US Senators mark National Seersucker Day celebrating fabric with Indian origins
Washington, June 12 (IANS) Celebrating a fabric that traces its origins to India, US Senators from both the parties marked National Seersucker Day, a longstanding symbol of summer tradition and bipartisan camaraderie on the US Capitol. US Senators…
Trump cancels Iran strikes, says talks advanced
Washington, June 11, (IANS) President Donald Trump said Thursday that he had cancelled planned US strikes against Iran after discussions with Tehran reached the highest levels of the Iranian leadership, raising the prospect of a diplomatic agreement even…
Ambassador Doraiswami visits Tibet to review arrangements for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims from India
Tibet, June 11 (IANS) The Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami arrived in Lhasa, the historical, cultural, and spiritual capital of Tibet, on Thursday to jointly review arrangements made by local government authorities for Indian pilgrims on the…
South Korea and Italy agree to elevate their ties into special strategic partnership
Rome, June 11 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Italian President Sergio Mattarella agreed Thursday to elevate their countries’ ties into a special strategic partnership, while exploring ways to expand cooperation in semiconductors,…
India urges diplomacy amid threat of Gulf conflict reignition
United Nations, June 11 (IANS) Amid the threat of a reignition of the conflict in the Gulf, India reiterated its call for dialogue and diplomacy to end the confrontation that has “deeply impacted India”, while criticising the world organisation’s…
Trump floats Iran oil takeover as strikes loom
Washington, June 11 (IANS) President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his preferred strategy in the conflict with Iran would be to seize control of key Iranian oil infrastructure, including Kharg Island, while also warning that more powerful US…
EAM Jaishankar discusses geopolitical situation with Finland President
Helsinki, June 11 (IANS) External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday met with the Finnish President Alexander Stubb on sidelines of the Kultarana Talks in Helsinki and discussed the evolving geopolitical situation. “Pleased to meet…
UAE and Saudi Arabia condemn Iran’s attack on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan
Abu Dhabi, June 11 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia on Thursday condemned the latest Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. “The United Arab Emirates has condemned in the strongest terms the renewed hostile missile and drone…
India lodges ‘strong protest’ with US over ‘deeply worrisome’ attacks on ships in West Asia
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India on Thursday said that it has lodged a “strong protest” with the American side, conveying deepest concerns on the ongoing attacks on ships with Indian seafarers in West Asia in the last few days. The Ministry of…
Reliance on China’s surveillance architecture could compromise Pakistan’s sovereignty, digital future
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) China‑Pakistan Economic Corridor has entered a new phase — dubbed “CPEC 2.0” — that prioritises artificial intelligence, cloud computing and surveillance technologies over the heavy infrastructure projects that…