Tokyo, March 7 (IANS) Noting the reality of power shifts in the Indo-Pacific, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday referred to China and said that it is a cause for concern when a country does not observe written agreements with a neighbour.
Tokyo, March 7 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Thursday that it is important for Japan to recognise that India is a very different country today and appreciate the pace of change in the South Asian nation.
Washington, March 5 (IANS) US Vice President Kamala Harris has met with a member of Israel's cabinet prosecuting the war in Gaza, urging an immediate ceasefire and the increase and safe distribution of humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in need.
United Nations, March 5 (IANS) India has called for an "immediate de-escalation and eschewing of violence" in Gaza but stopped short of specifically mentioning a ceasefire, which is now a broad demand across the UN but opposed by Israel.
Kathmandu, March 4 (IANS) A reshuffle of the cabinet is on the cards in Nepal on Monday with the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) severing its alliance with its coalition partner Nepali Congress.
Cairo, March 4 (IANS) A Hamas delegation has joined Qatari and US mediators in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, for talks on a new ceasefire amid indications that Israel had "more or less accepted" a six-week phased hostage and truce deal before the beginning of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Washington, March 3 (IANS) The decks are clear now for India to take the next steps in acquiring 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian armed drones with ammunition with the lapse on Friday of the 30-day period for Congressional review of the deal.
Tel Aviv, March 2 (IANS) The mediatory talks for a temporary ceasefire into the ongoing Israel and Hamas war have come to a halt after Israel demanded a list of kidnapped hostages who are alive.
New Delhi, Feb 29 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday that the eighth Indian Navy veteran who was sentenced to death in Qatar along with seven others on espionage charges will return home after fulfilling 'certain requirements'.
Tel Aviv, Feb 28 (IANS) A senior aid official of a UN body has warned that a quarter of the population of the war-trodden Gaza is one step away from an imminent famine.
