In UAE, Indian delegation conveys message of harmony, tolerance and peaceful coexistence

IANS | May 23, 2025 7:48 PM

Abu Dhabi, May 23 (IANS) The high-level all-party delegation from India led by Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Eknath Shinde on Friday paid obeisance at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, BAPS Hindu Temple and Guru Nanak Darbar Gurudwara in Abu Dhabi conveying a strong message of harmony, tolerance and peaceful coexistence - the values shared and cherished by India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

We would die of hunger, must defuse water bomb hanging over us: Pak Senator

IANS | May 23, 2025 5:42 PM

Islamabad, May 23 (IANS) Asserting that the country is staring down the barrel of a major water crisis, yet another Pakistani politician on Friday made a desperate appeal to the Shehbaz Sharif government to "defuse" the "water bomb" that is hanging over the country after India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) following the heinous April 22 Pahalgam terror attack which resulted in the death of 26 innocent civilians.

Japan reaffirms unwavering support to India in fight against terrorism

IANS | May 23, 2025 4:29 PM

Tokyo, May 23 (IANS) The Indian all-party parliamentary delegation led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha interacted with the Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League in Tokyo on Friday, conveying India's resolute stance of zero tolerance towards terrorism under the global outreach campaign of Operation Sindoor.

The new Imam? Turkey's bid to lead Muslim world

Baladas Ghoshal | May 23, 2025 3:57 PM

New Delhi: Turkey's vocal support for Pakistan following India's retaliatory strikes against terror networks after the brutal killing of civilians in Pahalgam, reflects a deeper strategic ambition under President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. More than a reaction to a regional conflict, it signals Turkey's growing aspiration to replace Saudi Arabia as the leading voice in the Islamic world and to expand its influence across South and Southeast Asia, challenging traditional alignments.

Op Sindoor outreach: Russia stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism

IANS | May 23, 2025 2:48 PM

Moscow, May 23 (IANS) Condemning the heinous April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Russia on Friday said that it stands in solidarity with India for elimination of terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Moscow's stand was conveyed as an all-party delegation from India, led by DMK MP Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, met with senior members of the Russian Federation Council, including Andrey Denisov, First Deputy Chair of the Committee on International Affairs in the Russian capital to reaffirm the united stand against terrorism.

South Korea: DP's Lee leads PPP's Kim 45 pc to 36 pc

IANS | May 23, 2025 12:56 PM

Seoul, May 23 (IANS) South Korean Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung was leading his People Power Party (PPP) rival Kim Moon-soo with 45 per cent support against Kim's 36 per cent, a survey showed Friday.