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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Tel Aviv, Dec 20 (IANS) The Hamas leader Ismael Haniyeh on Wednesday reached Cairo, Egypt for negotiations with the Israelis for a possible ceasefire and hostage release.
Kathmandu, Dec 20 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will embark on a visit to Kathmandu on January 4-5, 2024 to attend the seventh meeting of the India-Nepal Joint Commission.
