Moscow, May 24 (IANS) Russia and Ukraine on Saturday exchanged 307 prisoners each under an agreement reached during recent talks in Istanbul, said the Russian Defence Ministry. The ministry said… Continue reading Russia, Ukraine conducts significant prisoner swap
Beirut, May 24 (IANS) Lebanon is moving forward with municipal elections in its conflict-ravaged south on Saturday, pressing ahead despite ongoing Israeli airstrikes, widespread displacement, and severe logistical challenges. The… Continue reading Lebanon pushes ahead with local elections despite border conflict, displacement
Aden, May 24 (IANS) US drone strikes overnight targetted a suspected al-Qaeda hideout in Yemen’s southern province of Abyan, killing at least six people, a Yemeni military official told Xinhua… Continue reading US drone strikes kill at least six in suspected al-Qaeda hideout in Yemen
Seoul, May 24 (IANS) South Korean People Power Party (PPP) presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo paid a courtesy visit to former President Park Geun-hye on Saturday and asked for her support… Continue reading South Korean Presidential candidate Kim meets ex-President Park, asks for support (Ld)
New Delhi: Bangladesh is in for a difficult period ahead, given the current turmoil. In the past two days, the government led by Muhammad Yunus was exposed to several challenges… Continue reading On sticky wicket for months, Yunus struggles to retain power in Bangladesh
Berlin, May 23 (IANS) Reaffirming that India has zero tolerance for terrorism, External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Friday said that the country will never give in to nuclear… Continue reading India will never give in to nuclear blackmail, says EAM Jaishankar in Germany
London/New Delhi, May 22 (IANS) Terming it as a “milestone achievement” and a “positive development for the region”, India on Thursday welcomed the signing of the treaty between the United… Continue reading Milestone achievement: India hails resolution of longstanding Chagos dispute
Dhaka, May 22 (IANS) Bangladesh’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday assigned Secretary Ruhul Alam Siddique to carry out the routine works assigned to Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin until further… Continue reading Bangladesh: Foreign Secretary Jashim Uddin removed after not being ‘in sync’ with Yunus
New York/Dhaka, May 22 (IANS) Human Rights Watch, a US-based advocacy group, has severely criticised Muhammad Yunus led interim government of Bangladesh for attempting to suppress the rights of supporters… Continue reading Yunus government in Bangladesh slammed for suppressing Awami League
Abu Dhabi, May 22 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday assured India that both countries will tackle terrorism together as the strong bilateral relationship extends beyond trade and… Continue reading Relationship extends beyond trade and culture, will tackle terrorism together: UAE assures visiting Indian delegation
Dhaka, May 21 (IANS) Bangladesh’s National Security Advisor Khalilur Rahman on Wednesday ruled out any possibility of allowing a corridor through Bangladesh for Myanmar, saying the government led by Muhammad… Continue reading Bangladesh: Yunus regime backtracks on providing ‘Humanitarian Corridor’ to Myanmar
Kigali, May 21 (IANS) Parvathaneni Harish, the Permanent Representative of India to the United Nations highlighted India’s enduring commitment to the principles of South–South Cooperation during the official launch of… Continue reading India’s commitment to South-South Cooperation lauded in Rwanda
