Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US President Joe Biden cited taking the Quad to the “next level” among the major foreign policy achievements of his outgoing administration and noted that hosting… Continue reading Biden counts Quad among key foreign policy achievements
Tehran, Jan 14 (IANS) Iran and three European powers — France, Britain and Germany — have agreed to restart discussions on lifting sanctions and Tehran’s nuclear program, a senior Iranian… Continue reading Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks: Senior diplomat
Jerusalem, Jan 14 (IANS) Israel’s military announced that five soldiers were killed and eight others severely injured in an explosion at a building in the northern Gaza Strip. The cause… Continue reading Explosion in Gaza kills five Israeli soldiers, injures eight
Doha, Jan 14 (IANS) Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met with a Hamas delegation led by Khalil al-Hayya, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, according to a… Continue reading Qatari Emir meets Hamas delegation on Gaza ceasefire talks
Damascus, Jan 14 (IANS) Syria’s interim Defence Ministry has reportedly agreed with the majority of armed factions on forming a unified army, local media reported. The arrangement includes an accord… Continue reading Syria’s interim govt reaches accord with armed factions on army restructuring
Ramallah, Jan 13 (IANS) At least eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes on areas of the Gaza Strip, according to local civil defence and medical sources. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson… Continue reading Eight killed in Gaza in fresh Israeli strikes
Tehran, Jan 13 (IANS) Iran announced that Mohammad Abedini, an Iranian national detained in Italy, has been released and returned home. Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei expressed satisfaction with… Continue reading Iranian national detained in Italy released, returns home: Ministry
Addis Ababa, Jan 13 (IANS) Ethiopia and Somalia have agreed to restore and enhance bilateral ties, marking a significant step in easing recent diplomatic tensions between the two Horn of… Continue reading Ethiopia, Somalia agree to ‘restore, enhance’ bilateral ties after recent tensions
Jerusalem, Jan 13 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden discussed over phone progress in negotiations aimed at securing the release of hostages in Gaza, Netanyahu’s… Continue reading Israeli PM Netanyahu, US Prez Biden discuss Gaza hostage deal
Cairo, Jan 13 (IANS) Egypt is stepping up diplomatic engagement with African nations as it seeks to bolster security in the strategically vital Horn of Africa and Red Sea region,… Continue reading Egypt expands African diplomatic push as Red Sea crisis hits economy
Ottawa, Jan 12 (IANS) Anita Anand has bowed out of Canada’s prime ministerial race and announced that she won’t seek re-election to parliament either. Transport Minister Anand said on Saturday… Continue reading Indian-origin MP bows out of Canada PM race, won’t seek re-election
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IANS) The future of regional cooperation in South Asia is currently at a pivotal juncture, shaped by its historical context. While initiatives such as the South… Continue reading India and Bangladesh need revitalised regional co-operation (IANS Analysis)
Jakarta, Jan 11 (IANS) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Saturday, with the two leaders agreeing to enhance cooperation in various sectors. Subianto told… Continue reading Indonesian president meets Japanese PM
Ankara, Jan 11 (IANS) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday urged the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to surrender its weapons, signalling a potential breakthrough in the country’s most intractable… Continue reading Erdogan urges Kurdish PKK to disarm
Damascus, Jan 11 (IANS) Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, pledged neutrality in Lebanon’s affairs during a joint press conference with visiting Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati on Saturday.… Continue reading Syria’s de facto leader pledges neutrality in Lebanon’s affairs
