Washington, April 21 (IANS) US-Iran peace talks appeared to be on shaky footing as Tehran signalled reluctance to join negotiations in Pakistan and President Donald Trump adopted a hard public… Continue reading Iran talks falter as Trump hardens stance
Washington, April 21 (IANS) The United States has seized an Iran-flagged cargo vessel after opening fire on it in the Arabian Sea. Tehran condemned the move as “armed piracy” and… Continue reading US seizes Iran ship, Tehran vows retaliation
New Delhi, April 21 (IANS) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will begin a three-day official visit to Germany on Tuesday, aimed at strengthening the India–Germany strategic defence partnership and deepening bilateral… Continue reading Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to begin three-day Germany visit today
Ottawa, April 20 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said that Canada’s former strengths based on close ties with the United States have become “weaknesses” that require correction through global… Continue reading Canadian PM urges economic diversification amid trade tensions with US
Tehran, April 20 (IANS) Iran’s top joint military command said on Monday that Iran will soon respond to “armed maritime piracy” by the US military, according to media reports. Iran’s… Continue reading Iran says to respond to ‘armed maritime piracy’ by US: Report
New York, April 20 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that US forces have intercepted and taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship that tried to bypass its blockade in… Continue reading Trump says US has intercepted, taken custody of Iranian-flagged cargo ship
New Delhi/Riyadh, April 20 (IANS) India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval paid an official visit to Riyadh on Sunday, engaging in a series of high-level meetings with senior Saudi leadership… Continue reading NSA Ajit Doval holds high-level talks in Riyadh; focus on bilateral ties, regional security
Tehran, April 20 (IANS) Iran’s official news agency IRNA said that the country has rejected taking part in the second round of the peace talks with the United States, which… Continue reading Iran rejects taking part in 2nd round of peace talks with US
Tehran, April 19 (IANS) Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) said that the country is determined to exercise control and supervision over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz until the… Continue reading Iran says to control traffic through Hormuz until war definitively ended
Madrid, April 19 (IANS) The governments of Brazil, Mexico and Spain expressed deep concern over the grave humanitarian crisis facing the Cuban people and urged necessary measures to ease the… Continue reading Brazil, Mexico and Spain urge action over humanitarian crisis in Cuba
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) India’s Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday departed for a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties… Continue reading VP Radhakrishnan departs for Sri Lanka on landmark two-day visit to boost bilateral ties
Beirut, April 19 (IANS) Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem said that the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in… Continue reading Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese govt
Tehran, April 19 (IANS) The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said that the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening and will not reopen until… Continue reading Iran’s IRGC says Strait of Hormuz blocked, demands end to US naval blockade
United Nations, April 18 (IANS) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned of famine in South Sudan. “The world’s youngest nation stands at a dangerous… Continue reading UN humanitarian chief warns of famine in South Sudan
Beirut, April 18 (IANS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Lebanon has entered a new phase focused on negotiating permanent agreements to safeguard the rights of its people, the unity… Continue reading Lebanese president announces shift to negotiating permanent agreements after ceasefire phase
