Lebanese President condemns UN convoy attack

IANS | February 15, 2025 8:52 PM

Beirut, Feb 15 (IANS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Saturday strongly condemned the attack on a United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) convoy, which occurred a day earlier on the airport road in Beirut, along with other security incidents in the capital, calling them "unacceptable" and "deplorable."

Akshardham New Jersey: A divine winter wonderland

IANS | February 15, 2025 7:16 PM

New Jersey, Feb 15 (IANS) Draped in a pristine blanket of snow, Akshardham New Jersey stands not only as a magnificent temple but also a living symbol of Hindu culture, devotion, and eternal values. The snowfall transforms this sacred site into a celestial vision, where intricate marble carvings blend seamlessly with the tranquility of nature.

EAM Jaishankar meets former NATO chief in Munich, discusses global security architecture

IANS | February 15, 2025 6:08 PM

Munich, Feb 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Saturday held a series of significant meetings on the sidelines of the 61st Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany, including with former Prime Minister and Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) Jens Stoltenberg who has recently assumed the new role of country's finance minister.

Three Israeli hostages released in Gaza arrive in Israel

IANS | February 15, 2025 4:28 PM

Jerusalem, Feb 15 (IANS) Three Israeli hostages previously held by the Palestinian groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad were transferred to Israeli authorities and crossed the border into Israel on Saturday as part of an ongoing ceasefire exchange, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) announced.