Kyiv, May 25 (IANS/DPA) Some 28 Ukrainian commanders are facing a criminal investigation over military failures at the start of Russia’s recent offensive near Kharkiv. Ukraine’s State Investigation Bureau has… Continue reading Ukrainian officers face probe over failures in Russian advance
Lhasa, May 25 (IANS) China and Nepal reopened their traditional border trade points on Saturday, marking a step forward in enhancing bilateral economic and trade ties. The reopening ceremony took… Continue reading China, Nepal reopen traditional border trade points
Istanbul, May 25 (IANS/DPA) A weekly vigil to raise awareness about forcibly disappeared activists during the 1980s and 90s in Turkey marked its 1,000th gathering in central Istanbul on Saturday.… Continue reading Vigil for disappeared activists in Turkey marks 1,000th week
Moscow, May 25 (IANS/DPA) The foreign ministers of Russia and Iran have reaffirmed the strategic ties between the two countries following the death of Ebrahim Raisi, the Iranian president who… Continue reading Russia, Iran maintain close ties after Raisi’s death, ministers say
Seoul, May 24 (IANS) South Korea’s military has detected suspected signs of North Korea making preparations to launch a military spy satellite, an official said on Friday. In December, Pyongyang… Continue reading Seoul detects suspected signs of North Korean preparations for spy
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Berlin, May 24 (IANS/DPA) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Friday that his government has no plans to officially recognise a Palestinian state. There is “no reason” to recognise the… Continue reading Germany has no plans to recognise Palestinian state, says Chancellor Scholz
Tehran, May 23 (IANS/DPA) Iran’s late president Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash at the weekend, was laid to rest in his home city of Mashhad on Thursday.… Continue reading Iran’s late president Raisi laid to rest in home city of Mashhad
Colombo, May 23 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe called on the country to heal, unite and rebuild, as the South Asian nation began a two-day Vesak festival commemorating the… Continue reading Heal, unite and rebuild: Sri Lankan President’s Vesak Day message
Istanbul, May 23 (IANS/DPA) The Turkish government is preparing to pass a law that could mean jail sentences for people accused of working under foreign influence against the Turkish state,… Continue reading Turkey mulls ‘foreign influence’ law despite opposition criticism
Jerusalem, May 22 (IANS) Israel’s Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the holy site of the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in East Jerusalem on Wednesday, as reported by Israel’s state-owned… Continue reading Israeli minister visits Al-Aqsa Mosque for first time since Gaza conflict
Seoul, May 22 (IANS) Key South Korean and US Forces Korea special operations officials discussed Wednesday ways to enhance special warfare capabilities amid North Korea’s evolving threats, Seoul’s defence ministry… Continue reading South Korea, US hold meeting of special operations commanders amid North Korea threats
Baltimore, May 20 (IANS) Container ship ‘Dali’ that brought down the Francis Scott Key (FSK) Bridge in Baltimore on March 26 was re-floated on Monday for the first time in… Continue reading Container ship Dali that brought down Baltimore bridge moved from
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