UN chief calls for end to cycle of retaliation in Middle East
United Nations, April 20 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for an end to "stop the dangerous cycle of retaliation in the Middle East," said his Spokesman.
Pakistan, UAE to enhance cooperation to counter climate change challenges
Islamabad, April 20 - Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a phone talk with President of the UAE Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to discuss enhancing cooperation to counter challenges associated with climate change, according to the Prime Minister's office.
EU plans new salvo of sanctions on Russia
Brussels, April 19 - The European Union is planning a 14th round of sanctions on Moscow for the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine, a senior EU official said on Friday.
Ukraine reports damage to port after Russian missile attack on Odessa
Kiev, April 19 - The Ukrainian city of Odessa was struck by Russian missiles on Friday, damaging port infrastructure and injuring one person, local military administrator Oleh Kiper said.
Moscow still intent on ‘truly Russian’ Ukraine: Sergei Lavrov
Moscow, April 19 - After more than two years of intense fighting in Ukraine, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday reasserted Moscow's claimed right to rule over its neighbour.
‘Allies must dig deep’: NATO to send Ukraine more air-defence systems
Brussels, April 19 - NATO allies are to give more air-defence systems to Ukraine, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg announced on Friday, after a crisis meeting via videolink with defence ministers and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
2024 Lok Sabha elections kick off with first and largest phase, several heavyweights in fray
Launching the electoral process in the world’s biggest and most vibrant democracy, polling in the first and largest phase of the Lok Sabha elections 2024 began on Friday morning for 102 constituencies in 21 states/UTs, spanning various terrains including hills, jungles, islands and
Brahmos delivery to Philippines realises PM Modi’s vision of expanding Bharat’s defence footprint
New Delhi, April 19 - India equipping the Philippines with Brahmos cruise missiles, making it the first foreign nation to acquire the missile weapon system developed by an India-Russia joint venture, marks a significant milestone for the Narendra Modi government just as the
Country needs a strong government for growth, says PM Modi in MP
Bhopal, April 19 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that India needs to have a strong government, especially at a time when the world has been facing a war-like situation.
German Chancellor urges against escalation in the Middle East
Norderney Island, April 19 - Following a suspected Israeli retaliatory attack on Iran, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has warned against further escalation in the Middle East.
Egypt urges Iran and Israel to exercise restraint
Cairo, April 19 - Egypt has urged Iran and Israel to exercise restraint and avoid plunging the region into conflict, a foreign ministry statement said.
BJP expecting its ‘best show in South’ on back of PM Modi’s popularity, says HM Amit Shah
New Delhi, April 19 - As the first phase of General Elections began for 102 Lok Sabha constituencies across 21 states and Union territories, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was expecting its best-ever performance
Reports of spat with Netanyahu misleading: Germany
Berlin, April 19 - Germany's Foreign Office is disputing as "misleading" an Israeli media report about a heated argument between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock over the situation in the Gaza Strip.
UK urges ‘de-escalation’ after reported Israeli strike on Iran
London, April 19 - The British government is stressing the need for “de-escalation and moderation” amid reports of a retaliatory attack by Israel against Iran.
Japanese autoworkers escape Pakistan suicide bombing unhurt
Islamabad, April 19 - A pair of suicide bombers targeted a vehicle carrying Japanese autoworkers in southern Pakistan on Friday, in another attack aimed at foreigners in the volatile South Asian country.
G7 meeting to end with debate on China and global issues
Capri, April 19 - The spring meeting of the foreign ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) economically strong democracies is set to end on Friday with discussions on the situation in the Indo-Pacific region and global issues such as food, energy and
Russia admits losing supersonic bomber, Ukraine says it was shot down
Moscow, April 19 - The Russian Air Force lost one of its Tupolev Tu-22M supersonic heavy bombers on Friday.
Eight killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Kyiv, April 19 - At least eight people were killed and 15 injured in southern Ukraine due to heavy bombardment by Russia early on Friday, authorities said.
SC adjourns till July Ramdev’s plea against FIRs over Covid-19 comments against allopathy
New Delhi, April 19 - The Supreme Court on Friday adjourned hearing on a plea filed by Yoga guru Baba Ramdev seeking a stay on the proceedings against him in connection with the multiple FIRs lodged over his alleged remarks against the use
Close shave for foreign nationals in suicide attack in Karachi
Karachi, April 19 - Five foreign nationals had a narrow escape on Friday after their convoy was attacked by two suicide bombers in Landhi's Mansehra Colony in Karachi.