Ambedkar’s constitutional morality can strengthen multilateralism in fragmented world: P Harish
New York, April 15 (IANS) B.R. Ambedkar’s concept of constitutional morality can strengthen multilateralism in a world beset by conflicts and political fragmentation, according to India’s Permanent Representative P. Harish. Speaking at the Ambedkar Jayanti observance here on Tuesday, he said that the Indian Constitution’s architect’s vision of morality and law, when applied to multilateralism, […]
Virgin Australia cuts domestic flights amid rising fuel costs
Sydney, April 15 (IANS) Virgin Australia said on Wednesday it will reduce flights in the current quarter and flagged increased fares to offset higher jet fuel costs. In an update to the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), Virgin Australia said that its fuel costs in the second half of 2026 are expected to be up to […]
Retail fuel prices in Cambodia drop following two-week ceasefire in West Asia
Phnom Penh, April 15 (IANS) Retail fuel prices in Cambodia have declined further after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire, the Ministry of Commerce said. In an announcement, the ministry said a litre of regular gasoline is priced at 5,100 riels (about 1.28 US dollars) from this Wednesday until the next […]
Survivors of Iranian naval vessel depart Sri Lanka
Colombo, April 15 (IANS) Survivors of IRIS Dena, the Iranian naval vessel sunk in a US attack in early March, have left Sri Lanka for Iran, a senior Sri Lankan military official said. According to Aruna Jayasekara, deputy defence minister of Sri Lanka, 32 survivors were repatriated alongside more than 200 personnel on board IRIS […]
Tropical Cyclone Maila kills 23 in Papua New Guinea
Melbourne, April 15 (IANS) Authorities said on Wednesday that 12 more people have died after eastern Papua New Guinea (PNG) was hit by Severe Tropical Cyclone Maila, taking the total reported death toll to 23. Jelta Wong, the Member of Parliament for the Gazelle District in PNG’s East New Britain Province, told The National newspaper […]
Top admirals of South Korea, US, Japan discuss trilateral cooperation in Seoul
Seoul, April 15 (IANS) Top naval commanders of South Korea, the United States and Japan gathered in Seoul on Wednesday to hold a series of talks aimed at strengthening their trilateral maritime security cooperation, the South’s Navy said. The gathering brought together Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Kim Kyunryul, US Pacific Fleet Commander Adm. Stephen […]
China concerned about Japan transforming into ‘Israel of Asia’: Report
Beijing, April 15 (IANS) China’s rising concern over Japan’s strategic trajectory showcases a fear that Tokyo is transforming into “Israel of Asia”, a small but technologically advanced nation, backed by the US, prepared to deal with a larger authoritarian neighbour. This analogy showcases China’s concern that Japan could become a permanent, militarised outpost of the […]
India and Kenya discuss further strengthening parliamentary exchanges
Nairobi, April 15 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Kenya, Adarsh Swaika called on Kenya’s National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula in Nairobi on Wednesday as the two sides held discussions on further strengthening parliamentary exchanges and advancing bilateral ties through the Friendship Groups. During the meeting, Swaika handed over a letter of Lok Sabha Speaker Om […]
China very happy that I am permanently opening Strait of Hormuz: Trump
Washington, April 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said China was “very happy” with his decision to permanently open the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that Beijing had agreed not to send weapons to Iran as part of what he described as coordinated efforts to stabilise the region. In a social media post, Trump […]
Meeting between PM Modi and Austrian Chancellor to open new avenues for cooperation: EAM Jaishankar
New Delhi, April 15 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar called on Austria’s Chancellor Christian Stocker in New Delhi on Wednesday, expressing confidence that his talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, set to be held on Thursday, will open new avenues for greater cooperation between the two nations. Stocker arrived in India earlier in […]
