Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband discussed security in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's actions and efforts to stabilise global energy markets during a telephone conversation, as Washington and London reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation on major international security challenges.
Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump dismissed Republican senators opposed to his Russian diesel deal as not "serious" and floated a possible US "cap on diesel", even as a law he signed last month could put tariffs on countries buying Russian oil from October 18.
Washington, Oct 13 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin appeared more willing than Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to reach a peace agreement, even as questions mounted over alleged Russian violations of a proposed energy ceasefire.
United Nations, Oct 13 (IANS) UNICEF's Deputy Executive Director Hannan Suleman has praised the progress made in the status of India's girls and said it will have global impact.
Sanaa/Riyadh, Oct 13 (IANS) Yemen's Houthi group said that it had launched a new ballistic missile strike on King Khalid International Airport in the Saudi capital Riyadh, while Tehran reiterated its readiness to facilitate dialogue between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India and Iran on Monday held talks between their top security officials, exchanging views on the latest regional and international developments and issues of mutual interest, the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi said.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) India has offered support to the Cypriot Navy in training, capacity building and technical assistance to enhance maritime security, with both sides reiterating their desire to expand the India-Cyprus defence and strategic partnership, the Ministry of Defence said on Monday.
New Delhi, Oct 12 (IANS) A Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) delegation is visiting India for a benchmarking programme towards developing a Joint War College for the KDF, the High Commission of India in Kenya said on Monday.
Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) The United States and 28 other governments have condemned the Iranian hostile activities as they backed Britain’s allegations that Iran was involved in an attempted terrorist attack at RAF Fairford.
Washington, Oct 12 (IANS) The United States and Japan agreed on Monday to strengthen coordination with partners, including India, while advancing cooperation on maritime security, critical minerals and strategic infrastructure during their second Free and Open Indo-Pacific dialogue in Tokyo.
