Vishwabandhu Bharat: India dispatches humanitarian aid to Kurdistan region of Iraq

New Delhi (IANS) India on Monday dispatched a consignment of bronchodilators, inhalers and ventilators to assist the people in the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

The humanitarian assistance to the semi-autonomous region once again spotlights India's…

Duped and trafficked, 67 Indians rescued from cyber-scam centres in Laos

Vientiane (IANS) The Embassy of India in Laos announced on Monday that it has successfully rescued 67 Indian youth who had been duped and trafficked into cyber-scam centres operating in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone (GTSEZ) in Bokeo Province…

North Korea test-fires strategic cruise missile

Seoul (IANS) North Korea has test-fired sea-to-surface strategic cruise guided missiles, the North's state media reported Sunday, in the first missile launch since US President Donald Trump took office last week. 

The North's Missile…

Committed to promoting closer cooperation with India: Indonesian Prez on his State visit

New Delhi (IANS) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto was accorded a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Saturday by President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi. 

His visit marks a significant chapter in India-Indonesia…

US Supreme Court clears extradition of 26/11 attacks convict Tahawwur Rana to India

Washington (IANS) In a major development, the US Supreme Court on Saturday approved the extradition of Tahawwur Rana, a key accused in the 2008 Mumbai terrorist attacks, to India. 

Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has been declared…

Putin says Russia prepared for talks on Ukraine issue

Moscow (IANS) Moscow is open to talks on Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. 

"We have always said this, and I would like to emphasise this once again, we are ready for negotiations on the Ukrainian issue," Putin said on Friday.

India-Indonesia to enhance ties in cyber safety, maritime security and de-radicalization: PM Modi

New Delhi (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto held bilateral talks on Saturday at Hyderabad House in the capital on Saturday, marking a significant step in reinforcing the ties between the two nations. 

Bangladeshi media slams Yunus govt for keeping border guard chief's India visit secret

Dhaka (IANS) The interim government in Bangladesh led by Chief Advisor Muhammad Yunus, already facing global scrutiny for its ongoing treatment of the minorities, especially Hindus, is now drawing flak over keeping under wraps the visit of Border…

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrives for four-day visit to India ahead of Republic Day celebrations

New Delhi (IANS) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto arrived for a four-day visit in New Delhi on Thursday night during which he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will attend the 76th Republic Day Parade in India. 

This is President…

'Make products in America or face tariffs': Donald Trump issues ultimatum at World Economic Forum

Davos (Switzerland) (IANS) US President Donald Trump has invited global businesses to manufacture their products in the US and promised them lower taxes but also issued a stern warning that if they choose to produce their goods elsewhere, they would…