India and Ethiopia upgraded relations to a strategic partnership as PM Narendra Modi and PM Abiy Ahmed held wide-ranging talks covering trade, defence, technology and Global South cooperation.

India, Ethiopia elevate ties to strategic partnership as PM Modi holds talks with his counterpart

India and Ethiopia upgraded relations to a strategic partnership as PM Narendra Modi and PM Abiy Ahmed held wide-ranging talks covering trade, defence, technology and Global South cooperation.

India and Ethiopia on Tuesday elevated their historical ties to the level of 'Strategic Partnership', as Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali during which they discussed issues of bilateral and mutual interest.
Modi, who arrived here from Jordan on his maiden bilateral visit, was accorded a ceremonial welcome at the National Palace ahead of the bilateral talks, reflecting the vibrant India-Ethiopia relations rooted in shared history and a promising future.
The two leaders met one-on-one before the delegation-level talks.
"We are elevating India and Ethiopia relations to a strategic partnership. This step will provide new energy, new momentum and new depth to our ties," Prime Minister Modi said during the delegation-level talks.
PM Modi thanked Ethiopia for its solidarity in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack and for strengthening the global fight against terrorism. "The support of friendly countries in this struggle against terrorism holds great significance," he said.
The two leaders noted that as Global South partners, the two countries must continue to contribute towards building an inclusive world.
Both leaders assessed the progress in the multifaceted partnership between India and Ethiopia, encompassing areas such as trade and investment, innovation and technology, education and capacity building, and defence cooperation.
They also discussed cooperation in the fields of Digital Public Infrastructure, mining, critical minerals and clean energy.
"Today, we got the opportunity to deliberate on the key aspects of our cooperation, such as economy, innovation, technology, defence, health, capacity-building and multilateral cooperation. I am pleased that today, we have decided to double the student scholarship for Ethiopia in India," Modi said.
Modi said that India and Ethiopia have shared contact, dialogue, and exchange for thousands of years. The two countries, which are rich in languages and traditions, are symbols of unity in diversity, he added.
"Both countries are democratic powers committed to peace and the welfare of humanity. We are co-travellers and partners of the Global South. On international platforms, we have stood shoulder-to-shoulder," he said.
Modi said the African Union's headquarters in Ethiopia makes the country a meeting point of African diplomacy. "Inspired by the common vision of an inclusive world, in 2023, India ensured that the African Union became a G20 member," he said.
In 2023, during India&rsquo;s G20 Presidency, the African Union was admitted as a permanent member of the G20.
Modi said that though this is his first visit, he felt a deep sense of belonging and warmth, reflecting the thousands of years of connection between the two countries. Modi invited Abiy to visit India, which he accepted.
The two leaders called for greater cooperation on issues such as climate change, renewable energy and disaster risk reduction and in this context welcomed the role of international organisations such as the International Big Cat Alliance, Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, Global Biofuel Alliance and International Solar Alliance.
Modi noted that India looked forward to working with Ethiopia as BRICS partners under its presidency and for the proposed India-Africa Forum Summit.
On his part, Prime Minister Abiy said the two countries share over thousands of years of connection through trade, diplomacy, education, culture and even in our food and traditions. "These ties continue to shape a deep friendship, collaboration and mutual respect between our people," he said.
"We also appreciate your consistent message that Africa's priorities must lead the partnership. These kinds of dignified, respectful messages for Africa are very important. Mr Prime Minister, keep pushing. That is the type of message we are expecting from all our trusted friends," Abiy said.
He said this aligned fully with Ethiopia's development plan - African-owned, African-led, and African-defined.
"Today, we meet with a clear focus to shape a modern partnership, grounded in sovereignty, self-reliance and practical cooperation. Our cooperation is rooted in equality and South-South solidarity," he said.
"Our economy is performing strongly. Last year, we grew by 9.2%, and this year, we are expecting 10.3% GDP growth. Besides GDP growth, our FDI inflow is also rising big time. India is the leading source for our FDI," he said.
"We have more than 615 Indian companies which are investing in Ethiopia. This all gives our cooperation a strong foundation of trust. I think our decision today that we elevate our historic relationship to a strategic relationship is the right decision," he added.
Ethiopia also conferred its highest award - The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia - on PM Modi. He is the first global head of state to receive this award.
Following the talks, the two leaders witnessed exchange of three MoUs in the fields of: UN Peacekeeping Operations Training; Mutual Administrative Assistance in the Customs Matters; and establishment of Data Centre at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia.
The two sides also announced upgrading ties to 'Strategic Partnership', debt restructuring under G20, more ICCR scholarships and AI short courses for Ethiopians, and support for maternal and neonatal healthcare.
Later, in a post on X, Modi said he gave three key suggestions to enhance bilateral ties: deepen relations in food security and health security; Boost capacity building and Work extensively on Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
Modi also went to the Friendship Park and Friendship Square in Addis Ababa with PM Abiy. Prime Minister Abiy also hosted a banquet in honour of PM Modi.
In a warm and special gesture, PM Modi was earlier received by his Ethiopian counterpart at the airport and accorded a warm and colourful welcome.
"Ethiopia is a nation with great history and vibrant culture," Modi said.
PM Abiy informed his Indian counterpart about the varieties of Ethiopian coffee during informal talks.
"At Addis Ababa airport, took part in a traditional Coffee Ceremony with Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali. The ceremony beautifully highlights Ethiopia&rsquo;s rich heritage," Modi said.
In a unique gesture, the Ethiopian Prime Minister drove Modi to the hotel.
On the way, he took a special initiative of taking PM Modi to the Science Museum and Friendship Park, which was not in the itinerary.
"Gratitude to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali for showing me glimpses of Ethiopian history and culture at the National Palace Museum in Addis Ababa. It was a powerful reminder of Ethiopia&rsquo;s rich traditions," Modi said in a post on X.
The Nobel Peace Prize-winning Ethiopian PM&rsquo;s special gestures show remarkable respect for Modi, sources said.
"Thank you Ethiopia for a welcome that was unforgettable. The Indian community showed remarkable warmth and affection. India-Ethiopia friendship is going to get even more robust in the times to come," Modi said.
When Modi arrived at the hotel, he was warmly welcomed by the members of the Indian community. Local artists performed dances. Some of them danced on the theme of the popular Hindi song 'Aisa Des Hai Mera' to welcome him.
On Wednesday, Modi will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
PM Modi arrived in Ethiopia from Jordan, where he held a one-on-one meeting with King Abdullah II at the Husseiniya Palace on Monday before the delegation-level talks.
India and Jordan also inked MoUs in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management, digital public infrastructure and twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora, aimed at giving a major boost to bilateral ties and friendship.
From Ethiopia, Modi will visit Oman on the final leg of this three-nation tour.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Ethiopia’s highest honour, the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, for strengthening bilateral ties and global leadership.

