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- Middle East
Iran likely had failed rocket launch, preparing for another
Dubai: Iran likely conducted a failed launch of a satellite-carrying rocket in recent days and now appears to be preparing to try again, the country’s latest effort to advance its space programme…
- Middle East
UN Security Council urges aid for Palestinians
United Nations: The UN Security Council is welcoming the cease-fire between Israel and Gaza’s Hamas rulers and calls for full adherence to the cessation of hostilities. Saturday’s statement was approved by all 15…
- India
Congress calls for immediate cessation of hostilities by Israel, Hamas
New Delhi: Expressing its grave concern over the spiraling violence in East Jerusalem, Gaza and Israel, the Congress on Friday called for immediate cessation of hostilities by both Israel and Hamas and…
- World
UN concerned over ‘most serious escalation’ between Israel, Palestine
United Nations: A UN envoy has expressed concerns over “the most serious escalation between Israel and Palestinian militants in years”, adding that the ground situation continues to deteriorate. UN Special Coordinator for the…
- World
India’s S-400 deal with Russia may trigger US sanctions: report
Washington: India’s multi-billion dollar deal to purchase the Russian-made S-400 air defence system may trigger US sanctions on New Delhi, a US Congressional report has warned. The Congressional Research Service (CRS) – an…
- World
N.Korea must return to diplomatic engagement: US official
Washington/Seoul: A senior U.S. official has emphasized the need for North Korea to abide by U.N. Security Council resolutions and return to diplomatic engagement, the State Department said. In a statement on Thursday,…
- Kashmir
On Pak’s request, UN SecurityCouncil to discuss Kashmir tomorrow
United Nations: The UN Security Council (UNSC) has granted Pakistan’s request to discuss India’s decision to revoke the special status of Jammu and Kashmir. As reported by The News, UNSC President Joanna…
- World
“Cocked & loaded”: Donald Trump says he called off Iran strikes at last minute
President Donald Trump said Friday the United States was “cocked & loaded” to strike Iran but pulled back at the last minute because it would not have been a “proportionate” response to…
- Middle East
Syria condemns continuous US-led attack
Damascus: Syria has condemned the continued attacks of the US-led coalition on civilians here. Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Ministry sent letters to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the UN Security…
