Mexican Navy ship collides with Brooklyn Bridge, two dead

IANS | May 18, 2025 12:02 PM

New York, May 18 (IANS) A Mexican Navy training vessel, the Cuauhtemoc, collided with the iconic Brooklyn Bridge during a ceremonial goodwill tour along the East River resulting in two fatalities and left at least 19 others injured, including two in critical condition, according to official statements from New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Trump to speak with Putin, Zelensky on Monday

IANS | May 18, 2025 9:20 AM

Washington, May 18 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that he will speak separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday to push for a ceasefire deal between the two countries.

Bangladesh: Army imposes indefinite ban on public gatherings in several areas of Dhaka

IANS | May 17, 2025 8:21 PM

Dhaka, May 17 (IANS) The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the media division of the Bangladesh Armed Forces, on Saturday announced a ban on all kinds of gatherings, rallies, processions, demonstrations, and protests in several important areas of the Bangladesh's capital city Dhaka, effective from Sunday until further notice.

Vietnam: Sacred relics of Lord Buddha from India enshrined in Tam Chuc Pagoda

IANS | May 17, 2025 7:33 PM

Hanoi, May 17 (IANS) The holy relics of Lord Buddha sent from India were enshrined at the famous Buddhist temple of Tam Chuc Pagoda in Ha Nam province of Vietnam on Saturday with ceremonial prayers and procession. The event saw participation of Chairman of Ha Nam Provincial People's Committee, Standing Vice President of Vietnam Buddhist Sangha, former Vice President of Vietnam, Indian Ambassador to the country and venerable monks. A large number of people across Vietnam also gathered to pay respect to the sacred relics.