Maria Corina Machado: A veteran opponent of Chavez, Maduro, and Chavismo

Vikas Datta | October 10, 2025 5:44 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) Amid political turbulence in Venezuela and its standoff with the US, bringing the spectre of conflict - embroiling major parts of the globe - to the Americas too, veteran politician María Corina Machado Parisca, a steadfast and vocal opponent of her country's strongmen, Hugo Chavez and Nicolas Maduro, for over two decades, has become the latest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Achieved great victories that are changing face of Middle East: Netanyahu

IANS | October 10, 2025 5:19 PM

Tel Aviv, Oct 10 (IANS) The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has announced that the ceasefire agreement in the Gaza Strip has come into effect from Friday noon, following the withdrawal of Israeli troops to the agreed-upon deployment lines under a deal with Hamas aimed at facilitating the release of all the hostages.

Muttaqi's visit important step in advancing India-Afghanistan ties: EAM Jaishankar

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:43 PM

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met his Afghanistan counterpart Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday as both held discussions on India's support for Afghanistan's development, bilateral trade, territorial integrity and independence, people-to-people ties and capacity-building besides several other issues.

Pakistan: Roads sealed, communication lines cut in Islamabad and Rawalpindi

IANS | October 10, 2025 3:25 PM

Islamabad, Oct 10 (IANS) Roads were sealed, communication lines cut and all entry points sealed in Pakistan's capital Islamabad and neighbouring Rawalpindi city on Friday ahead of Tehreek-e-Labbaik's (TLP) protest. Police expects clashes with TLP supporters on Multan Road after Friday prayers, the local media reported.