South Korea expects North Korea-US leaders’ friendship to lead to dialogue
Seoul, Aug 17 (IANS) The presidential office of South Korea said Monday it expects the friendship between the leaders of North Korea and the United States to help lead to bilateral talks on peace on the Korean Peninsula, following President Donald Trump’s reported order to scale back joint military exercises with Seoul. The remarks came […]
Death toll from Indonesia earthquake rises to 68
Jakarta, Aug 17 (IANS) The death toll from a 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Indonesia’s East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) province has risen to 68, the National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB) said Monday. “The fatalities include 26 in Manggarai regency, 24 in East Manggarai, eight in Nagekeo, four in Sikka, and two each in Ende, West Manggarai […]
India, Armenia explore new avenues to strengthen defence cooperation
Yerevan, Aug 17 (IANS) Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Monday called on Armenian Defence Minister, Suren Papikyan, in Yerevan where they explored new avenues to further strengthen defence cooperation. “Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh called on Minister of Defence of Armenia Mr Suren Papikyan in Yerevan on August 17, 2026. The two sides […]
India and Egypt reaffirm shared commitment to strengthen Global South
Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) The India-Egypt BRICS Conference in Cairo concluded with the event underscoring shared commitment to strengthening the voice and agency of the Global South, the Indian Embassy in Egypt said on Monday. “The India–Egypt BRICS Conference concluded with valedictory remarks by Amb N.J. Gangte, Acting Deputy Director General, Indian Council of World […]
More resources deployed as Belgium wildfire contained in accessible areas
Brussels, Aug 17 (IANS) Light rain in eastern Belgium on Monday helped slow the spread of the High Fens wildfire, though not enough to halt it, according to local authorities and media reports. The blaze, one of Belgium’s biggest wildfires, has burned about 3,000 hectares since breaking out Friday afternoon. Walloon authorities said Monday morning […]
Trump urges Iran to raise ‘white flag’
Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has urged Iran to raise the “white flag of surrender” as a 60-day ceasefire understanding expires, while signalling that he is in no hurry to set a deadline for Tehran. Trump told Fox News in an interview that American naval pressure on Iran would continue. The US […]
India, League of Arab States reaffirm commitment to strengthen partnership
Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular, Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), met Amb Khalid Manzalawi, Assistant Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, on Monday and reaffirmed the commitment to strengthen the partnership. “Secretary (CPV and OIA) Ms Sripriya Ranganathan met H.E. Amb Khalid […]
US welcomes India’s defence contract for MQ-9B drone lease
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The US Embassy in India on Monday said it welcomes the Ministry of Defence’s contract with General Atomics to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems to the Indian Navy. “The United States welcomes the Ministry of Defence’s contract with General Atomics for the lease of two MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems […]
Ambassador Gor discusses US-India cooperation in aerospace and defence with drone manufacturer
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor met Vivek Lall of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) on Monday and discussed expanding US-India cooperation in aerospace, defence, and energy. “A busy day at the embassy! Enjoyed meeting with Dr Vivek Lall of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. Global to discuss expanding […]
Iran: IRGC rejects Trump’s claim of backchannel talks
Tehran, Aug 17 (IANS) Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim that there is a backchannel for talks between Washington and the IRGC. In an interview with the semi-official Tasnim news agency, IRGC spokesperson Hossein Mohebbi called Trump’s claim a “delusion,” saying no dialogue is going on between […]
