Diplomacy

As ICJ mulls over case against Israel, UK, US amp up Red Sea tensions

Yashwant Raj | January 14, 2024 11:01 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) A US-led coalition launched airstrikes against targets in parts of Yemen held by Iran-aligned Houthis, escalating tensions in a region that is already dealing with the Israel-Hamas conflict that is in potential danger of expanding with the exchange of missiles between between Israeli forces and the Hezbollah in adjoining Lebanon.

Blinken's latest round of shuttle diplomacy tall on talk, short on gains

Yashwant Raj | January 14, 2024 11:00 AM

Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's last meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was tense, according to Israeli media. So much so that the Israeli leader did not appear alongside America's top diplomat for the customary news briefing.

Jaishankar, Blinken discuss 'reckless' Houthi attacks, Gaza aid

IANS | January 12, 2024 9:12 AM

New York, Jan 12 (IANS) The US has welcomed "increased cooperation" with India in defending freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden amid growing Houthi attacks in the region.

US and UK carry out airstrikes against Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen

IANS | January 12, 2024 6:24 AM

Washington, Jan 12 (IANS) The US and UK militaries launched strikes against several used by the Houthi rebels in Yemen, a US official and a UK official told the media.

India reiterates 'zero tolerance' for terrorism; says 'large-scale civilian deaths' in Gaza conflict unacceptable

Arul Louis | January 10, 2024 5:09 AM

United Nations, Jan 10 (IANS) Reiterating its zero tolerance for terrorism, India has said that the widespread deaths of civilians caught in the Hamas-Israel conflict is "clearly unacceptable" and called for dialogue and diplomacy to resolve it.

EaseMy Trip suspends all flight bookings for Maldives

IANS | January 8, 2024 1:58 PM

New Delhi, Jan 8 (IANS) Amid the online boycott Maldives campaign, EaseMyTrip, headquartered in the national capital, has opted to halt all flight bookings to the Maldives.

Maldives suspends three ministers over remarks against PM Modi

IANS | January 7, 2024 6:21 PM

Male, Jan 7 (IANS) The Maldivian government on Sunday suspended its three ministers for remarks against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his Lakshadweep visit, local media reported.

Hamas leader urges Blinken to end Gaza conflict on Mideast tour

IANS | January 6, 2024 4:40 AM

Gaza, Jan 6 (IANS) Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh has urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to put the focus of his tour in the Middle East on ending Israel's "aggression" on the Gaza Strip.

Palestinians will run civilian affairs in post-conflict Gaza: Israel

IANS | January 5, 2024 6:31 AM

Jerusalem, Jan 5 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that local Palestinians will run civilian affairs in the Gaza Strip while Israel will maintain security control of the coastal enclave after the current conflict ends.

Chinese daily acknowledges India's economic progress, improved international relations

IANS | January 5, 2024 2:35 AM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) In a rare commendation, China's leading daily Global Times acknowledged India's significant strides in economic development, social governance, and foreign policy.