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…

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…

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…

'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…

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…

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…

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…

Once-in-a-generation winter storm hits US

Houston (IANS) From Texas to Louisiana and Florida, a wide swath of the southern United States braced for a once-in-a-generation winter storm with heavy snow, sleet and ice, which created hazardous travel conditions for the region unaccustomed to…

World at a critical inflection point, 2025 a year of enormous consequence: WEF President

Davos (IANS) The world is at a critical inflection point and 2025 will be a year of enormous consequence, Borge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum (WEF), has said, highlighting the need for new pathways to greater cooperation in an era…

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…