United Nations, Apr 18 (UNI) The United Nations views the second round of negotiations between the United States and Iran this weekend as “a good sign,” and hopes it will yield positive results, a UN spokesman said on Thursday. The second round of U.S.-Iran indirect negotiations will be held in Rome on Saturday, according to…
Sanaa, Apr 18 (UNI) U.S. airstrikes on Yemeni fuel port of Ras Isa on Thursday have killed 17 people and injured dozens more, Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reported Friday. It said the victims were workers and employees of the port. Civil defence and rescue teams are working to extinguish fires at Ras Isa, and taking the…
Los Angeles, Apr 16 (UNI) American films and TV shows are facing a predicament as Hungary, one of Hollywood’s favourite shooting locations, has banned LGBTQ+ rallies and gatherings. This has thrown Hollywood into both a moral and economic dilemma, given its highly pro-LGBTQ+ content in recent years. Hungary last week passed a constitutional amendment completely…
New Delhi/Washington, Apr 16 (UNI) US Vice President JD Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance are visiting India early next week, during which they will meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Vice President’s Office said today. The US Vice President and his wife, who is of Indian origin, will visit Italy and India from…
Mumbai, Apr 15 (UNI) The equity market remained on top for another session on Tuesday with BSE Sensex advancing 1577.63 pts to close high at 76,734.89 after the announcement of tarrif exemption for electronic goods by Trump government. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose 500 pts at 23,328.55. The equity market was shut on Monday…
New Delhi, Apr 14 (UNI) External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke on the phone with Oman’s Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad al-Busaidi and discussed “recent regional developments”, amid the Omani-mediated nuclear talks between the US and Iran. In a post on X, the EAM said: “Appreciate the telecon with FM @badralbusaidi of Oman today. “Discussed…
Chicago, Apr 13 (UNI) U.S. special presidential envoy Steve Witkoff met with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi on Saturday and had “very positive and constructive” discussions, said the White House. “Special Envoy Witkoff underscored to Dr. Araghchi that he had instructions from President (Donald) Trump to resolve our two nations’ differences through dialogue and…
St. Petersburg, Apr 12 (UNI) Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday met with Steve Witkoff, a special envoy of U.S. President Donald Trump, in St. Petersburg for talks on the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin said the meeting focused on “various aspects of the Ukrainian settlement”, without elaborating. The talks were held behind closed doors, Kremlin…
London/Beijing, Apr 11 (UNI) Stock markets in Europe were trading down Friday morning after China hiked its retaliatory tariffs on the United States to 125% from 84%. China said Friday it was raising tariffs on US goods to 125%, the latest development in the escalating trade war between the two countries. It said the higher…
Mumbai, Apr 11 (UNI) The BSE Sensex on Friday, the last trading day of the week posted a huge gain of 1310.11 pts to close at 75,157.26 after the Trump government announced not to impose any import tariffs on any nations for another 90 days, boosting investors’ sentiments. The National Stock Exchange (NSE) rose 429.40…
