Japan lifts nuclear sanctions on Iran
Japan today lifted sanctions on Iran, falling in line with major world powers. This follows the United Nations atomic energy agency confirming last Saturday that Tehran has fully taken steps…
France to keep state of emergency until war against IS is over
France will seek to keep its state of emergency until a total and global war against so-called Islamic State (IS) is over, Prime Minister Manuel Valls has told the BBC.…
India expresses deep concern over police firing in Nepal’s Terai region
India has expressed deep concern over the deaths of three persons in police firing in Nepal’s Terai region that has been witnessing protests by Madhesis. Voicing India’s concern, the External…
India, France to hold detailed discussion on terrorism
India and France will hold detailed discussion on terrorism in the aftermath of Paris and Pathankot attacks. Replying to a query in New Delhi this evening, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson…
UN chief condemns terrorist attack at Pakistan university
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terrorist attack on a university in Pakistan’s northwest yesterday. The UN chief is appalled by such acts of violence and calls for the…
Suicide bomber kills seven employees of popular Afghan TV channel
Seven employees of popular Afghan TV channel TOLO were killed yesterday when a suicide car bomber rammed into their minibus in Kabul, just months after the Taliban declared the network…
India looking to deepen cooperation with Iran
India today welcomed the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Iran as milestone. External Affairs Ministry in a release today said India looks forward to further developing its longstanding,close economic cooperation…
India welcomes lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Iran
India has welcomed the announcement of lifting of nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. In a statement Embassy of India in Tehran said, the milestone represents a significant success for patient diplomacy…
4 killed after deadly explosion close to Russian embassy in Afghanistan
An explosion has hit near the Russian embassy in Kabul today, killing at least four people and wounding 24 others, Interior Ministry said. Sources said that a suicide bomber targeted…
Singapore deports 27 Bangladeshis for ISIS links
27 Bangladeshi nationals working in the construction industry in Singapore, were arrested and have been repatriated to Bangladesh as they were planning to take part in extremist activities in other…