There is only one Putin: Kremlin

IANS | November 5, 2023 7:24 PM

Moscow, Nov 5 (IANS) The Kremlin has dismissed speculation that it could be using body doubles of Russian President Vladimir Putin for some events.

Diplomatic divide grows as Israel unleashes humanitarian crisis on Gaza

Vikas Datta | November 5, 2023 10:33 AM

New Delhi, Nov 5 (IANS) Condemning Israel's disproportionate and indiscriminate offensive in Gaza following the Hamas attack, this country decided to snap diplomatic relations with it. Was it one of Israel's few Arab neighbours that have ties with it but cannot stay silent any longer to the growing humanitarian crisis in the blockaded densely-populated enclave? No.

Blinken holds talks with Arab nations in Amman for ceasefire and aid flow to Gaza

IANS | November 4, 2023 9:54 PM

Amman, Nov 4 (IANS) US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived here from Tel Aviv on Saturday and plunged into discussions with top diplomats from Arab nations -- Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, and the Palestinian Authority -- to mollify them as they are angry and suspicious of Israel’s intentions, asking them to think about the future of Gaza and its population.