‘India is friends with everybody’: Swiss state secretary confident in nation's positive global role
Friday, 14 February 2025 Swiss state secretary Alexandre Fasel highlighted India's potential for a larger global role, citing its strong diplomacy and leadership in the Global South. In an ANI interview, he stressed the need for a negotiated end to the Russia-Ukraine war, as military victory alone is unsustainable. Fasel expressed confidence in India’s constructive influence, praising its neutral stance and commitment to amplifying the Global South’s voice in global affairs.
On PM Modi's USA trip Indian Overseas Congress Chief Sam Pitroda said that his trip was really about America telling India what they want. There is very little room for negotiation. There are very little ask from India side. The way Indian media is showing is very different. Okay, so the real issues...
U.S. President Donald Trump has ignited a global trade storm by raising tariffs on Canadian imports to 35%, accusing Ottawa of failing to curb fentanyl and drug flows into America. Prime Minister Mark Carney defended Canada’s efforts, but Trump claimed negotiations fell short. The new rate—up from 25%—comes amid broader tariffs hitting dozens of countries.
Despite the USMCA shielding nearly 90% of Canadian exports, key goods like dairy, wood, and leather may still be taxed. Trump spared Mexico for now but warned that other nations—including Taiwan, India, Laos, and even Switzerland—face harsh levies, some as high as 41%. Critics warn of soaring consumer prices and economic disruption, but the White House insists the tariffs are "rebuilding the greatest economy in history." With global trade talks in limbo and retaliations expected, this marks Trump’s boldest move yet in his battle to reset world commerce.
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President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs on U.S. imports from over 90 countries, with rates soaring as high as 41%. Citing emergency powers and national security concerns, Trump’s executive order targets goods ranging from coffee and textiles to steel and electronics. Major trade partners like India, Canada, China, and Switzerland are hit hard, with some facing steep penalties on top of existing tariffs. What does this mean for global trade, U.S. consumers, and diplomatic relations? We break it all down in this video.
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Russia’s war on Ukraine has sparked a domino effect, pushing more European nations toward NATO. Austria, long neutral, is now debating membership as Foreign Minister Beate Meinl-Reisinger warns neutrality no longer ensures security. Joining NATO would end Austria’s historic role as a bridge between East and West, signaling a major geopolitical shift. Analysts say this move could inspire other neutral states like Switzerland and Serbia to reconsider their positions. Instead of weakening NATO, Putin’s war has strengthened and expanded the alliance, isolating Russia further
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a standing ovation and chants of “Modi, Modi!” as he addressed the Namibian Parliament in a historic session. Calling it "a great privilege," PM Modi highlighted India-Namibia cooperation, shared democratic values, and deepening strategic ties. This landmark visit marks the first by an Indian Prime Minister to Namibia in over 3 decades, symbolizing growing South-South solidarity. Modi’s address was praised across party lines, reflecting India’s increasing influence and goodwill in Africa and the Global South.
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