Iran says US has responded to Tehran’s 14-point plan to end war
Tehran, May 4 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said that the United States has responded to Iran’s 14-point proposed plan to end the war. He made the remarks in an interview with state-run IRIB TV while noting that the US response is being reviewed. He stressed that Iran’s plan is exclusively focused on […]
Russia accuses US of wrongly granting citizenship to diplomats’ children
Moscow, May 4 (IANS) Russia on Monday accused the US State Department of unlawfully granting American citizenship to children of Russian diplomats born in the United States, a move Moscow says violates international norms and bilateral diplomatic practice. In Vedomosti, a Russian business daily, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova wrote that US authorities were […]
Iran warns US army against entering Strait of Hormuz
Tehran, May 4 (IANS) Iran on Monday warned the US army against entering the Strait of Hormuz and said that they will be attacked if they intend to approach and enter the Strait. “We warn that any foreign armed forces, especially the aggressive US army, will be attacked if they intend to approach and enter […]
Indian submarine INS Sindhukesari arrives in Colombo for operational turnaround
Colombo, May 4 (IANS) Indian Navy submarine INS Sindhukesari arrived in Sri Lanka’s Colombo for an operational turnaround, reinforcing the growing maritime partnership between the two nations. “Indian Navy’s submarine INS Sindhukesari visited Colombo, Sri Lanka, reinforcing the growing maritime partnership between India and Sri Lanka towards a safer and more secure Indian Ocean Region,” […]
Vikram Doraiswami begins new assignment as India’s Ambassador to China
Beijing, May 4 (IANS) India’s Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami on Monday commenced his assignment in Beijing by paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Jintai Art Museum in Chaoyang Park. “Shri Vikram Doraiswami commenced his assignment as Ambassador of India to China by paying floral tributes to Mahatma Gandhi at Jintai Art Museum in Chaoyang […]
North Korea slams Japan’s move to revise key security documents
Pyongyang, May 4 (IANS) North Korea on Monday criticised Japan over its move to overhaul key security legislation, calling it “a brazen challenge to global peace and humanity.” The North’s criticism came as Japan has been seeking to revise its three key security documents — the National Security Strategy, National Defence Strategy and Defence Buildup […]
IRGC claims to hit US Navy frigate after ignoring Iran’s warning
Tehran, May 4 (IANS) The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday claimed that it hit a US Navy frigate with two missiles that sought to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, the semi-official Fars news agency reported. The US frigate, which had set sail near Iran’s southern port city of Jask […]
Sri Lanka, Maldives sign seven MoUs during Muizzu’s Colombo visit
Colombo, May 4 (IANS) Sri Lanka and the Maldives signed seven memoranda of understanding during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s State Visit to Colombo, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said on Monday. The agreements cover cooperation in tourism, education, higher education, health, sports, youth development, archives and defence, the PMD said. Muizzu arrived in Sri Lanka […]
Indian Navy chief calls on Myanmar’s Defence Minister, discusses regional stability and security
Naypyidaw, May 4 (IANS) Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi and Myanmar’s Defence Minister General Htun Aung in Naypyidaw discussed the current canvas of bilateral ties during their meeting in Naypyidaw, on Monday. CNS Admiral Tripathi is currently on a four-day official visit to Myanmar which will conclude on Tuesday. “As […]
Ukrainian drones could fly over Moscow on May 9: Zelensky
Yerevan, May 4 (IANS) Citing that the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow could be held without any military equipment this time around, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Monday claimed that Russia is steadily weakening. “If that happens, it will be the first time in many, many years. They cannot afford military equipment – […]
