US intel finds Iran retains significant strike capacity: Report
Washington, April 3 (IANS) Latest US intelligence assessments show that roughly half of Iran’s missile launchers are still intact and thousands of one-way attack drones remain in Iran’s arsenal more than one month after the United States and Israel launched massive strikes on Iran, CNN reported. “They are still very much poised to wreak absolute […]
Unfair to say India follows US: Syed Akbaruddin
New Delhi, April 3 (IANS) India’s former Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Syed Akbaruddin, on Friday noted that claims that India follows the United States are “unfair” and “not reflective of reality”. In an interaction with young Indian podcaster and entrepreneur, Raj Shamani, on his YouTube channel, Akbaruddin said: “No, I think it’s unfair […]
Junta chief Min Aung Hlain elected Myanmar’s President
Naypyidaw, April 3 (IANS) Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing has been elected the country’s President after he secured more votes among the three nominees, media reported on Friday. Hlaing’s two Vice Presidents are former military-appointed Prime Minister Nyo Saw, a longtime loyalist, and Nan Ni Ni Aye, the Karen State chair of the military-backed […]
Brazilian President vows to shield nation from Mideast conflict’s economic fallout
Brasilia, April 3 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Thursday said he cannot predict when the US-Israeli strikes against Iran might end, but vowed to shield Brazilians from the economic impact of the conflict. In an interview with local television station Record Bahia, Lula da Silva stressed the uncertainty surrounding the duration […]
Disarming Hezbollah remains Israel’s top objective in Lebanon: Defence Minister Katz
Jerusalem, April 3 (IANS) Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz on Friday reiterated that the country’s top objective in Lebanon remains disarming Hezbollah through military and political means. After an assessment with military officials, Katz said, “Israel’s policy in Lebanon has been and remains clear: the top objective is the disarmament of Hezbollah through military and […]
US efforts to recover downed F-35 fighter pilot fail: Iranian media
Tehran, April 3 (IANS) Shortly after Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) announced Friday that a second US F-35 fighter jet has been destroyed in the skies of central Iran by the “new advanced defence system” of its Aerospace Force, country’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported that that the US forces are conducting a search […]
UAE: Five Indians among 12 injured by falling missile debris in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi, April 3 (IANS) As many as 12 people, including five Indian nationals, were injured on Friday due to the falling missile debris after a successful interception carried out by UAE’s air defence systems in Ajban area of Abu Dhabi. “As part of the ongoing follow-up to the previously reported incident in the Ajban […]
South Korean, French ministers discuss deepening cultural cooperation
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) The South Korean and French Culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. During the meeting in Seoul, South Korea’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Chae Hwi-young and French […]
Trump links Hormuz crisis to oil opportunity
Washington, April 3 (IANS) With tensions still simmering in the Gulf, U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday suggested the Strait of Hormuz could be reopened for oil gains, describing it as a chance to “MAKE A FORTUNE,” as maritime traffic shows early signs of revival. “With a little more time, we can easily OPEN THE […]
France, South Korea agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he and French President Emmanuel Macron agreed to work together to secure the safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz and mitigate the broad impact from the war in the Middle East. Lee addressed concerns over uncertainties in global energy supply chains following […]
