New York, Aug 13 (IANS) US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce stated that US relations with India are “good” while defending Washington’s outreach to Pakistan, emphasising that having a president… Continue reading US spokesperson defends Trump’s outreach to Pakistan, says ties with India ‘good’
Baghdad, Aug 13 (IANS) Iraqi Oil Minister Hayan Abdul Ghani met with visiting Syrian energy chief Mohammed al-Bashir to discuss the bilateral cooperation in oil, gas and energy. Abdul Ghani… Continue reading Iraq, Syria discuss energy cooperation
Sanaa, Aug 13 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said that it launched four drone attacks targeting the Israeli cities of Haifa, Negev, Eilat, and Be’er Sheva. Using six drones, the attacks… Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis claim drone attacks on four Israeli cities
Jerusalem, Aug 13 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that he believes the prospects for a partial ceasefire and hostage-release deal with Hamas are no longer possible. In an… Continue reading Netanyahu says partial Gaza ceasefire deal no longer possible
Amman, Aug 13 (IANS) Jordan on Tuesday hosted a trilateral meeting with Syria and the United States to discuss the situation in Syria, the Jordanian Foreign Ministry said in a… Continue reading Jordan, Syria, US hold trilateral talks on Sweida ceasefire
Cape Town, Aug 12 (IANS) South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for gender equality to be part of all policies and decisions, with Women’s Month underway in the country.… Continue reading South African president urges gender equality across policies during Women’s Month
Baghdad, Aug 12 (IANS) Iraq and Iran signed a joint security agreement on security coordination along the shared borders between the two countries. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed… Continue reading Iraq, Iran sign security MoU to boost border coordination
Seoul, Aug 12 (IANS) Former first lady Kim Keon Hee attended a court hearing Tuesday on her potential arrest over charges of involvement in a stock manipulation scheme, election meddling… Continue reading South Korea: Ex-first lady attends court hearing on her potential arrest
Tehran, Aug 12 (IANS) A senior official from the UN nuclear watchdog held talks in Tehran, marking the first high-level visit since Iran suspended its cooperation with the agency in… Continue reading UN nuclear watchdog official visits Tehran, talks with Iranian officials
Washington, Aug 12 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he will try to get some territory back for Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.… Continue reading Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine in summit with Putin
Brussels, Aug 11 (IANS) European Union (EU) foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said that any agreement between the United States and Russia must include Ukraine and the EU, as the… Continue reading Ukraine, European Union must be part of any US-Russia deal: EU’s top diplomat
Seoul, Aug 11 (IANS) The insurrection trial of jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol was held without his attendance for the fourth consecutive time Monday. The Seoul Central District Court… Continue reading South Korean Ex-President Yoon absent from insurrection trial for 4th time
Istanbul, Aug 11 (IANS) A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey’s northwestern province of Balikesir, which killed one person, authorities said. The Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency (AFAD) reported that the earthquake… Continue reading 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Turkey, one killed
Tehran, Aug 11 (IANS) The deputy director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will visit Iran on Monday, reported the semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing Iran’s Foreign Minister… Continue reading IAEA’s deputy chief to visit Tehran: Media
Tehran, Aug 11 (IANS) Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that parts of the country, including the capital Tehran, are faced with a “serious” water crisis. He made the remarks in… Continue reading Iranian president warns of ‘serious’ water crisis
