Jordan joins India-led ISA, CDRI and Global Biofuel Alliance

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:47 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) Jordan on Monday joined the India-led global initiatives, including the International Solar Alliance (ISA), the Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI) and the Global Biofuel Alliance (GBA).

Russia will do everything that serves interests of Iran: Putin

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:39 PM

Saint Petersburg, April 27 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Monday called on Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg as the Kremlin reiterated its support for bringing peace in the Middle East, local media reported.

Pakistan mediating between US and Iran out of necessity: Report

IANS | April 27, 2026 8:28 PM

Islamabad, April 27 (IANS) Pakistan is mediating between Iran and the US out of necessity. For Pakistan, a destabilised Iran increases space for militants on the western flank and tensions between Saudi Arabia and Iran risk triggering pact obligations, a report has stated.

Bangladesh faces surge in mob violence: Report

IANS | April 27, 2026 7:41 PM

Dhaka, April 27 (IANS) Mob violence in Bangladesh has ceased to be an isolated phenomenon and is now emerging as a broader crisis, with waning trust in the country's justice system, a report said on Monday.

INS Sudarshini concludes port call at Canary Islands

IANS | April 27, 2026 7:20 PM

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Canary Islands), April 27 (IANS) The Indian Navy’s Sail Training Ship, INS Sudarshini, concluded a landmark three-day port call at Las Palmas, Canary Islands, marking a pivotal milestone in its Lokayan 26 transoceanic expedition, the Ministry of Defence stated on Monday.