United Nations, May 6 (IANS) The United Nations welcomes the unilateral ceasefires announced respectively by Ukraine and Russia, said a UN spokesperson. “We welcome the unilateral ceasefire announced by Ukraine, to begin on the night of 5 to 6 May, as well as the one by the Russian Federation, to take place over 8 and 9 May,” said Stephane Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on Tuesday (local time).The secretary-general looks forward to their successful implementation,…
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Washington, May 6 (IANS) A group of US senators has accused the Trump administration of handing Russian President Vladimir Putin a financial windfall by pausing sanctions on Russian oil exports during a global energy crisis.In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, 13 top Democratic senators urged the Trump administration to immediately restore sanctions on Russian oil deliveries and intensify efforts to curb Moscow’s energy revenues amid the ongoing Ukraine war.“We urge the Trump Adm…
Washington, May 6 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stepped up pressure on China and Russia over the Strait of Hormuz crisis, warning that countries helping Iran evade sanctions could face economic consequences from the United States.Speaking during a White House briefing, Rubio said the Trump administration was preparing a renewed push at the United Nations while also warning Beijing that its economic interests were being harmed by Iran’s actions in the Gulf.“We’re going to the UN,…
Washington, May 6 (IANS) The United States has proposed a UN Security Council resolution accusing Iran of threatening global shipping and destabilising one of the world’s most critical energy routes, the Strait of Hormuz. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday that the Trump administration, working with key Gulf allies, had drafted the resolution to defend freedom of navigation in the strategic waterway through which a major share of global oil shipments passes.”The Islamic Republic o…
Thiruvananthapuram, May 5 (IANS) A day after the CPM-led LDF’s defeat in the Kerala Assembly polls, state Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday criticised the CPM, saying that the Marxist ideology is “outdated”. He attributed the Left alliance’s defeat to not having an economic vision for the state.The BJP won three seats out of the 140 Assembly constituencies, with the state party chief himself emerging victorious from Nemom.During an interaction with IANS, Chan…
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The two-day Second BRICS Employment Working Group (EWG) meeting under India’s ongoing BRICS presidency will begin in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday, the Ministry of Labour and Employment stated on Tuesday. The meeting will bring together representatives dealing with labour, employment, and worker welfare from BRICS Member States, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Indonesia, and the United Arab Emirates, the ministry…
Tehran, May 5 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi will arrive in China later on Tuesday as part of Tehran’s ongoing diplomatic consultations with various nations, local media reported. During his visit, Araghchi is scheduled to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, where both ministers will discuss bilateral ties, regional and international developments, Iran’s semi-official Tasnim News Agency reported.Araghchi’s visit to Beijing comes a few days after he had travelle…
Yerevan, May 4 (IANS) Citing that the May 9 Victory Day parade in Moscow could be held without any military equipment this time around, Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky on Monday claimed that Russia is steadily weakening. “If that happens, it will be the first time in many, many years. They cannot afford military equipment – and they fear drones may buzz over Red Square,” Zelensky posted on XSpeaking at the 8th European Political Community Summit in Yerevan, Zelensky said that Russian…
Moscow, May 3 (IANS) Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov said on Sunday that Russia would prefer to achieve its goals in Ukraine through a peace agreement, media reported.If Kyiv is not inclined to do so with a peace agreement then Russia will achieve its goals through a strategic military alliance, he added.The Kremlin spokesperson commented on US President Donald Trump’s remarks about an imminent deal with Ukraine.He said that being close to a deal is a very broad concept, but Russia pr…
New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) The ITF W15 New Delhi concluded successfully at the DLTA Stadium, marking a significant step in strengthening the ecosystem for women’s tennis in India. Following a competitive week of high-quality matches, India’s Shruti Ahlawat emerged as the singles champion, while Ksenia Laskutova & Ekaterina Yashina secured the doubles title.The tournament, held from April 27 to May 3, featured 74 players, including 62 Indian athletes, competing for crucial world ranking poin…