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Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran Dr. Javad Zarif Calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

open view news desk Dr. Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is visiting India for the Raisina Dialogue 2020, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Welcoming Dr. Zarif to India, the Prime Minister recalled his warm and cordial discussions with President Rouhani in September 2019 on the sidelines […]

Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation Mr. Sergey Lavrov Calls on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

open view news desk Mr. Sergey Lavrov, Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation who is on a visit to India to participate in the Raisina Dialogue, called on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today. Foreign Minister Lavrov conveyed to the Prime Minister greetings from H.E. Mr. Vladimir Putin, […]

Russia says urging Gulf nations to consider a joint security mechanism

NEW DELHI – Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said on Wednesday Moscow has been urging Gulf countries to consider a common security mechanism for the region and it was time the world got rid of unilateral measures such as sanctions. “We have been suggesting to the Gulf countries […]

Iranian foreign minister arrives on 3-day India visit

New Delhi, Jan 14: Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif arrived here on Tuesday on a three-day visit to India in the midst of spiralling tension between his country and the US. On Wednesday, he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and also deliver a lecture at the Raisina Dialogue, […]

Dozens killed by avalanches in Pakistani and Indian Kashmir

ISLAMABAD – At least 59 people were killed and many more were missing after avalanches in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir over the last 24 hours, senior government officials said on Tuesday. In neighbouring India, at least 10 people were killed after several avalanches hit the northern-part of Indian-administered Kashmir. Two […]

Macron urges ‘credible, lasting’ Libya ceasefire

Paris, Jan 13: French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a credible and lasting ceasefire in Libya, his office said on Monday, as the main players in the conflict prepare to sign a truce. “The president emphasised the necessity that the ceasefire that is to be announced is credible, […]

CCI directs probe against Amazon, Flipkart

New Delhi, Jan 13: Fair trade regulator CCI on Monday ordered a probe against Flipkart and Amazon for alleged malpractices, including deep discounting and tie-ups with preferred sellers. The order follows a complaint filed by Delhi Vyapar Mahasangh, whose members comprise many traders. “The Commission observes that the exclusive […]

Pakistan court revokes coup leader Musharraf’s death sentence, guilty verdict

LAHORE – A Pakistani high court on Monday revoked a guilty verdict and death sentence handed down to former military ruler Pervez Musharraf for treason, declaring that the formation of the court that sentenced him was unconstitutional, a government law officer said. Musharraf was sentenced to death in […]

Ukraine demands punishment for Iran plane downing

Kiev, Jan 11: Ukraine on Saturday demanded that Iran punish those guilty for the downing of a Ukrainian airliner and compensate victims while praising Tehran for cooperating with the “objective” investigation. Ukrainian president Volodomyr Zelensky was due to discuss the incident with his Iranian counterpart President Hassan Rouhani at […]

Iranians mass for funeral in hometown of general killed by US

Kerman, Jan 7: Iranians gathered in Kerman for the burial Tuesday of top general Qasem Soleimani in the final stage of funeral processions after he was killed in a US strike in Iraq. The massive number of mourners in the hometown of the slain commander of the Revolutionary Guards’ […]

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