PM Modi conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour in Addis Ababa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded Ethiopia&rsquo;s highest honour, the Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, for strengthening bilateral ties and global leadership.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was conferred with Ethiopia's highest award 'The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia' by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali.
The award was conferred upon Prime Minister Modi in a special ceremony hosted at the Addis International Convention Centre on Tuesday.
Prime Minister Modi was conferred with the award for his exceptional contribution towards strengthening India-Ethiopia partnership and for his visionary leadership as a global statesman, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement in New Delhi.
Prime Minister Modi is the first global head of state/head of government to receive this award.
"I&rsquo;m honoured to be conferred with the &lsquo;Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia.&rsquo; I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India," Modi posted on X.
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I&rsquo;m honoured to be conferred with the &lsquo;Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia.&rsquo; I dedicate it to the 140 crore people of India. <a href="https://t.co/qVFdWQgU9r">https://t.co/qVFdWQgU9r</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2000982817283686400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Speaking on the occasion, Prime Minister Modi noted that it was an honour for him to accept the award from one of most ancient civilisations of the world, and he did so with a deep sense of humility and gratitude, the statement said.
"...I also express heartfelt gratitude to my friend PM Abiy Ahmed Ali. Last month, when we met during the G20 Summit in South Africa, with great love and right, you had urged me to visit Ethiopia. How could I have turned down this invitation from my friend, my brother? So, at the first chance, I decided to come to Ethiopia," Modi said after receiving the award.
Prime Minister Modi also expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister Abiy and the people of Ethiopia for this honour.
He also expressed appreciation for the leadership of Prime Minister Abiy and his initiatives to promote national unity, sustainability, and inclusive development, the statement said.
Underlining the salience of knowledge for nation building, Prime Minister Modi stated that it was a privilege for Indian teachers for over a century now to contribute towards Ethiopia&rsquo;s progress and development, it said.
"We, in India, have always believed... Education is the foundation stone of any country. I am proud that in Ethiopia and India relations, the most significant contribution has been from our teachers," he said.
"...Together with Ethiopia, we are committed to furthering such partnerships which can bring forth a solution to evolving global challenges and build new opportunities."
Modi dedicated the award to all those &ndash; Indians and Ethiopians - who have nurtured the bilateral ties for ages and conveyed heartfelt gratitude on behalf of the 1.4 billion Indians for being bestowed with this honour, the statement said.
The conferment of the award marks a milestone in the close partnership between India and Ethiopia and in furthering the positive agenda of the Global South.

