Google says Gemini 4 Argon is a
Google has released Gemini 4 Argon globally to paying users, in the Gemini app, in Search and through the API. The $2 and $10 per million token prices are a launch discount against standard rates of $4 and $20. Google has released Gemini 4 Argon to anyone willing to pay for it. The model is [] This story continues at The Next Web
Europe trails the US on AI because of how firms work, Sifted report says
Europe is falling behind the US on AI use at work, and the main reason is not technology, according to a new report.Thereport from Sifted, sponsored by London Business School, says Europe has an organisational gap rather than a tech gap. Firms struggle with skills, management, trust and the cost of fitting AI into how [] This story continues at The Next Web
Blink-powered glasses harvest mechanical energy from facial movements to power sensors
From blinking and smiling to jaw clenching and eyebrow raising, faces are constantly in motion
Google will let anyone publish an app to the Play Store, for free
Google will let anyone over 18 with a Google account publish privately listed Android apps built in its AI Studio, with no paid developer account. Apple spent this year tightening its own store against the same kind of software. Google will let anyone over 18 with a Google account publish an Android app to the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Frequent short-video use tracks greater wealth gap dissatisfaction among people in China
Frequent use of short-video apps is associated with lower satisfaction with one
Jio Platforms attracts more than $20B in bids ahead of record India IPO
Jio Platforms has drawn more than $20B in bids for what would be Indias largest listing, with Fidelity, Allianz and Capital Group indicating interest. The company is now seeking about $108B, against the $170B bankers discussed last November. Jio Platforms has drawn more than $20B in bids for what would be Indias largest listing. The [] This story continues at The Next Web
Data centre firms say the AI bottleneck is now power and labour
Executives from NTT Data, Brookfield and Infosys say electricity and skilled labour, not chips, now limit how fast AI data centres get built. In Europe the binding constraint is worse, with grid connections in congested markets running to ten years. The thing slowing the AI buildout is no longer the chips. Executives running some of [] This story continues at The Next Web
Microsoft is on track for its first record close in a year
Microsoft is on pace for its first record close since October 2025, having gained more than 50% from a June low and added roughly $1.5T in market value. The AI-disruption panic that caused the fall also hit SAP, which has not recovered. Microsoft is on track for its first record close in almost a year, [] This story continues at The Next Web
CtrlS announces 10,000-crore AI factory in Bodh Gaya, opens 400-crore Patna data centre
The expansion will strengthen the companys presence in eastern India, with facilities aimed at meeting rising demand for digital infrastructure.
Pluto Security emerges from stealth with $42M in funding
The next phase of enterprise software adoption is giving employees capabilities that once required dedicated engineering teams. AI tools can now help workers build applications, automate processes, and create agents. But each new capability introduces questions about data access, dependencies, and control. For cybersecurity investors, this shift presents an opportunity to back companies building security [] This story continues at The Next Web
Two-dimensional (2D) semiconductors, only a few atomic layers thick, are promising materials for making AI chips faster and more energy efficient by stacking additional semiconductor layers on top of existing computing circuits. However, when crystals form at multiple random locations during growth, it is difficult to produce high-quality semiconductors at the desired positions.
