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September 14, 2026 9:51 AM

India, Paraguay mark 65 years of diplomatic relations, seek deeper cooperation

India and Paraguay on Sunday commemorated the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, celebrating more than six decades of friendship, mutual respect and understanding. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), ties between both nations have been strengthened over the years through constant dialogue and a shared commitment to bringing their peoples closer together. The two governments highlighted the progress achieved and reaffirmed their willingness to furthe...

July 5, 2026 12:03 PM

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay into quarter-finals

France arrived in Philadelphia with the swagger of World Cup heavyweights and left looking like they had spent the afternoon wrestling a cactus, grinding out a narrow victory over Paraguay in sweltering conditions. Their win was less a showcase of French elegance than a survival exercise, with Kylian Mbappe's penalty finally settling an ill-tempered contest that Paraguay had dragged into their preferred territory of physical confrontation and tactical disruption. Paraguay offered something Fra...

June 13, 2026 11:33 AM

US thrash Paraguay in LA to launch home World Cup in style

The United States opened their World Cup campaign with a 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, powered by a first-half double from striker Folarin Balogun, but the victory was tempered by concern over the fitness of Christian Pulisic. The emphatic Group D win marked a dream start for the co-hosts, whose four goals were their most ever in a World Cup match. Balogun became the first U.S. player to score twice in a World Cup game since the 1930 tournament. "Amazing result," U.S. captain Tim Ream said....

April 22, 2026 10:01 PM

India among 12 countries selected for FIFA Women’s Development Programme

India, on Wednesday, became one of the 12 countries selected by FIFA for the FIFA Women’s Development Programme (Commercial Strategy 2026). The other countries include Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, Scotland, Canada, Mexico, Finland, Ghana, Jordan, Lithuania, and Paraguay. India’s inclusion in the programme was confirmed by FIFA after an initial application by AIFF, which was followed by a detailed presentation of the commercial strategy and future plans. The programme will be held onlin...

October 6, 2025 10:55 PM

US lifts sanctions on Paraguay’s ex-President Horacio Cartes

Former Paraguayan President Horacio Cartes said on Monday that the United States Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) had lifted sanctions imposed on him two years ago for his involvement in acts of alleged corruption. The announcement followed a statement on the OFAC's website in which the former president and several of his companies were removed from a list of what the OFAC calls "specially designated nationals." The OFAC had slapped Cartes with sanctions in 2023, citing "rampant corrupt...

June 2, 2025 4:56 PM

PM Modi appreciates Paraguay President Peña’s condemnation of Pahalgam terror attack

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging bilateral talks with Paraguayan President Santiago Peña Palacios at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, marking a key moment in India–Paraguay relations. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation across sectors including trade, defence, infrastructure, healthcare, and critical technologies. Prime Minister Modi began by expressing deep appreciation to Paraguay for its strong condemnation of the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam...

May 27, 2025 5:52 PM

Paraguay’s President Pena to hold bilateral talks with PM Modi during state visit

Paraguay President Santiago Pena Palacios will pay a state visit to India at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi from June 2 to 4. This will be Pena's first visit to India and marks only the second-ever visit by a Paraguayan President to the country, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. During his visit, Pena is scheduled to hold bilateral talks with Prime Minister Modi on June 2 in New Delhi. The discussions will focus on reviewing the full spectrum of bilater...

September 16, 2024 6:13 PM

Paraguay becomes 100th member of International Solar Alliance

Paraguay has become the 100th country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA) as a full member. The South American nation officially handed over its Instrument of Ratification to the ISA in New Delhi on Wednesday. The ceremony took place during a meeting between Paraguay's Ambassador to India, Fleming Raul Duarte, and Abhishek Singh, Joint Secretary of Economic Diplomacy and States Division at India's Ministry of External Affairs. Singh, who serves as the Head of Depository for the ISA, ...