US President Donald Trump expands the travel ban to nearly 40 countries, including Syria and Palestinian Authority passport holders, citing security and cultural concerns amid a tougher anti-immigration stance.

Trump imposes full travel bans on seven more countries, Palestinians

US President Donald Trump expands the travel ban to nearly 40 countries, including Syria and Palestinian Authority passport holders, citing security and cultural concerns amid a tougher anti-immigration stance.

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday sharply expanded a travel ban by barring people from seven more countries including Syria, as well as Palestinian Authority passport holders, from entering the United States.
The latest move brings to nearly 40 the number of countries whose citizens face restrictions in coming to the United States solely by virtue of nationality, with Trump also tightening rules for routine travel from Western nations.
It comes as Trump, who has long made hostility to immigration a signature issue, orders mass deportations and takes an increasingly strident tone against non-white new Americans.
The White House in a proclamation said it was banning foreigners who "intend to threaten" Americans.
Trump also wants to prevent foreigners in the United States who would "undermine or destabilize its culture, government, institutions or founding principles," the proclamation said.
Syrians were banned days after two US troops and a civilian were killed in the war-torn country, which Trump has moved to rehabilitate internationally since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.
Syrian authorities said the perpetrator was a member of the security forces who was due to be dismissed for "extremist Islamist ideas."
The Trump administration had already informally barred travel for Palestinian Authority passport holders as it acts in solidarity with Israel against the recognition of a Palestinian state by other leading Western countries including France and Britain.
Other countries newly subjected to the full travel ban came from some of Africa's poorest countries -- Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, Sierra Leone and South Sudan -- as well as Laos in southeast Asia.
In a series of new actions, Trump also imposed partial travel restrictions on citizens of other African countries including the most populous, Nigeria, as well as Ivory Coast and Senegal, which qualified for the World Cup set to be played next year in the United States as well as Canada and Mexico.
The Trump administration has promised to let in athletes for football's signature competition, but has made no such promises for fans of blacklisted countries.
Other countries slapped with partial restrictions were from Africa or largely Black nations in the Caribbean -- Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Dominica, Gabon, The Gambia, Malawi, Mauritania, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe -- plus the Polynesian country of Tonga.
Angola, Senegal and Zambia have all been prominent US partners in Africa, with former president Joe Biden hailing the three for commitment to democracy.
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- Ramping up anti-immigrant tone -
Global Refuge, a Christian-based group that supports refugees, warned that the travel ban would push vulnerable people further into harm's way.
"The administration is once again using the language of security to justify blanket exclusions that punish entire populations, rather than utilizing individualized, evidence-based screening," said the group's president and CEO, Krish O'Mara Vignarajah.
Trump has used increasingly loaded language, complaining at a rally last week that the United States was only taking people from "shithole countries" and instead should seek immigrants from Norway and Sweden.
He also recently described Somalis as "garbage" following a scandal in which Somali Americans allegedly bilked the government out of money for fictitious contracts in Minnesota.
Trump had already banned the entry of Somalis. Other countries remaining on the full travel ban are Afghanistan, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Myanmar, Sudan, and Yemen.
Trump last month made the ban even more sweeping against Afghans, severing a program that brought in Afghans who had fought alongside the United States against the Taliban, after an Afghan veteran who appeared to have post-traumatic stress shot two National Guards troops deployed by Trump in Washington.
The White House acknowledged "significant progress" by one initially targeted country, Turkmenistan.
The Central Asian country's nationals will once again be able to secure US visas, but only as non-immigrants.
Trump has also all but ended refugee admissions, with the United States now only accepting South Africans from the white Afrikaner minority.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Israel for a two-day visit to hold talks with top Israeli leaders on bilateral and regional issues as preparations continue for PM Netanyahu’s proposed India visit.

