India Seeking FTA With Maldives: Minister
MALDIVES: Maldives on Saturday said India has initiated efforts to create a Free Trade Agreement between the two countries and deliberations are ongoing for...
China, Nepal Open Traditional Border Trade Points
BEIJING: China and Nepal on Saturday reopened their traditional border trade points that have “supported livelihoods” and played a “significant role” in fostering the...
UN Court’s Order to Halt Gaza Offensive Further Isolates US Position
WASHINGTON: The decision Friday by the International Court of Justice in The Hague adds to the pressure facing an increasingly isolated Israel, coming just...
Significant Progress Made in Talks with Pakistan on New Bailout Package: IMF
SRINAGAR: The IMF has said that “significant progress” has been achieved during talks with Pakistani officials towards reaching a staff-level agreement for an extended...
Gold Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Day
NEW DELHI: Gold prices saw yet another steep fall on Friday and settled Rs 900 lower at Rs 72,650 per 10 grams in the...
PM Modi Accuses Congress, SP of Being Sympathetic to Pakistan
BASTI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called Congress and Samajwadi Party “sympathisers of Pakistan” and alleged that these parties are “scaring the country”...
Norway, Ireland and Spain Say They Will Recognise a Palestinian State
TEL AVIV: Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they would recognise a Palestinian state, a historic but largely symbolic move that further deepens Israel’s...
France, Belgium, Slovenia Support Bid for Arrest Warrants of Israel, Hamas leaders
JERUSALEM: France, Belgium, and Slovenia voiced support for the world's top war crimes court and its chief prosecutor's request for arrest warrants for leaders...
Iran’s supreme Leader Presides Over Funeral For President, Others
SRINAGAR: Iran's supreme leader presided over a funeral on Wednesday for the country's late president, foreign minister and others killed in a helicopter crash.
Ayatollah...
Mourners Begin Days of Funerals For Iran’s Late President
SRINAGAR: Mourners in black began gathering on Tuesday for days of funerals and processions for Iran's late president, foreign minister and others killed in...
ICC Prosecutor Seeks Arrest Warrant for Israeli, Hamas Leaders, Including Netanyahu
JERUSALEM: The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said Monday he is seeking arrest warrants for Israeli and Hamas leaders, including Israeli Prime...
Iran’s President, Foreign Minister Found Dead at Helicopter Crash Site
SRINAGAR: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister, and others have been found dead at the site of a helicopter crash Monday after...
Iran President Ebrahim Raisi Feared Dead In Helicopter Crash
TEHRAN: Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi is feared dead following the crash of his helicopter in northwest Iran. State TV reported on Monday morning that there...
Helicopter Carrying Iran’s President Suffers ‘Hard Landing’
SRINAGAR: A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has suffered a “hard landing”, state television reported, saying more details will follow soon as search operations are...
Fresh Corruption Allegations Levelled Against ex-Pak PM Imran Khan
SRINAGAR: Pakistan's accountability watchdog has levelled fresh corruption allegations against jailed former prime minister Imran Khan, accusing him of "illegally" possessing and selling seven...
