Jerusalem, February 23 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Sunday that the release of Palestinian prisoners would be delayed until Hamas ceases its "humiliating ceremonies" during the
Washington, February 23 (IANS) Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has accused left-wing politicians of being "nervous" over former US President Donald Trump's victory, claiming that conservatives are unfairl
Taipei, February 22 (IANS) While speaking at the closing ceremony of Halifax International Security Forum 2025 in Taiwan's capital, Taipei, Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim emphasised the nation's commitment to def
Washington, February 22 (IANS) A federal judge has temporarily blocked a sweeping executive order issued by President Donald Trump that aimed to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)
Washington, February 22 (IANS) In a historic move, Kash Patel was sworn in as the ninth director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by placing his hand on the Bhagavad Gita, a gesture that sparked wid
New Delhi, February 21 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar, during his meeting with Bangladesh Foreign Affairs Advisor Touhid Hossain in Muscat earlier this week, had conveyed that it is import
Seoul, February 21 (IANS) Acting President Choi Sang-mok on Friday instructed officials to more actively reach out to the United States and indicate the government's position on Washington's trade policy, amid
Washington, February 21 (IANS) Welcoming the confirmation of Kash Patel as the new Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director, the White House described it as "an important step in executing US President Do
Washington, February 21 (IANS) National Security Advisor Mike Waltz said US President Donald Trump was "very, very frustrated" with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, as he highlighted the growing rift be
United Nations, February 21 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned as "abhorrent and appalling" the parading in Gaza of coffins bearing the remains of four hostages during a transfer to Isra
Washington, February 20 (IANS): Kash Patel is set to make history Thursday when the Republican-led US Senate votes to confirm him to head the FBI, the country’s premier investigating agency.Patel will become
Tel Aviv, February 20 (IANS): Hamas's "ugly and brutal act" of parading bodies of four Israeli hostages on Thursday before handing them over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) team in Khan Y
Paris, February 20 (IANS): French President Emmanuel Macron will travel to the United States for discussions with his US counterpart, Donald Trump, focusing on the Ukraine issue and impending US tariffs, French
Kabul, February 20 (IANS): The frosty relationship between Afghanistan and Pakistan is set to worsen in the wake of recent remarks by Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar. Durin
Taipei, February 20 (IANS): Asserting that democracy and academic independence are invaluable, Taiwan's President William Lai said on Thursday asked universities to be cautious about any exchanges with China. H
Seoul, February 20 (IANS): North Korea on Thursday expressed outrage over the move by the United States to bolster another nuclear alliance in the Asia-Pacific region.The US entered into a nuclear submarine dea
New Delhi, February 20 (IANS): In yet another sign of thawing ties between the two countries, a Chinese diplomat on Thursday hailed India's ascent in the Asia Power Index that was released last year."India has
New York, February 20 (IANS): President Donald Trump's administration is planning to cut $50 billion in various areas of the Pentagon budget and reallocate them to others considered priority areas like preventi
Mexico City, February 20 (IANS) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said that she does not fear US President Donald Trump and his threats of mass deportations, steep trade tariffs, and military "interventio
New York, February 20 (IANS) As their war of words escalated, US President Donald Trump threatened Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky that there could be a deal with Russia to end the three-year Ukraine War