New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) Prime Narendra Narendra Modi held a telephonic conversation with Kuwait Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah on Wednesday, discussing the evolving situation in West Asia and sharing concerns over the recent developments. PM Modi reiterated India’s condemnation of attacks on Kuwait’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. He also thanked Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah for continued support and ensuring the safety and well…
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Jerusalem, March 18 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz on Wednesday said that Iran’s Intelligence Minister, Esmaeil Khatib, was killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran overnight. Katz also warned of “significant surprises” across all arenas, local media reported. During a security assessment, he said, “On this day, significant surprises are expected across all arenas that will escalate the war we are conducting against Iran and Hezbollah in Lebanon,” according to remarks provided by …
Srinagar, March 18 (IANS) Chief Kashmiri cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, on Wednesday condemned the targeted killing of Iranian National Security Council Secretary, Ali Larijani, “by the rogue state of Israel”.“Condemn the targeted killing of secretary Ali Larijani by the rogue state of Israel! The resilience of the people of Iran and their leadership reflects the spirit of a true Muslim nation, courageous, steadfast with resolute faith in Allah. Such people deserve to lead. “As the Qur’an re…
Colombo, March 17 (IANS) The Sri Lankan government has approved the establishment of four special committees to address economic and social disruptions arising from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, following a proposal submitted by the president. The decision, endorsed by the cabinet of ministers, aims to ensure continuity in essential services, stabilise supply chains, and mitigate the impact on daily life as global uncertainties begin to affect the country’s economy.An energy-focused c…
Islamabad, March 13 (IANS) The US Embassy in Islamabad on Friday extended the suspension of its visa services until March 20 while stating that all consular services at the US Consulates General in Karachi and Lahore also remain suspended. In a statement shared on X, the US Embassy in Islamabad mentioned, “The US Embassy in Islamabad continues to serve US citizens requiring routine and emergency services. All immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments are cancelled through March 20. Affected v…
New Delhi, March 12 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to review the serious situation unfolding in the West Asia region. In a post on X, PM Modi voiced concern over the escalation of tensions, pointing to the loss of civilian lives and damage to infrastructure.He underlined that the safety of Indian nationals remains the government’s foremost priority.The Prime Minister also highlighted the importance of unhindered transit of goods a…
Moscow/Tehran, March 10 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday reaffirmed his country’s principled position in favour of the earliest possible de-escalation of the Middle East conflict and its settlement through political means, during a phone conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. The two leaders discussed the situation in the region following what Tehran has described as Israeli-US aggression against Iran.Putin emphasised that Russia continues to advocate dialogue…
Islamabad, March 10 (IANS) While the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, during a recent joint US–Israel aerial strike, prompted celebration among members of the Iranian diaspora around the world, in Pakistan, angry protests turned violent, resulting in 35 deaths and injuries to over 100 people with no arrests so far, a report highlighted on Tuesday.“Angry mobs have attacked several buildings, including the American Consulates in Karachi and Lahore, United Nations offi…
Jerusalem, March 9 (IANS) The Israeli Foreign Ministry on Monday condemned missile attacks by Iran targetting Jerusalem, describing it as an attack on sites revered by billions of believers. The Ministry highlighted that the strikes during the holy month of Ramadan targetted some of the city’s most sacred landmarks.Sharing a video of the attack on the social media platform X, the Israeli Foreign Ministry said, “The Iranian regime is launching missiles toward Jerusalem, the city sacred to bil…
Srinagar, March 9 (IANS) Members of Parliament from the Jammu and Kashmir belonging to the ruling National Conference (NC), on Monday, visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi to sign the condolence book on Iranian Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s killing in joint US-Israeli air strikes on Tehran. Chowdry Mohammad Ramzan, Sajjad Ahmed Kichloo and Gurwinder Singh Oberoi, the Rajya Sabha members from Jammu and Kashmir, visited the Iranian Embassy in New Delhi and signed the condolence book…