Hamas asked $500 million from Iran to fund Oct 7 attack: Israel

IANS | April 7, 2025 11:39 AM

Tel Aviv, April 7 (IANS) Israel has made public an intelligence document that, according to its officials, reveals a direct financial and operational link between Hamas and Iran, including a request for $500 million to carry out its plans to invade Israel -- an attack that was executed on October 7, 2023.

They're dying to make deal: Trump stands firm on 'reciprocal tariffs'

IANS | April 7, 2025 9:51 AM

Washington, April 7 (IANS) As global stock markets plunged on Monday, US President Donald Trump defended his controversial tariff policies, dismissing concerns over the economic impact. He said that the world leaders are "dying to make a deal" to negotiate the reciprocal tariffs.

Grand celebration of Ram Navami at BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi

IANS | April 6, 2025 11:00 PM

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The world-renowned BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi celebrated Ram Navami and Swaminarayan Jayanti with immense devotion and grandeur, marking a landmark moment for cultural and spiritual harmony in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

BNP continues to protest against Pak govt despite warnings

IANS | April 6, 2025 1:59 PM

Quetta, April 6 (IANS) Pakistan's Balochistan National Party (BNP), continues to hold a protest on Sunday for the 10th consecutive day despite the warnings by the Balcoh government to limit its demonstration to Quetta's Shahwani Stadium.