U.S. Implements Stringent Oversight on Defense Article Transfers

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and King Abdullah II of Jordan addressed the India-Jordan Business Forum in Amman on December 16, 2025, marking a landmark moment during PM Modi’s two-day visit coinciding with 75 years of diplomatic relations. PM Modi proposed doubling bilateral trade to $5 billion within five years and highlighted Jordan as a strategic gateway for Indian companies into West Asia and Africa. Discussions focused on pharmaceuticals, digital public infrastructure, fintech, green energy including green hydrogen and desalination, and agriculture. The leaders recalled ancient trade routes linking Gujarat to Petra, signed key MoUs on trade, renewable energy, water, culture, and digital solutions, discussed the IMEC corridor, and announced a cultural twinning between Petra and Ellora. #IndiaJordan #PMModi #KingAbdullahII #IndiaJordanRelations #BilateralTrade #BusinessForum #MiddleEast #WestAsia #GreenEnergy #IMEC #EconomicDiplomacy #GlobalTrade #PetraEllora #StrategicPartnership #InternationalRelations ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

On December 16, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited The Jordan Museum in Amman with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II. In a rare diplomatic gesture, the Crown Prince personally drove PM Modi to the museum and later to the airport, underscoring deep mutual respect and strong personal rapport. The leaders were hosted by HRH Princess Sumaya bint El Hassan for a special tour showcasing Jordan’s civilizational journey—from prehistoric eras to the present—including the famed 9,000-year-old Ain Ghazal statues. PM Modi reflected on shared cultural ties between India and Jordan, emphasizing “Vikas bhi Virasat bhi” (Development with Heritage). #PMModi #NarendraModi #Jordan #IndiaJordan #CrownPrinceHussein #Diplomacy #JordanMuseum #CulturalDiplomacy #VikasBhiVirasatBhi #IndiaMiddleEast #Amman #HeritageAndDevelopment #GlobalLeadership #IndiaAbroad ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand ceremonial welcome at the National Palace in Addis Ababa during his first-ever bilateral visit to Ethiopia on December 16, 2025. Ethiopian Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed Ali hosted the official reception, featuring a ceremonial guard of honour that showcased Ethiopia’s rich military and cultural heritage. The ceremony included special cultural performances with Hindi songs, symbolizing the growing people-to-people ties between the two nations. Ahead of formal talks, both leaders participated in Ethiopia’s traditional coffee ceremony, a hallmark of national hospitality. In a significant diplomatic moment, PM Modi was conferred the “Great Honor Nishan of Ethiopia,” the country’s highest civilian award, in recognition of his leadership and contributions to strengthening bilateral relations and global cooperation. #PMModi #IndiaEthiopia #ModiInEthiopia #AbiyAhmed #IndiaAfrica #DiplomaticVisit #BilateralRelations #GlobalLeadership #NationalPalace #GreatHonorNishan #AfricanDiplomacy #CeremonialWelcome #IndianDiplomacy #EthiopiaNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, on December 16, 2025, for a historic two-day State visit, marking the first bilateral visit by an Indian Prime Minister in nearly five decades. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed personally received PM Modi at Bole International Airport, where both leaders participated in a traditional Ethiopian coffee ceremony symbolising deep cultural ties. In a rare gesture, PM Abiy Ahmed also personally drove PM Modi to his hotel. The visit includes delegation-level talks on trade, investment, digital infrastructure and development cooperation, an address to the Ethiopian Parliament, interactions with the Indian diaspora, and visits to key cultural sites, underscoring India’s commitment to Africa and the Global South. #PMModi #ModiInEthiopia #IndiaEthiopia #AbiyAhmed #AddisAbaba #GlobalSouth #IndiaAfrica #DiplomaticVisit #StateVisit #IndianDiaspora #BilateralTalks #AfricanPartnership #WorldNews #InternationalRelations #ModiAfrica ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

