‘US doesn’t want war’: Defence experts on Iran-Israel ceasefire

IANS | June 24, 2025 7:20 PM

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s acceptance of a ceasefire proposal with Iran, defence experts weighed in on the implications, stating that one thing is certain from this move — the United States does not want a full-scale war in the region.

In Beijing, NSA Doval urges SCO countries to shun double standards in fight against terrorism

IANS | June 24, 2025 5:57 PM

Beijing, June 24 (IANS) Spotlighting the barbaric Pahalgam terror attack and India's subsequent Operation Sindoor to dismantle terror infrastructure across the border, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Tuesday called for the urgent need to shun double standards in the fight against terrorism and take decisive actions against UN-proscribed terrorists and entities.

Qatar summons Iranian Ambassador, severely condemns IRGC strikes on US air base

IANS | June 24, 2025 3:31 PM

Doha, June 24 (IANS) Qatar on Tuesday summoned Iranian Ambassador in the country, conveying Doha's strong condemnation of the attack on Al Udeid Air Base by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday night while insisting that it is a flagrant violation of its sovereignty and airspace, as well as of international law and the United Nations Charter.