Day after pager explosion, walkie-talkies blow up in Hezbollah strongholds of Beirut; several casualties feared

Day after pager explosion, walkie-talkies blow up in Hezbollah strongholds of Beirut; several casualties feared

Beirut: A day after pagers exploded across Lebanon, killing nine people and injuring more than 2,800 others, walkie-talkie blasts were reported across Beirut in places regarded as the militant outfit Hezbollah stronghold, media reports said.

by Trans World Features September 18, 2024

Mahsa Amini death: At least 31 killed in Iran as authorities crack down on anti-hijab protesters

Mahsa Amini death: At least 31 killed in Iran as authorities crack down on anti-hijab protesters

At least 31 people have been killed across Iran in the crack down on anti-hijab protests triggered by the custodial death of 22-year-old woman Mahsa Amini, who was arrested for “improper hijab” and allegedly beaten up by the Islamic Republic’s “morality” police, media reports said citing Oslo-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR).

by India Blooms News Service September 22, 2022

Iran releases 15 Indian fishermen

Iran releases 15 Indian fishermen

New Delhi, Apr 3 (IBNS) : Iran has released 15 Tamil Nadu fishermen nearly five-and-a-half months after they were captured after straying into the central Asian country's waters, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Monday.

by India Blooms News Service April 03, 2017

Trump to study 'dumb' Australian immigrants deal

Trump to study 'dumb' Australian immigrants deal

Washington, Feb 2 (IBNS): Slamming former President Barack Obama, US President Donald Trump said he's going to study the 'dumb' Australian immigration deal agreed by the former government.

by IBNS February 02, 2017

Iran, major world powers reach historic nuclear deal

Iran, major world powers reach historic nuclear deal

Vienna, Jul 14 (IBNS) In a historic nuclear deal that Iran reached with six major world powers Tehran has been granted sanctions relief in exchange for curbs on its nuclear programmes.

by IBNS July 14, 2015

Iran, international negotiators strike initial nuclear deal

Iran, international negotiators strike initial nuclear deal

Lausanne, Switzerland, Apr 3 (IBNS) The United States, Iran and five other world powers on Thursday entered into a historic deal to limit Iran's nuclear programme and keep it away from producing atomic weapons.

by IBNS April 03, 2015