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Maldives Repays $150 Million Loan to India
The Maldives repaid a 150 million loan to India on 17 September 2026. The repayment closed the final 50 million tranche of treasury bills originally subscribed by the...
Trump extends 100,000 H-1B visa fee until September 2027
The H-1B visa is a United States non-immigrant work visa for specialty occupations, and President Donald Trump extended a $100,000 fee on certain H-1B petitions until September 21,...
India and Japan to Mark 75 Years of Diplomatic Relations
India and Japan will mark 75 years of diplomatic relations in 2027 with the observance of the India-Japan Year of Shared Horizons. The anniversary commemorates the establishment of...
SCO Economic and Trade Ministers Meet in Dushanbe
The 25th Meeting of Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation member states responsible for foreign economic and foreign trade activities was held on 17 September 2026 in Dushanbe,...
US Drone Firm Powerus Signs MoU with Pakistan Army
US drone company Powerus signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Pakistan Army on 17 September 2026. The agreement includes an initial order for unmanned aerial systems...
New Zealand Parliament Passes India Trade Agreement
The New Zealand Parliament passed legislation on 16 September 2026 to implement a free trade agreement between New Zealand and India. The bill was approved by 93 votes...
Canada Invited for European Union Associate Membership
On 16 September 2026, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the European Union’s first “associate member” during her State...
APEDA Signs MoU with Gulfood Organiser to Strengthen Global Food Trade
The Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with InD Events Dubai, the organiser of Gulfood, on 17 September 2026...
US Names India, China and Pakistan in Drug Transit List
The United States has included India, China and Pakistan in its FY2027 list of major drug transit or major illicit drug producing countries. The annual presidential determination, submitted...
Oman Promotes Sohar Port as India’s Gulf Energy Route
Oman promoted Sohar Port in New Delhi on 16 September 2026 as an alternative access point for India’s energy and trade flows from the Persian Gulf. Sohar Port...
Indian Delegation Attends 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference
The 69th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference is being held in Cape Town, South Africa, from 13 to 19 September 2026. The Parliament of South Africa and the CPA South...
