Game-changing moment for Middle East as Iran and Saudi Arabia bury the hatchet

London (IANS) When Saudi Arabia and Iran buried the hatchet in Beijing, it was a game-changing moment both for a Middle East shaped by their decades-old rivalry, and for China's growing influence in the oil-rich region, the media reported.

Xi Jinping begins historic 3rd term as Chinese President

Beijing (IANS) Xi Jinping has started a historic third term as the Chinese President after he was unanimously elected to the top post at the ongoing session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Friday.

He was also elected as…

Military postures elevate risk of armed confrontation between India, China: US

New Delhi (IANS) A US intelligence report has warned that "expanded military postures by both India and China along the disputed border" elevates the risk of armed confrontation between the two nuclear-powered neighbours.

The report said that…

China open to US Commerce Secretary's visit: Official

Beijing (IANS) China is open to US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo's wish to visit the country this year, as it is very important for the commerce departments of both sides to maintain dialogue and communication, a Chinese Commerce Ministry official…

Quakes put more pressure on Turkey's effort to curb inflation

Ankara (IANS) After reaching a staggering 85.51 points in October 2022, Turkey's consumer prices index (CPI) has seen a steady decrease for the past months.

In February, the country further narrowed its inflation number, reaching 55.15…

Cargo ship refloated after running aground in Egypt's Suez Canal

Cairo (IANS) A cargo ship was refloated after being stranded in Egypt's Suez Canal for two hours, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) announced.

Four SCA tugboats succeeded to refloat the MSC-ISTANBUL cargo vessel which went aground while crossing…

Russian reservists fighting with shovels, says UK intelligence

London (IANS) Russian reservists are likely using "shovels" for "hand-to-hand" combat in Ukraine due to a shortage of ammunition, the UK's Ministry of Defence has said, according to a media report.

In late February, reservists described…

S.Korea, Japan to create 'future youth fund' as part of deal on forced labour

Seoul (IANS) South Korea and Japan have tentatively agreed to create a "future youth fund" to sponsor scholarships for students, as part of a deal on settling the issue of compensation for Korean victims of Japan's wartime forced labor, sources…

Iran agrees more IAEA's inspections of nuclear sites amid 60% uranium enrichment

Tehran (IANS) Iran has allowed increased inspections by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) of its nuclear sites, the official news agency IRNA reported Sunday, just after the IAEA chief's two-day visit to Tehran.

In an interview…

TN to provide 10.72 acre more land for Vellore airport

Chennai (IANS) The Tamil Nadu government has commenced a process for providing 10.72 acres of land for the proposed airport at Vellore to the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

The airport which is being built on a 97-acre plot presently has…