KuCoin Nigeria gains conditional approval from Nigeria
KuCoin Nigeria Limited has received conditional Approval-in-Principle (AIP) from the Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria (SEC Nigeria), for admission into its Accelerated Regulatory Incubation Programme (ARIP). It advances the exchanges efforts to establish a regulated presence in one of Africas most active digital asset markets. According to Chainalysis 2026 Global Crypto Adoption Index, Nigeria ranks [] This story continues at The Next Web
F2A secures 3,000 crore in subscriptions, targets 3,500 crore corpus
The fund expects to deploy capital in around seven companies this year, with three investments in advanced stages of discussion for the next quarter
AI in HR and decision fatigue: why automation only helps when it decides
Every day, a manager approves a time-off request, signs off on an expense report, resolves a scheduling conflict and weighs in on a performance review. None of it feels monumental. Together, it adds up to something behavioral researchers call decision fatigue. That is the measurable decline in judgment that follows a long run of choices. [] This story continues at The Next Web
US PERM suspension unlikely to have material business impact: Wipro
Wipro said the suspension relates to a specific pathway to permanent residency and is distinct from broader skilled talent mobility programmes such as the H-1B visa
Tiny droplets form soft networks for brain-inspired computing
Inside the human brain, billions of individual neurons connect to form a vast network capable of rapidly processing information and electrical signals. A team of researchers and engineers at Penn State is taking inspiration from these natural computers to build soft networks of water-based droplets, connected by membranes like those found in the walls of living cells.
Indias data-centre boom opens new semiconductor opportunities beyond AI chips
Growing AI infrastructure demand is creating openings for Indian semiconductor startups, though commercial success will depend on capital, technology and customer access
AAA Technologies plans to expand workforce tenfold to 1,000 amid AI cybersecurity push
The Mumbai-based company is expanding beyond conventional audits as organisations face increasingly sophisticated cyber threats and tighter regulatory requirements.
Chandrasekaran defends Tatas long-term bets in semiconductors amid questions over returns
Semiconductor investments should be assessed against the future demand for chips and Indias ambition to build advanced manufacturing capabilities, rather than near-term financial targets, says Chandrasekaran
NYT, AFP and Economist join SPUR coalition on AI use of news
The New York Times, Agence France-Presse, and The Economist have joined a coalition that wants AI companies to stop using news without permission, the group said on Monday. The coalition, known as SPUR Standards for Publisher Usage Rights, has now reached over 80 members across more than 20 countries. It was founded in February by [] This story continues at The Next Web
DeepSigma has launched a paper-trading demo covering 77 traditional financial markets, using patented blockchain technology to bring crypto-style perpetual futures to stocks, commodities and other real-world assets. A team with backgrounds at Goldman Sachs, Citadel Securities, Google and Uber is developing adecentralized exchangedesigned to bring one of cryptos most popular trading models into traditional financial [] This story continues at The Next Web
Fintech funding rises 14% to $2.2 billion as deal count falls 41%: Report
The funding is concentrated in a smaller number of large late-stage rounds; Digital Lending and Payments top the category rankings
Top AI researchers demand action to prevent models going rogue
Leading U.S.-based AI firms have disclosed over recent months a series of incidents where models under development have escaped containment measures to access the internet and have gone on to hack websites
TCS partners with Zohos ManageEngine to bundle IT management with its sovereign cloud offering
The partnership will leverage ManageEngines capabilities in IT Service Management across TCS sovereign cloud offering together helping customers modernise IT operations, strengthen their security posture and accelerate digital transformation at enterprise scale
Keralam Police, Cyble join hands to tackle emerging cyber threats
The agreement, signed through Cybles Indian subsidiary, Cyble Infosec India Private Limited, will support the Keralam Police Cyber Operations wing and Cyberdome in identifying and investigating emerging cyber threats
Zoho says it cannot offer usual pay hikes to employees this year as AI disrupts costs
Sridhar Vembu cites higher server prices, geopolitical uncertainty; company will try to avoid mass layoffs, and hasnt been hiring for the past 18 months
Meta says its new AI models on par with OpenAI, Anthropic
The new models can soon be used in Meta's new personal agent app, known as Muse, for paid subscribers only
Companies cutting jobs as investments shift toward AI
Thousands of roles cut since late 2025 as automation reshapes industries exposed to technology shifts
Meta unveils Muse Wonder AI models to advance personal superintelligence push
The company said the models are its most capable to date and are built to perform tasks that require sustained work rather than simply responding to individual prompts
Anthropic says new measures cut Claude model distillation attacks by up to 99%
Company tightens safeguards amid US-China AI competition and bans accounts linked to extraction efforts
Empower India plans AI, robotics expansion to tap growing demand
The company will deploy, integrate, and customise third-party technologies for enterprises, rather than develop proprietary AI or robotics hardware
Vapor-clearing channels could keep powerful chips cool with less risk of short circuits
Integrated circuits are electronic chips containing the interconnected components that process information or control electrical signals inside many electronic devices. These chips are known to generate heat as they operate, which can affect the safety and performance of electronics.
