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Guterres calls EAM Jaishankar, Pak PM Sharif; stresses pursuing justice in Pahalgam terror attack
United Nations, April 29: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stressed the importance of pursuing justice in the Pahalgam terrorist attack while speaking with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar and Pakistan's Prime Minister Muhammad Shebaz Sharif, his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Tuesday.
Lebanese PM vows to end Israeli occupation, calls for global pressure
Beirut, April 29: Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam affirmed on Tuesday Lebanon's commitment to ending the Israeli occupation of all Lebanese territory and called for intensified diplomatic efforts to halt ongoing violations.
Nawaz asks PM Shehbaz Sharif to not take aggressive stance against India
Islamabad, April 28: Three-time Pakistan Prime Minister and founder of ruling political party Pakistan Muslim League – Nawaz (PML-N) Nawaz Sharif has advised his younger brother and current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to utilise all available diplomatic resources to restore peace with India, insisting that he is against taking an aggressive position.
CM just wanted to convey that Indians are peace lovers: Minister on K'taka CM's no war with Pak quip
Belagavi: , April 28 (IANS) Karnataka Minister for Law and Parliamentary Affairs, H.K. Patil, on Monday defended Siddaramaiah’s "no war with Pakistan" statement by clarifying that the Chief Minister only intended to convey that Indians are peace loving people.
Emotional turmoil at Attari border as Indian families await loved ones from Pak
Attari, April 26: A heart-wrenching scene unfolded at the Attari border on Saturday, where two Indian citizens from Maharashtra waited anxiously to be reunited with their wives and children stranded in Pakistan. Their emotions were caught in a painful tug-of-war between diplomatic tensions and the deep bonds of family.
Nation stands with him: BJP's Dilip Ghosh hopeful of BSF Jawan's safe return from Pakistan
New Delhi, April 25: In a tense development along the India-Pakistan border after the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan Rangers detained a Border Security Force (BSF) jawan for allegedly crossing the international boundary.
Air India, IndiGo reroute international flights after Pakistan shuts airspace for India
New Delhi, April 24: Leading carriers Air India and IndiGo on Thursday announced that their international flights will take an alternative extended route, after Pakistan closed its airspace for India amid rising diplomatic tensions after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
'Terror will never win', says former UK PM Rishi Sunak on terrorist attack in J&K's Pahalgam
London, April 24: Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday condemned the "barbaric attack" in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which he said had stolen the innocent lives of people and families seeking joy.
Iran condemns US fresh sanctions amid indirect nuclear talks
Tehran, April 23: Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday strongly condemned US fresh sanctions on a number of individuals and entities linked with the Iranian energy, oil, and gas sectors, as well as people involved in the country's "peaceful" nuclear programme.
Mexico sends diplomatic note to US over possible new military base near border
Mexico City, April 17: Mexico has delivered a diplomatic note to the US after reports emerged that Washington is considering establishing a new military base near the shared border to deter irregular migration, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said.
India slams Pakistan over Waqf Bill comments, highlights its 'abysmal record' of protecting minority rights
New Delhi, April 15: India on Tuesday slammed Pakistan for making "motivated and baseless comments" on the Waqf Bill, citing Pakistan's "own abysmal record" when it comes to protecting the rights of minorities.
US cannot act recklessly: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi
Beijing, April 11: The United States cannot act recklessly and the wheels of history cannot be reversed, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday.
It's American-Israeli war on Gaza, says Palestine Ambassador Abdullah Abu Shawesh
New Delhi, April 9: Abdullah Abu Shawesh, Palestine's Ambassador to India, has strongly criticised the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, calling it not a mere conflict but a " genocidal war" waged by the US and Israel against the Palestinian people.
No end in sight to Dhaka's growing rhetoric, India ends trans-shipment facility for Bangladesh
New Delhi, April 9: Citing "significant congestion" at its airports and ports, India on Tuesday said that it has terminated a trans-shipment facility available to Bangladesh that allowed Dhaka to export cargo to third countries using Indian customs stations.
India scraps transshipment facility for Bangladesh's export cargo
New Delhi, April 9: India has withdrawn the transshipment facility extended to Bangladesh for sending its export cargoes to other countries through Indian territory.
Manila raises alarm over arrest of three Filipinos in China
Manila, April 5: The Philippines on Saturday raised alarm over the arrest of three Filipino nationals in China who have been allegedly detained for suspected espionage.
PM Modi should resolve TN fishermen issue with Sri Lanka duirng visit, says AIADMK's Kovai Sathyan
Chennai, April 5: AIADMK National Spokesperson Kovai Sathyan on Saturday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to address the long-standing Tamil Nadu fishermen issue during his ongoing visit to Sri Lanka, calling for a resolution that satisfies both nations.
Russia, India developed immunity against negative external factors: Russian official on US tariffs
New Delhi, April 5: In response to the United States imposing a 26 per cent reciprocal tariff on India, Roman Babushkin, Minister of Counsellor and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of Russia in India, emphasised Russia's confidence in its relations with India and said that despite "deliberate attempts" to disrupt relations, Russia and India have developed "immunity against negative external factors."
Algeria moves to criminalise French colonialism amid diplomatic tensions with Paris
Algiers, March 24: Algeria's parliament has established a commission to draft a law criminalising French colonial rule (1830-1962), a move deemed "historical" amid escalating diplomatic tensions between the two countries.
