Jerusalem, Jan 30 (IANS) Palestinian militants in Gaza, led by Hamas, released eight hostages, three Israelis and five Thais, on Thursday. But Israel delayed the release of 110 Palestinian prisoners in a swap agreed under the ongoing temporary ceasefire, citing chaotic scenes during the handover.
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) Several members of the US figure skating team were on board the ill-fated flight from Wictha to Washington, which crashed over the Potomac River near Reagan National Airport Wednesday night, according to an athlete.
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) As the death toll from the deadly plane crash in Washington continues to rise, US President Donald Trump said that the accident "should have been prevented" and questioned why the authorities failed to inform the helicopter to divert its route.
Washington, Jan 30 (IANS) A mid-air collision over the Potomac River near Washington's Reagan National Airport has claimed at least 18 lives, as rescue teams continue to search for survivors, according to local media reports.
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) A tragic mid-air collision occurred over the Potomac River near Washington, US, involving American Airlines Flight 5342, and a Black Hawk helicopter.
Beirut, Jan 29 (IANS) Ousmane Dione, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa region, announced that the bank is finalising a rapid damage assessment to support Lebanon's reconstruction efforts.
Jeddah, Jan 29 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Wednesday condoled the tragic loss of nine Indian nationals in a road accident in Saudi Arabia while assuring full support to the concerned families of the victims.
Ankara, Jan 28 (IANS) Turkish authorities have detained 100 suspected members of the Islamic State (IS) linked to the Daesh terrorist organisation in the past week, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 28 (IANS) India on Tuesday summoned the Sri Lankan envoy in New Delhi to lodge a strong protest over an incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy during the apprehension of 13 Indian fishermen in the proximity of Delft Island, earlier in the day.
Washington, Jan 28 (IANS) A White House visit for Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the range of issues that he and President Donald Trump discussed on a phone call.
