Seoul, April 25 (IANS) North Korea on Saturday criticised Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for making a ritual offering to a controversial war shrine in Tokyo, calling it a challenge to international just
Mexico City, April 25 (IANS) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said that the country's sovereignty "is not negotiable," rejecting any form of foreign interference, particularly from the United States.At h
Washington, April 24 (IANS) The United States on Friday said its expanding naval blockade of Iran was tightening by the hour, as Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth asserted that Tehran faced a stark choice between
Beijing, April 24 (IANS) The Chinese Foreign Ministry on Friday denied allegations made by US President Donald Trump that an Iranian cargo ship intercepted by the US might have carried a gift from Beijing.When
Washington, April 24 (IANS) US President Donald Trump signalled that the United States could resume military action against Iran if negotiations fail, while insisting he is in no rush to conclude a deal after w
Washington, April 23 (IANS) Former US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell described India as Americas most important strategic partner of the 21st century, even as he acknowledged rising concerns over recen
Washington, April 23 (IANS) A social media post by US President Donald Trump criticising birthright citizenship and targeting immigrants and advocacy groups has sparked backlash from Indian-American organisatio
United Nations, April 23 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is saddened by the death of a second French soldier serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) from his wounds in Sat
Washington, April 23 (IANS) The Donald Trump administration has extended its ceasefire with Iran while maintaining a sweeping naval blockade, with the White House insisting there is no deadline for negotiations
Washington, April 22 (IANS) Former US National Security Advisor (NSA) H.R. McMaster has said the Iranian regime is unlikely to sustain itself, citing military setbacks, corruption and widespread repression as k
New York, April 22 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has unilaterally extended the ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, hours before it was to expire, even though Tehran refused to attend a second round of talks th
Washington, April 21 (IANS) Iran's Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam said on Tuesday that negotiations cannot take place under threat or coercion, underscoring Tehran's stance amid ongoing diplomatic e
Washington, April 21 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said it is "highly unlikely" he would extend a two-week ceasefire with Iran if a deal is not reached before it ends this week, according to a Bloomberg repo
Washington, April 21 (IANS) The United States is confronting a more dangerous era marked by simultaneous nuclear competition with China and Russia, lawmakers and defence officials warned at a Senate hearing, as
Caracas, April 21 (IANS) A nationwide mobilisation against US sanctions continued in Venezuela, with National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez leading a rally calling for political and social unity."We have t
Jerusalem, April 20 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday condemned "in the strongest terms" the incident involving an Israeli soldier damaging a Jesus Christ statue in Lebanon, saying that
New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Pakistan could secure huge amounts of aid from the US by offering its territory as a base to oppose the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, which began in December 1979, but it has not be
Tehran, April 20 (IANS) Citing "contradictory actions" from Washington, Iran on Monday made it clear that it has not made any decision yet on participating in the next round of negotiations with the US."So far,
Jerusalem, April 20 (IANS) Israel's military released a map of a "buffer zone" it is working to establish in southern Lebanon, showing a broad area extending several kilometers inside Lebanese territory and for
Tehran, April 20 (IANS) Iran's official news agency IRNA said that the country has rejected taking part in the second round of the peace talks with the United States, which were reportedly to be held in Pakista