Tehran, April 1 (IANS) Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has sent a message to Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem, pledging continued support for the resistance against the United States and Israel, the semi-official Fars news agency reported early Wednesday.In his message, Iran’s supreme leader appreciated Qassem’s condolences and sympathy for the “martyrdom” of his father, Iran’s former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in a US-Israeli airstrike in Tehran on February 28.Khamenei said steadf…
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New York, March 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Monday asserted that a “new, and more reasonable, regime” was in place in Iran, indicating a regime change of sorts, and said Washington has made “great progress” in “serious talks” with it.“Regime change” is a goal he has said he set for himself, but there has been no indication of that from Tehran, which has continued to issue bellicose statements.Trump followed up his Monday statement on Truth Social with a claim to report…
New Delhi, March 27 (IANS) Pakistan has unexpectedly emerged as a mediator in the escalating US-Iran conflict, leveraging its diplomatic ties, according to reports, while its own ongoing war with Afghanistan remains unresolved despite several attempts at arbitration by other nations in the region.Reports suggest that Islamabad is facilitating backchannel talks between Washington and Tehran to avert a broader regional war, that is now in its fourth week.US President Donald Trump announced a limit…
Mexico City, March 27 (IANS) Moises Paniagua and Miguel Terceros struck late as Bolivia edged closer to its first World Cup appearance in 32 years with a 2-1 victory over Suriname in their inter-confederation playoff semifinal.Liam van Gelderen had given Suriname the lead just after halftime at BBVA Stadium when he toe-poked home after a scramble inside the six-yard box.Bolivia equalised in the 72nd minute through Paniagua, who pounced on a loose ball and finished clinically into the bottom-righ…
Mumbai, March 23 (IANS) India secured gold at the Global Esports Games in front of a full arena of fans as Anuhith Gosala defeated Miras of Kazakhstan in the Clash Royale finals, 3-2, to claim the top honours. India also clinched a bronze in DOTA 2, while Türkiye took gold.In Clash Royale, India first defeated the USA in the lower bracket finals, advancing to the grand finals with a close 2-1 score in a tense conclusion. Kazakhstan had already secured their spot in the final the day before, hav…
Kabul, March 20 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Chief of Armed Forces Fasihuddin Fitrat has accused Pakistan military of violating the ceasefire along the Durand Line, local media reported on Friday. Several people were killed in attacks conducted by Pakistani forces in border areas, according to the statement released by Afghanistan’s Ministry of Defence. Fitrat stated that Pakistan’s continuous attacks despite the ceasefire “demonstrates a lack of commitment and deception” by Islamabad, Afghanistan-based…
Kabul, March 19 (IANS) Pakistani military forces fired over 70 artillery shells in Afghanistan’s Kunar province, local media reported on Thursday, citing officials. The incident coincided with Eid al-Fitr, during which Afghanistan and Pakistan had announced a temporary pause in hostilities. Zia-ur-Rahman Spin Ghar, head of information at Kunar’s Department of Information and Culture, said 35 shells were fired in several areas, including Barikot, Dokalam and Tsongalai in Narai district, Afghani…
Kabul, March 18 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, on Tuesday accused Pakistan’s military of carrying out airstrikes in Kabul that he said resembled “atrocities perpetrated by the Israeli regime against Gaza”, claiming the attack killed more than 408 people undergoing drug‑rehabilitation treatment and injured over 265. Addressing ambassadors, heads of missions, and representatives of international organisations in Kabul, Muttaqi said the strikes…
New Delhi, March 6 (IANS) India is expected to contribute as much as 17 per cent to global real GDP growth in 2026 as it continues to be the world’s fastest-growing major economy, according to the latest data compiled by the IMF.Among the other countries in the IMF’s top 10 list, the USA is expected to contribute 9.9 per cent to the world’s real GDP growth, followed by Indonesia with 3.8 per cent, Turkiye 2.2 per cent, Saudi Arabia 1.7 per cent, Vietnam 1.6 per cent, while both Nigeria and B…
Washington, Feb 25 (IANS) The US has imposed sanctions on more than 30 individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Iran’s oil trade and weapons programmes. The Treasury Department on Wednesday said the action targets Iran’s so-called shadow fleet and networks supplying ballistic missile and advanced conventional weapons programmes.“Iran exploits financial systems to sell illicit oil, launder the proceeds, procure components for its nuclear and conventional weapons programs, and sup…