North Korea to deploy new long-range artillery along border with Seoul this year: KCNA
Seoul, May 8 (IANS) North Korea plans to deploy a new self-propelled howitzer along its border with South Korea by the end of this year, state media said Friday, as it seeks to bolster its defence capabilities. According to the Korean Central News Agency (KCNA), North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visited a munitions factory Wednesday […]
India’s holistic approach to emigration backed by digital innovation: Kirti Vardhan Singh
United Nations, May 8 (IANS) India’s holistic approach to emigration is backed by digital innovation to cover all aspects of employment abroad, from hiring, preparation for departure, proper employment and return, according to Kirti Vardhan Singh, the Minister of State for External Affairs. India’s eMigrate platform shows how “digital technologies are no longer just enablers, […]
MoS Kirti Vardhan Singh holds ‘productive meeting’ with UN Chief Guterres on IMRF sidelines
United Nations, May 8 (IANS) India’s Minister of State of External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh has met with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) to discuss issues of mutual concern. After the meeting, Singh took to social media platform X and wrote: “Had a productive meeting with Secretary General […]
Two British nationals confirmed as hantavirus-infected
London, May 8 (IANS) Two British nationals have been confirmed to have contracted hantavirus, with a third suspected of infection, on the South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha, the UK Health Security Agency said on Friday. None of the British citizens on board the cruise ship MV Hondius is currently reporting symptoms, but they […]
UN experts urge US to end ‘energy starvation’ in Cuba
Geneva, May 8 (IANS) UN experts have warned that a January fuel blockade imposed on Cuba by US President Donald Trump amounts to “energy starvation” in the country. “Cuba has been subjected to energy starvation by the United States, a condition in which the lack of fuel cripples the functioning of essential services required for […]
Canadian High Commissioner holds talks with Odisha LoP Naveen Patnaik
Bhubaneswar, May 8 (IANS) The High Commissioner of Canada to India, Christopher Cooter, during a courtesy call, met the Leader of Opposition in Odisha and Biju Janata Dal (BJD) president Naveen Patnaik at the latter’s residence here on Friday. The Canadian delegation reportedly held important discussions with LoP Patnaik on a range of issues concerning […]
South Korea not considering military logistics support pact with Japan: Defence ministry
Seoul, May 8 (IANS) South Korea is not considering signing a bilateral military logistics support agreement with Japan, a South Korean defence ministry official said Friday, following a report suggesting Tokyo seeks to push for such a deal. Japan aims to make progress in future talks with South Korea for an acquisition and cross-servicing agreement […]
UAE claims three injured in fresh missile and drone attacks launched from Iran
Abu Dhabi, May 8 (IANS) The Ministry of Defence of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) stated on Friday that Iran has once again launched ballistic missiles and UAV’s on its territory. Condemning the attack, the ministry said that the UAE air defence systems engaged two ballistic missiles and three UAV’s that were launched from Iran. […]
Russia downs 37 drones over Moscow
Moscow, May 8 (IANS) Russian air defence forces shot down at least 37 drones flying toward Moscow on Friday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said. Emergency services are working at sites where debris from the intercepted drones fell, Sobyanin said on Telegram. Earlier in the day, the Russian Defence Ministry said air defence systems had shot down […]
India-Trinidad and Tobago ties reflect unique convergence of history: EAM Jaishankar
Port of Spain, May 8 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar said on Friday that the India-Trinidad and Tobago relationship reflects a unique convergence of history, ahead of his visit to the dual island nation. The EAM is on an official visit to Trinidad and Tobago from May 8-10 after concluding his visit to […]
