North Korean troops march in Russia’s Victory Day parade for 1st time
Moscow, May 10 (IANS) North Korean troops marched in Russia’s Victory Day military parade held in Moscow, according to footage released by Russia’s Tass news agency, in a show of the growing military ties between the two nations. In footage posted on Tass’ social media accounts, North Korean soldiers were seen marching in formation through […]
Egyptian, French leaders discuss regional developments
Cairo, May 10 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and French President Emmanuel Macron met in Egypt to discuss regional developments, including escalating tensions linked to Iran and the United States, and the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. The meeting took place on Saturday on the sidelines of the inauguration ceremony for the French-speaking international […]
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake congratulates new TN CM Vijay, highlights strong cultural, historical ties
Colombo, May 10 (IANS) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Sunday congratulated actor-cum-Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) President C. Joseph Vijay on becoming Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, stating that he looks forward to working together to build “ever closer ties” and a “stronger partnership”. In a post on X, the Sri Lankan President said: “Congratulations […]
Nepal government, judiciary clash over Chief Justice nomination
Kathmandu, May 10 (IANS) Nepal’s government and judiciary have come into open conflict following the Constitutional Council’s recommendation of a Supreme Court judge, who ranks fourth in seniority, for the post of Chief Justice. On May 7, the council, headed by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, recommended Justice Manoj Sharma to President Ram Chandra Poudel for […]
India, Australia deepen maritime, defence cooperation: Report
New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) Australia and India have reaffirmed their rapidly expanding strategic and defence partnership, with both countries committing to deeper military cooperation, enhanced maritime security coordination and stronger defence industry engagement, according to a report. The report by ‘The Australia Today’ stated that the two countries reviewed the progress of bilateral defence […]
US State Department reports highlight China’s repression in Tibet
Washington, May 10 (IANS) The US State Department in its recent two reports exposed the severity of China’s repression in Tibet while also stressing the need for greater efforts to deal with this repression and calling for a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Tibet-China conflict, a report has stated. The 2026 Report to Congress on […]
Afghan police destroy nearly 400 acres of poppy fields
Kabul, May 10 (IANS) Afghan police have destroyed nearly 400 acres of land cultivated with narcotic crops in northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan province, the provincial police office said in a statement on Sunday. According to the statement, the eradication operations were carried out across several districts of the province, adding that the poppy fields had been […]
Costa Rica: MoS Pabitra Margherita inaugurates Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam Wall in University of Peace
San Jose, May 10 (IANS) The Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs, Pabitra Margherita, on Sunday inaugurated the ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ Wall in University of Peace in Costa Rica’s San Jose. While sharing pictures on social media platform X, MoS Margherita said, “Proud to inaugurate the ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ Wall at the University of Peace in […]
Moscow has no intention of going to war with Nato: Russia
Berlin, May 10 (IANS) Russian Ambassador to Germany Sergey Nechayev said that Russia does not want to fight Germany or Nato, but “Nuclear Umbrella” discussions could change strategic situations on the continent, a media outlet reported on Sunday. Ambassador Nechayev, while speaking at the panel discussion “Peace through Dialogue” in Berlin, added that there has […]
First plane carrying hantavirus ship evacuees leaves Canary Islands
Tenerife, May 10 (IANS) The first plane carrying Spanish passengers evacuated from the Hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius departed from Spain’s Canary Islands for Madrid on Sunday. Buses operated by Spain’s Military Emergencies Unit transported the evacuees directly from the Port of Granadilla to the runway of Tenerife South Airport under the escort of the […]
