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Number Of Indian Students In US Continue To Rise: Embassy Official

Education | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 13, 2018

According to the "Open Doors 2017-18" report published by the Institute of International Education, the number of Indians studying across the US increased by 5.4 per cent to 1,96,271.

Netherlands Recalls Pak Embassy Staff After Threats Over Lawyer

World News | Reuters | Tuesday November 13, 2018

The Netherlands recalled staff from its embassy in Pakistan following threats after providing shelter to the lawyer of a Christian woman in a blasphemy case, the Dutch foreign minister said on Monday.

Hindustani Music, Indian Food At US State Department's First-Ever Diwali

World News | ANI | Tuesday November 6, 2018

Ambassador of India to the US Navtej Sarna the celebration of Diwali at the State Department symbolised the growing people-to-people connect between India and the US.

"Death To America" Chant By Iran Marchers On Eve Of US Oil Sanctions

World News | Reuters | Monday November 5, 2018

Thousands of Iranians chanting "Death to America" rallied on Sunday to mark the anniversary of the seizure of the U.S. Embassy during the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the imminent reimposition of U.S. sanctions on Iran's oil sector.

Brazil Will Move Its Embassy In Israel To Jerusalem, Says President-Elect

World News | Agence France-Presse | Friday November 2, 2018

Brazil will move its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, far-right President-elect Jair Bolsonaro said Thursday, making the Latin American giant the largest country after the United States to make the controversial switch.

Pilot From Delhi, 31, Was Flying Indonesian Plane That Crashed Into Sea

India News | Edited by Vaibhav Tiwari | Monday October 29, 2018

The pilot of an Indonesian plane that crashed into the sea minutes after taking off from Jakarta was Indian. Bhavye Suneja from Delhi had joined Indonesian carrier Lion Air seven years ago.

Trump Turns Down India's Invite For Republic Day Celebrations: Sources

India News | Reported by Nidhi Razdan, Edited by Debanish Achom | Sunday October 28, 2018

US president Donald Trump has declined India's invitation to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, said sources. Sources also said that India was informed about this several weeks ago. President Trump's administration has said he has a "crowded agenda" and can't be in India for its Republic Day.

UK Said Julian Assange Would Not Be Extradited: Ecuador's Top Attorney

World News | Reuters | Friday October 26, 2018

The United Kingdom told Ecuador in August that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange would not be extradited if he left the country's London embassy, where he has lived under asylum since 2012, Ecuador's top government attorney said on Thursday.

Ecuador To Not Intervene With UK On Julian Assange's Behalf: Minister

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 24, 2018

Ecuador does not plan to intervene with the British government on behalf of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange in talks over his situation as an asylee in the South American country's London embassy, Ecuador's foreign minister said on Tuesday.

How Saudi Arabia Gained Power Through Fierce Lobbying, Charm Offensives

World News | Tom Hamburger, Beth Reinhard and Justin Wm. Moyer, The Washington Post | Monday October 22, 2018

In March 2018, the Saudi ambassador to Washington summoned a cadre of high-priced Washington lobbyists to his embassy to grapple with a delicate, double-pronged challenge.

Suspects In Saudi Journalist Case Tied To Top Prince: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Wednesday October 17, 2018

A suspect identified by Turkey in the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi was a frequent companion of the kingdom's powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, The New York Times reported Tuesday.

Ecuador To Partly Restore Internet Access For Julian Assange

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday October 15, 2018

The Ecuadorian government will partially restore communications for Julian Assange at the country's embassy in London, Wikileaks said.

A 22-Year-Old From Rajasthan Gets To Be Swiss Diplomat On Girl Child Day

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 11, 2018

She did not get to go school until she was eight, but now 22, Susheela, has certainly made up for the time lost. Today, she is the Deputy Head of Mission Embassy of Switzerland, albeit for a single day.

Connectivity Key Area Of India, Japan Joint Projects In North-East States

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 10, 2018

India and Japan have held the second meeting of their Act East Forum, during which they agreed to boost cooperation on connectivity projects in the northeast, a Japanese Embassy statement said.

China Reaches Out To India Amid Trade War With US

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday October 10, 2018

India and China need to deepen cooperation to fight trade protectionism in the wake of the unilateral approach being adopted by the US on trade-related disputes, the Chinese Embassy in New Delhi said today.