Tehran, July 12 (IANS) Iran has launched a series of strikes on US targets in the Middle East, Press TV reported on Sunday.Missile alert sirens sounded in Bahrain as the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar also came under attack, reports said.The UAE Defence Ministry said Sunday that its air defence systems were engaging missile and drone threats, while Bahrain’s Interior Ministry urged residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location.According to Press TV reports, the US targe…
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Washington, July 12 (IANS) The United States launched a third round of strikes against Iran after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a Cyprus-flagged container ship in the Strait of Hormuz, the US military said.US Central Command said its forces began the strikes at 7:15 p.m. Eastern Time (4.45 am Sunday Indian time). It said the operation was ordered by President Donald Trump in his capacity as commander in chief.The latest military action followed an attack on the M/V GFS Galaxy, a…
Nicosia, July 6 (IANS) India’s High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, on Monday congratulated Major K P Singh, the Staff Officer at United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP), on being awarded the United Nations (UN) Medal.”High Commissioner Mr Manish participated in the UNFICYP medal Parade at the UN Cyprus HQs hosted by Lt. Gen. Mohd. Asadullah Minhazul Alam, Force Commander of UN Cyprus, in the presence of Mr Khassim Diagne, SRSG and Head of Mission, members of the diplomatic communi…
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India wants to build partnerships in Europe to advance its interests in trade, investment, defence, and the green transition, and while many economic decisions are taken at the European Union (EU) level, political goodwill and strong bilateral relationships with individual member states continue to hold importance, as showcased during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to France and Slovakia, according to a report. The ties between India and the EU have gained …
Athens, June 10 (IANS) India’s readiness to export advanced defence equipment to Turkey’s rivals is largely viewed as a “counterbalance” to Ankara’s sustained military and diplomatic support for Pakistan on global platforms, a report has stated. A report in ‘Greek City Times’ citing Turkish defence analyst Ardan Zenturk stated that Greece’s prospective acquisition of the Indian supersonic BrahMos missile could significantly shift the military balance of power in the Eastern Mediterranean r…
Brussels, June 10 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday became India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister, leaders from all around the world continue to congratulate him on the milestone and praised his leadership and public service. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen congratulated PM Modi on becoming India’s longest-serving elected Prime Minister and stated that India under his leadership has landed on the moon and is shooting for the stars. She also thanked PM…
Bhopal, June 7 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh is fast emerging as a global example in water conservation, with its ambitious Jal Ganga Samvardhan Abhiyan transforming from a government initiative into a mass movement driven by public participation.The campaign, launched by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, is rejuvenating rivers, ponds and traditional water sources while drawing international recognition.The recently concluded “Sadanira Samagam” at Bharat Bhavan in Bhopal showcased how water conservation c…
Nicosia, May 28 (IANS) The European Union is looking at possible European initiatives to stabilise southern Lebanon after the UN’s peacekeeping mission (UNIFIL) ceases operations, said Antonio Tajani, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on Thursday. The mission ceases operations at the end of December and starts to withdraw its personnel over the following year.“We discussed this, but ultimately a decision will have to be made, and we will have to see if it can be implemente…
Nicosia, May 28 (IANS) European Commissioner for the Mediterranean Dubravka Suica on Thursday said the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) remained a shared top priority after her meeting with External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar in Cyprus.“Happy to meet you @DrSJaishankar today in Cyprus at the Informal Meeting of Foreign Affairs Ministers,” Suica wrote on X after the meeting with the EAM.“The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor #IMEC remains a shared top pri…
Nicosia, May 28 (IANS) Italy and the rest of the European Union (EU) countries are working to “strengthen the path to peace” in war-wracked Ukraine and the conflict-hit Middle East, where they are striving to help efforts on a deal for the “immediate reopening” of the Strait of Hormuz and freedom of navigation in the crucial waterway, Italy’s Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, wrote on X Thursday. “#Limassol #Cyprus European Union foreign ministers (informal) meeting to strengthen the path to p…