NSA Doval holds talk with Iran’s NSC Secy, affirms India’s interest in expanding bilateral ties

New Delhi: National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on Sunday held a telephonic conversation with Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council of Iran where he expressed India’s interest in expanding bilateral cooperation in the development of Chabahar Port and the International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). The two also particularly spoke about the […]
Over 100 killed in Gaza from Israeli strikes as mediators make fresh push for peace in Doha

Tel Aviv : Fresh Israeli strikes in Gaza have killed over 100 people, according to the health ministry, as international mediators push for progress in ceasefire talks, CNN reported. Indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israel began in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday, with Hamas official Taher Al-Nunu confirming “negotiations without preconditions.” While there’s some optimism around […]
Pakistan, Afghanistan to hold trilateral talks with China amid regional tensions

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will travel to Beijing on Monday to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Afghanistan’s interim Foreign Minister Ameer Khan Muttaqi is also scheduled to arrive in China on May 20, ARY News reported, citing sources. ARY News, in its report citing sources, said that Ishaq Dar […]
Earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolts Afghanistan

Kabul : An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 jolted Afghanistan on Sunday, a statement by the National Center for Seismology (NCS) said on Sunday. As per the NCS, the earthquake occurred at a depth of 150km. In a post on X, the NCS said, “EQ of M: 4.5, On: 18/05/2025 11:43:16 IST, Lat: 36.44 N, Long: […]
19th Islamic Development Bank Global Forum to explore digital transformation, financial inclusion in Islamic finance

Jeddah : The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) announced the 19th edition of the IsDB Global Forum on Islamic Finance will be held in Algiers, Algeria, on May 20 in conjunction with the IsDB Group Annual Meetings. Organised annually as a flagship side event of the Annual Meetings, this year’s Forum will bring together thought […]
Pakistan: ATC to indict 267 accused on May 24 in Jinnah House Attack case

Lahore: A special Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Pakistan’s Lahore has scheduled the formal indictment of 267 individuals accused in the Jinnah House attack case for May 24, ARY News reported. According to ARY News, the latest court session was held at Kot Lakhpat Jail in Lahore under tight security, presided over by ATC Judge Manzar […]
Terrorist neutralized near Bruchin settlement

Tel Aviv : A terrorist was neutralized by IDF forces this afternoon, near the Bruchin settlement in Samaria. The incident took place close to the area where Tzaala Gaz was murdered on Wednesday night. Authorities are investigating whether the neutralized terrorist was the same person who carried out the attack on Wednesday.
Gaza deadliest place for children: UNICEF

Gaza City : The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that the Gaza Strip has become the most dangerous place in the world for children, with no safe areas remaining, following the deaths of over 45 Palestinian children in the past two days alone amid ongoing Israeli attacks. Edouard Beigbeder, UNICEF Regional Director for […]
“Path to resolving crisis in Ukraine”: Chairman of Russian Federation Council Committee on IA on ceasefire talks in Istanbul

Moscow The Chairman of the Russian Federation Council Committee on International Affairs, Grigory Karasin, on Saturday (local time), described the recent negotiations on ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul as a significant milestone in resolving the ongoing crisis. The talks, held on May 16, marked the first face-to-face meeting between Russian and Ukrainian […]
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Indonesia

Jakarta: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale jolted the Northern Sumatra region of Indonesia in the early hours of Sunday, the National Centre for Seismology (NCS) said. As per NCS, the tremors occurred at 2:50 am IST, with its epicentre located at a latitude of 86 N and longitude of 96.35 E, […]