On December 16, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging bilateral talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa, marking the first Indian PM bilateral visit to Ethiopia since 2011. During the second leg of PM Modi’s three-nation tour (Jordan–Ethiopia–Oman), the two leaders elevated India–Ethiopia relations to a Strategic Partnership, giving fresh momentum to political, economic, and people-to-people ties. PM Abiy Ahmed conferred Ethiopia’s highest civilian honour, the ‘Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia,’ on PM Modi for his role in strengthening bilateral relations and his global leadership. Three key MoUs were signed covering UN peacekeeping training, customs cooperation, and the establishment of a data centre at Ethiopia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Both leaders also reaffirmed close cooperation on Global South priorities at forums such as the UN and BRICS. #PMModi #AbiyAhmed #IndiaEthiopia #StrategicPartnership #ModiAfrica #IndiaAfrica #BilateralTalks #GlobalSouth #BRICS #UnitedNations #Peacekeeping #Diplomacy #EthiopiaVisit #ForeignPolicy #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held historic delegation-level talks with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali in Addis Ababa on December 16, 2025. Marking the first-ever visit by an Indian Prime Minister to Ethiopia, the two leaders elevated bilateral relations to a Strategic Partnership. Seven key agreements were signed, covering defense and counter-terrorism cooperation, economic and digital collaboration, debt restructuring under the G20 framework, education, healthcare, and Global South cooperation. Highlights include expanded ICCR scholarships, new AI courses under ITEC, plans to upgrade the Mahatma Gandhi Hospital in Addis Ababa, and joint efforts in digital capacity building, including a data center. The talks reaffirm India–Ethiopia ties as a cornerstone of Global South diplomacy. #PMModi #AbiyAhmed #IndiaEthiopia #StrategicPartnership #GlobalSouth #IndiaAfrica #Diplomacy #DefenseCooperation #CounterTerrorism #DigitalIndia #EducationDiplomacy #HealthcareCooperation #G20 #AddisAbaba #WorldNews ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: PM Modi

On December 16, 2025, Jörgen Warborn (EPP, Sweden), rapporteur of the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs Committee (JURI), addressed the media after Parliament approved the Omnibus I package. The legislation significantly revises the EU’s sustainability reporting and due diligence framework, aiming to cut red tape and strengthen EU competitiveness. Key changes include a sharply reduced scope of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), major data simplification for companies, voluntary sector-specific standards, and higher thresholds for Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence (CSDDD). The package delays implementation until 2029, removes mandatory climate transition plans, and shifts penalties to national authorities. This press conference outlines how Omnibus I reshapes EU corporate sustainability rules. #EUParliament #OmnibusIPackage #SustainabilityReporting #CSRD #CSDDD #EUCompetitiveness #CorporateRegulation #EULaw #BusinessInEU #GreenPolicy #EuropeanUnion #DueDiligence #ESGUpdate #EUReforms #JorgenWarborn ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU

In its final 2025 plenary session on December 15–16, the European Parliament held a high-stakes joint debate on EU defence readiness and military mobility. Part 2 of the debate examined how to move Europe’s defence industry to “war speed,” with MEPs and EU Commissioners focusing on the ReArm Europe plan and the Readiness 2030 initiative. Key proposals included faster permit-granting for defence projects, simplified procurement for urgent military needs, a stronger “Buy European” principle, and steps toward a “military Schengen” to enable rapid cross-border movement of troops and equipment. The session also reaffirmed EU defence support for Ukraine through the European Defence Fund and a €300 million support instrument. #EUDefence #ReArmEurope #DefenceReadiness #MilitaryMobility #EuropeanParliament #Readiness2030 #DefenceIndustry #MilitarySchengen #EUSecurity #EuropeanUnion #BuyEuropean #UkraineSupport #EDF #EUCommission #Geopolitics ------------------------------------------------- Subscribe to the Amaravati Today, AT World News channel and tap the bell icon to receive notifications whenever we go live https://www.youtube.com/@atnewsroom #atworldnews #atworld #AmaravatiToday Source/Courtesy: EU