Japanese PM offers condolences to Hiroshima atomic bombing victims

IANS | August 6, 2025 5:39 PM

Hiroshima, Aug 6 (IANS) Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Wednesday offered condolences to those who lost their lives in the US atomic bombing of Hiroshima as the nation marked the 80th anniversary of the incident. He reiterated his commitment to uphold Japan's three principles of not possessing, producing or permitting the introduction of nuclear weapons.

India and Russia discuss ways to further intensify defence partnership

IANS | August 6, 2025 4:28 PM

Moscow, Aug 6 (IANS) Russia's Deputy Defence Minister Colonel General Aleksandr Fomin on Wednesday held a meeting with Vinay Kumar, India's Ambassador to Russia, as both sides discussed ways to further intensify the multifaceted India-Russia Special Privileged Strategic Partnership.

Flood threat issued in parts of Pakistan amid heavy rainfall

IANS | August 6, 2025 3:23 PM

Islamabad, Aug 6 (IANS) As torrential monsoon rainfall continues to batter Pakistan, the National Emergency Operation Centre (NEOC) of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) issued a flood alert for several regions in the country, local media reported on Wednesday.

ASEAN lauds India's steadfast support, community-building efforts 

IANS | August 6, 2025 2:33 PM

Jakarta, Aug 6 (IANS) India's steadfast support for ASEAN Centrality and community-building efforts, as well as its active participation in ASEAN-led mechanisms and fora, came in for huge praise from ASEAN Secretary General Kao Kim Hourn during his meeting with newly-appointed Indian Ambassador Srinivas Gotru, on Wednesday.

Under Biden, US-Russia ties lowered to 'unprecedented level': Kremlin

IANS | August 6, 2025 11:33 AM

Moscow, Aug 6 (IANS) Moscow on Wednesday said that it is not surprised by the record-long absence of a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and his American counterpart Donald Trump, given the "unprecedented deterioration" of Russia-US relations during the tenure of former US President Joe Biden.