Powered by AI, HCLTech net profit rises 21% y-o-y to 5,132 crore in Q2FY27
Raises guidance to 2.5-4% from 1-4%, while EBIT margin guidance remains at 17.5-18.5% per cent
Microsoft says Maia 300 chip will run its AI services from 2027
Microsoft will make its own Maia chips the primary system for running AI in its products starting in 2027. The company set out the plan on Monday as it unveiled the Maia 300, the third generation of its custom AI chip. Microsoft plans deployments measured in gigawatts starting next year, which could mean more than [] This story continues at The Next Web
Google invests in period tracker Flo and plans women
Google has taken a stake in Flo Health, the period-tracking app, the companiessaidon Monday. The multi-year deal will bring womens health data into Googles wearables and coaching. They did not disclose the size of the investment. From early 2027, users will be able to sync Flo with the Google Health app,Engadgetreported. Fitbit readings such as [] This story continues at The Next Web
Hackers defrost fridges at hundreds of French supermarkets, Bloomberg says
Hackers broke into the refrigeration systems of hundreds of French supermarkets on Sunday night. Stores had to throw out meat, frozen goods and vegetables. About 150 Intermarch stores were hit, a spokesman for owner Groupement Mousquetaires toldBloomberg. The attackers set the cooling systems to defrost. Fridges and freezers heated to 50C for around six hours, [] This story continues at The Next Web
Microsoft unveils Maia 300 AI chip, plans to deploy over 1 million next year
Microsoft is expanding its in-house AI infrastructure with a new processor designed to improve computing efficiency as demand for AI capacity grows.
Google launches $180 Fitbit Edge with a bigger screen and AI coach
Google has launched the Fitbit Edge, a $179.99 fitness tracker that sits between its screenless Fitbit Air and the Pixel Watch 5, the companysaidon Monday. It is on pre-order now and reaches shops on 27 October. A Stephen Curry special edition costs $219.99. Bigger screen, longer battery The Edge has the largest and brightest screen [] This story continues at The Next Web
LTTS launches EI Lab featuring NVIDIA accelerated AI-native factory
The EI Lab extends LTTS Engineering Intelligence charter to the manufacturing shop floor
Nigerian fintech OPay files for New York IPO, Semafor reports
Pay, a Nigerian payments and lending app, has filed to list on the New York Stock Exchange, Yinka Adegoke reported forSemafor. Earlier reports put its likely valuation at about $4bn. The company filed on 9 October,bne IntelliNewsreported. It will trade under the ticker OPAY, and investors expect it to price in mid-November, Semafor said. OPay [] This story continues at The Next Web
Global smartphone shipments plunge 20% during Q3 2026
The research firm said that OEMs passed on higher component costs to consumers, pushing global smartphone retail prices up by 20% so far in 2026, further increasing market average selling price
Nvidia in talks to buy Reflection AI or invest more, FT reports
Nvidia is in talks to buy Reflection AI or invest more in the US open-weight model developer, the Financial Times reported on Saturday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. TNW has not independently verified the report. The talks are at an early stage and could still fall apart, according to the FT. The [] This story continues at The Next Web
Drone attack shuts a third Yandex data centre in Russia in 4 days
Yandex has lost a third major data centre in four days. The Russian tech company said on Sunday that a drone attack had left its site in the Vladimir region, east of Moscow, out of service, Reuters reported. Nobody was hurt, Yandex said, though some of its services are down for users. The report does [] This story continues at The Next Web
China agrees to curb hybrid car exports to the EU after Beijing talks
China has agreed to moderate its exports of hybrid and plug-in hybrid cars to the EU, which EU trade commissioner Maro efovi said could cut them by more than half. He announced it on Friday in press remarks in Beijing, after the second round of EU-China trade and investment consultations. It is unsustainable and it [] This story continues at The Next Web
Satya Nadella says companies should treat AI models as insider risks
Microsoft chief executive Satya Nadella says companies should assume any advanced AI model they deploy could be compromised, and contain it from the start. He set out the case in a long article on X on Saturday. Think of it like an emergency brake. An authorized person should always be able to pause or shut [] This story continues at The Next Web
Short-term impact of AI investments will be cushioned by margin: TCS CEO K Krithivasan
AI is a growth driver, not cannibalising existing revenues: TCS
In an interview with businessline, CEO K Krithivasan and COO Aarthi Subramanian discuss the tapering of traditional IT services, the changing nature of enterprise AI demand, and how human-AI collaboration could reshape the way technology services are delivered.
