Libya orders halt to new oil deals, citing public concerns
Tripoli, April 5 (IANS) The head of Libya’s Presidential Council, Mohamed Al-Menfi, has instructed that no new deals be made concerning already developed oil fields in the country, according to a report. The instruction to Masoud Suleiman, chairman of the National Oil Corporation (NOC), confirmed Saturday (Local time) by the Presidential Council’s media office, prohibits […]
Egypt raises electricity prices amid global energy crisis
Cairo, April 5 (IANS) Egypt’s Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy announced price hikes for commercial and residential electricity consumption effective this April, citing the global energy crisis triggered by the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. In a statement issued late Saturday (local time), the ministry said that the current “acute and unprecedented global crisis” across […]
All Indian seafarers in Persian Gulf are safe: Govt
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) All Indian seafarers in the Persian Gulf region are safe, and no incident involving Indian-flagged vessels has been reported in the past 24 hours, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways on Sunday. A total of 17 Indian-flagged vessels with 460 Indian seafarers remain […]
White House denies Trump hospital rumours
Washington, April 5 (IANS) The White House has pushed back against widespread online speculation that President Donald Trump was hospitalised, calling the claims false after rumours spread rapidly across social media following a routine press “lid”. The speculation began after the White House announced a travel and photo “lid” at 11 a.m. ET Saturday, signalling […]
Gunfire reported near White House; no injuries
Washington, April 5 (IANS) U.S. Secret Service officers responded to reports of gunfire near Lafayette Park early on Sunday, triggering a security response near the White House. No injuries were reported, and no suspect was immediately found. The United States Secret Service said officers were dispatched shortly after midnight following reports of shots fired in […]
Exhibition on Tibet’s diplomatic and political history begins at CTA Museum
New Delhi, April 5 (IANS) The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) President Penpa Tsering has inaugurated a four-month long exhibition titled “Frontier Diplomacy: Britain, Tibet and Sir Basil Gould” at the Tibet Museum. Among the exhibits are two rare historical documents that once belonged to Sir Basil Gould and offer documentation of Tibet’s diplomatic and political […]
Indian envoy, Yamanashi Prefecture Governor discuss strengthening India-Japan ties
Tokyo, April 5 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mallick, held a meeting with Yamanashi Prefecture Governor Kotaro Nagasaki on Sunday, discussing ways to further strengthen partnership between two nations, with a focus on deeper engagement with the Prefecture. During her visit to Yamanashi Prefecture, Nagma Mallick also attended the Shingen-Ko Festival. In a post […]
US rescues downed airman in Iran in a daring operation
Washington, April 5 (IANS) The United States has rescued a second crew member of a fighter jet shot down over Iran, President Donald Trump said, describing the operation as one of the most daring search-and-rescue missions in recent military history. “WE GOT HIM!” Trump posted on Truth Social in the wee hours of Sunday, announcing […]
Trump issues warning to Iran over Strait of Hormuz amid rising tensions
Washington, April 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump issued a warning to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, threatening severe consequences in a social media post that underscored rising tensions in the region. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. There will be nothing like it!!!” […]
Over 31,000 people impacted by flash floods in Afghanistan in 2025: UN
Kabul, April 5 (IANS) More than 31,000 people were affected by flash floods in Afghanistan in 2025, according to the United Nations Human Settlements Programme as quoted by local media reports on Sunday. In a statement, the United Nations Human Settlements Programme emphasised the need for disaster-resilient infrastructure. The agency said it was making efforts […]
