Potential Rafah assault casualty rate would make regional peace ‘very difficult’: Scholz
Berlin, March 17 - The large number of civilian casualties that would result from an Israeli assault on the Gazan city Rafah would make regional peace "very difficult," German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Sunday after talks with Jordanian King Abdullah, media reported.
‘Putin has accumulated more authority than any Soviet leader, save perhaps Stalin’
New Delhi, March 17 - Russian President Vladimir Putin has accumulated more authority than any Soviet leader, save perhaps Stalin, as there is no Politburo or institutional checks, and he possesses the personal power of Russia's strongest tsars, an analyst associated with American
No additional funds for CPEC: Pakistan assures IMF
Islamabad, March 17 - Pakistan has assured the International Monetary Fund (IMF) that it does not plan to allocate an additional budget to settle the Rs 493 billion dues of Chinese power plants, media reported.
Authorities warn workers over rising exploitation in Australia
Canberra, March 17 - Authorities have warned people seeking work in Australia about an increase in worker exploitation and forced labour.
Israel set to declare Oct 7 as national remembrance day
Tel Aviv, March 17 - The Israel Cabinet will be voting on Sunday on the proposal to declare October 7 as the national remembrance day.
WHO chief urges Israel to stop ground assault on Rafah
Geneva, March 17 - The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called on Israel to halt its ground assault on Rafah, the southernmost city in Gaza, saying 1.2 million people there have nowhere safe to go.
India has to be ‘patient but persevering’ on China: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 16 - Asserting that India has a 'very challenging' and 'competitive neighbour' in China, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Saturday that New Delhi needs to be patient but persevering while dealing with the East Asian nation.
Mossad chief expected in Doha on Sunday to resume ceasefire, hostage talks
Doha, March 16 - Mossad head David Barnea is expected to resume talks with Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Egyptian officials for a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal in Doha on Sunday, a source told media.
US, Jordan conduct joint aid airdrop to Gaza
Washington, March 16 - US and Jordanian aircraft on Saturday dropped food supplies to Palestinian civilians trapped in the Gaza Strip in a joint humanitarian aid operation, US Central Command said in a statement as quoted by media reports.
Slovakia to assist Hungary in lifting EU sanctions on Russian oligarch
Bratislava, March 16 - Slovakia supported Hungary's proposal to lift sanctions on several Russians, including Russian-Uzbek oligarch Alisher Usmanov, who is close to Vladimir Putin, at the meeting of EU foreign ministers in February, said a Swedish news portal, citing diplomatic sources, as
India opposes introducing a ‘special envoy’ to combat Islamophobia at UN
United Nations, March 16 - Calling India "a proud champion of pluralism," India's Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj opposed the establishment of the post of "special envoy" on a special religion at the United Nations today.
Starship rocket will be on Mars in next 5 years: Elon Musk
San Francisco, March 16 - Elon Musk on Saturday said that the huge starship Starship rocket, that aims to help land astronauts on the Moon in 2026, will be on Mars within five years.
G7 industry ministers commit to ‘safe and reliable’ AI
Rome, March 16 - Industry ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) have said that artificial intelligence (AI) is crucial for achieving sustainable development, but needs to be implemented in a balanced and safe way.
UN chief calls out social media for spread of Islamophobia
United Nations, March 16 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called out social media for the spread of Islamophobia and other forms of bigotry.
EU allocates 500 mn euros for ammunition production
Brussels, March 16 - The European Commission has announced the allocation of 500 million euros (about $544 million) to boost ammunition production as part of its support for the European defence industry.
Security Council renews mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan
United Nations, March 16 - The Security Council has adopted a resolution to renew the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for a year.
Ready to evacuate nationals from violence-hit Haiti, if required: India
New Delhi, March 15 - Asserting that it is ready to evacuate its nationals from violence-torn Haiti, if required, India said on Friday that it has set up a 24-hour control room in the Ministry of External Affairs and an emergency helpline in
US remarks on CAA ‘misplaced, misinformed, unwarranted’: India
New Delhi, March 11 - India on Friday rejected the US State Department's "concerns" regarding the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), and termed it as "misplaced, misinformed, and unwarranted"
Singapore envoy visits Bengaluru cafe, says ‘stand with our friends in India’
Bengaluru, March 15 - Singapore High Commissioner to India, Simon Wong, visited the Rameshwaram Cafe for breakfast on Friday, weeks after a low-intensity IED blast shook the popular eatery, leaving many injured and causing widespread panic.
PM Modi to visit Bhutan next week
New Delhi, March 15 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted an invitation extended by his Bhutan counterpart Dasho Tshering Tobgay, on behalf of the king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, to visit the Himalayan kingdom next week.