Samsung affiliates to invest $9.15 billion in semiconductor operations, with major focus on Vietnam
Plans include memory testing facilities in Vietnam and expanded high-end substrate capacity in South Korea
Startups are betting on AI to predict the future
In early September, two AI models made history when they took the top spots in the Metaculus Cup, a competition among prediction champions, both human and nonhuman
OpenAI film 'Artificial' turns lens on creators of 'new world, Andrew Garfield says
Andrew Garfield plays OpenAI CEO Sam Altman in the film, which unfolds over two decades and chronicles the conception and growth of the artificial intelligence company behind ChatGPT
Amazon in talks to buy AI startup Decart for around $7 billion
Decart's Lucy model, backed by Nvidia, can edit live video in real time
Parents at an elementary school next to Teslas Fremont car plant want more time to question a plan that could raise emissions from the factory, Matthew Brown reported forSFGate. Lila Bringhurst Elementary sits less than 1,000 feet from the plant. Tesla has applied to change emission limits on two aluminium melting furnaces and add new [] This story continues at The Next Web
Wipro Q2 preview: Brokerages expect weak revenue growth, margin recovery
Brokerages expect Wipros EBIT margins to improve by 40 basis points (bps) sequentially in the upcoming quarter
India has been overlooked in the AI Rush: Vincent Mortier
The 2.6 trillion asset manager is overweight on the country, sees value in emerging markets and commodities, and believes global benchmarks understate Indias true economic importance
DoT readies Cabinet note on Satcom spectrum charges; approval may come in coming days
Domestic companies would be encouraged to participate in the sector rather than India depending solely on foreign players
Infosys sees no material impact from US suspension of PERM applications
The US government said on Thursday it was suspending some major global tech and IT firms, including Infosys, from the PERM green card program
Elon Musk accuses Ambani supporters of hypocrisy over Starlinks India entry
The dispute highlights growing tensions over satellite broadband competition, consumer choice and the regulatory framework governing services in the Indian market
On Cam: Trump Stunned Into Silence By Zelenskys Weak Jibe After US-Russia Diesel Deal | Watch
Donald Trump faced an awkward moment after reporters questioned him about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskys weak remark, as tensions over Washingtons dealings with Moscow continue to grow. Zelensky criticised a new US-Russia accord allowing Moscow to supply diesel, arguing that the deal could provide Russia with additional revenue to sustain its war against Ukraine. He also questioned whether Ukraines negotiating team was being used as a smokescreen, even as US, Ukrainian and European negotiators held six hours of talks in Miami aimed at developing a unified proposal to end the conflict. Meanwhile, Trump said Russia had agreed to supply diesel to global markets to help lower fuel prices, while his administration lifted sanctions on Russian fuel. Watch the tense exchange, Zelenskys sharp criticism and the latest developments in the US-Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Neither Putin nor Trump wanted to hang up first, says Kremlin aide
The Kremlin said most of the conversation focused on efforts to resolve the war in Ukraine. Putin also downplayed the likelihood of three-way peace talks resuming soon
'HATE YOU FOR FREE': Trump Torched Over 'Paid Actors' Jab At Defiant Protester, Internet Fires Back
US President Donald Trump faced protesters at his Syracuse, New York, rally on October 10, as one woman in a yellow jacket was caught on camera showing him the middle finger. Trump fired back, branding demonstrators paid political actors and accusing the radical left of funding their protests. But his remarks quickly became a target of online mockery. Social media users pushed back against Trump's claims, with one viral post declaring, We hate Trump for free! Others praised the elderly protester as brave and called for her to be celebrated.
