Kamala Harris urges ceasefire, more aid at meeting with Israeli war cabinet member
Washington, March 5 - US Vice President Kamala Harris has met with a member of Israel's cabinet prosecuting the war in Gaza, urging an immediate ceasefire and the increase and safe distribution of humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in need.
Iran rejects US claims about Tehran-Moscow space cooperation
Tehran, March 5 - Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kanaani has rejected claims by US officials about Tehran's space cooperation with Moscow as "baseless".
India calls for ‘immediate de-escalation’ in Gaza
United Nations, March 5 - India has called for an "immediate de-escalation and eschewing of violence" in Gaza but stopped short of specifically mentioning a ceasefire, which is now a broad demand across the UN but opposed by Israel.
US Supreme Court rules Trump can remain on Colorado primary ballot
Washington, March 5 - The US Supreme Court has unanimously ruled that former President Donald Trump can remain on the primary ballot in Colorado, rejecting the state's disqualification and potentially setting national wide guidelines.
China’s reversion to its ‘old’ growth model being witnessed in recent years
New Delhi, March 4 - China’s re-opening rebound was one of the biggest market bets gone wrong in 2023, with the housing market (60 per sent of household assets) seeing the worst downturn in the country's history, dragging down growth and consumption, Emkay
India-France strategic partnership growing from strength to strength: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, March 4 - External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday said that the strategic partnership between India and France is growing from strength to strength.
New govt on anvil in Nepal as PM Prachanda splits with coalition partner
Kathmandu, March 4 - A reshuffle of the cabinet is on the cards in Nepal today with the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) severing its alliance with its coalition partner Nepali Congress.
29 killed, 50 injured due to heavy rains in Pakistan
Islamabad, March 3 - At least 29 people were killed and 50 others injured due to heavy rains that swept across Pakistan in the past 48 hours, the country's authorities told media on Sunday.
Three arrested in connection with Bangladesh building fire
Dhaka, March 2 - Three people have been arrested in connection with the Bangladesh building fire which claimed 46 lives.
Munich tests India’s foreign policy
New Delhi: In the background of India's clear stand on the Hamas-Israel conflict denouncing the "terror" attack of Hamas on Israel on October 7 last year and endorsing the support of the US for the initial Israeli response to the same, and the
US Vice Prez Harris calls for increasing flow of aid to Gaza
Washington, March 4 - US Vice President Kamala Harris has urged Israel to "significantly increase the flow of aid" to Gaza by opening new border crossings and not imposing "any unnecessary restrictions".
S.Korea, US begin key annual military drills
Seoul, March 4 - South Korea and the US kicked off a major combined military exercise on Monday to reinforce deterrence against North Korea's nuclear and missile threats amid concern Pyongyang could use the manoeuvres as a pretext for provocations.
Shehbaz Sharif – the only Pak politician to be elected PM for second consecutive term
Islamabad, March 3 - Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday took over the country's premiership for the second time after he bagged 201 votes in the National Assembly, becoming the 24th prime minsiter.
Shehbaz Sharif elected Pakistan Prime Minister
Islamabad, March 3 - PML(N) President Shehbaz Sharif was elected 24th Prime Minister of Pakistan on Sunday.
UNSC expresses ‘deep concern’ over Gaza food convoy deaths, mentions Israeli forces’ ‘involvement’
United Nations, March 3 - The United Nations Security Council has expressed "deep concern" over more than 100 deaths in Gaza around a humanitarian convoy and to cite the "involvement" of Israeli defence forces in the incident.
Jordan, US conduct joint aid airdrops to Gaza
Amman, March 3 - Jordan and the US have jointly carried out airdrops of aid to Gaza, the first time that the US participated in the multinational humanitarian effort.
Iran invites foreign investors in energy projects: President
Tehran, March 3 - Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has invited international investors and the member states of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) to participate in the country's energy projects.
Trump wins Missouri’s Republican presidential caucus
Washington, March 3 - Former US President Donald Trump on Saturday won Missouri's Republican presidential caucus, continuing his march toward the GOP nomination.
Sanctions won’t work on solving Russia-Ukraine crisis: Slovak FM
Antalya (Turkey), March 3 - Slovak Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar has said that his country opposes imposing sanctions on Russia and won't send any weapons or troops to Ukraine to escalate the war.
Congressional review over, US sale of MQ-9B drones to India ready for next steps
Washington, March 3 - The decks are clear now for India to take the next steps in acquiring 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian armed drones with ammunition with the lapse on Friday of the 30-day period for Congressional review of the deal.