Israel PM Netanyahu convenes war cabinet meeting in Tel Aviv
The War Cabinet meeting convened by Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has started at the Kirya in Tel Aviv. Israel Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and other senior officials are in…
“Security of Indians our priority”: PM Modi stresses need for stable govt amid global tensions
Amid rising tensions in West Asia, which were rendered far worse after Iran launched over 300 projectiles towards Israel in response to the air strike on its embassy in Syria,…
“Conflict with Israeli regime, stay away”: Iran warns US after drone strikes on Israel
Iran came out in defence of its retaliatory attack on Israel on Saturday in response to an attack on its consulate in Syria, saying that the “matter can be deemed…
UN chief Guterres condemns Iranian drone strikes on Israel, flags danger of “devastating region-wide escalation”
Coming out with a strong condemnation of the Iranian drone strikes on Israel in reprisal for the earlier attack on its embassy in Syria, United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres…
Former diplomat to US, Devyani Khobrogade, surfaces on social media; dresses up as ‘Apsara’ to wish Cambodia on New Year
Devyani Khobrogade, the current Indian ambassador to Combodia, who was at the centre of a controversy that fueled tensions between India and the US earlier, surfaced on social media on…
Hezbollah launches dozens of rockets at Israel amid Iran’s reprisal for embassy strike
After drone and missile strikes by Iran to avenge the Israeli air strike on its Syrian consulate, Labanese group Hezbollah launched dozens of Katyusha rockets targeting the air defence headquarters…
Pak: Judge recuses himself from case on ‘external interference’ in judicial affairs
Justice Yahya Afridi, one of the judges from the seven-member bench hearing the case on the alleged interference of Pakistan intelligence agencies in judicial affairs, recused himself from the suo…
Biden hosts Philippines counterpart, Japan PM for first ever trilateral meeting amid China tensions
US President Joe Biden on Thursday hosted the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the first-ever trilateral summit between the three countries and said…
“Largest investor in Nepal is India…”: Nepal Ambassador to India Shankar Prasad Sharma
The Ambassador of Nepal to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma, has called for Indian business community to consider investing in Nepal, and added that New Delhi is the number one place…
Ukraine president Zelenskyy says he will listen to Trump’s ideas “with pleasure” to end war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he would listen to former US President Donald Trump’s ideas to end the war in Ukraine with “pleasure” but trod carefully around the issue,…
Pakistan: At least 88 terrorists ‘killed’ in various anti-terror operations since January 2024
Amid rise in terror, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police (IGP) Akhtar Hayat Khan said Thursday that 88 terrorists have been killed in various anti-terror operations since January 1, 2024,…
“Want every Indian to see that video clip”: Jewish woman of Indian-origin recalls losing loved ones to Hamas terrorists on Oct 7
Madhura Naik, a Jewish woman of Indian origin in Israel, on Thursday shared her family’s bone-chilling encounter with Hamas terrorists on October 7, during which they killed three of her…
US State Secy Blinken speaks to Turkish, Chinese, Saudi counterparts on avoiding escalation in Middle East
Amid speculations of Iran’s retaliation to the Israeli strike on its embassy in Syria, US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken spoke to his Turkish, Chinese and Saudi counterparts in the…
EU parliament adopts stricter migration rules in landmark asylum reform
The European Parliament on Wednesday approved a landmark overhaul of the European Union’s asylum and migration rules, Al Jazeera reported. The parliament’s main political groups overcame opposition from far-right and…
Xi hosts former Taiwanese president in Beijing, says nobody can stop ‘family reunion’
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held rare talks with the pro-China former president of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou, saying that any external interference could not stop the reunion of the…
Consul General of India Binay Srikant inaugurates Thomas Abraham Library at Kerala Center in New York
The Consul General of India, Binay Srikant, inaugurated Thomas Abraham Library at Kerala Center in New York on Sunday. At the inaugural event, many distinguished community leaders spoke about tireless…
“Baseless and fabricated”: Pakistan’s minister rejects Imran Khan’s allegations against military leadership in Toshakhana case
Pakistan’s Information Minister Attaullah Tarar has rejected former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s allegations against the senior military leadership in connection with the Toshakhana case, calling them “false, fabricated and…
Indian Coast Guard evacuates Sri Lankan fisherman with heart ailment
The Indian Coast Guard on Friday evacuated a Sri Lankan fisherman who developed a life-threatening heart condition after his boat drifted to Indian waters due to engine failure. It was…
“Signifies longstanding friendship”: Maldives Foreign Minister thanks India for allowing export of essential commodities to island nation
Maldives Foreign Minister Moosa Zameer “sincerely thanked” India on Saturday for allowing the export of essential goods to the island nation, despite the downturn in relations amid rising Chinese influence…
UAE: House of Wisdom organises 40 activities attracting 8,000 visitors
The House of Wisdom (HoW) celebrated the holy month of Ramzan with its annual Ramadaniyat event, which included a series of over 40 cultural and creative activities, drawing in 8,000…
“I asked them to do what they’re doing”: Biden after Israel approves reopening of Erez crossing to allow aid into Gaza
A day after Netanyahu government approved the reopening of the Erez border crossing to allow the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza, United States President Joe Biden said that Israel…
US blocks over a dozen ships for facilitating illicit trade in support of Iran’s military
The United States on Thursday designated one entity and identified 13 associated vessels as blocked property for facilitating illicit trade in support of Iran’s military, according to a statement by…
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to visit India post Lok Sabha polls
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina of Bangladesh is slated to visit New Delhi after the conclusion of the general elections in India later this year. Bangladesh Foreign Minister Hasan Mahmud confirmed…
No issue with oil payment from India: Russia
The Russian Foreign Ministry has said that deliveries of Russian oil to India are steadily high, with no payment issues encountered, the state-owned news agency TASS reported. “Russian oil supplies…
