Iran condemns new Israeli attacks in Syria

IANS | February 27, 2025 9:23 PM

Tehran, Feb 27 (IANS) Iran on Thursday strongly condemned Israeli airstrikes in southern Syria and near Damascus, calling for international action to halt Israeli "aggression."

27 TN fishermen released from Sri Lankan prison, return home

IANS | February 27, 2025 10:04 AM

Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) In a relief to the fishing community in Tamil Nadu, 27 fishermen, arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on charges of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), were released from prison and reached Chennai International Airport on Thursday.

Trump announces deal with Ukraine at first cabinet meeting

Yashwant Raj | February 26, 2025 11:44 PM

Washington, Feb 26 (IANS) President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit the White House on Friday to sign an agreement giving US rights to his country’s rare earth minerals and there will also be a deal on Ukraine war.