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UNSC President says meeting on India-Pakistan tensions possible
United Nations, May 2 (IANS) UN Security Council President Evangelos Sekeris has said that the Council is seriously concerned with the rising tensions between India and Pakistan and a meeting on the situation is possible.
Israel warns of harsh responses if attacks on Druze community continue in Syria
Jerusalem, May 2 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has sent a stern message to Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa, vowing harsh responses if clashes with the Druze minority continue in Syria.
UAE, Lebanon pledge closer ties
Abu Dhabi, May 2 (IANS) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Lebanon have issued a joint statement highlighting their shared commitment to deepening bilateral relations and enhancing regional cooperation during the first official visit of Lebanese President Joseph Aoun to the UAE.
Trump threatens Iran oil sanctions after next round of indirect talks postponed
Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has reissued threats against Iran, saying any country or person that buys oil or petrochemicals from Iran would face immediate US sanctions, after the indirect talks between the two countries were postponed.
US launches next-generation universal vaccine platform for pandemic-prone viruses
Los Angeles, May 2 (IANS) The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes for Health (NIH) have announced the launch of Generation Gold Standard, a next-generation universal vaccine platform designed to combat pandemic-prone viruses.
Mexico, US to work to improve trade balance: Sheinbaum
Mexico City, May 2 (IANS) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has said she had a "very positive" telephone call with her US counterpart Donald Trump, during which they agreed to continue working together to improve the trade balance and address pending issues.
Oman says US-Iran talks postponed for logistical reasons
Muscat, May 2 (IANS) Omani Foreign Minister Badr Albusaidi has said that the fourth round of the Omani-mediated US-Iran talks scheduled for Saturday in Rome has been postponed for logistical reasons.
Iran says fresh sanctions reveal US 'economic terrorism' attempt
Tehran, May 2 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has strongly condemned fresh US sanctions on individuals and entities in Iran and other countries on the pretext of cooperating with Tehran in different areas, calling them a clear sign of US attempts at "economic terrorism".
UAE President reaffirms support for peaceful resolution to Russia-Ukraine war in call with Putin
Abu Dhabi, May 2 (IANS) UAE President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, reaffirming his country's support to achieve a peaceful resolution to the Russia-Ukraine war, media reported.
Iran says next round of talks with US postponed at Oman's proposal
Tehran, May 2 (IANS) Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei has said that the fourth round of indirect nuclear talks with the US, scheduled for Saturday in Rome, has been postponed at the mediator Oman's proposal.