Masoud Pezeshkian: Trump has no justification to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights
DUBAI(RAHNUMA): US President Donald Trump has no justification to deprive Iran of its nuclear rights, the Iranian Student News Agency quoted Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as saying on Sunday, as Washington and Tehran continue to face disagreements over nuclear issues. “Trump says Iran cannot make use of its nuclear rights but doesn’t say for what […]
Turkiye says US and Iran have the will to continue talks
ANTALYA(RAHNUMA): Turkiye’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said on Sunday that both Iran and the United States had the will to continue talks to end the war. Speaking to reporters at a diplomacy forum in the southern province of Antalya, Fidan said that while the talks between Washington and Iran were largely complete, there were still […]
Syrian authorities launch debris removal project in Aleppo
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Syrian authorities in the Aleppo governorate launched a six-month project to remove debris from more than 30 towns and cities in the northern part of the country that were affected by years of civil war. The Ministry of Emergency and Disaster Management announced that teams are expected to remove 550,000 cubic meters of debris, […]
King Hamad says Bahrain to review citizenship amid crackdown on Iran-linked cells
MANAMA(RAHNUMA): Bahrain has begun implementing a series of firm measures targeting individuals accused of undermining national security or acting against the interests of the state, including a review of citizenship entitlements, King Hamad bin Isa Al-Khalifa said on Sunday. The king said that steps included reassessing cases of Bahraini nationality where there were grounds to […]
Finnish president, Jordanian king discuss security challenges
LONDON(RAHNUMA): Finland’s President Alexander Stubb and King Abdullah of Jordan discussed security challenges in their respective regions during a meeting at Al-Husseiniya Palace in Amman on Sunday. The two countries are marking 60 years of diplomatic relations this year, with collaboration in the education and technology sectors, reported the Petra News Agency. Stubb stressed the […]
Luxor Museum prepares to unveil restored Cache Hall
LUXOR(RAHNUMA): Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has completed work on Cache Hall at Luxor Museum in preparation for its reopening. Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathy said that the project supported the strategy to modernize museums and enhance the cultural experience for visitors. Prof. Mahmoud Mabrouk, a member of the museum’s Display Scenario Committee, […]
Delhi: DDA picks 3 winners at national hackathon for managing green spaces
New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) In a step towards innovative maintenance of urban green spaces, the DDA, in collaboration with the University of Delhi’s startup ecosystem, held a national-level hackathon, “Harit Manthan 2026”, and picked three winners, an official said on Sunday. The top three winning teams – two from the Technology Track and one […]
Isolated thunderstorms likely in few districts, heatwave to continue in MP
Bhopal, April 19 (IANS) Isolated rainfall or drizzle accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning in select districts of Madhya Pradesh from Sunday evening to Monday are likely to occur, Bhopal Center of India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. A heatwave is also likely to persist in several other parts of the state. According to the daily weather […]
Bihar: Solar fair being held in Supaul, to inform people about PM Surya Ghar Yojana
Patna, April 19 (IANS) In a bid to impress upon the people of Supaul district in Bihar, on the momentous possibility of solar power in lighting up and powering homes, a grand solar fair is being organised on Monday. The one-day solar fair, beginning at 10 a.m., will be organised at the Electricity Office premises […]
Hydrogel-based technology developed at IIT Gandhinagar promises to simplify colon tumor surgery
Gandhinagar, April 19 (IANS) In a landmark achievement, the IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based technology with potential of spurring further innovations — thereby resulting in “simplification” of surgery for colon-related tumours. The hydrogel-based technology uses biocompatible polymers to provide localised, controlled, and intelligent drug delivery, leading to treatment efficacy while minimising systemic toxicity. According […]
