UN chief calls for immediate cessation of hostilities in Syria
United Nations, Dec 3 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres calls for an immediate cessation of hostilities amid the recent escalation of violence in Syria, his spokesman said. Guterres is alarmed by the recent escalation of violence across northwest Syria, Stephane Dujarric, spokesperson for the UN chief, said on Monday in a daily press briefing. The […]
Syrian air defences intercept drones over Homs: Media
Damascus, Dec 3 (IANS) Syrian air defence systems intercepted multiple drones over the city of Homs, triggering explosions heard across the area, local reports said. The explosions on Monday evening were caused by anti-aircraft defences targeting several unmanned aerial vehicles in the skies above Homs, reports Xinhua news agency, quoting pro-government news outlet Al-Watan Online. […]
US announces additional military assistance to Ukraine worth $725 mn
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) The US government has announced additional military assistance to Ukraine worth $725 million to meet the urgent need of the country at war with Russia. Weapons in the latest package include air defence capabilities, munitions for rocket systems and artillery, and anti-tank weapons, among others, according to a press statement on […]
33 Israeli hostages killed due to Israeli operations in Gaza: Hamas
Gaza/Jerusalem, Dec 3 (IANS) Hamas has announced that 33 Israeli hostages held in the Gaza Strip have been killed, with some others still missing, due to Israeli military operations. A video posted on Monday by Hamas included footage of past Israeli attacks on areas in Gaza where Israeli hostages were held, resulting in their deaths, […]
Zelensky, Scholz meet on military, diplomatic support for Ukraine
Kyiv, Dec 3 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met here to discuss military and diplomatic support for Kyiv in the coming months, Zelensky’s press service said. The talks focused on bilateral cooperation between Ukraine and Germany and collaboration with other partners, according to a statement on Monday on the presidential […]
Israeli PM accuses Hezbollah of violating ceasefire, vows strong response
Jerusalem, Dec 3 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accused Hezbollah of violating the ceasefire agreement and vowed a “forceful response” after the group launched two mortars near the border. In a statement, Netanyahu said on Monday that the mortars, which landed in an open field without causing casualties, constituted “a serious violation” of […]
‘Not fair to comment on policies of new US administration under President-elect Trump’: State Department Spokesperson Miller
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) US State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller has said that it will not be ap[appropriate for him to comment on President-elect Donald Trump’s policies who is yet to assume charge as the President of the US, adding that he is proud of President Joe Biden’s foreign policy. The Spokesperson also addressed a […]
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas to release Gaza hostages before he takes charge as President
Washington, Dec 3 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to terrorist group Hamas that the hostages taken by it be released from Gaza before his inauguration in January, or there will be “hell to pay” in the Middle East for those responsible. Writing on Truth Social, and without naming any militant group, […]
Union Minister Bhupender Yadav underlines India’s efforts on land restoration, drought resilience at CoP16
Riyadh, Dec 3 (IANS) At the 16th Conference of the Parties (CoP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, has articulated India’s commitment and efforts to combat global challenges of land degradation and desertification. His address on Monday […]
Iranian president discusses regional developments with Syrian president, Qatari emir
Tehran, Dec 3 (IANS) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has discussed the latest regional developments with Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, according to statements published on the website of the Iranian President’s office. In a phone call with al-Assad on Monday, the two sides called for cooperation among […]
