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Syria, Lebanon reach ceasefire agreement to strengthen border coordination
Damascus, March 18 (IANS) Syria and Lebanon reached an agreement to implement a ceasefire along their shared border and enhance military coordination, Syria's defence authorities announced.
At least 7 killed, 43 injured in paramilitary attack in Sudan's Omdurman
Khartoum, March 18 (IANS) At least seven civilians, including two children, were killed in artillery shelling by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on Omdurman city, north of Sudan's capital Khartoum, State government announced.
UN concerned about Houthi threats after US airstrikes in Yemen
InternationalMarch 18, 2025 1:34 AMUnited Nations, March 18 (IANS) The United Nations is concerned about the Houthi threat to resume attacks on ships in the Red Sea following US attacks on the Houthis in Yemen, a UN spokesman said.
Gujarat ATS, DRI seize around 90 kg gold in Ahmedabad Raid
Ahmedabad, March 18 (IANS) In a crackdown on illegal gold smuggling, the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad (ATS) and the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) jointly conducted a raid in Ahmedabad’s Paldi area, seizing approximately 90 to 100 kg of gold from a broker’s residence.
Gaza faces humanitarian catastrophe as Israeli blockade continues: Hamas
InternationalMarch 18, 2025 1:16 AMGaza, March 18 (IANS) The Hamas-run media office warned that the Gaza Strip is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis as Israel's tightened blockade entered its 16th consecutive day, preventing crucial aid from reaching the population.
Zelensky, Macron hold phone talks ahead of Trump-Putin conversation
Kyiv, March 18 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he spoke by phone with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of an upcoming conversation between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Rubio follows through Trump's 'vision' on minority rights in Bangladesh: Spokesperson
InternationalMarch 18, 2025 1:00 AMNew York, March 18 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio follows through with President Donald Trump’s “vision”, State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce remarked when asked about Trump’s pre-election statement about the plight of Hindus in Bangladesh.
Guterres wants India, Pakistan to work together on terrorism concerns: Spokesperson
InternationalMarch 18, 2025 12:50 AMUnited Nations, March 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres wants India and Pakistan to work together on their concerns over international terrorism, according to his Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq.
Nitish Kumar holds meeting with DGP, Chief Secretary to discuss law and order situation
Patna, March 18 (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, facing relentless attacks from the Opposition, stepped in directly by summoning Director General of Police (DGP) Vinay Kumar and Chief Secretary Amrit Lal Meena on Monday to seek answers regarding the recent surge in crime especially the murder of police personnel in Araria and Munger.
Maha: 3 BJP nominees, one each from NCP and Shiv Sena file nominations for state council bypolls
Mumbai, March 18 (IANS) BJP nominees Dadarao Keche, Sandip Joshi and Sanjay Kanekar, NCP candidate Sanjay Khodke and Shiv Sena nominee Chandrakant Raghuvansi on Monday filed their nominations for by-election to the Maharashtra Legislative Council.