India hopes to seek Portugal's support on FTA talks with EU: Jaishankar

IANS | November 1, 2023 8:28 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Wednesday said that India regards Portugal as one of the key partners in the European Union (EU) and can be counted for supporting New Delhi's ongoing free trade agreement (FTA) negotiations with the EU.

Biden, Jordanian King discuss delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to Gaza

IANS | November 1, 2023 12:30 PM

Washington, Nov 1 (IANS) During a phone call, US President Joe Biden and Jordan's King Abdullah II discussed the latest developments in Gaza and their commitment to facilitating the increased, sustained delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to civilians in the besieged enclave and the resumption of essential services, the White House said in a statement.

Over 400 kms tunnels underneath Gaza: Iranian Army Chief

IANS | October 31, 2023 4:32 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 31 (IANS) Chief of Staff of Iranian Army Major General Mohammad Bagheri on Tuesday claimed that there are over 400 kilometers (248 miles) of tunnels underneath the northern section of the Gaza Strip, media reports said.