S. Jaishankar's Strategic Visit to Israel for Bilateral Talks

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Israel for a two-day visit to hold talks with top Israeli leaders on bilateral and regional issues as preparations continue for PM Netanyahu&rsquo;s proposed India visit.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar arrived in Israel on Tuesday on a two-day visit during which he will hold talks with the country's senior leadership on bilateral and regional issues.
The visit comes as preparations are underway for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposed visit to India. Netanyahu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke recently over the phone, after which the Israeli leader said the two would be &ldquo;meeting very soon&rdquo;.
During his stay, Jaishankar is scheduled to meet Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa&rsquo;ar.
"The discussions will revolve around bilateral and regional issues with a view to further deepen the strategic partnership between the two countries,&rdquo; sources told PTI.
Jaishankar arrived in Tel Aviv from Abu Dhabi, where he participated in the high-profile Sir Bani Yas Forum.
He also attended the 16th India&ndash;UAE Joint Commission Meeting and the 5th round of the India&ndash;UAE Strategic Dialogue held on December 15.
Netanyahu's much-anticipated visit to India is expected to follow a series of high-level exchanges between the two sides.
Israeli Minister of Tourism Haim Katz, Minister of Economy and Industry Nir Barkat, Minister of Agriculture and Food Security Avi Dichter and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich visited India earlier this year as the two countries build momentum towards a Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
India and Israel inked a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) during Smotrich's visit to New Delhi in September, followed by the signing of the Terms of Reference (TOR) for the proposed FTA during the visit of Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal to Israel last month.
In the defence sector, the two countries last month inked a landmark agreement to enhance defence, industrial, and technological cooperation, enabling sharing of advanced technology to promote co-development and co-production.
India and Israel have also expanded cooperation in the cultural and academic spheres, with film festivals, dance performances and filmmaker exchanges aimed at strengthening people-to-people ties.
On Monday, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) and Tel Aviv University signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish an India Chair at the university to boost academic cooperation.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Jordan for Ethiopia on the second leg of his three-nation tour, with Crown Prince Al Hussein personally driving him to the airport, highlighting strong bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi departed for Ethiopia from Jordan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi left Jordan for Ethiopia on the second leg of his three-nation tour, with Crown Prince Al Hussein personally driving him to the airport, highlighting strong bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday departed for Ethiopia from Jordan on the second leg of his four-day, three-nation tour.
Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II specially drove PM Modi to the airport and bid him farewell as a special gesture.
"A successful visit to Jordan concludes. In a gesture reflecting the warm Indian-Jordan bilateral ties, HRH Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II drove PM @narendramodi to the airport and saw him off. PM emplanes for the second leg of his tour - Ethiopia," Ministry of External Affairs Official Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal posted on social media.
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A successful visit to Jordan concludes. In a gesture reflecting the warm 🇮🇳- 🇯🇴 bilateral ties, HRH Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II drove PM <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> to the airport and saw him off. PM emplanes for the second leg of his tour - Ethiopia. <a href="https://t.co/agpq04Arej">pic.twitter.com/agpq04Arej</a>
&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/2000844765819232593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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In his first visit to Ethiopia, the prime minister will address the Joint Session of Parliament and share his thoughts on India's journey as the "Mother of Democracy" and the value that the India-Ethiopia partnership can bring to the Global South.
Modi will also hold discussions with Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali and meet the Indian diaspora.
PM Modi arrived in Jordan's capital Amman on Monday on a two-day visit at the invitation of King Abdullah II.
India and Jordan on Monday inked MoUs in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management, digital public infrastructure and twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora, aimed at giving a major boost to bilateral ties and friendship.
From Ethiopia, Modi will visit Oman on the third leg of this three-nation tour.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Karachi and parts of Balochistan, with the epicentre in Sonmiani. Authorities confirmed no casualties or injuries.

Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Shakes Karachi and Balochistan

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Karachi and parts of Balochistan, with the epicentre in Sonmiani. Authorities confirmed no casualties or injuries.

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake has struck parts of Pakistan's largest city Karachi and some areas of the Balochistan province, officials said.&nbsp;
The National Seismic Monitoring Centre said the epicentre of the Monday's earthquake was in Balochistan's Sonmiani, with a depth of 12 km and was centred about 87 km from Karachi.&nbsp;
A Rescue 1122 official said no casualties or injuries were reported.&nbsp;
Karachi had witnessed a series of mild earthquakes in June and July this year, triggering concerns over the possibility of a stronger quake.&nbsp;
At the time, meteorological officials had attributed the tremors to the release of seismic energy along a historical fault line in the Landhi area.&nbsp;

Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum in Amman, highlighting the strong India-Jordan ties during Modi’s visit.

