Turkey expects surge in cruise tourism for 2025

IANS | March 5, 2025 7:10 PM

Ankara, March 5 (IANS) Turkey is anticipating a significant boost in cruise tourism in 2025, with an increase in ship arrivals and passenger traffic, industry analysts predict.

Dhaka seeks stronger ties with India, hopes for visa resumption: Bangladesh

IANS | March 5, 2025 1:33 PM

Dhaka, March 5 (IANS) Bangladesh has expressed its readiness to establish positive working relationships with India in light of the strained ties between the two nations following the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and the atrocities committed against Hindu minorities in the South Asian state.

EAM Jaishankar holds bilateral talks with UK PM Keir Starmer in London

IANS | March 5, 2025 6:37 AM

London, March 5 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar met the UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit at 10 Downing Street in London to convey warm greetings from Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well as discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries.

EU chief proposes 'ReArm Europe Plan' to boost common defence fund

IANS | March 4, 2025 3:50 PM

Brussels, March 4 (IANS) Emphasising on the "momentous and dangerous" times and 'grave nature of the threats" faced, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday announced a plan to boost Europe's defence spendings throughout the European Union.