Venezuela setting up diplomatic mission in US
Caracas, March 28 (IANS) A delegation is currently in Washington to establish Venezuela’s diplomatic mission in the United States, the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry has announced. In the delegation are Vice Foreign Minister for Europe and North America Oliver Blanco, as well as Felix Plasencia, who has been appointed charge d’affaires for the Venezuelan embassy in […]
Trump threatens ‘Cuba is next’ following US attacks on Venezuela, Iran
Seoul, March 28 (IANS) President Donald Trump threatened, “Cuba is next” following US attacks on Venezuela and Iran. “Cuba is next, by the way, but pretend I didn’t say that please. Pretend I didn’t say that. Please, please, please media, please disregard that statement. Thank you very much. Cuba’s next.” Trump said on Friday (local […]
One killed in Israel’s Tel Aviv by missile fired from Iran
Tel Aviv, March 28 (IANS) A man around 60 years old was killed in the central Israeli city of Tel Aviv by a missile launched from Iran, Israel’s national emergency service Magen David Adom (MDA) and the Israel Police said. According to the police, the incident involved a dispersing cluster munition missile that struck several […]
Number of foreign students in South Korea surpasses 310,000 for 1st time
Seoul, March 28 (IANS) The number of foreign students studying in South Korea has surpassed 310,000 for the first time, government data showed on Saturday. According to the Korea Immigration Service, which is run by the justice ministry, the number of foreign students stood at 314,397 as of February, marking the first time the figure […]
EAM Jaishankar visits Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris
Paris, March 28 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar visited the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris and expressed hope that the renovated facility will serve as a hub for the deepening interest in Indian art and culture. In a post on X, EAM Jaishankar said, “Visited the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre in Paris. […]
India refutes Elon Musk’s presence in PM Modi-Trump call on West Asia
New Delhi, March 28 (IANS) The Centre on Saturday clarified that the recent telephone conversation held on March 24 was exclusively between US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dismissing reports that billionaire Elon Musk was also part of the discussion. The call, which took place on Tuesday, marked the first interaction between […]
Efforts underway to transform Cambodian island into carbon-neutral area
Phnom Penh, March 28 (IANS) Cambodian Minister of Environment Eang Sophalleth said on Saturday that efforts are underway to turn Koh Srulao, a small island in southwestern Koh Kong province, into the first model carbon-neutral area in the country. Located in Koh Srulao village, the island, home to more than 300 households, closely connects nature […]
Myanmar’s strategic importance rises for China amid Middle East conflict: Report
Naypyidaw, March 28 (IANS) As the conflict in the Middle East heightened maritime instability, Myanmar’s long-term strategic significance has assumed greater importance in China’s security calculus. There are also other chokepoints beyond the Strait of Hormuz, and it is in this context that the China Myanmar Economic Corridor (CMEC) comes into focus – a glance […]
Nepal: Former PM Oli’s arrest triggers protests in Kathmandu
Kathmandu, March 28 (IANS) The arrest of Nepal’s former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli on Saturday morning sparked protests across the Kathmandu Valley by cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML), led by Oli. Police arrested Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak in connection with homicide-related cases linked to the […]
Iran conflict exposes limits of China’s geopolitical power in Middle East: Report
Brussels, March 28 (IANS) The conflict involving Iran in the Middle East exposes a fundamental limitation of China’s strategy in the region – economic penetration does not guarantee geopolitical power. For years, Beijing has pursued expansion through trade, investment, and energy partnerships while avoiding the military commitments required for regional security management, a report has […]
