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Last updated: 01 Oct, 2026  
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G20 trade talks open in Milwaukee; Piyush Goyal represents India
IANS | 01 Oct, 2026
rade ministers from the world's major economies began two days of talks in Milwaukee, with India represented by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, as the United States pushed for coordinated action against global steel overcapacity and changes to some rules governing international trade.
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» US launches $201 million Trans-Caspian fund
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 Asia
lee.jpg South Korean President Lee vows to seek measures to reduce military tensions with North Korea
IANS | 01 Oct, 2026
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday pledged to persistently seek practical ways to redu  Read more....
» EAM Jaishankar meets foreign ministers of Iran, Oman at epicentre of gulf crisis for updates
» PM Modi expected to visit Canada in December, looking forward to hosting him: Mark Carney
» Nepal Finance Minister to visit India, seek support for post-flood reconstruction
» India-Kyrgyzstan relations witnessing a renaissance, PM Modi visit to open new avenues: Tourism Minister
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 Americas
us-brazil.jpg Brazil, US move closer to trade deal
IANS | 01 Oct, 2026
Brazil and the United States are moving closer towards a trade agreement and will work in the coming  Read more....
» Trump rejects Iran ceasefire, expects renewed bombing after midterms
» Trinidad PM, EAM Jaishankar discuss economic cooperation to deepen ties
» Canada's been terrible partner; will put very tariffs on Europe: Trump amid trade deal row
» Willing to negotiate with US but remains wary: Iranian President
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 Africa / Middle East
cote.jpg India, Cote d'Ivoire explore enhanced cooperation at multilateral fora
IANS | 28 Sep, 2026
India's Ambassador to Cote d'Ivoire, Ramesh Babu Lakshmanan, paid a courtesy call on Monday on Lamin  Read more....
» India, Gulf countries reiterate commitment to freedom of navigation
» India, Saudi Arabia discuss community welfare, consular matters in Jeddah
» Houthis say Saudi warplanes launch 40 airstrikes across Yemen in 24 hours
» India and Central African Republic discuss enhancing bilateral relations
» Trump administration sees Iran talks as path to broader Middle East reset
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 Europe
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IANS | 26 Sep, 2026
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that an escalation of tensions would not achieve the outcome s  Read more....
» Italy's Dy PM, EAM Jaishankar discuss India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor, Gulf situation
» ​US passes tariff Bill targeting Russian oil buyers
» India, Finland set to deepen engagement under EU FTA: Piyush Goyal
» India-EU FTA to be signed by December, implemented by Feb-March 2027: Piyush Goyal
» PM Modi dedicates ‘FAO 2026 Agricola Medal’ to food providers of India
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