In call with Trump, Putin agrees to halt strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure for 30 days
Mar 19, 2025, at 01:40 am
President Vladimir Putin Tuesday backed Donald Trump's idea of halting strikes on energy infrastructure by Russia and Ukraine for 30 days and gave such an order to the military after a long phone call with the US President.
'Return to fighting in Gaza fully coordinated with Washington': Israel tells media
Mar 19, 2025, at 01:01 am
The Israeli government spokesperson David Mencer Tuesday said that the country's return to fighting in Gaza had been "fully coordinated with Washington", media reports said.
Israel conducts 'extensive' strikes on Gaza, 200 dead
Mar 18, 2025, at 10:48 am
The Israeli military on Tuesday said it conducted 'extensive strikes' in the Gaza Strip on terror targets belonging to Hamas, marking the biggest attack since the ceasefire began on January 19.
Vatican unveils first image of Pope Francis since he was hospitalised
Mar 17, 2025, at 05:34 pm
The Vatican on Sunday shared a picture of Pope Francis for the first time since he was hospitalised last month.
UN chief Antonio Guterres expresses solidarity with Bangladesh amid political transition
Mar 16, 2025, at 02:31 pm
UN Secretary-General António Guterres, who is currently visiting Bangladesh, underscored the pivotal moment the country is facing as it navigates a period of significant transition and reform.
‘Sooner or later’ Russia must yield to peace: PM Starmer
Mar 15, 2025, at 11:38 pm
Britain’s leader encouraged his global counterparts to continue pushing for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine at the start of a virtual meeting Saturday intended to end the fighting between the two countries.
Reasons to be optimistic about ceasefire deal: Kremlin
Mar 15, 2025, at 07:24 pm
By Voice Of America/IBNS
US to expel South Africa ambassador as relations deteriorate
Mar 15, 2025, at 07:10 pm
By Voice Of America/IBNS
European Parliament condemns deportation of Uyghurs from Thailand to China
Mar 15, 2025, at 07:02 pm
The European Parliament recently issued a resolution to condemn Thailand for deporting 40 Uyghurs to China recently.
UN says Iran using Nazer app, tech to monitor women not wearing hijab
Mar 15, 2025, at 05:24 pm
The Iranian Government has continued to ramp up efforts to restrict the rights of civilians, including young children, as part of a concerted effort to crush dissent, investigators mandated by the UN Human Rights Council said on Friday.
G7 urges Russia to accept ceasefire or face further sanctions
Mar 14, 2025, at 11:02 pm
Top diplomats from the Group of Seven leading democracies urged Russia on Friday to agree to a U.S.-proposed ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war.
Putin expresses support for ceasefire but says details must be worked out
Mar 14, 2025, at 06:27 pm
Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed support for a U.S. ceasefire proposal to halt Russia’s war with Ukraine for 30 days, but he stressed that many details would have to be worked out and that any truce should pave the way to lasting peace.
New Zealand PM Christopher Luxon playing with colours trends on socials as India celebrates Holi
Mar 14, 2025, at 02:01 pm
Auckland/IBNS: The video of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon playing with colours has resurfaced on social media as the festival of Holi is being celebrated in India on Friday.
Mar 14, 2025, at 09:29 am
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said Russian President Vladimir Putin's response to the US-backed ceasefire deal was 'highly predictable and manipulative'.
'Nothing more than a temporary breather for Ukraine': Vladimir Putin aide slams ceasefire proposal
Mar 13, 2025, at 08:58 pm
Moscow/IBNS: A top aide of Vladimir Putin Friday criticised the US-Ukrainian proposal for a 30-day ceasefire between Russia and Kyiv, saying it would just be a "breather" for the Ukrainian military, media reports said.
Australia: Victoria state bans machete to reduce knife crime
Mar 13, 2025, at 05:47 pm
Australia's Victoria state has banned machetes in an attempt to lower 'knife crime' in the region, the premier said.
