China’s senior party official stresses steadfast ties with North Korea
Seoul, March 23 - China's senior party leader Wang Huning has stressed unwavering ties with North Korea despite changes in international situations, Pyongyang's official media outlet reported Saturday.
Russian Embassy in New Delhi flies national flag half-mast after Moscow terror attack
New Delhi, March 23 - As a sign of mourning and grief, the Russian Embassy in India is flying its national flag at half-mast in New Delhi after a dastardly terror attack in Moscow left more than 60 people dead and several others
PM Modi’s third visit to Bhutan witnessed many firsts
New Delhi, March 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third state visit to neighbouring Bhutan in 10 years -- where he was accorded a grand welcome upon his arrival on Friday -- witnessed many firsts.
PM Modi inaugurates hospital in Bhutan, calls it ‘beacon of hope’ for families
Thimphu, March 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Gyaltsuen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck Mother and Child Hospital along with his Bhutanese counterpart Tshering Tobgay, here.
India condemns heinous terror attack, stands with Russia in this hour of grief: PM Modi
New Delhi, March 23 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday expressed solidarity with the people of Russia and slammed the terrorist attack in the country that left more than 60 people dead and several others injured.
Israel-Hamas war: Blinken’s visit steps up ceasefire talks in Qatar
Tel Aviv, March 23 - US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken's visit to the Middle east and Israel on Thursday and Friday repectively, has accelerated the indirect ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas in Doha, Qatar.
UN chief calls for probe into suspected Israeli targeting of civilians in Gaza
United Nations, March 23 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an investigation into a drone footage that appears to show an Israeli attack on four civilians in Gaza, his spokesman said.
Palestinian presidency condemns Israeli settlement projects
Ramallah, March 23 - The Palestinian Presidency has condemned the Israeli government's decision to seize 8,000 dunams (8 square km) of Palestinian land as part of its efforts to hinder the establishment of a Palestinian state.
UN chief, world leaders condemn terrorist attack in Russia
United Nations, March 23 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned Friday's terrorist attack in Russia, said his Deputy Spokesman.
NATO prepared for war with Russia: Official
Kiev, March 23 - Visiting chair of the NATO Military Committee, Robert Bauer, said the alliance is prepared for a possible war with Russia, a media outlet reported.
Russia denounces EU grain tariff proposal as ‘unfair’ trade practice
Moscow, March 23 - The European Union's proposal to increase tariffs on Russian and Belarusian grain imports is an example of unfair trade practice, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Iranian FM, Hamas leader discuss Gaza’s developments over phone
Tehran, March 23 - Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian and Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas political bureau, exchanged views over phone two days ago on the latest developments of Gaza, according to a statement released by the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Mass shooting in Moscow mall leaves scores dead, building on fire
Moscow, March 23 - Scores of people were shot dead as three to five unidentified gunmen, clad in body armour and armed with assault rifles, began shooting indiscriminately in a Moscow mall on Friday and set a concert hall there afire, reports said.
UK regulator to launch in-depth probe into $19 bn Vodafone-Three UK merger
London, March 22 - The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK on Friday confirmed that it is launching an in-depth investigation into the proposed $19 billion merger between Vodafone and Three UK, saying the deal could lead to higher prices for
US involvement in Pak affairs no surprise for anyone: Experts
Islamabad, March 22 - Following the recent remarks by US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asian Affairs, Donald Lu, regarding the US ‘hand’ in toppling former PM Imran Khan’s government, experts believe that US involvement in the affairs of Pakistan
PM Modi gets Bhutan’s highest civilian honour; dedicates it to 140 cr Indians
Thimphu, March 22 - In recognition of his efforts to strengthen India-Bhutan ties, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Friday conferred the kingdom's highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, which he dedicated to 140 crore Indians.
Several MoUs exchanged as PM Modi meets Bhutan Premier
New Delhi, March 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Bhutan Premier Tshering Tobgay in Thimphu on Friday as the two leaders witnessed the exchange of several MoUs and agreements on energy, trade, digital connectivity, space, agriculture, and youth connect between the two
Bhutan confers its highest civilian award on PM Modi
New Delhi, March 22 - Bhutan conferred its highest civilian award, the Order of the Druk Gyalpo, on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, making him the first foreign head of a government to receive the kingdom's highest civilian honour.
Japan to raise subsidy to fix liquefaction caused by Noto quakes
Tokyo, March 22 - The Japanese government on Friday finalised the support measures for areas affected by liquefaction induced by the New Year's Day earthquake in Japan.
India, Mauritania hold first Foreign Office Consultations in Nouakchott
New Delhi, March 22 - India and Mauritania held their first Foreign Office Consultations in Nouakchott, during which a wide range of issues from bilateral, regional, to global issues of mutual interest were discussed.