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.
Unprecedented welcome for PM Modi in Bhutan
New Delhi, March 22 - Feelings of warmth and bonhomie overflowed the streets of Bhutan on Friday as Prime Minister Narendra Modi was accorded a rousing welcome from the people who turned up in huge numbers cheering and waving flags of the two
Moscow to use all legal means against asset profit transfer to Ukraine
Moscow, March 22 - Russia will use all available legal mechanisms and will retaliate if the EU moves forward with plans to use profits from frozen Russian assets to arm Ukraine, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
140 Palestinians killed in Israel’s raid on Gaza’s Shifa hospital
Jerusalem, March 22 - Israel's army continued its raid on Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, claiming that its forces killed more than 140 people and arrested "senior Hamas officials".
NASA’s shoebox-sized satellite en route to ISS to decode cosmic blasts
Washington, March 22 - NASA on Friday launched a shoebox-sized satellite, which aims to unravel the mysteries of cosmic blasts, to the International Space Station (ISS).
With remarkable unanimity, UNGA adopts India-backed landmark resolution on AI safeguards
United Nations, March 22 - Setting aside their polarising differences, all 193 countries joined together to adopt a landmark resolution backed by India, aiming to keep the world safe from the excesses of artificial intelligence (AI).
PM Modi leaves for two-day visit to Bhutan
New Delhi, March 22 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi left on a two-day visit to Bhutan on Friday to cement bilateral ties and hold talks with King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck.
UN chief welcomes political progress in Haiti
United Nations, March 22 - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has welcomed reports that Haitian stakeholders have nominated representatives to the Transitional Presidential Council, a UN spokesman said.
Ukrainian president, senior NATO official meet on support for Kiev
Kiev, March 22 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Robert Bauer, chair of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Military Committee, discussed support for Kiev during a bilateral meeting, the presidential press service reported.
French PM vows to punish perpetrators threatening schools
Paris, March 22 - French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal has promised to hunt down and severely punish the perpetrators who sent threatening messages to dozens of schools in the Paris region this week.
South Africa will not tolerate threats, intimidation during elections: President
Johannesburg, March 22 - South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has said that threats, intimidation and undemocratic actions will not be tolerated during this year's elections.