Jerusalem, May 22 (IANS) Israel’s Supreme Court has ruled that the government’s decision in March to dismiss Ronen Bar, head of Israel’s Shin Bet domestic security agency, was “illegal and… Continue reading Israel’s top court rules dismissal of Shin Bet chief ‘illegal’
Helsinki, May 22 (IANS) Technical-level talks involving Russia and Ukraine may take place as early as next week at the Vatican, Finnish President Alexander Stubb said in an interview with… Continue reading Vatican may host Russia-Ukraine peace talks next week: Finnish President
Muscat/Tehran, May 22 (IANS) Omani Foreign Minister Sayyid Badr bin Hamad bin Hamood Albusaidi has said that the fifth round of indirect talks between the US and Iran will be… Continue reading Omani Foreign Minister says 5th round of Iran-US talks set for Friday in Rome
Jerusalem, May 22 (IANS) Israel’s military has said it intercepted a projectile launched from the Gaza Strip, as fighting escalated across the besieged enclave under its widening military campaign. In… Continue reading Israel intercepts ‘projectile’ fired from Gaza: Military
Helsinki, May 22 (IANS) The US Department of State has cancelled a Fulbright scholarship awarded to a Finnish researcher, citing political misalignment with policies under President Donald Trump — a… Continue reading US withdrawal of Finnish scholar’s grant sparks concerns over academic freedom
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) Countering terrorism on the seas and ensuring maritime safety are central to India’s national security and economic interests, India’s Permanent Representative P Harish said. “India… Continue reading India, UN chief voice concern over maritime terrorism, piracy
Copenhagen, May 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, currently on an official visit to Denmark, met Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen in Copenhagen, conveying Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s personal… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar meets Danish PM in Copenhagen, discusses green strategic partnership, anti-terror cooperation
United Nations, May 21 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the need to intensify efforts to address the root causes of maritime insecurity. “Threats to maritime security cannot be addressed… Continue reading UN chief calls for efforts to address root causes of maritime insecurity
Sacramento, May 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced Tuesday a $175 billion missile defence system dubbed the “Golden Dome,” appointing US Space Force General Michael Guetlein to lead what… Continue reading Trump unveils 175 billion USD ‘Golden Dome’ missile shield project
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India is set to launch an extensive global outreach campaign aimed at exposing Pakistan’s alleged role as a hub of international terrorism. As part of… Continue reading India’s diplomatic offensive against Pak begins, Sanjay Jha-led delegation departs today
Langkawi, May 20 (IANS) India marked a prominent presence at the 17th edition of the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace Exhibition (LIMA 2025), with Minister of State for Defence Sanjay… Continue reading India at LIMA 2025: Union Minister Sanjay Seth meets Malaysian PM Ibrahim
United Nations, May 20 (IANS) Supporters of the Awami League held a demonstration on Monday outside the UN headquarters against the ban on the party in Bangladesh and demanded that… Continue reading Awami League supporters protest at UN, demand end to party ban in Bangladesh
Geneva, May 20 (IANS) The 78th World Health Assembly (WHA) opened in Geneva, Switzerland, under the theme “One World for Health.” Addressing the opening ceremony, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus… Continue reading 78th World Health Assembly opens in Geneva with focus on ‘One World for Health’
London, May 20 (IANS) Britain and the European Union (EU) reached a wide-ranging agreement, which is expected to generate nearly 9 billion pounds (about $12.02 billion) for the British economy… Continue reading UK-EU ties reset with new bilateral deal
United Nations, May 20 (IANS) The UN under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs and emergency relief coordinator, welcomed the temporary lifting of an 11-week aid blockade on Gaza by Israel, but cautioned… Continue reading UN welcomes Israel’s temporary lifting of Gaza aid blockade
