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“Major provocation”: Foreign expert warns of escalation as US blocks Strait of Hormuz, Trump issues threats to Oman
May 28, 2026New Delhi , May 28 (ANI): Tensions in the Middle East have reached a flashpoint as the United States intensifies its maritime enforcement against Iran, triggering a sharp rebuke from foreign affairs experts and sparking fears... -
Iranian missile targeting Kuwait “successfully intercepted”: US
May 28, 2026Washington DC , May 28 (ANI): The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) on Thursday confirmed that a ballistic missile launched from Iran targeted Kuwait during the broader exchange of hostilities between Washington and Tehran amid the... -
US increases travel health notice for Ebola from Level 1 to 2 in Uganda
May 28, 2026Kampala , May 28 (ANI): The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) increased its Travel Health Notice for Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease from a Level 1 to Level 2 in Uganda on May 27,... -
Strategic synergy: Jaishankar concludes high-level visit to Cyprus
May 28, 2026New Delhi , May 28 (ANI): Marking a significant deepening of diplomatic ties, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar concluded a two-day official visit to the Republic of Cyprus on Thursday. The visit served to solidify the... -
US Treasury Secretary threatens Oman over Strait of Hormuz toll plans with Iran
May 28, 2026Washington DC , May 28 (ANI): United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday warned Oman against any involvement in allegedly facilitating a tolling system in the Strait of Hormuz with Iran, stating that Washington will... -
Nepal shifts to meritocracy, makes historic call for Ambassadorial positions
May 28, 2026Kathmandu , May 28 (ANI): In a landmark departure from tradition, Nepal has officially opened its ambassadorial recruitment process to the public, moving toward a competitive, merit-based system for its most prestigious diplomatic postings. For ......Read More -
Hezbollah uses civilians as human shields; Israel focused on protecting people, says former Israeli intelligence officer
May 28, 2026Tefen , May 28 (ANI): Sarit Zehavi, a former Israeli intelligence officer and founder of the Alma Research and Education Centre, on Thursday pointed towards a hill near the Israel-Lebanon border and recalled how Hezbollah militants... -
US, Iran reach tentative 60-day deal to ease tensions; Trump’s approval pending: Axios report
May 28, 2026Washington DC , May 28 (ANI): In a significant diplomatic development, US and Iranian negotiators have reportedly reached a tentative 60-day memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at extending a fragile ceasefire and paving the way for... -
Myanmar President to embark on 4-day official visit to India; to meet PM Modi, visit Bodh Gaya
May 28, 2026New Delhi , May 28 (ANI): The newly elected President of Myanmar, U Min Aung Hlaing, will undertake a four-day official visit to India from May 30 to June 3, 2026, during which he will meet... -
Indian High Commissioner inaugurates exhibition on Buddhist heritage at Vesak Festival in Sri Lanka
May 28, 2026Matara , May 28 (ANI): The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, on Thursday inaugurated a special exhibition on 'Buddhist Heritage of India' during the National Vesak Festival 2026 in Matara, alongside...
