Qingdao (China), June 26 (IANS): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called for united and decisive action against terrorism and the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) in the possession of non-state ac
Washington, June 26 (IANS) CIA Director John Ratcliffe has asserted that the agency had gathered "a body of credible evidence" suggesting that Iran's nuclear infrastructure suffered extensive damage in recent U
Dhaka, June 25 (IANS): The National Consensus Commission of Bangladesh on Wednesday announced that it has withdrawn its proposal to form a National Constitutional Council (NCC) and has instead proposed the form
The Hague, June 25 (IANS): Reaffirming an "ironclad commitment" to collective defence, the NATO Heads of State and Government on Wednesday agreed to invest five per cent of GDP annually on core defence requirem
Caracas, June 25 (IANS): Gabriel Jesus Sarmiento, a 25-year-old Venezuelan TikTok influencer known for his outspoken views on organised crime, was shot dead at his home during a livestream in which he was repor
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS): Defence Minister Rajanth Singh on Wednesday said that he is looking forward to presenting India's vision for global peace and security and calling for joint efforts to eliminate terro
New Delhi, June 25 (IANS): The Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4), a landmark private spaceflight to the International Space Station (ISS), will launch on Wednesday from Florida's Kennedy Space Center.Axiom Space, in colla
Washington, June 25 (IANS) US President Donald Trump strongly rejected a recent intelligence report which challenged the administration’s claim that US strikes “completely and totally obliterated” Iran’
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS): Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Tuesday, had a telephone conversation with his Mauritian counterpart, Dr Navinchandra Ramgoolam, and the two exchanged views on further strengthening
Dhaka, June 24 (IANS): The International Crimes Tribunal (ICT) has set July 1 as the date of hearing of charges against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and two others over crimes against humanity.The other
Washington, June 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday issued a stern warning to both Israel and Iran, accusing them of actions which could shatter a hard-won truce."These guys gotta calm down. It's ri
Tehran, June 24 (IANS): Iran on Tuesday stated that the military strikes on the US military base 'Al-Udeid' were an "act of self-defence" and had nothing to do with Qatar. Iran reportedly fired six missil
Washington, June 24 (IANS): US President Donald Trump on Tuesday declared that a ceasefire between Iran and Israel has officially taken effect, urging both sides to maintain restraint.“THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN
Seoul, June 24 (IANS): North Korea has held a key party meeting to review the implementation of state policies in the first half of the year, state media reported on Tuesday, without disclosing details of a spe
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in a renewed diplomatic push against Pakistan-backed cross-border terrorism, is set to call on the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to intensify
New York, June 24 (IANS) Confusion and skepticism surrounded a surprise ceasefire announcement, as a senior Iranian official told CNN that Tehran had not received any formal proposal from the United States and
Tel Aviv, June 24 (IANS) Hours after US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire had been achieved, Israel sounded missile sirens and urged citizens to take shelter following new strikes launched from Iran.
Dubai, June 23 (IANS): Oman has become the first country in the Gulf region to impose a personal income tax to mobilise more funds for economic development.The 5 per cent tax will kick in from January 2028 and
Tehran, June 23 (IANS): The Iranian Parliament is planning to pass a Bill to suspend Tehran's cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), state media reported on Monday. Parliament spe
Tehran, June 23 (IANS): Iran on Monday executed a man found to be guilty of spying for the Israeli intelligence service, the judiciary of the Islamic Republic reported. "Mohammad Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh wa