G7 finance chiefs address global economic uncertainty as US debt crisis looms

Tokyo (IANS) Group of Seven (G7) finance chiefs on Saturday warned of heightened uncertainty and vowed to take actions to ensure financial stability amid concerns following US bank failures.

In a joint statement issued after their meeting in…

Iran releases two French nationals on 'humanitarian' grounds

Tehran (IANS) Iran has released two French nationals on humanitarian grounds, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said.

The two men, Bernard Phelan and Benjamin Briere, were arrested in Iran in 2022 and 2020, respectively, reports Xinhua news agency.

S.Korea Air Force begins regular large-scale exercise

Seoul (IANS) The South Korea Air Force on Friday kicked off a regular large-scale exercise to bolster its combat capabilities and ensure the country's defence posture.

The eight-day Soaring Eagle exercise began at an air base in Cheongju,…

Khalistan event cancelled by city council in Australia: Report

Melbourne (IANS) A city council in Australia has cancelled a Khalistan propaganda referendum event in Sydney following numerous complaints about threats posed by the event, a media report said on Friday.

Acting on security agencies' advice,…

Warring parties in Sudan sign agreement to avoid harming civilians

Riyadh (IANS) The Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have signed a preliminary agreement in the Saudi port city of Jeddah to avoid harming civilians, a news channel reported.

The warring parties stressed that the…

Pak SC orders immediate release of Imran Khan

Islamabad (IANS) The Pakistan Supreme Court on Thursday ordered "immediate release" of PTI Chairman Imran Khan after terming his arrest as unlawful, media reports said.

The top court also directed the former Prime Minister to approach the Islamabad…

Van parked in Italy's Milan explodes, fire engulfs several vehicles

Rome (IANS) Several vehicles were engulfed in fire after a van exploded in the Porta Romana area in Milan on Thursday morning, local media reported.

In the incident, five cars and four mopeds were reduced to ashes, Italian media reported.

Iran ready to strengthen Syria's military sector

Tehran (IANS) Iran's top military officials have voiced the country's readiness to strengthen Syria's defence sector.

Defence Minister Mohammadreza Ashtiani and chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Mohammad…

Zelensky urges EU chief to start membership negotiations

Kiev (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged visiting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to launch talks on the war-torn nation's membership in the European Union (EU).

"It is time for a positive decision…

NAB to seek 14-day judicial custody of Imran Khan

Islamabad (IANS) Amid violent protests, vandalisation of security installations and road blockades in Pakistan against the arrest of Imran Khan, the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is set to seek a 14-day judicial custody of the former Prime…