Bombers Out, Warships Gone: Is Irans Fightback Forcing Trump Into A Major Retreat?
Donald Trumps Iran war is raising serious questions about Americas military strategy. Twelve B-1 bombers have reportedly left RAF Fairford in Britain, U.S. troops are relocating from vulnerable Gulf bases, and a new report lists 81 American aircraft reportedly lost or damaged during the conflict.The war was intended to demonstrate the reach of American military power. But attacks on U.S. installations, growing concerns over equipment losses and the cost of sustaining operations are forcing Washington to reconsider its military posture.From Britain to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, the pressure on American forces is mounting. Could the Pentagon be preparing to operate from farther away?
President Trump Strikes Diesel Deal With Vladimir Putin After Threatening Buyers Of Russian Oil
With diesel prices in the U.S. averaging $6.28 per gallon, President Donald Trump's decision to secure fuel supplies from Russia has drawn sharp criticism from lawmakers in both parties, who warned that the deal could help finance Moscow's war in Ukraine.
Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 12, a day after Trump eases diesel sanctions on Moscow
Twelve people, including three
Apple set to debut touch-screen MacBook and new iPad mini in late October
On October 13, Apples smart home event is likely to include its first smart home hub with a display, a new HomePod mini and an updated Apple TV set-top box
Russian strikes kill 12 in Ukraine after Trump announces diesel deal with Putin
Anthropic restricts internet access in internal AI evaluations after Claude bypasses safeguards
Anthropic says its investigation uncovered several instances of unintended model behaviour, prompting it to expand its review beyond cybersecurity evaluations
Trump backs Nidal Hasans execution for killing 13 US soldiers, but casts doubt on livestream plan
Salesforce renames AIForce to SIForce as Trump
Salesforce is renaming its AIForce agent platform to SIForce, chief executive Marc Benioff said on Friday, as Katherine Li reported for Business Insider. The era of Super Intelligence is here. AIForce is officially SIForce, Benioffwrote on X. The change covers the agent platform only, not the companys name. Following the presidents lead Benioff is the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Ramp hits $60bn valuation in $1.85bn round, Bloomberg reports
Fintech start-up Ramp has raised about $1.85bn at a valuation of roughly $60bn, Rebecca Torrence reported for Bloomberg, citing people familiar with the matter. Dragoneer Investment Group and Thrive Capital led the round, and Founders Fund also wrote a large cheque, the people said. The $60bn figure is before the new money is counted. $16bn [] This story continues at The Next Web
Cirrus Logic made rival bid for Synaptics, Bloomberg reports
Chipmaker Cirrus Logic made a surprise offer for Synaptics last month, trying to break up its agreed sale to Onsemi, Liana Baker and Yiqin Shen reported forBloomberg. Cirrus Logic is the Party A named in an updated Synaptics filing on Thursday, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. It is unclear whether Cirrus is still [] This story continues at The Next Web
Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders due to soft demand
Apple cut October orders for the iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max by at least 15% as demand softens amid higher memory-chip costs and price hikes post-launch.
