United Nations, June 10 (IANS) The world organisation hopes that India could use its influence to get the Myanmar military regime, the National Unity Government and the ethnic groups to negotiate a peaceful solution to the conflict there, according to a senior UN official.
Nicosia/New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) In yet another sign of India's growing outreach to the countries in the Mediterranean region, especially those in the neighbourhood of Turkey, Prime Minister Narendra Modi could make a brief stopover in Cyprus en route to Canada for participation in the G7 Summit, sources indicated on Monday.
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday termed media reports of Saudi Arabia suspending issuance of block work visas for citizens from 14 countries, including India, as "fake", asserting that the Saudi government has not issued any notification on the matter.
Brussels, June 9 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar on Monday held discussions with Maxime Prevot, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Belgium, welcoming the country's support and solidarity in combatting terrorism.
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Government sources and foreign policy experts on Monday debunked certain reports and claims made by some opposition leaders about a Saudi Arabia visa halt restricting travellers from 14 countries, including India, asserting that the temporary decision would not affect the sturdy relationship between both nations.
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) India's robust financial infrastructure, market reforms, and the growing significance of Indian capital markets on the global stage was discussed in detail during a first-of-its-kind interaction held between the Heads of Foreign Mission in Delhi and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), in New Delhi on Monday.
Moscow, June 9 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a long-term strategy for the development of the Russian Navy through 2050, said presidential aide Nikolai Patrushev in an interview published on Monday.
Tokyo, June 9 (IANS) Four members of Japan Ground Self Defence Force (JGSDF) were injured after an explosion occurred Monday near the US military's Kadena Air Base in the southern Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, the Japanese media reported.
New Delhi, June 9 (IANS) Israeli naval commandos intercepted the British-flagged humanitarian yacht Madleen, operated by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), as it attempted to breach Israel’s long-standing naval blockade of the Gaza Strip.
Jerusalem, June 9 (IANS) The Israeli military said that it had recovered the body of Mohammed Sinwar, head of Hamas' military wing, from a tunnel in the southern Gaza Strip and taken it to Israel.