Jordan Crown Prince Drives PM Modi to Jordan Museum

Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II personally escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum in Amman, highlighting the strong India-Jordan ties during Modi&rsquo;s visit.

Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II on Tuesday personally drove Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Jordan Museum in Amman, in a special gesture reflecting the warmth of ties between India and the Arab nation.&nbsp;
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On the way to The Jordan Museum with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II. <a href="https://t.co/CtwcQHkHBZ">pic.twitter.com/CtwcQHkHBZ</a>
&mdash; Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi/status/2000828839027728727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2025</a></blockquote>
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The Crown Prince is a 42nd-generation direct descendant of Prophet Mohammad.&nbsp;
Modi arrived in Jordan's capital Amman on Monday on a two-day visit at the invitation of King Abdullah II.&nbsp;
Jordan is the first leg of the Prime Minister's four-day, three-nation tour, which will also take him to Ethiopia and Oman.&nbsp;
The Jordan Museum, located in the Ras al-Ein district of Amman, is the country&rsquo;s largest museum and showcases some of its most significant archaeological and historical artefacts.&nbsp;
Built in 2014, the museum traces the civilisational journey of the region from prehistoric times to the present day.&nbsp;
The museum's collection includes animal bones dating back 1.5 million years and the 9,000-year-old Ain Ghazal lime plaster statues, considered among the world's oldest ever made.&nbsp;

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Jordan have meaningfully expanded cooperation across clean energy, water management, culture and digital innovation following key MoUs signed during his Amman visit.

PM Modi's Visit to Jordan Expands Bilateral Cooperation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India and Jordan have meaningfully expanded cooperation across clean energy, water management, culture and digital innovation following key MoUs signed during his Amman visit.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday highlighted the substantive outcomes of his visit to Jordan, noting a "meaningful expansion" of cooperation between the two countries across sectors, including clean energy, water management, culture and digital innovation.
Modi arrived in Jordan's capital Amman on Monday on a two-day visit at the invitation of King Abdullah II. Jordan is the first leg of the Prime Minister's four-day, three-nation tour, which will also take him to Ethiopia and Oman.
India and Jordan on Monday inked MoUs in the fields of culture, renewable energy, water management, digital public infrastructure and twinning arrangement between Petra and Ellora, aimed at giving a major boost to bilateral ties and friendship.
In a series of social media posts on Tuesday, Modi said these outcomes mark a "meaningful expansion" of the India-Jordan partnership.
Cooperation between India and Jordan in new and renewable energy "reflects a shared commitment to clean growth, energy security and climate responsibility", he said.
The Prime Minister said collaboration in water resources management and development would enable the two countries to share best practices in conservation, efficiency and technology, aimed at ensuring long-term water security.
Highlighting cultural cooperation, he said a Twinning Agreement between Petra and Ellora would "open new avenues for heritage conservation, tourism and academic exchanges".
Modi also said the renewal of the Cultural Exchange Programme for 2025&ndash;2029 would further deepen people-to-people ties between the two countries.
Sharing India's digital innovations with Jordan will support the kingdom's digital transformation and promote inclusive governance, he said.
In a press briefing on Tuesday, Neena Malhotra, Secretary (South) in the Ministry of External Affairs, said during his meeting with PM Modi, King Abdullah II conveyed strong support for India's fight against terrorism and condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.
The Prime Minister commended the leading efforts by the King on "deradicalisation", she said.
Modi's visit to Jordan marks 75 years of the establishment of diplomatic relations between India and the Arab nation.
This was the prime minister's full-fledged bilateral visit to Jordan. He had transited through Jordan in February 2018, while on his way to Palestine.
India and Jordan share strong economic ties, with New Delhi being the third-largest trading partner of Amman. The bilateral trade between the two countries is valued at USD 2.8 billion.
Jordan is also a leading supplier of fertilisers to India, particularly phosphates and potash.
The Arab country is home to a vibrant Indian diaspora of over 17,500 people employed across sectors such as textiles, construction, and manufacturing.
From Jordan, Modi will head to Ethiopia on the second leg of his three-nation tour.

