Washington, May 13 (IANS) The US has imposed sanctions on three Iranian nationals and one Iranian entity with ties to Tehran's Organisation of Defensive Innovation and Research, which is known by its Persian acronym, SPND.
Jerusalem, May 13 (IANS) Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander arrived in Israel after being released from Gaza, where he was held in Hamas captivity for 19 months, Israel's Defence Ministry said in a statement.
Dhaka, May 12 (IANS) The interim government of Bangladesh under Muhammad Yunus on Monday issued a gazette notification banning all activities of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party, Awami League and its affiliate organisations. The ban is imposed under the Anti-Terrorism Act until the trial of the party and its leaders in the Bangladesh's International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) is completed.
Sydney, May 12 (IANS) Several media outlets across the world have ridiculed the failed attempt by Pakistan to imitate India's highly-successful and well-conducted press briefings on Operation Sindoor.
Geneva, May 12 (IANS) US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced here on Monday that an agreement has been reached with China, at the trade talks held here, for a bilateral reduction in tariffs with effect from May 14 for a 90-day period.
Gaza, May 12 (IANS) Hamas said that it will release Israeli-US hostage Edan Alexander from the Gaza Strip as part of efforts to secure a ceasefire and reopen border crossings for aid delivery.
New Delhi, May 11 (IANS) In the wake of ceasefire violations by Pakistan, Indian Army veterans, Retired Lt Col Anil Bhatt and Major General P.K. Sehgal, have come down heavily on Islamabad’s aggression, saying Pakistan is a rogue state which can never be trusted.
Moscow, May 11 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start on Monday.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) The decisive retaliatory strikes undertaken by the Indian Armed Forces under Operation Sindoor over the last few days, which underscored the country's growing military prowess, played a significant role in both India and Pakistan announcing a ceasefire late Saturday afternoon, that sources said has been reached firmly on New Delhi's terms.
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Turkey should stay out of the conflict between India and Pakistan and should not supply arms to the country, said global investor Jim Rogers on Saturday.