Putin's ultimatum to Ukrainians; legalise immigration status or leave Russia by September 10
Moscow, March 21: Russian President Vladimir Putin has given another ultimatum to Ukrainians living in the country by ordering them to legalise their immigration status or leave by September 10, Moscow Times reported quoting a presidential decree published on Thursday.
Sri Lankan Navy arrests three Tamil Nadu fishermen
Chennai, March 18: The Sri Lankan Navy arrested three fishermen from Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu's Ramanathapuram district on Tuesday accusing them of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL).
Not surprising...PM gave clean chit to China: Congress attacks PM Modi over India-China remark on podcast
New Delhi, March 18: Following the Chinese foreign ministry's remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing optimism about India-China relations and emphasising the importance of learning and understanding from one another, Congress leader Jairam Ramesh said that such a reply by China was "not surprising," as the Prime Minister had already given a "clean chit to China."
South Korea's inclusion in US list of 'sensitive' countries linked to institute security: Seoul
Seoul, March 17: The United States has placed South Korea in the lowest tier of its 'sensitive' country list due to security concerns related to government-affiliated research institutes, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said on Monday.
Russia rejects possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine
Moscow, March 17: Russia has rejected the possible deployment of NATO peacekeepers in Ukraine, suggesting unarmed observers or a civilian monitoring group sent there to oversee a potential peace deal.
Russia says Europe's statement on sending troops to Ukraine is bluff
Moscow, March 16: Russia calls the statement by the United Kingdom and the European Union countries about moving to the "operational phase" of sending troops of the "coalition of the willing" to Ukraine a bluff since it was conditioned on the provision of security guarantees by the United States, local media reported.
Pakistan blames Afghanistan for Jaffar Express train attack; Kabul slams 'baseless' allegations
Islamabad, March 14: Pakistan continues to accuse Afghanistan of the massive attack on the Jaffar Express passenger train by the militants of the Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) in the Bolan district, earlier this week, stating that the militants involved in the hijacking of the train were in "direct contact" with their handlers based in Afghanistan.
China, Russia, Iran call for end to nuke sanctions on Tehran
Tehran, March 14: China, Russia and Iran have called for an end of all "illegal and unilateral sanctions" and urged for abandoning "threats of force" against Tehran, as per a joint statement, following talks between the three countries in Beijing on Friday.
US drops Trump's Ukraine-Russia envoy Kellogg from peace talks at Kremlin's request
Washington DC, March 14: US President Donald Trump's special envoy for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Keith Kellogg, has been excluded from high-level discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, according to a report in NBC News.
Russia expels two British diplomats on charges of espionage
Moscow, March 10: Russia on Monday declared that the Second Secretary of the British Embassy in Moscow and the spouse of another British diplomat have been stripped of accreditation for providing false information about themselves and based on evidence of their intelligence and covert activities.
Trump hints at revisiting US-Canada border demarcation: Report
Washington DC, March 9: Amid the ongoing tariff war between the two countries, US President Donald Trump, during his conversation with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, raised the point that he did not believe in the border demarcation treaty between them and wants to revise the boundary, the New York Times reported.
Iran rejects Macron's accusation of involvement in Ukraine conflict
Tehran, March 8: Iran has rejected French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks that Russia has used Iranian military equipment against Ukraine.
Iran summons Britain's envoy over 'anti-Tehran' positions
Tehran, March 8: The Iranian Foreign Ministry summoned British Ambassador to Tehran Hugo Shorter over the anti-Iran positions recently adopted by his country's senior officials.
Trump writes to Iran's Khamenei inviting him to 'negotiate a deal'
Washington, March 7: US President Donald Trump has said he wrote a letter to Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei inviting him to negotiate a deal. He did not divulge more.
China accuses US of spreading all kinds of false information on fentanyl issue
Beijing, March 5: China has accused the US of spreading all kinds of false information on the fentanyl issue, smearing and scapegoating China and raising tariffs on Chinese imports over fentanyl, terming these moves "unjustified."
US Treasury Secretary refutes reports of plans to sign minerals deal with Ukraine
Washington, March 5: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told a media outlet that there are no plans to sign a mineral resources deal with Ukraine following President Donald Trump's speech to Congress.
Turkey summons Iranian envoy amid diplomatic tension
Ankara, March 4: The Turkish Foreign Ministry has summoned Iran's charge d'affaires in Ankara in response to Tehran's criticism of Turkish foreign policy, Ministry spokesperson Oncu Keceli said on Tuesday.
Trump pauses military aid to Ukraine after Oval Office clash with Zelenskyy: Reports
Washington, DC, March 4: US President Donald Trump has paused military aid to Ukraine after the Oval Office clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last week, Fox News reported.
India slams UN Human Rights Chief's baseless remarks on Kashmir, Manipur
Geneva, March 4: India has slammed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk's "unfounded and baseless" remarks in the 58th regular session of the United Nations Human Rights Council regarding the situations in Jammu and Kashmir and Manipur.
Stalin urges Centre to protect Tamil fishermen from arrest by Sri Lankan Navy
Chennai, March 4: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin has urged the Union government to take immediate steps to protect Tamil fishermen from frequent mid-sea attacks, arrests, and seizures by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Biden too lost his temper with Zelensky on a 2022 call
Washington, March 1: President Donald Trump is not the first US leader to have lost his temper with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, as it happened in the fiery Oval Office spat that was seen around the world Friday.