Pakistan’s new PM Shehbaz Sharif thanks PM Modi for ‘felicitations’
Islamabad, March 7 - Responding to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's congratulatory message, Pakistan Muslim League (N) leader Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday extended his gratitude to the Indian Prime Minister after taking oath as Pakistan's 24th premier for a second time.
Indian women beyond borders – a formidable force in world politics
New Delhi, March 8 - Women serve as heads of state and government in only 31 countries with less than one in four serving as cabinet ministers, and just 26.5 per cent of them as MPs in a 21st-century world that speaks of
UN expert urges Israel to end ‘starvation campaign’ in Gaza
Geneva, March 8 - A United Nations (UN) expert has condemned Israel's "destruction" of the food system in Gaza and urged an end to the "starvation campaign" there.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky orders demobilization of conscripts
Kiev, March 8 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has signed a decree to discharge conscripts of compulsory basic military service.
US to build ‘temporary port’ in Gaza for humanitarian aid
Washington, March 8 - US President Joe Biden will announce in his State of the Union address that the country's military will build a temporary port in Gaza for the delivery of additional humanitarian aid to civilians, senior officials have said.
Israel fines US energy giant for discharging wastewater into Mediterranean
Jerusalem, March 8 - Israel imposed a fine of 2.9 million shekels (around $809,000) on the US energy giant Chevron Corporation for sea emission violation, the Israeli Ministry of Environmental Protection has said in a statement.
S.Korea’s Defence chief calls for realistic training to end N.Korean regime in event of invasion
Seoul, March 7 - South Korea's Defence Minister Shin Won-sik on Thursday called on troops to conduct "realistic" training to ensure the end of the North Korean regime if it invades South Korea, his office said, amid an ongoing South Korea-US exercise that
New Zealand in efforts to fast track consenting of major projects
Wellington, March 7 - The New Zealand government is expected to cut red tape to accelerate the consenting of infrastructure and other major projects of national significance.
Central Asian youth delegation in India to witness nation’s growth story
New Delhi, March 7 - A 100-member youth delegation from five Central Asian countries is on a visit to India from March 5 to 13 to witness the country's growth, savour its rich cultural heritage and get insights into the space programme.
S.Korean Air Force stages live-fire drills against N.Korea cruise missile, artillery threats
Seoul, March 7 - South Korean fighter jets staged a live-fire exercise on Thursday to bolster readiness against North Korean cruise missile and artillery threats, the Air Force said, in the wake of Pyongyang's continued saber-rattling.
Philippines confirms 2 nationals killed in Houthi missile attack
Manila, March 7 - The Philippine government on Thursday confirmed the death of two seafarers in a recent missile strike by Houthi militants on a cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, off southern Yemen.
Cause for concern when neighbours don’t observe written agreements, says EAM Jaishankar on China
Tokyo, March 7 - Noting the reality of power shifts in the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday referred to China and said that it is a cause for concern when a country does not observe written agreements with a neighbour.
Nikki Haley suspends race for White House after more losses
Washington, March 6 - Nikki Haley, the former US Ambassador to the UN, suspended her campaign for the Republican nomination for President after a severe drubbing in the primaries held in more than 10 states on Tuesday.
Japan’s real wages fall in January for 22nd month
Tokyo, March 7 - Japanese workers' real wages in January shrank for the 22nd straight month, as salary gains continued to fall short of outpacing inflation, government data showed on Thursday.
EAM Jaishankar in Japan: India’s transformation makes it credible, effective partner
Tokyo, March 7 - External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday that it is important for Japan to recognise that India is a very different country today and appreciate the pace of change in the South Asian nation.
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar’s relatives shift to Egypt from Gaza
Tel Aviv, March 7 - Close relatives of 'wanted' Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar have reportedly crossed over to Egypt through the Rafah crossing.
N.Korea’s top leader calls for intensifying war drills
Seoul, March 7 - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called for intensifying "practical actual war drills" during a visit to a military training base, state media said on Thursday, as a joint military exercise between South Korea and the US was underway.
Biden challenger Dean Phillips drops out of US presidential race
Washington, March 7 - Minnesota Congressman Dean Phillips has announced that he is dropping out of the Democratic presidential primary, after making no progress in establishing himself as an alternative to US President Joe Biden.
Powell reiterates US Fed not ready to start cutting interest rates
Washington, March 7 - US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has reiterated that the central bank is not ready to start cutting interest rates, noting that he needs to see a little bit more data before taking any action.
Houthis claim responsibility for missile attack on US ship
Sanaa, March 7 - Yemen's armed Houthi group claimed responsibility for launching a missile attack against a US cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden on Wednesday, which caused fire on the ship, Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Sarea said in a statement.