Trump asks Putin to spare the lives of Ukrainian troops

IANS | March 15, 2025 6:23 AM

Washington, March 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said he had appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin that the lives of thousands of Ukrainian troops “completely surrounded” by the Russian military be “spared”.”

'New Zealand PM Luxon has huge appetite to engage with India'

IANS | March 14, 2025 3:06 PM

Auckland, March 14 (IANS) India-New Zealand bilateral relationship is expected to get further strengthened across all sectors and close people-to-people ties receive a major boost as New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon flies out of Wellington for New Delhi on his first visit to India after assuming office, this weekend.

India needs to call Turkey what it is - sponsor of terrorism: Top Middle East expert

IANS | March 14, 2025 2:27 PM

New Delhi, March 14 (IANS) In a detailed and exclusive interview with IANS, Michael Rubin, a leading expert on the Middle East, dissects the complex and evolving geopolitical landscape surrounding Turkey, the Kurdish freedom movement, the implications of Turkey's growing bonhomie with Pakistan, and India's strategic options considering Turkey's sponsorship of Kashmiri terrorists.

Canada challenges US steel, aluminum tariffs at WTO

IANS | March 14, 2025 7:41 AM

Ottawa, March 14 (IANS) Canada has taken official steps by requesting consultations with the World Trade Organization (WTO) to dispute US import duties on steel and aluminum products from Canada, according to a statement issued by the trade organization.