North Korea to introduce police system in apparent bid to project itself as normal state
Seoul, March 24 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled a plan to introduce a police system in what might be a bid to shed its image as a reclusive country, where public security forces have traditionally carried out policing roles. The Supreme People’s Assembly (SPA) will review the introduction of the “police system” […]
Economists cut ASEAN-6 GDP growth amid West Asia conflict
Kuala Lumpur, March 24 (IANS) Economists have trimmed ASEAN-6 gross domestic product (GDP) growth forecast to 4.5 per cent in 2026 from 4.8 per cent, and to 4.7 per cent in 2027 from 4.8 per cent, due to the fallout of the conflict in West Asia. The ASEAN-6 nations refer to Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, […]
Several injured in Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv, March 24 (IANS) A missile fired from Iran struck Tel Aviv on Tuesday, injuring several people and damaging buildings and vehicles, Israeli authorities said. Loud explosions were heard across the city, with eyewitnesses reporting large plumes of smoke rising from both northern and southern parts of the country’s commercial hub. Israel’s Army Radio, […]
Australian Navy chief visits INS Nilgiri during Exercise Kakadu
Sydney, March 24 (IANS) Royal Australian Navy (RAN) chief Vice Admiral Mark Hammond was the chief guest at a reception held onboard INS Nilgiri during its deployment to Australia for Exercise Kakadu 2026, the High Commission of India, which hosted the event, stated on Tuesday. Vice Admiral Sanjay Bhalla, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, […]
Iran gets new security chief: Zolqadr appointed as Larijani’s successor
Tehran, March 24 (IANS) Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr has been appointed as the new Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, replacing Ali Larijani who was killed in an Israeli attack last week, the Iranian media reported on Tuesday quoting a statement issued by Mehdi Tabatabai, the Iranian President’s Public Relations aide. It was stated that […]
PM Modi and US President Trump discuss West Asia situation, Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump spoke over phone on Tuesday, discussing the ongoing situation in West Asia and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. “President Donald Trump just spoke with Prime Minister Modi. They discussed the ongoing situation in the Middle East, including […]
South Korean President, New Zealand PM discuss Middle East situation, energy security
Seoul, March 24 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung spoke Tuesday with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon by phone and they shared their thoughts on the current situation unfolding in the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said. The two leaders discussed the repercussions that the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran is having on […]
South Korean govt to strictly enforce five-day vehicle rotation system for public sector
Seoul, March 24 (IANS) The South Korean government will strictly enforce a mandatory five-day vehicle rotation system for the public sector to respond to possible oil supply disruption amid persisting tensions in the Middle East while implementing additional energy-saving measures, the climate ministry said Tuesday. Starting Wednesday, the government will beef up monitoring of the […]
India and Iceland discuss issues of common interest, parliamentary exchanges
Reykjavik, March 24 (IANS) Secretary (West) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sibi George called on Iceland Parliament Speaker, Thorunn Sveinbjarnardottir on Tuesday, discussing issues of common interest and parliamentary exchanges. In a statement shared on X, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated, “Secretary (West) Sibi George called on the Speaker of Alþingi – the […]
EAM Jaishankar discusses West Asia conflict with Iranian Ambassador
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met the Iranian Ambassador in New Delhi on Tuesday with discussions focused on the ongoing conflict in West Asia. “Met with Iran’s Ambassador in India, Dr. Mohammad Fathali this afternoon. Discussed the conflict in West Asia. Appreciate the support provided to Indians in Iran […]
