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“Africa: A Land of Rich Culture and Opportunities”: Jaishankar supports Africa’s representation in UNSC
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday highlighted the theme of Africa Day 2026, 'Africa: A Land of Rich Culture and Opportunities', and said it "truly captures the dynamism... -
Iran, Oman agree on proposed shipping route in Hormuz Strait
Aug 5, 2026Tehran , August 5 (ANI): A proposed deal between Iran and Oman could grant Tehran control over vessels entering the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz, according to a senior Iranian source and two regional officials... -
US removes sanctions from three IRGC-linked entities, Treasury website shows
Aug 5, 2026Washington, DC , August 5 (ANI): The United States Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has removed Iraqi commercial carrier Fly Baghdad and two of its passenger aircraft from its Specially Designated Nationals list,... -
“You gave us Mohandas Gandhi, we gave you the Mahatma”: S Jaishankar celebrates deep ideological ties at Africa Day
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Africa Day celebrations in New Delhi on Wednesday, offering a sweeping reflection on the deep historical, ideological, and civilisational ties connecting India and... -
“Awami League faced worse challenges than this”: Former Bangladesh minister outlines party’s plan for Sheikh Hasina’s homecoming
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): Following former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's dramatic virtual address announcing her planned return to Bangladesh in December, senior Awami League leader and former Education Minister Mohibul Hassan Chow......Read More -
“They may kill me, put me in jail’: Sheikh Hasina announces December homecoming
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): Signalling a dramatic turn in regional politics, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday announced her decision to return to her homeland in December, asserting that she is prepared... -
“We’ll know in 48 hours”: Trump says “a lot of progress” made, signals possible talks with Iran
Aug 5, 2026California , August 5 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said "a lot of progress" had been made and claimed that Iran had reached out seeking talks, adding that the situation would become... -
“Stable Bangladesh matters for South Asia”: Sheikh Hasina asks international community to back ‘struggle’ for democracy
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday asked the international community to back her nation's "struggle" for democracy while addressing a virtual press event organised by the Foreign Correspondent......Read More -
Sheikh Hasina’s son alleges Bangladesh has become another Pakistan for India, says ISI “has an open hand”
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's son Sajeeb Wazed on Wednesday said that "Bangladesh has become another Pakistan on India's eastern front", and raised concerns over the role of foreign... -
July 2024 was not a peaceful student movement: Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina
Aug 5, 2026New Delhi , August 5 (ANI): Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday broke her silence on her 2024 deposition, alleging that the July-August unrest "was not a peaceful student movement", but an organised campaign...
