International

April 25, 2025 6:36 AM April 25, 2025 6:36 AM

Egyptian President, Italian Foreign Minister discuss bilateral ties, regional issues

Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi met with Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to discuss bilateral relations and pressing regional issues. In a statement, the Egyptian presidency said the discussion focused on deepening bilateral cooperation in key sectors, particularly in the economic, t...

April 25, 2025 6:34 AM April 25, 2025 6:34 AM

Pakistan closes airspace to Indian airlines amid rising tensions

Amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan due to the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan yesterday said it will bar Indian airlines from using its airspace. The airspace cannot be used by India-registered aircraft as well as planes owned or leased by Indian operators. In a social media post, ...

April 24, 2025 9:17 PM April 24, 2025 9:17 PM

Nepal: Youth participate in Yuva Mahotsav

Lakhs of youth from different parts of Nepal participated in Yuva Mahotsav of CPN UML party on the occasion of Loktantra Day today. 'Youth Celebration' programme was organised in Bhrikutimandap of Kathmandu. Youth groups with banners from different districts paraded on Exhibition Road with their dis...

April 24, 2025 10:08 PM April 24, 2025 10:08 PM

Global leaders express solidarity with India in fight against terrorism  

    Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, President of France Emmanuel Macron, Italy Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and King of Jordan Abdullah II today reached out to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and strongly condemned the Pahalgam terror attack. In a t...

April 24, 2025 8:58 PM April 24, 2025 8:58 PM

Ukraine: 10 killed, 90 injured in Russian missile attack

At least 10 people were killed and 90 injured after a Russian missile strike hit Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, late last night. According to the country’s Interior Ministry rescue operations continued through the early hours of the morning as crews searched for survivors and cleared debris from multiple ...

April 24, 2025 7:00 PM April 24, 2025 7:00 PM

WB praises Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilize its economy through structural reforms

The World Bank has praised Sri Lanka’s economic performance in 2024, noting that the country exceeded expectations with a growth rate of five per cent driven by strong performances in industry and tourism. In its latest Sri Lanka Development Update, the Bank acknowledged the country’s efforts to sta...

April 24, 2025 5:39 PM April 24, 2025 5:39 PM

India to observe State Mourning on Funeral day of   Pope Francis

    India will observe state mourning on the 26th of this month, the day of the funeral of the Supreme Pontiff of the Holy See, Pope Francis. In a statement, Home Ministry said that the National Flag will be flown at half-mast throughout India on all buildings where the National Flag is flown regula...

April 24, 2025 5:32 PM April 24, 2025 5:32 PM

China denies reports of progress in trade talks with USA

China today denied reports of tariff talks with the United States, saying there’s “no factual basis” for claims of progress in the trade dispute. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told reporters that no negotiations are underway and no deal is in sight. Guo said the tariff war was sta...

April 24, 2025 12:58 PM April 24, 2025 12:58 PM

US Vice President departs for Washington from Jaipur

US Vice President JD Vance departed for Washington aboard a special plane from Jaipur International Airport this morning. Mr. Vance, along with his wife and three children, arrived in Jaipur from Delhi on Monday night. They visited Amber Fort Palace, and he delivered a speech on the India-US relatio...