US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation and election interference over an edited documentary on his January 6, 2021 speech.

Trump sues BBC for $10 billion over documentary speech edit

US President Donald Trump has filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, alleging defamation and election interference over an edited documentary on his January 6, 2021 speech.

US President Donald Trump on Monday filed a lawsuit seeking at least $10 billion from the BBC over a documentary that edited his 2021 speech to supporters ahead of the US Capitol riot.
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Miami, seeks "damages in an amount not less than $5,000,000,000" for each of two counts against the British broadcaster, for alleged defamation and violation of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Trump, 79, had said earlier on Monday that the lawsuit was imminent, claiming the BBC had "put words in my mouth," even positing that "they used AI or something."
The documentary at issue aired last year before the 2024 election, on the BBC's "Panorama" flagship current affairs program.
The video spliced together two separate sections of Trump's speech on January 6, 2021 in a way that made it appear he explicitly urged supporters to attack the Capitol, where lawmakers were certifying Joe Biden's 2020 election win.
"The formerly respected and now disgraced BBC defamed President Trump by intentionally, maliciously, and deceptively doctoring his speech in a brazen attempt to interfere in the 2024 Presidential Election," a spokesperson for Trump's legal team said in a statement to AFP.
"The BBC has a long pattern of deceiving its audience in coverage of President Trump, all in service of its own leftist political agenda," the statement added.
The British Broadcasting Corporation, whose audience extends well beyond the United Kingdom, faced a period of turmoil last month after a media report brought renewed attention to the edited clip.
The scandal led the BBC director-general and the organization's top news executive to resign.
Trump's lawsuit accuses the edited speech in the documentary of being "fabricated and aired by the Defendants one week before the 2024 Presidential Election in a brazen attempt to interfere in and influence the Election's outcome to President Trump's detriment."
The BBC has denied Trump's claims of legal defamation, though BBC chairman Samir Shah has sent Trump a letter of apology.
Shah also told a UK parliamentary committee last month that the broadcaster should have acted sooner to acknowledge its mistake after the error was disclosed in a memo, which was leaked to The Daily Telegraph newspaper.
The BBC lawsuit is the latest in a string of legal action Trump has taken against media companies in recent years, several of which have led to multi-million-dollar settlements.

Thailand has deported Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the North Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a fire, to India for further legal proceedings.

Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra Deported to India Over Deadly Goa Nightclub Fire

Thailand has deported Gaurav and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the North Goa nightclub where 25 people died in a fire, to India for further legal proceedings.

Thailand authorities on Tuesday deported Gaurav Luthra and Saurabh Luthra, co-owners of the Goa nightclub where 25 people were killed in a fire earlier this month, to India amid an ongoing probe into the tragedy.
They have boarded a flight for Delhi and will be handed over to Indian authorities on arrival, sources said. The duo will be produced before a Delhi court for further legal proceedings, they said. A case of culpable homicide and negligence has been registered against them in connection with the fire.
Videos circulating online showed Gaurav, 44, and Saurav, 40, being escorted by Thai police at Bangkok airport ahead of their departure for India.
The deportation comes days after the two were detained in Phuket on December 11 following the intervention of the Indian mission, which was in close touch with the Thai government in the case.
The Luthra brothers, co-owners of &lsquo;Birch by Romeo Lane&rsquo; nightclub in Arpora in North Goa, had left for Thailand shortly after the December 6 fire. They were reportedly attending a wedding in Delhi at the time of the incident. An Interpol Blue Corner Notice was issued against the duo.
The blaze had sparked widespread outrage and raised serious questions over alleged safety violations and lapses by the nightclub management. The Indian government, after cancelling the passports of the two brothers, had submitted a dossier to Thai authorities alleging their involvement in the deaths of 25 people and formally sought their deportation. India and Thailand signed an Extradition Treaty in 2013, which came into force in June 2015.
The Goa Police have so far arrested five managers and staff members of the nightclub in connection with the case.
Meanwhile, the Bombay High Court on Monday converted a civil suit against the Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub into a Public Interest Litigation, observing that &ldquo;someone has to be held accountable&rdquo; for the tragedy.

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Toronto Police said that the accused also threatened people with the snake.
 

