Putin Calls Phone Talks with Trump 'Very Productive' Amid Hopes for Peace in Ukraine

Moscow – Russian President Vladimir Putin described his recent phone conversation with former U.S. President Donald Trump as “substantive” and “very productive,” signaling renewed momentum in efforts to end the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.

The…

Operation Sindoor not yet over: India responds firmly to Pak-led protest in Portugal

New Delhi (IANS) The Indian Embassy in Portugal issued a strong response to a protest organised by Pakistan outside its Chancery building in Lisbon, reaffirming India’s unwavering stance against what it called "desperate provocations" and reiterated…

IMF Imposes 11 New Conditions on Pakistan, Cites India Tensions as Major Risk

New Delhi – The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has imposed 11 additional conditions on Pakistan as part of the $7 billion bailout package, while also warning that escalating tensions with India pose a significant threat to the country’s economic…

Iran Will Not Dismantle Uranium Enrichment Facilities: Foreign Minister

Tehran (IANS) – Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has firmly stated that Iran will not dismantle any of its uranium enrichment facilities, reiterating the country’s unwavering stance on its nuclear program.

Speaking on Thursday…

Desperate Pakistan 'pleads' with India to reconsider Indus Waters Treaty suspension

New Delhi (IANS) Nearly a few days into the understanding with Pakistan after the Indian Armed Forces left the Pakistani defence and military shattered, Islamabad has now reportedly written a letter to New Delhi, urging it to reconsider the decision…

Russia rejects ICAO ruling on 2014 Malaysia Airlines crash case

Moscow (IANS) The Kremlin has rejected the ruling of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Council, which placed the responsibility for the 2014 Malaysia Airlines crash on Russia. 

The UN body, ICAO, recently alleged that Russia…

'Operation Sindoor' aftermath: Multiple losses for Pakistan air force, key gains for India

New Delhi (IANS) As the dust settles, a week after India’s 'Operation Sindoor', the quantum of losses and devastation on the Pakistani side is beginning to emerge, spotlighting how it was made to pay a heavy price for abetting and sponsoring…

Over 60 die in Congo flooding amid cholera, continued fighting: UN

United Nations (IANS) Amid fighting and disease, deadly floods posed additional dire challenges in South Kivu province of the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), UN humanitarians said. 

"Local authorities in South Kivu report that…

Maldives thanks India for offering $50 million financial support

Male (IANS) Maldives, on Monday, expressed gratitude to India for offering a Government Treasury Bill of $50 million, which has supported the island nation in its fiscal reform efforts towards economic stability. 

Maldivian Foreign Minister…

Putin proposes direct talks with Kyiv in Istanbul to end Russia-Ukraine war

Moscow (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday proposed holding direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul on May 15, hours after Kyiv and European leaders called for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire to start on Monday. 

Putin did not…