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Australia panel backs defence pact with PNG, moves to formal alliance

Fiji, April 2 -- A key committee of the Parliament of Australia has recommended ratifying a new defence treaty with Papua New Guinea, a move that would elevate the relationship to a formal alliance. ... Read More


Major Iranian steel plants shut after US-Israeli attacks

, April 2 -- Two of Iran's largest steel producers have been forced out of operation following a series of US-Israeli attacks, authorities said. Khuzestan Steel Company in Ahvaz and Mobarakeh Steel C... Read More


Iran to allow 'safe, unhindered' passage of PH ships thru Hormuz - DFA

Manila, April 2 -- Iran will allow the "safe, unhindered, and expeditious" passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and all Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz, its top diplo... Read More


Iranian army leader warns US and Israel against attempting ground invasion; says no enemy soldier will be left standing

Tehran, April 2 -- Renewing threats against the US and Israel, the Iranian Army's commander-in-chief has warned the two nations against attempting any kind of ground invasion, reiterating that should ... Read More


India engages in talks on Strait of Hormuz as UK hosts 35-nation meeting on maritime security

New Delhi, April 2 -- India is actively participating in international discussions on the security of the Strait of Hormuz to ensure safe and uninterrupted passage for its commercial vessels, the Mini... Read More


India urges protection for UN Peacekeepers following UNIFIL incident

New Delhi, April 2 -- India, the longest and largest troop-contributing country to United Nations peacekeeping missions, on Thursday stressed that the "invulnerability of UN missions" must be ensured ... Read More


New outpatient unit opened at Shishu Hospital

, April 2 -- A new outpatient treatment unit was inaugurated at Bangladesh Shishu Hospital & Institute in the capital on Thursday. Health and Family Welfare Minister Sardar Md Sakhawat Hossain inaugu... Read More


RMIT urged to expand role in Vietnam's high-quality workforce development

Hanoi, April 2 -- Vietnam considers education and training, along with the development of high-quality human resources, a top national policy and a key strategic priority, particularly in the context ... Read More


Mamata blames Congress for judges' confinement, launches all-out attack on BJP ahead of polls

Siliguri, April 2 -- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday sharpened her attack on the Congress, BJP and other opposition parties while campaigning for Trinamool Congress candidate Ch... Read More


SC pulls up Bengal govt, says Malda incident 'calculated & motivated', orders central forces to protect judges on SIR duty

New Delhi, April 2 -- Terming West Bengal as the "most polarised State", the Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Election Commission of India (ECI) to deploy central forces for the protection of ju... Read More