On cam: man uses pet python as weapon to attack person on Toronto street

<div>Toronto Police said that&nbsp;the accused also threatened people with the snake.</div>
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In a hard-to-believe incident, a man was recently arrested in Canada for allegedly attacking another person with his pet python.
In a video viral on social media, he is seen swinging the snake like a whip to hit his target.
Toronto Police said that the incident occurred at around 11:50 pm on May 10, 2023, in the Dundas Street West and Manning Avenue area.
Cops said that the accused also threatened people with the snake.

The Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka closed early on Wednesday citing the prevailing security situation, a day after India raised concerns with Bangladesh over threats to its mission.

India closes visa application centre in Bangladesh capital due to security situation

The Indian Visa Application Centre in Dhaka closed early on Wednesday citing the prevailing security situation, a day after India raised concerns with Bangladesh over threats to its mission.

The Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) in Bangladesh's capital Dhaka on Wednesday closed its office in view of the current security situation.
The IVAC at Jamuna Future Park in Dhaka is the main, integrated centre for all Indian visa services in the capital.
"In view of the ongoing security situation, we wish to bring to your kind notice that IVAC JFP Dhaka will be closed at 2 pm today," the IVAC said in a statement.
The IVAC said all applicants with appointment slots scheduled for submission on Wednesday would be rescheduled for a later date.
Earlier in New Delhi, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) summoned Bangladesh envoy Riaz Hamidullah and conveyed its strong concern over certain extremist elements announcing plans to create a security situation around the Indian mission in Dhaka.
"We expect the interim government to ensure the safety of Missions and Posts in Bangladesh in keeping with its diplomatic obligations," it said.
It said the envoy was apprised of India's strong concerns about the deteriorating security environment in Bangladesh.&nbsp;

Pakistan has decided to sell 100% stake in loss-making Pakistan International Airlines after bidders demanded complete managerial control with no government role post-privatisation.

Pakistan to sell 100 pc stake in PIA after bidders demand complete control post-privatisation

Pakistan has decided to sell 100% stake in loss-making Pakistan International Airlines after bidders demanded complete managerial control with no government role post-privatisation.

Pakistan has decided to sell its entire 100 per cent stake in Pakistan International Airlines after bidders sought complete managerial control with no government role post-privatisation, local media reported on Wednesday.
Bidding is scheduled for December 23 and will initially be for 75 per cent shares of the loss-making national flag-carrier, with the winning bidder given an option to acquire the remaining 25 per cent within a month after bidding at a 12 per cent premium. The extra 12 per cent price is charged as the buyer is allowed to delay payment for one year instead of instant payment.
The government will receive only 7.5 per cent of the bid amount in cash, while 92.5 per cent will be reinvested directly into PIA to support revival, officials told The Express Tribune newspaper.
The federal government is selling 100 per cent shares because all four bidders wanted the government to have no role in PIA after the deal, privatisation commission officials said.
Major business groups like Lucky Cement Consortium, Arif Habib Consortium, Fauji Foundation-owned Fauji Fertiliser and Air Blue are bidding for PIA.
Advisor to the Prime Minister on privatisation Muhammad Ali confirmed the decision, saying all bidders wanted at least 75 per cent shareholding for ease of decision-making, while some demanded 100 per cent ownership.
The government&rsquo;s larger objective is to revive PIA and take it back to its past glory, Ali said, adding, "This requires heavy investment for fleet revamping, acquisition of planes."
Earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had indicated plans to sell only a 60 per cent stake, but the move failed to attract serious buyers in 2024.
To improve attractiveness, the government parked PkR 654 billion of PIA&rsquo;s debt in a holding company, while PIA now has positive equity of PkR 30 billion, privatisation officials said.
This year, PIA will get PkR 34.7 billion from the budget to pay debt, pensions and medical expenses. Even after removing major debt, the new owners will still have to pay PkR 26 billion in taxes and airport charges.
PIA owns 34 aircraft, of which only 18 are airworthy, but holds valuable landing slots and air service agreements with 97 countries, making it a key asset for bidders.
The government has promised support, legal protection, and indemnity against some liabilities to attract buyers.

India and Oman will ink a CEPA free trade agreement in Muscat on Thursday during PM Modi’s visit, aiming to boost bilateral trade and investment.

India, Oman to sign free trade agreement in Muscat on Thursday

India and Oman will ink a CEPA free trade agreement in Muscat on Thursday during PM Modi&rsquo;s visit, aiming to boost bilateral trade and investment.

