US, Ukraine reach deal on economic cooperation

Yashwant Raj | May 1, 2025 5:18 AM

Washington, May 1 (IANS) The US and Ukraine on Wednesday announced a deal that will give America access to Ukrainian rare earth reserves and demonstrate the Trump administration's commitment to the "peace process centered on a free, sovereign, and prosperous Ukraine over the long term".

India shuts airspace for all Pakistan-operated flights till May 23

IANS | April 30, 2025 11:21 PM

New Delhi, April 30 (IANS) In a significant development, India on Wednesday announced to shut its airspace for Pakistan-owned and operated flights till May 23 (estimated), days after Islamabad decided to shut its airspace to all flights owned and operated by the Indian carriers.

Pahalgam aftermath: UN Secretary-General calls EAM Jaishankar

IANS | April 29, 2025 10:51 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that he received a call from the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who enquired about the developing situation arising out of the Pahalgam terror attack.

Deadly Pahalgam terror attack has infuriated Egypt: Ambassador Galal

IANS | April 29, 2025 8:00 PM

New Delhi, April 29 (IANS) Egypt's Ambassador to India Kamel Zayed Galal on Tuesday termed last week's Pahalgam terrorist attack, which claimed lives of 26 innocent civilians, as an unacceptable assault on India which has infuriated Egypt and the country's government.

First batch of Indian Haj pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia

IANS | April 29, 2025 4:08 PM

Riyadh, April 29 (IANS) The first batch of Indian Haj pilgrims were accorded a warm welcome at the Madina Airport in Saudi Arabia by Indian Ambassador to the Kingdom, Suhel Khan and Consul General Fahad Suri on Tuesday. They were joined by the Saudi Deputy Minister for Haj and Umrah, Abdulaziz A. Wazzan, and several other senior Saudi officials.