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…

US President Trump calls for 'immediate' talks with Putin to end Russia-Ukraine war

Washington (IANS) US President Donald Trump has told reporters that Russia "should want to make a deal" with Ukraine to end the "horrible war" and emphasised he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin immediately.

"So, I think Russia…

Iran seeks peace, not war while rejecting external threats: Pezeshkian

Tehran (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that his country seeks peace, not fight or war, while rebuffing external threats, reported the official news agency IRNA, on Friday. 

He made the remarks at a meeting with a number…

Israeli delegation in Cairo for talks on 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire: Sources

Cairo (IANS) An Israeli security delegation arrived in Cairo to continue negotiations on the implementation of the second phase of the recently-reached Gaza ceasefire-for-hostage release deal, according to well-informed Egyptian sources. 

The…

Death toll from Turkish ski resort fire rises to 78

Ankara (IANS) The death toll from the devastating fire at Turkey's Kartalkaya ski resort in northwestern Bolu province has risen to 78, and 11 people have been detained in connection with the incident, Turkish Justice Minister Yilmaz Tunc said…

41 Indian fishermen released from Sri Lankan custody return home

Chennai (IANS) Forty-one fishermen from Tamil Nadu, arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy on September 8, 2024, for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL), arrived at Chennai Airport, said officials on Wednesday. 

The…