India and Oman will sign a free trade agreement on Thursday in Muscat with an aim to boost economic ties between the two countries, an official said.&nbsp;
It will be signed in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a four-day, three-nation visit. He arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday from Jordan and will depart for Oman from Addis Ababa.
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has reached Muscat for the FTA signing. Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal too will reach Oman, the official said. Talks for the free trade agreement, officially termed as CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement), formally began in November 2023 and the negotiations concluded this year.
In free trade agreements, the two trading partners either significantly reduce or eliminate customs duties on a maximum number of goods traded between them. They also ease norms to promote trade in services and attract investments.
Oman is the third-largest export destination for India among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. India already has a similar agreement with another GCC member, the UAE, which came into effect in May 2022. The other members of the council are Bahrain, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. India and Qatar too will soon start talks for a trade pact.
India-Oman bilateral trade was about USD 10.5 billion (exports USD 4 billion and imports USD 6.54 billion) in 2024-25. India's key imports are petroleum products and urea. These account for over 70 per cent of imports. Other key products are propylene and ethylene polymers, pet coke, gypsum, chemicals, iron and steel, and unwrought aluminium.
The main items of India's exports to Oman include mineral fuels, chemicals, precious metals, iron and steel, cereals, ships, boats and floating structures, electrical machinery, boilers, tea, coffee, spices, apparel, and food items.

PM Narendra Modi, on his maiden visit to Ethiopia, addressed the Ethiopian Parliament, highlighting India-Ethiopia partnership in peace, security, and connectivity.

PM Modi Addresses Ethiopian Parliament, Fostering India-Ethiopia Ties

PM Narendra Modi, on his maiden visit to Ethiopia, addressed the Ethiopian Parliament, highlighting India-Ethiopia partnership in peace, security, and connectivity.

India and Ethiopia are "natural partners" in regional peace, security and connectivity, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday in his address to the Ethiopian Parliament.&nbsp;
Modi, who arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on his maiden bilateral visit, addressed a joint session of the Ethiopian Parliament. This was the 18th parliament in the world that Prime Minister Modi has addressed.&nbsp;
"Ethiopia sits at a crossroads of Africa. India stands at the heart of the Indian Ocean. We are natural partners in regional peace, security and connectivity," the prime minister said. As developing countries, India and Ethiopia have a lot to learn from and offer to each other, he said.&nbsp;
Modi added that the two countries also share warmth in climate and in spirit. At the conclusion of his speech, he got a standing ovation from the members of the Parliament.&nbsp;
Modi is on a four-day, three-nation visit. He arrived here on Tuesday from Jordan and will depart for Oman from here.

President Donald Trump urges nations to unite against radical Islamic terrorism following a deadly shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah festival in Sydney.

After Sydney attack, Trump urges global fight against 'radical Islamic terrorism'

President Donald Trump urges nations to unite against radical Islamic terrorism following a deadly shooting at a Jewish Hanukkah festival in Sydney.

US President Donald Trump opened the White House Hanukkah celebrations by extending &ldquo;love and prayers&rdquo; to Australians following a deadly antisemitic terrorist attack at Sydney&rsquo;s Bondi Beach.&nbsp;
The attack, inspired by the Islamic State (IS), claimed 15 lives and left 25 people injured.
Addressing the gathering, Trump said, &ldquo;Let me take a moment to send the love and prayers to our entire nation, to the people of Australia, and especially all those affected by the horrific and antisemitic terrorist attack. We're joined in mourning all of those who were killed, and we're praying for the swift recovery of the wounded; some are very horrifically wounded.&rdquo;
The former Republican president emphasized global unity against radical Islamic terrorism, stating, &ldquo;All nations must stand together against the evil forces of radical Islamic terrorism, and we're doing that,&rdquo; while reaffirming his commitment to supporting the Jewish community.
Details of the Sydney Shooting
Australian authorities confirmed that the attack was carried out by a father and son, aged 50 and 24. The father, identified as Sajid Akram, was shot dead during the incident.&nbsp;
His son, reported by media as Naveed Akram, was hospitalized and emerged from a coma on Tuesday. Mal Lanyon, New South Wales Police Commissioner, said investigators expected to question and charge him on Wednesday.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that the attack had an IS link, citing evidence such as the presence of Islamic State flags in the vehicle involved.&nbsp;
In response to the incident, Albanese and state leaders pledged to strengthen Australia&rsquo;s strict gun laws, marking the most extensive reforms since the Port Arthur massacre in 1996, after which mass shootings have been rare in the country.

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