Putin quietly seeks ceasefire in war with Ukraine, says report

Yashwant Raj | December 23, 2023 11:53 PM

Washington, Dec 23 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin is reported to be signaling readiness to a ceasefire in the war with Ukraine along the current battle line, ending a conflict that has had ramifications well beyond the two countries, impeded post-Covid-19 economic recovery, spawned food shortages around the world and driven fissures in relations between otherwise friendly nations.

Taliban's plans to build dam escalates tensions with Pak

IANS | December 23, 2023 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) Plans by the Afghan Taliban to build a hydroelectric dam on a major river in Afghanistan have raised concerns in neighbouring Pakistan, the media reported.

Iran, Azerbaijan agree to open transit passage at border

IANS | December 23, 2023 1:24 PM

Tehran, Dec 23 (IANS) Iran and Azerbaijan have agreed to open a new transit passage at their shared border in the near future, Iran's official news agency IRNA reported Friday.

After intense diplomacy to avert US veto, UNSC adopts resolution calling for increased aid to Gaza

Arul Louis | December 23, 2023 12:43 AM

United Nations, Dec 23 (IANS) After four days of intense diplomacy to avert a US veto, the UN Security Council on Friday adopted a resolution to increase aid delivery to Gaza, where the UN says a dire humanitarian crisis is unfolding.

India gets consular access after plane carrying its nationals grounded in France over human trafficking suspicion

IANS | December 23, 2023 12:36 AM

New Delhi, Dec 23 (IANS) After a Nicaragua-bound plane carrying 303 Indian passengers was grounded in France over suspected "human trafficking", the Indian Embassy in France said its team has obtained consular access and was looking into the situation.

Israel announces death of kidnapped hostage

IANS | December 22, 2023 6:07 PM

Tel Aviv, Dec 22 (IANS) The Israeli community of Kibbutz Nir Oz on Friday announced the death of a 73-year-old resident of their community who was kidnapped by Hamas on October 7 during the attack.

Israel advocacy group files legal complaint against Red Cross

IANS | December 22, 2023 10:06 AM

Tel Aviv, Dec 22 (IANS) The Shurat HaDin -- an Israeli advocacy group -- has taken legal action against the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) accusing the humanitarian organisation of inaction over Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

We've deepened partnership with India, elevated cooperation via Quad: Blinken

IANS | December 21, 2023 8:44 AM

Washington, Dec 21 (IANS) The US has deepened its partnership with India and elevated cooperation through the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or Quad, Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said.

France submits response to India for 26 Rafale Marine deal

IANS | December 21, 2023 1:01 AM

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IANS) The French government has submitted a formal response to India's tender for buying 26 Rafale Marine jets which includes terms-conditions and pricing of the deal for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers -- INS Vikrant and INS Vikramaditya, sources in the Defence Ministry said.

Ties with India appear to have undergone 'a tonal shift': Canada's Trudeau

IANS | December 20, 2023 7:34 PM

Toronto, Dec 20 (IANS) Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said that Ottawa's relations with New Delhi appear to have undergone "a tonal shift", following US indictment of an Indian national in a plot to kill a Sikh separatist on American soil.

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Putin quietly seeks ceasefire in war with Ukraine, says report

Taliban's plans to build dam escalates tensions with Pak

Iran, Azerbaijan agree to open transit passage at border

After intense diplomacy to avert US veto, UNSC adopts resolution calling for increased aid to Gaza

India gets consular access after plane carrying its nationals grounded in France over human trafficking suspicion

Israel announces death of kidnapped hostage

Israel advocacy group files legal complaint against Red Cross

We've deepened partnership with India, elevated cooperation via Quad: Blinken

France submits response to India for 26 Rafale Marine deal

Ties with India appear to have undergone 'a tonal shift': Canada's Trudeau

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