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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…

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,…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…

Tehran : Iranian state media has countered claims made by the United States regarding a recent military engagement in the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the vessels targeted were civilian craft rather than military boats. Reports…

Kyiv : Russia's Defence Ministry said it will observe a two-day ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8 to 9 to mark the 81st anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe, while cautioning that any disruption to Victory Day commemorations by…

Washington DC : US President Donald Trump on Monday (local) rejected opinion polls showing waning public support for the war against Iran, calling them "fake" during remarks at a small business summit at the White House. Amid growing…

Washington DC : US lawmakers across party lines introduced a resolution expressing concern over China's threats toward Taiwan, with a focus on maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait ahead of a planned summit later this…

Kingston: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday interacted with the Indian community in Jamaica on the transformation India has gone through. Jaishankar also talked about recent developments in the India-Jamaica ties. In a post…

Washington, DC : US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is reportedly preparing for a high-stakes diplomatic mission to the Vatican and Italy this week, according to Fox News. The visit is intended to stabilise relationships following a series…