Latest round of Syria peace talks end
Geneva, March 25 (IANS) The latest round of Syrian peace talks here wrapped up on Thursday with a paper of 12 points of commonalities being delivered to both sides for further consideration by UN Special…
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Iran to boost missile programme despite US sanctions
Tehran, March 25 (IANS) Iran will enhance its missile power despite new US sanctions aimed at curbing its defense capabilities, Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaber Ansari said on Thursday, according to the state TV….
Abbas reiterates commitment to install cameras at al-Aqsa
Ramallah, March 25 (IANS) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas reiterated on Thursday the Palestinian approval to Jordan’s arrangements to install cameras at al-Aqsa mosque compound in east Jerusalem, the official Palestinian news agency WAFA reported. Following…
Indonesia issues travel advice after Brussels bombings
Jakarta, March 24 (IANS) Indonesia has called on its citizens to reconsider travelling to Belgium over security concerns after the recent terrorist attacks in Brussels. Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi on Thursday issued a travel…
Nigeria tightens security at airports after Brussels attacks
Lagos, March 24 (IANS) Nigeria has beefed up security at airports in the country following the terrorist attacks in Brussels, an official said on Thursday. Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria spokesperson Yakubu Dati in a…
Passenger flights at Brussels airport suspended till March 27
A picture of Zaventem airport in Brussels after two massive explosions devastated the departure area of the airport triggering panic in the Belgian capital on March 22, 2016. Photo shared by Arab News on twitter….
EU ministers meet to enhance anti-terror cooperation
Brussels, March 24 (IANS) Justice and security ministers of the European Union (EU) held an extraordinary meeting here on Thursday in the wake of Tuesday’s deadly attacks, seeking to enhance anti-terrorism cooperation. “The meeting is…
EC ensuring strict vigil over illegal arms entry in Bengal
Kolkata, March 24 (IANS) Officials of various West Bengal districts, including Maoist-affected areas, have been instructed to ensure “strict vigil over ferrying of illegal arms and ammunition” and seizure of illegal weapons ahead of the…
Belgian PM rejects resignation by two key ministers
Brussels, March 24 (IANS) Belgian Interior Minister Jan Jambon and Justice Minister Koen Geens on Thursday presented their resignations, but their offers were declined by Prime Minister Charles Michel. Jambon and Geens reportedly offered to…
Security tightened in Houston after Belgium attacks
Houston, March 24 (IANS) Security at airports in Houston, the fourth largest city in the US, has been heightened after the terror attacks in Brussels, officials said. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner on Wednesday said his…
Resignation of Belgian ministers rejected
Brussels, March 24 (IANS) Belgian Interior Minister Jan Jambon and Justice Minister Koen Geens presented their resignations, but their offers were declined by Prime Minister Charles Michel, media reports said on Thursday. Jambon and Geens…
Need effective database in anti-terror fight: Brussels official
Brussels, March 24 (IANS) The mayor of one of 19 municipalities that make up Brussels has said that to enhance security, people need more resources and it was indispensable to have a better cooperation at…
Jet Airways starts flying its aircraft out of Brussels
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) Jet Airways on Thursday said it has started the process of flying its aircraft out of Brussels as part of the recovery operations after bomb blasts rocked the Belgian capital’s…
5,624 motorists challaned on Holi in Delhi
New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) As many as 5,624 motorists were challaned on Holi for violating traffic rules in Delhi as a woman pillion rider died in a road accident during the festivities, police said…
Two police operations underway in Brussels
Brussels, March 24 (IANS) Two police operations were underway on Thursday in the Brussels district of Ixelles, two days after over 30 people were killed in bombings at the airport and a metro station in…
Holi adventure pushes up prices of eggs, tomatoes
Amritsar: People celebrate holi in Amritsar on March 23, 2016. (Photo: IANS) By Jaideep Sarin Chandigarh, March 24 (IANS) It may not be related to the famous Tomatina festival in Spain’s Bunol town or the…
After a decade, Nepal seeks complaints on war-era crimes
Kathmandu, March 24 (IANS) A decade after the end of civil war in Nepal in which about 13,000 people were killed, Nepal’s transitional justice bodies are all set to register complaints of the war-crime victims…
Europe must accelerate anti-IS efforts: Pentagon chief
Washington, March 24 (IANS) US Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that Europe must accelerate efforts against the Islamic State (IS) extremist group in the wake of terror attacks in Brussels. “The thing that I think…
Australia increases police presence after Brussels attacks
Melbourne, March 24 (IANS) Australia will ramp up its police presence at two major potential terror targets — sporting venues and airports — in the wake of the Brussels terror attacks. Victoria Premier Daniel Andrews…
Chinese PM offers condolences to Brussels terror victims
Beijing, March 24 (IANS) Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang on Thursday expressed his deep condolences to the victims of the bomb attacks in Brussels, stressing that China firmly opposes terrorism in all forms. Li made…