UAE exits OPEC, OPEC+ in big jolt to oil cartel
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it was leaving the OPEC and OPEC+ cartels in what is seen as a major setback to the group of oil-exporting countries led by Saudi Arabia. The UAE said the decision reflected its “long-term strategic and economic vision and evolving energy profile”. […]
UNGA President says ‘small steps’ taken on UNSC reforms
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) President Annalena Baerbock said on Tuesday that discussions about the reform of the Security Council (UNSC) have increased and mentioned that UN has taken “small steps” in this regard. Addressing a media briefing in New Delhi on Tuesday, Baerbock stated that P5 members are in […]
Trump’s eldest son begins four-day South Korea visit
Seoul, April 28 (IANS) Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of US President Donald Trump, is currently visiting South Korea, sources said Tuesday. Trump Jr. arrived here earlier in the day for a four-day trip, according to the sources familiar with the matter. His visit is said to be for business purposes. It marks Trump […]
India-Africa Forum Summit set to deepen collaboration amid global disruption: Report
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) The fourth India-Africa Forum Summit next month could mark the beginning of a more “deliberate, resilient, and equal partnership” between two of the world’s most significant rising powers, a report said on Tuesday. Writing for India Narrative, Nairobi-based journalist Zuri Amondi said that on May 31, leaders from across Africa […]
UAE to leave OPEC in fallout from Iran war
New York, April 28 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates, one of the top exporters of oil to India, announced on Tuesday that it was leaving the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, in a fallout from the Iran war, a group that has wielded power over the world price of oil. The UAE announcement, made through […]
UN expert flags gaps in B’desh’s human rights framework
Dhaka, April 28 (IANS) Alice Edwards, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on torture, highlighted the absence of an “A-status” National Human Rights Commission in Bangladesh and a national preventive mechanism against custodial torture, describing violence in the country as deeply embedded, systemic, and enduring, local media reported. She made the remarks while speaking at a […]
UK summons Iran ambassador over social media remarks
London, April 28 (IANS) The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has summoned the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Kingdom on Tuesday. The Iranian ambassador was summoned by Hamish Falconer, the Minister for the Middle East, in response to the Iranian embassy’s unacceptable and inflammatory comments on social media. […]
Massive Hezbollah terror tunnel destroyed, claims Netanyahu
Jerusalem, April 28 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that they blew up a massive Hezbollah terror tunnel on Tuesday. The Israel Defense Forces announced that they have destroyed Hezbollah tunnels built over nearly a decade. Netanyahu said in a post on X that they blew up a massive Hezbollah terror tunnel and are […]
Odisha CM thanks Japan Ambassador for praising ‘Dalma’
Bhubaneswar, April 27 (IANS) Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Monday expressed joy and thanked the Ambassador of Japan to India, Ono Keiichi, for enjoying and praising the rich culinary heritage of Odisha, especially Dalma, a nutritious and traditional Odia dish. Taking to his X handle, the Chief Minister said, “Delighted to see you enjoying […]
Global confidence in Andhra increasing: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan
Visakhapatnam, April 27 (IANS) Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Monday took part in the Centenary Celebrations of Andhra University in Visakhapatnam and recalled the words of Prime Minister Narendra Modi that “Viksit Bharat can only be realised through Viksit States”. As cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar shared the stage, the Vice President highlighted the increasing global confidence […]