A former contractor charged alongside Super Micro Computers co-founder has pleaded guilty to helping smuggle AI servers to China, Bob Van Voris reported for Bloomberg. Ting-Wei Willy Sun entered his plea in a Manhattan federal court on Thursday, as part of a deal with prosecutors. US authorities have described him as a fixer. A $2.5bn [] This story continues at The Next Web
India remains key market for global smartphone makers amid evolving demand, component price pressure
Gautam Batra, Associate Director Product Marketing at Xiaomi, noted that consumer appetite remains resilient even as raw material expenses drive retail price adjustments across the industry
Elon Musk escalates attack on Ambani, shares reports on Reliance-BJP links
The latest post comes amid Musks scathing criticism of Mukesh Ambani over a persistent delay in the launch of Starlink satellite broadband services in India
TCS withholds quarterly bonuses for senior staff after missing performance targets
The decision comes amid pressure on traditional IT services demand, even as artificial intelligence-related revenue rises and investors respond positively
Mike Ditka was tough and gruff, the quintessential Chicago Bear. He did everything from order off the menu to knock defensive backs on their butts with a growl. His adopted hometown reveled in every minute.
Giant lineup of Friday Apple TV deals from $5: Blumhouse horror, Fast
Todays lineup of the best Apple TV deals is now ready to roll, including titles like Blumhouse of Horrors 15-Movie Collection, Bumblebee, Fast & Furious 10-Movie Collection, Ford v Ferrari, loads of Naruto, Ronin, that terribly awesome original Street Fighter flick, The Aviator, and more. On your way down scope out M6 Mac mini at $150 off, M5 MacBook at $200 off , and AirPods Max 2 at $120 off, and, while AirPods Pro 3 have now jump up $20, thats still a solid deal at $50 off. Fridays Apple TV deals are waiting below. more
Belgium calls for activation of EU blocking statute to protect ICC
Belgium has called for the activation of the EU blocking statute to protect the International Criminal Court, Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said on Friday, after US President Donald Trump's administration announced sanctions on the court. Belgium strongly
FOREX-Euro falls as oil moves off lows, set for fifth straight weekly drop
The euro was headed for a fifth straight weekly drop on Friday, with early gains fading as oil prices recovered from earlier lows, but recent selling pressure eased as France's beleaguered bond market steadied. The euro zone's currency hit a 17-month low of $1.1161 on Monday as investors wo
Coal-derived carbon nanodots enable next-generation 2D electronics
Silicon-based microelectronics have powered the digital revolution, but their performance and efficiency are starting to reach limits imposed by the fundamental properties of silicon itself.
CDS offers 5-year defence procurement roadmap, admits to policy gaps in tech procurement
Chief of Naval Staff Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan urged the industry to invest more in defence R&D
We have grown faster than industry in our data center business: Airtel Business CEO
He said the companys data centre business and connectivity business, both have also grown faster than the market
German auto industry group cautiously welcomes EU-China trade deal
A deal between the European Union and China to cap imports of Chinese plug-in hybrids is a positive sign but it is too early to say whether this will help address unfair competition, the VDA German auto industry association said on Friday. The VDA expressly welcomes all prog
Sam Altman said the superintelligence accord that President Donald Trump signed with AI executives is a good start, but that the industry will need more. He said it in the second of two interviews with Vanity Fair, recorded in San Francisco on 2 October. The magazine published both interviews on 5 October. Guiducci recorded the [] This story continues at The Next Web
Netflix prepares layoffs affecting about 5% of staff ahead of Q3 results
Netflix is preparing to cut about 5% of its workforce, with an announcement possible as early as next week, Puckreported on Friday, citing people familiar with the plans. Netflix had about 16,000 full-time employees at the end of last year, so a cut of that size would affect roughly 800 people. The report comes three [] This story continues at The Next Web
Europe In Chaos! After France, Belgium ROCKED By Violent Protests; Bikes BURNT, Rocks Hurled On Cam
As France continues to face violent protests, another European nation has erupted in chaos. Belgian capital Brussels witnessed protests as masked protesters clashed with riot police against rising living costs and government austerity measures. The violence unfolded when dozens of protesters dressed in black allegedly hurled rocks and firecrackers at police near Brussels' central railway station before setting several fires, including one involving city bikes and electric scooters. Police responded with tear gas, water cannons and baton charges, disrupting traffic and public transport across the Belgian capital. The clashes came as around 30,000 people joined a union-led rally demanding better purchasing power, while Belgium struggles with public debt and prepares its next budget.
