UN chief condemns Pathankot terror attack
UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has condemned the terror attack on the IAF base in Pathankot. His spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that the UN chief encourages both India and Pakistan…
Diplomatic crisis between Saudi Arabia, Iran widens as Kuwait recalls envoy from Tehran
The diplomatic crisis surrounding Saudi Arabia and Iran widened today as Kuwait recalled its ambassador to Tehran and Bahrain severed air links in the face of growing international concern. Joining…
India expresses concern over North Korea nuclear test
India has expressed concern over North Korea conducting nuclear test. Replying to a media query, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup said India is assessing the available information, including claims…
North Korea claims first hydrogen bomb test
North Korean authorities say they have successfully tested a hydrogen bomb amid reports of a tremor near the main nuclear test site. State media announced the test after monitors detected…
France, Japan condemn Pathankot terror attack
France and Japan have condemned the terror attack on Pathankot airbase. In a statement, France said it stands alongside India in fight against terrorism. Japan also expressed solidarity with India…
US begins arrest and deportation of illegal migrants
The US has launched nationwide enforcement operations to arrest and deport illegal immigrants who entered the country and have lost asylum cases. The US Secretary of Homeland Security, Jeh Johnson…
Arab League plans to hold emergency meeting over Saudi-Iran crisis
The Arab League plans to hold an emergency meeting to discuss the recent row between Saudi Arabia and Iran. Foreign Ministers of the member Arab states will meet on Sunday…
Warmer ties in the interests of India, Pakistan: US
United States has said it believes that warmer relations and more cooperation between the governments of India and Pakistan will be in the interests of both the countries. White House…
Another explosion near consulate buildings in Afghanistan
An explosion was reported today in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad, close to foreign consulate buildings including those of India, Pakistan and Iran, a spokesman for the provincial governor…
Saudi allies cut diplomatic ties with Iran over embassy, mission attacks
A number of Saudi Arabia’s allies have joined diplomatic action against Iran after the Saudi embassy in Tehran was attacked amid a row over the execution of a Shia Muslim…