Cairo, Nov 19 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a phone conversation, during which they emphasised the urgent need to build upon the recent… Continue reading Egypt, Britain, Arab League back UN resolution on Gaza to solidify ceasefire
United Nations, Nov 19 (IANS) Ridiculing the nearly two decade-long futile negotiations to reform the Security Council as “theatre of the absurd”, India has called for a constructive approach that… Continue reading India ridicules mired UNSC reform as ‘theatre of the absurd’, calls for adoption of negotiating text
Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) The US House of Representatives voted 427-1 to require the Justice Department to release files related to its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender… Continue reading US House votes 427-1 to force release of Jeffrey Epstein files
Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House, with both sides signing agreements on nuclear energy, defence, critical minerals… Continue reading Trump clears F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia; finalizes deals on nuclear energy, minerals
Washington, Nov 19 (IANS) US President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday, opening discussions on defence cooperation, investment commitments and regional… Continue reading Trump hosts Saudi Crown Prince for high-level White House talks
Sydney, Nov 18 (IANS) Police in the Australian state of Queensland have fatally shot a man after he stabbed another man and threatened a woman in the early hours of… Continue reading Man shot dead by police following stabbing in Australian state of Queensland
United Nations, Nov 18 (IANS) UN humanitarians said that over the weekend, they started collecting supplies that had been offloaded at the newly reopened Zikim crossing in northern Gaza. The… Continue reading UN humanitarians start collecting supplies offloaded at Zikim crossing in northern Gaza
Baghdad, Nov 18 (IANS) The Iraqi electoral commission announced the final results of the November 11 parliamentary elections, confirming a strong performance by Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani’s political coalition.… Continue reading Iraq election ends without majority, PM’s coalition leads
Washington, Nov 18 (IANS) US Representatives Ami Bera and Joe Wilson on Monday introduced a bipartisan resolution reaffirming the strategic value of the India-US partnership and its role in promoting… Continue reading US lawmakers introduce bipartisan resolution to defend India ties
United Nations, Nov 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is against the death penalty imposed on Sheikh Hasina by a Bangladesh court, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. “We stand… Continue reading UN chief Guterres opposes death penalty for Sheikh Hasina
Seoul, Nov 17 (IANS) A South Korea court on Monday dismissed former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong’s petition against his arrest, keeping him in custody over his alleged… Continue reading South Korea: Court dismisses ex-spy chief’s petition against arrest over martial law
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed on Monday in London with the British Museum… Continue reading Set to sign MoU with British Museum today to bring Vrindavani Vastra home: Assam CM
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, as both sides prepare for a detailed… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar to meet Russian counterpart in Moscow today to review bilateral, global agenda
Seoul, Nov 17 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed Monday for the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Johannesburg, embarking on his four-nation swing to the Middle East… Continue reading South Korean Prez Lee departs for G20 summit; embarks on 4-nation swing to Middle East, Africa
Athens, Nov 17 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a brief visit to Greece, during which the two countries signed a natural gas agreement. According to the Greek official news… Continue reading Greece, Ukraine ink agreement on LNG supply
