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“Whole of Humanity paying price,” says UN Secy General Guterres as West Asia crisis enters third month
May 1, 2026New York , May 2 (ANI): United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres on Friday urged all parties to avoid "actions" that could jeopardise the ceasefire in Middle East. In a post on X, Guterres said, "The... -
India hosts BIMSTEC Youth Leadership Exchange Programme for regional cooperation
May 1, 2026New Delhi , May 2 (ANI): India hosted a week-long BIMSTEC Youth Leadership Exchange Programme from April 25 to 30, bringing together more than 70 young leaders from the seven member countries of the Bay of... -
Zelenskyy claims Russia lost around $7 billion in 2026 due to sanctions imposed due to war
May 1, 2026Kyiv , May 1 (ANI): Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday claimed that Russia has incurred losses of around USD 7 billion so far in 2026 as a result of sanctions and targeted strikes on its... -
Trump to increase tariffs on EU cars to 25% next week, citing non-compliance from bloc
May 1, 2026Washington DC , May 1 (ANI): US President Donald Trump on Friday announced that tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union will be increased to 25 per cent starting next week, citing alleged... -
Iran’s new proposal to US response to Washington’s latest amendments to draft plan to end war, reports Axios
May 1, 2026Washington DC , May 1 (ANI): Iran's latest proposal aimed at advancing negotiations to end the ongoing West Asia conflict with the US is a response to recent amendments introduced by Washington to a draft plan... -
Iran’s Supreme Leader calls US bases “paper tiger”, questions its regional security capability
May 1, 2026Tehran , May 1 (ANI): Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei on Friday referred to US military bases in the West Asia region as a "paper tiger", questioning their ability to ensure even their own security... -
Iran submits new proposal for talks with US via Pakistan, reports state media
May 1, 2026Tehran , May 1 (ANI): Iran has submitted its latest proposal aimed at advancing negotiations to end the ongoing West Asia conflict with the US, days after the Islamic Republic submitted a fresh proposal through regional... -
FSUI GS calls on govt to step up efforts as stranded Indian seafarers return from Iran amid West Asia conflict
May 1, 2026Mumbai (Maharashtra) , May 1 (ANI): The Forward Seamen's Union of India (FSUI) on Friday urged the Union Government to intensify efforts to bring back Indian seafarers stranded in the West Asia region, which was in... -
Tibetan, Himalayan Buddhists mark Buddha Purnima in Shimla, offer prayers for global peace
May 1, 2026Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) , May 1 (ANI): Tibetans in exile and Indian Himalayan Buddhists gathered in large numbers in Shimla on Friday on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, commemorating the 2570th birth anniversary of Gautama Buddha.The... -
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri meets outgoing Nepal envoy, reaffirms strong ties
May 1, 2026New Delhi , May 1 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Friday met the outgoing Ambassador of Nepal to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma, during a farewell call in the national capital, where both sides reviewed the...