Court rejects Russian oligarch’s challenge to US efforts to confiscate yacht
Mar 13, 2025, at 03:34 pm
A federal court in New York has rejected a Russian businessman’s challenge to the U.S. government's efforts to confiscate a luxury superyacht that allegedly belongs to sanctioned Russian oligarch Suleyman Kerimov.
Mar 12, 2025, at 04:38 pm
Russia has said it needs to be briefed by the USA about the outcomes of the US-Ukraine talks in Saudi Arabia before commenting on the proposed truce plan and whether it was accepted by Moscow.
Europe holds high-level talks on rearming continent, boosting Ukraine aid
Mar 12, 2025, at 09:47 am
European military and political heads are holding high-level talks this week after calls for massively rearming Europe — and boosting aid for Kyiv — amid fears of a less engaged United States. Lisa Bryant has more from Paris.
British PM Keir Starmer, US President Donald Trump discuss 'Ukraine' ahead of Jeddah meeting
Mar 11, 2025, at 06:57 pm
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday held a telephone conversation with American President Donald Trump ahead of the US-Ukraine dialogue in Jeddah city in Saudi Arabia.
British plan to cede Chagos Islands sovereignty prompts concerns over China threat
Mar 11, 2025, at 10:45 am
Britain is seeking to finalize a deal on handing sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius after U.S. President Donald Trump said last month that he was “inclined” to support the deal. However, critics say the agreement could threaten the security of a joint U.S.-U.K. military base on the islands amid fears of China’s close ties with Mauritius.
UN chief Antonio Guterres alarmed at sudden spike in violence on Syrian coast
Mar 11, 2025, at 10:28 am
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed alarm Monday at the sudden escalation of violence in Syria's coastal region, where security forces have clashed since Thursday with fighters loyal to former President Bashar al-Assad, killing hundreds of civilians.
North Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles amid ongoing US-South Korea military drills
Mar 10, 2025, at 04:58 pm
North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the Yellow Sea on Monday, a day after South Korea and the USA began their annual military drill, media reports said.
British man arrested after climbing up Big Ben Tower With Palestinian flag
Mar 09, 2025, at 04:06 pm
Westminister Police in the UK have arrested a pro-Palestinian man who climbed to the top of Big Ben's Elizabeth Tower at the Palace of Westminster in central London and stayed there for 16 hours.
Mar 09, 2025, at 11:53 am
Massive clashes between Syrian security forces and loyalists of ousted President Bashar Assad as well as revenge killings for two days left more than 1,000 people dead, media reports said on Sunday.
Russian missile strikes eastern Ukraine, kills at least 14
Mar 08, 2025, at 03:51 pm
Kyiv/IBNS: At least 14 people were killed and 37 wounded after the Russian forces launched a missile attack on the eastern city of Ukraine, Dobropillia, media reports said.
UN report shows one in four countries witnessed backlash against women’s rights in 2024
Mar 08, 2025, at 09:31 am
The basic rights of women and girls are facing unprecedented growing threats worldwide, from higher levels of discrimination to weaker legal protections -and less funding for programmes and institutions which support and protect women, the United Nations observed.
Ukraine says Russia targeted energy, gas infrastructures across regions
Mar 07, 2025, at 07:08 pm
A Ukrainian Minister on Friday said the country's energy and gas infrastructures in various regions were targeted by massive Russian rocket and drone firing, triggering tension in the area.
European Union leaders vow to ramp up funding to defend their countries, Ukraine
Mar 07, 2025, at 12:48 pm
European Union leaders vowed to ramp up funding for Ukraine and their own defense at a summit in Brussels on Thursday as they take steps to rearm in ways they haven’t since the end of the Cold War.
Turkey considering sending peacekeeping troops to war-torn Ukraine amid US snub: Reports
Mar 07, 2025, at 10:53 am
Turkey may consider sending troops to the peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if necessary, media reports said on Friday.