Doha, Aug 16 (IANS) Qatar denied claims that it had detained Iranian pilots, describing them as misleading amid ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalating regional tensions. “We categorically deny the… Continue reading Qatar denies claims of detaining Iranian pilots
Brussels, Aug 16 (IANS) Belgium’s largest wildfire on record had scorched about 2,000 hectares of vegetation in the High Fens area of eastern Belgium by Saturday evening, according to local… Continue reading Record wildfire scorches 2,000 hectares in Belgium
Jerusalem, Aug 16 (IANS) India–Israel friendship took centre stage in Jerusalem as the city’s iconic Friendship Bridge, also known as the Chords Bridge, was illuminated in the colours of the… Continue reading ‘India–Israel friendship shines bright’ as Jerusalem’s Chords Bridge glows in tricolour
Tehran, Aug 16 (IANS) The Iranian Intelligence Ministry warned the French government against “illegal interference” in Iran’s internal affairs. In a statement on its website, the ministry said on Saturday… Continue reading Iran warns France against interference in internal affairs
New York, Aug 15 (IANS) As New York prepares for the world’s biggest India Day Parade, the community celebrated the 80th anniversary of India’s freedom on Saturday with flag-hoisting at… Continue reading Tiranga raised in New York as city gears for India Day Parade
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a territory of the United States after defeating Iran, making an extraordinary assertion… Continue reading Trump says US will claim Strait of Hormuz
Washington, Aug 15 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday congratulated India on its Independence Day, saying the relationship between the two countries was “stronger than ever” because… Continue reading ‘Stronger than ever’: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extends Independence Day greetings to India
Jakarta, Aug 15 (IANS) An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.7 jolted off the coast of Flores Island in Indonesia early Saturday, the country’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG)… Continue reading 7.7-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia, tsunami warning issued
Hong Kong, Aug 15 (IANS) The Indian Association in Hong Kong has organised a gala evening reception to celebrate the 80th Independence Day, which was attended by the Chief Executive… Continue reading Indian community celebrates Independence Day in Hong Kong
Quetta, Aug 14 (IANS) Most shops in major commercial areas and markets across Balochistan, including Quetta, remained closed on August 14, local media reported. The Balochistan Post noted similar reports… Continue reading Balochistan observes ‘muted’ I-Day, BNM criticises Pakistan’s creation
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) Five US lawmakers have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to designate Ecuador as a Major Non-NATO Ally, saying the move would strengthen security cooperation and… Continue reading US lawmakers seek special ally status for Ecuador
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said eight million to nine million barrels of oil are moving through the Strait of Hormuz each day, disputing estimates… Continue reading US says Hormuz oil flows higher than tracked
Abu Dhabi, Aug 14 (IANS) Two vessels belonging to Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) were attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on… Continue reading Two UAE tankers attacked while transiting Hormuz Strait: Report
Bogota, Aug 14 (IANS) The death toll from Monday’s 7.4-magnitude earthquake in Colombia has risen to 273, David Tamayo, director of the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management, said. “We… Continue reading Colombia quake death toll rises to 273
Washington, Aug 14 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced new tariffs of up to 100 per cent on imports of unmanned drones and their components, saying the move is aimed… Continue reading Trump announces up to 100 pc tariffs on drone imports, citing national security
