South Asia held firm in the face of a global foreign investment downturn in 2024, even as the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) raised red flags over …
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Mahindra to Manufacture Components for Airbus, Embraer in $300M Aernnova Pact
by R. Suryamurthy 1 minutes readSpanish aerospace firm Aernnova Aerospace, SAU and India’s Mahindra Aerostructures Pvt. Ltd (MASPL) have signed a multi-year contract valued at approximately $300 million, the companies announced on June 17, 2025. …
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President Trump Hosts Pakistan Army Chief Amid South Asia Tensions; PM Modi Rejects Mediation, Clarifies India’s Position
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readIn an unprecedented development, U.S. President Donald Trump hosted Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of the Army Staff of Pakistan, for a closed door luncheon at the White House …
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Gold Glitters Globally, But India’s Jewelry Demand Dims
by R. Suryamurthy 6 minutes readIndia’s gold market is experiencing a complex period of contrasting trends, with international gold prices hitting new highs in June while domestic jewelry sales remain subdued. Despite this, physical gold …
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Spanberger, Hashmi, and Jones Clinch Democratic Nominations in Virginia’s 2025 Primary
by SAH Staff Reporter 2 minutes readVirginia Democrats have officially selected their statewide candidates for the 2025 general election. In the June 17 primary, former U.S. Representative Abigail Spanberger secured the party’s nomination for Governor, State …
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G7 Summit 2025 Ends with Renewed Alliances, Sharp Divides, and a Surprise Exit by President Trump
by Prabhjot Singh 7 minutes readThe United States President Donald Trump made headlines once again by walking out midway through the 2025 G7 Summit – this time citing the escalating Israel-Iran conflict as justification. Held …
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IADA India Day Celebrations in Virginia Highlight US-India Partnership and Diaspora Contributions
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 6 minutes readVijay Chauthaiwale, Head of the Foreign Affairs Department of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), emphasized the United States’ immense potential for “innovation and entrepreneurship” and noted that India is complementing …
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OFBJP-USA Hosts National Convention 2025 in Virginia, Highlights Role of Diaspora in Strengthening US-India Ties
by T. Vishnudatta Jayaraman 4 minutes readThe Overseas Friends of Bharatiya Janata Party (OFBJP-USA) held its three-day National Convention 2025 from June 13–15 at the Hilton Garden Inn in Manassas, Virginia. Approximately 170 delegates representing 22 …
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Consulate General of India in Perth, Australia Hosts Consular Open House
by Pooja Bhardwaj 5 minutes readTo bridge the information gap and strengthen ties with the Indian diaspora, the Consulate General of India (CGI), in collaboration with the Indian Society of Western Australia (ISWA), hosted a …
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FDI Inflows to Developing Economies Hit $435 Billion in 2023, Lowest Since 2005
by R. Suryamurthy 5 minutes readForeign Direct Investment (FDI) into developing economies plunged to its lowest level since 2005 in 2023, highlighting growing vulnerabilities across emerging markets and intensifying concerns over financing sustainable development. According …