Iranian Foreign Minister travels to China, set to hold talks with counterpart Wang Yi
Tehran, May 5 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will arrive in China later on Tuesday as part of Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic consultations with various nations, local media reported. During his visit, Araghchi is scheduled to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, where both ministers will discuss bilateral ties, regional and international […]
Romanian parliament passes no-confidence motion against government
Bucharest, May 5 (IANS) Romania’s bicameral parliament passed a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government on Tuesday, with 281 votes in favour and four against, bringing down the government, according to the parliament’s live broadcast of the vote. Under the constitution, the Bolojan government will become an interim administration from the moment the […]
India and Kuwait discuss bilateral ties, regional developments
Kuwait City, May 5 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to Kuwait, Paramita Tripathi held a meeting with Kuwait’s Minister of Amiri Diwan Affairs, Sheikh Hamad Jaber Al-Ali Al-Sabah on Tuesday, discussing ways to strengthen strategic partnership between the two nations across several sectors, including in emerging areas of technology, research and innovation. Both sides also discussed regional […]
Ethiopia rejects Sudan’s drone strike accusation
Addis Ababa, May 5 (IANS) The Ethiopian government on Tuesday rejected Sudan’s recent accusation of drone strikes as “baseless.” Sudan recalled its Ambassador to Ethiopia after accusing Addis Ababa of a series of drone attacks that hit its international airport on Monday. Sudan’s Foreign Minister Mohi El-Din Salem said in a statement on Tuesday that […]
NSA Doval, Vietnam President To Lam discuss strengthening strategic partnership
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval called on Vietnam’s President To Lam on Tuesday, holding discussions on strengthening comprehensive strategic partnership between the two nations. “NSA Shri Ajit Doval called-on General Secretary, President Mr. To Lam of Vietnam. They exchanged views on strengthening the multifaceted comprehensive strategic partnership between the […]
US launches mission to break Gulf blockade
Washington, May 5 (IANS) The United States has launched a military mission to break what it calls Iran’s blockade of commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, deploying warships and aircraft to escort vessels through one of the world’s most critical oil routes. US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth said the operation, dubbed “Project Freedom”, […]
President Trump congratulates PM Modi on historic, decisive election victory: WH spokesman
Washington, May 5 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on what the White House described as a “historic, and decisive election victory” in West Bengal, where the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has secured a breakthrough win. “Just last month on their phone call, President Trump expressed to Prime Minister Modi […]
US calls allies to secure Hormuz route
Washington, May 5 (IANS) The United States on Tuesday urged its allies to step up and share responsibility for securing the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a push towards a broader international role in safeguarding one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said Washington expects partner nations to contribute to […]
Nepal’s new vehicle registration system to benefit Indian tourists
Kathmandu, May 5 (IANS) The Nepali government on Tuesday launched an online service for foreign tourists entering Nepal via land routes, allowing them to register their vehicles and pay fees digitally. The move aims to facilitate the entry of Indian tourists and other foreign visitors travelling to Nepal via India. Nepal’s Finance Minister, Swarnim Wagle, […]
Japan, Philippines to launch destroyer export talks
Manila, May 5 (IANS) Japan and the Philippines agreed to establish a framework for working-level talks on the export of used destroyers to the Philippines, on Tuesday, reported Local media. The agreement was done between Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro in Manila. Minister Koizumi is currently visiting the Philippines […]
