‘Unstoppable, Inevitable’: Western media swings to the other side in appraisals of PM Modi
New Delhi, April 10 - It was just a few years ago that a large section of Western media was unstinting in its criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but most are now changing their tone to engage with him more and showcase
Top US official headed for India, another speaks of ‘new heights’ in ties
Washington, April 10 - The United States is putting behind recent irritants and acrimony in ties with India with a high-level visit by a top official to Delhi next week and glowing reviews of the bilateral relationship with one official who says it
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh’s three sons killed in Israeli air strike
Chennai, April 10 - Three sons of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh were killed in an Israel air strike in Gaza on Wednesday.
India ready to share advanced defence equipment with Sri Lanka: Envoy
Colombo, April 10 - Indian High Commissioner in Colombo Santosh Jha on Wednesday said that India is prepared to share the advanced defence equipment with Sri Lanka.
Israel holds transport drill to prepare for possible ‘multi-arena war’
Jerusalem, April 10 - Israel's Ministry of Transport on Wednesday said it has held an exercise, with a simulation scenario of a prolonged power outage, to improve preparedness for a possible "multi-arena war."
Moscow attack aimed at spoiling relations between Russia and Islamic world: Russian Grand Mufti
New Delhi, April 10 - Russian Grand Mufti Ravil Gainutdin has said that the terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert hall near Moscow was aimed at spoiling the relationship between the Russian Federation and the Islamic world, media reports said.
Bloody events in Gaza have left a bitter taste for Muslims: Khamenei
New Delhi, April 10 - Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Wednesday said that the events in Gaza have left a bitter taste for Muslims around the world, media reports said.
Spanish PM calls for recognising Palestinian state
Madrid, April 10 - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Wednesday reiterated the need for recognising a Palestinian state as part of the solution to the ongoing conflict in Gaza, which has claimed an estimated 33,000 Palestinian lives.
Ukraine’s attack on Zaporozhye facility is an act of nuclear terrorism: Russia
New Delhi, April 10 - Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova on Wednesday said that Ukraine’s attack on the Zaporozhye facility is an act of “nuclear terrorism”, media reports said.
S. Korea’s opposition party leads exit polls in parliamentary elections
Seoul, April 10 - South Korea's main liberal opposition Democratic Party overwhelmingly led exit polls in parliamentary elections, a survey from local broadcaster JTBC showed Wednesday.
Inconvenience caused to Pakistani passengers after PM, CM deplane at Lahore
New Delhi, April 10 - Hundreds of Pakistani passengers faced inconvenience after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz disembarked at Lahore after a Pakistan International Airlines flight from Jeddah to Islamabad was diverted, media reports said.
Ceasefire talks hit roadblock as Hamas refuses to release 40 Israeli hostages
Tel Aviv, April 10 - The Cairo indirect peace talks between Israel and Hamas have again hit a roadblock after the latter refused to release 40 hostages as demanded by the Israeli side.
Financing challenges at heart of world’s sustainable development crisis: UN
New Delhi, April 10 - A new UN report says financing challenges are at the heart of the world's sustainable development crisis -- as staggering debt burdens and sky-high borrowing costs prevent developing countries from responding to the confluence of crises they face.
Pakistan High Commission grants 2,843 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims for Baisakhi
New Delhi, April 9 - The Pakistan High Commission has issued a total of 2,843 visas to Sikh pilgrims from India to participate in the annual Baisakhi festivities.
UNSC reform negotiations not ‘begun in earnest’: UNGA President
United Nations, April 10 - The negotiations for reforming the UN Security Council have not "begun in earnest" and the process is stuck in "informal discussions," according to General Assembly President Dennis Francis.
Multinationals view India as alternative manufacturing base; investments ‘strong’: UN
United Nations, April 10 - India remains a "strong" recipient of foreign investments as multinationals recognise it as an alternative manufacturing base for supply chains, according to the United Nations.
China clandestinely, deceptively interfered in our elections: Canadian spy agency
New Delhi, April 9 - Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has said that China has clandestinely and deceptively interfered in the two Canadian elections, media reports said.
Relation with China based on equal cooperation, trustworthy dialogue: Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov
Beijing, April 9 - Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi held talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Sergey Lavrov in Beijing Tuesday, and both sides expressed hope for strengthening practical cooperation in various fields.
Australian youth curfew extended till April 16
Canberra, April 9 - Eva Lawler, the chief minister of the Australia's Northern Territory (NT), on Tuesday announced that the curfew for people under the age of 18 in Alice Springs has been extended until April 16.
Egypt, Jordan, France urge immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Cairo, April 9 - Egypt, Jordan, and France have urged an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, which has been under Israeli siege and bombardment over the past six months.