sq km in western and 495 sq km in north-central Bhutan. New Delhi is concerned over China's claim over areas in the vicinity of Doklam in western Bhutan. In return, Beijing wants to narrow or give up its territorial claims in the north-central region of Bhutan. Thimphu has assured New Delhi that it will not undermine India's interests while negotiating a boundary treaty with Beijing.

Act East Policy Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said that the Act East Policy, under the stewardship of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has reinvigorated India's engagement with its Eastern neighbours, while the country’s relationships with Bangladesh and Bhutan have seen a new era of cooperation in areas of trade, transit and water resources management. Patowary today attended the inaugural session of “Act East through Northeast 2.0 — The Round Table Conference on Inter Country Economic Corridor through Northeast of India for Inclusive Growth” held at a city hotel. Building on the momentum of the previous successful conclave in 2022, the second instalment of the roundtable conference organised by Act East Policy Affairs Department, Govt of Assam aims to explore the fresh opportunities presented by the Act East Policy for the Northeast region. It also seeks to develop a strategic framework for enhancing economic and cultural connections with Southeast Asian countries, with a focus on bolstering bilateral relations with neighbouring Bangladesh and Bhutan.

Young Sheldon," fans are eagerly awaiting the wedding of Georgie and Mandy, which is set to be a highlight of the show's seventh season. Steve Holland, the co-executive producer of «Young Sheldon,» recently provided an exciting update about the couple's nuptials, promising a memorable event for viewers.

Young Sheldon" for its seventh season is set to air on CBS on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. Following its television debut, episodes will be available for streaming on Paramount+ the subsequent day. The ensemble cast includes Iain Armitage, Jim Parsons, Zoe Perry, Lance Barber, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord, Annie Potts, and Emily Osment.

LONDON (Reuters) -As China's troubled markets take time out for the Lunar New Year holiday, U.S. inflation numbers, key UK data, Russia's central bank meeting and an election in the world's third-largest democracy vie for the spotlight.

The U.S. Navy’s top Mideast commander says Iran is “very directly involved” in ship attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels during Israel’s war against Hamas

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As the world devolves from the unipolar world led by the US in the immediate aftermath of the end of the Cold War to an international order more in flux–not yet multipolar and not quite bipolar either–small states are gaining outsize ability to shape their own destinies. Long used to being ignored, many small countries are increasingly capable of playing rival states against each other and expanding their diplomatic space. Maldives is a classic case in point.

Mint had earlier reported that this cooperation will now extend to the Pacific Islands as well. The Philippines, a key political and security ally of the US, has recently increased its defence procurement from India, including the BrahMos missile, amid strained relations with China over maritime disputes. Manila has accused China of using aggressive tactics and condemned the actions.

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S Jaishakar on Monday met Iran's Minister of Roads and Urban Development and discussed on establishing a «long-term cooperation framework» for Chabahar port, a strategic maritime facility situated on the southereastern coast of Iran. EAM Jaishankar is in Iran as part of the ongoing high-level exchanges between the two sides, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. «Began my engagements in Tehran by meeting Minister of Roads and Urban Development @mehrdadbazrpash.

India and Nepal have decided to strengthen the power transmission systems between the two countries and help each other to progress in the energy sector, according to a statement issued by the Indian Embassy in Nepal. The statement came two days after the Nepal-India Joint Steering Committee (JSC) on Power Sector Cooperation meeting concluded in Chitwan district of central Nepal on Friday and was followed by the signing of the agreement on Long Term Power Trade between the two nations.

Houthi-controlled Yemen got within a “couple of miles” of U.S. Navy and commercial vessels before detonating on Thursday, just hours after the White House and a host of partner nations issued a “final warning” to the Iran-backed militia group to cease the attacks or face potential military action.Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S.

Houthi-controlled Yemen got within a “couple of miles" of U.S. Navy and commercial vessels in the Red Sea before detonating on Thursday, just hours after the White House and a host of partner nations issued a final warning to the Iran-backed militia group to cease the attacks or face potential military action. Vice Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of U.S.

Ever tried to get a good night’s sleep with your partner snoring or tossing around restlessly next to you? You’re gonna like this: Therapists and sleep scientists say it’s OK for couples to sleep apart as a growing body of research shows the striking importance of sleep. It’s a reversal from the long-held marriage tenet that once partners move to separate beds, the romance is dead. Sleep is “essential for a healthy body, mind and relationship," says Wendy Troxel, clinical psychologist, sleep scientist at Rand and author of a book on couples sleeping.

Oman News Agency reported. The Oman Foreign Minister said the Sultan's visit underscores the strength of bilateral relations between the two countries. Sayyid Badr further said that the visit represents a joint commitment to strengthen cooperation that stems from the long-standing foundations of friendship, cultural and economic exchange and continuous interaction between the peoples of the two friendly nations, according to the Oman News Agency. The Oman Sultan arrived in the national capital on Friday for a three-day state visit. He was received by Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, V Muraleedharan, at the Delhi Airport.

Iain Armitage, the young actor who portrays the titular character, sparks excitement among fans with a recent Instagram post featuring Danielle Pinnock, who played Mrs. Ingram, the math teacher at Medford High School. As Young Sheldon Season 7 continues production, the reunion of Armitage and Pinnock raises questions about the potential return of beloved characters, adding an intriguing layer to the final chapter of the Coopers' Texas saga.