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WHO confirms five hantavirus cases on Atlantic cruise ship; warns risk to public remains…
Geneva: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed five instances of hantavirus linked to fatalities on a cruise vessel currently navigating the Atlantic Ocean.
In addition to the confirmed cases, three further individuals are…
Trump says US proposal to Iran “more than a one-page offer”, claims Tehran agreed to…
Washington, DC : A significant US proposal aimed at resolving the ongoing standoff with Iran is considerably more detailed than a simple "one-page offer."
The US President clarified the scope of the diplomatic outreach on Thursday (local…
Trump holds call with EU chief; both sides “united” on Iran not possessing nuclear…
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Thursday (local time) said he held a "great call" with the President of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, during which both leaders discussed the situation in West Asia and agreed…
Trump pauses Hormuz naval escorts after Saudi Arabia refuses its airspace use: Report
Washington DC : US President Donald Trump has reportedly halted a planned naval operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia refused to allow American aircraft involved in the mission to use Prince Sultan…
India, EU hold discussions on deepening Strategic Partnership
New Delhi : India and the European Union (EU) held discussions on strengthening their strategic partnership and expanding cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs said. According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, Secretary (West)…
“Negotiations need good faith, not coercion,” says Iran FM Spox after Trump announces…
New Delhi : Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran, Esmaeil Baqaei on Wednesday remarked that 'negotiations' require a genuine attempt to engage in discussions with a view to resolving the dispute, and not coercion. Baqaei…
Iran likely to submit response to US proposal on West Asia crisis through mediators today
Washington DC : Iran is expected to convey its response to the United States' proposal aimed at ending the ongoing crisis in West Asia and to achieve a complete solution to the issue through mediators on Thursday, according to a regional…
Chinese FM calls for “immediate, full ceasefire” in West Asia during talks with Iranian…
Beijing : Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an "immediate and full ceasefire" over the situation in West Asia involving Iran and the US while urging all sides to prioritise dialogue and avoid any further escalation in the region,…
Trinidad and Tobago PM congratulates PM Modi, BJP on ‘historic’ West Bengal poll victory
Port of Spain : Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, Kamla Persad-Bissessar, on Wednesday (local time) congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for what she described as a "resounding and historic…
EAM pays tribute at ‘Monument for the Fallen Heroes’ in Suriname’s Mariënburg,…
Paramaribo: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday (local time) paid tribute at the 'Monument for the Fallen Heroes' in Mariënburg, Suriname, honouring the memory of those who lost their lives in the 1902 uprising and…
Foreign Secy Misri holds talks with Japan’s Economic Security Minister; agrees to deepen ties…
New Delhi : Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Tuesday held discussions with Japan's Minister in charge of Economic Security and Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence Strategy Kimi Onoda, during which both sides reaffirmed the…
Faculty boycott Karachi University exams over unpaid dues as financial crisis halts academic…
Karachi : The deepening administrative crisis at Karachi University (KU) has paralysed academic life, reflecting the broader institutional collapse and economic instability currently gripping Pakistan, Dawn reported.
In a massive show of…
Nagesh Singh presents credentials to Governor General of Australia, assumes charge as High…
Canberra : India's High Commissioner, Nagesh Singh, formally presented his credentials to the Governor General of Australia, Sam Mostyn, marking a significant step in the diplomatic relations between the two nations.
In a post on X on…
Iran enforces new “sovereign” transit rules in Strait of Hormuz; mandates prior permits…
Tehran : Iran has launched a new regulatory mechanism to assert control over maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, implementing a system that requires vessels to secure prior authorisation before transiting the waterway.…
Iranian FM Araghchi meets Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing; discusses ties and West Asia…
Beijing : Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi has held high-level talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing to discuss the strengthening of bilateral relations and the latest regional developments, according to a report by…
Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in Beijing to discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
Beijing : Iran's Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for talks with his Chinese counterpart on bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments amid the crisis in West Asia, according…
“Unacceptable violations”: European Council Chief backs UAE after Iranian strikes, calls…
Brussels : European Council President Antonio Costa has joined a chorus of world leaders expressing solidarity with the UAE, following reports from Abu Dhabi that Iranian missile and drone strikes targeted civilian infrastructure.…
“Heat, thirst and power cuts”: Administrative failure leaves millions in Pakistan to…
Islamabad : Amidst a deteriorating environmental crisis, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has enforced extensive emergency measures as soaring temperatures exacerbate the plight of millions in Pakistan, Dawn reported.
The…
“Unacceptable”: India condemns attack on UAE’s Fujairah oil hub, calls for…
New Delhi : India has condemned the recent drone and missile strikes on Fujairah, a strategically vital energy hub on the UAE's eastern seaboard, in which three Indian nationals sustained injuries. Terming the act as "unacceptable", New…
Indian envoy Kwatra, Pennsylvania Governor discuss boosting economic and technological ties
Harrisburg : India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, met with Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to deliberate on strategies for enhancing economic and technological ties between the two regions. During the meeting held in…