'RIOT WAVE' HITS EUROPE: Belgium Rocked By Clashes After France Student Unrest | Watch
After weeks of student protests in France, Belgium is witnessing fresh unrest as demonstrators clash with police during a nationwide strike against government budget cuts.Tear gas filled the streets of Brussels on October 9 as workers and high-school students joined demonstrations opposing Prime Minister Bart De Wever's plans to save 10 billion over the coming years.Belgian students, inspired in part by protests in neighbouring France, are demanding action over rising education costs, overcrowded classrooms and access to study materials.In the eastern city of Lige, earlier demonstrations led to around 200 arrests and injuries to dozens of police officers.The unrest comes as Belgium's government faces an October 13 deadline to reach an agreement on spending cuts.
EU aviation body widens Saudi airspace warning after Houthi strikes
Europe's EASA aviation safety body said on Friday it had expanded the
EAM Jaishankar visits National Palace and Museum in Ethiopia's Addis Ababa
Digital Desk | Addis Ababa, Oct 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Friday visited the National Palace and Museum in Addis Ababa on Friday. Secretary (Economic Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sudhakar Dalela, and other officials accompanied EAM Jaishankar during his visit to the National Palace and Museum. Sharing glimpses from his visit on X, EAM Jaishankar wrote, Visited the National Palace and Museum in Addis Ababa today. It vividly captures Ethiopias rich culture, heritage and history. Earlier in the day, EAM Jaishankar held a meeting with his Ethiopian counterpart Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa, with discussions focused on further strengthening bilateral ties in education, culture, trade, investment and digitalisation. The two ministers held discussions on global developments, strengthening multilateral engagement and partnership between India and the African Union. Minister of Foreign Affairs Gedion Timothewos met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at his office today. During the meeting, the Ministers discussed ways to further expand and strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries in education and culture, trade and investment, and digitalisation, Ethiopia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs posted on X. The Indian Foreign Minister expressed his appreciation for Ethiopias impactful participation in the recent BRICS Summit hosted by India, it added. EAM Jaishankar noted that the Strategic Partnership between India and Ethiopia is based on shared values, common aspirations and South-South solidarity. Delighted to meet Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos of Ethiopia in Addis Ababa. The India - Ethiopia Strategic Partnership is based on our shared values, common aspirations and historic South - South solidarity. Had wide-ranging discussions on strengthening our bilateral ties, covering trade, investment, development projects to infrastructure, maritime, security, technology and culture. Also exchanged perspectives on global developments, as well as strengthening our multilateral engagement and India - African Union partnership, EAM Jaishankar wrote on X following the meeting. EAM Jaishankar arrived in Addis Ababa and expressed his keenness to advance strategic partnership with Ethiopia through productive engagements. He arrived in Ethiopia after concluding his visit to Cote d'Ivoire. Hello Addis Ababa! Delighted to arrive in Ethiopia. Thank State Minister Berhanu Tsegaye for the warm reception. Look forward to productive engagements to advance our Strategic Partnership, EAM Jaishankar posted on X. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), during his visit to Addis Ababa, EAM Jaishankar will hold meeting with Ethiopia's leadership to discuss the entire gamut of bilateral ties and exchange perspectives on regional and global matters of mutual interest. He will also chair the Regional Heads of Mission (HoMs) Conference in Addis Ababa.
