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UAE President receives phone call from Russian President
Abu Dhabi, March 24: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call from Vladimir Putin, President of the Russian Federation, during which they discussed bilateral cooperation and ways to strengthen ties. The conversation took place within the framework of the strategic partnership between the two countries and as part of efforts to serve their mutual interests. Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to further enhancing these ties across multiple sectors for the benefit of their peoples.
Russian delegation arrives in Riyadh to participate in US-brokered peace talks
Riyadh, March 24: The Russian delegation arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on Monday, to participate in the peace negotiations brokered by the United States, aiming to reach a ceasefire in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
Angola bowing out as Congo conflict mediator: Presidency
Luanda, March 24: Angola said on Monday that it has decided to "relieve itself" as the mediator in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) conflict to focus on broader African Union priorities as its current chair.
Israel proposes two-phase hostage release plan to Hamas: Egyptian sources
Cairo, March 23: Israel has proposed a two-phase plan to the Hamas movement, through Egyptian mediators, for the release of hostages held in Gaza, Egyptian sources told media.
UAE mediation efforts succeed with new exchange of 350 captives between Russia and Ukraine
Abu Dhabi, March 20: The United Arab Emirates has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine, which included 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 3,233.
Taking steps to set up Mediation Council: MoS Law Arjun Ram Meghwal
New Delhi, March 20: The Government is taking steps to set up the Mediation Council of India to deal with a framework of institutionalization of the conduct of mediation in the country, the Parliament was informed on Thursday.
UAE highlights its mediation efforts as Russia and Ukraine exchange 350 captives
Abu Dhabi, March 20: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced the success of mediation efforts in a new exchange of war captives between Russia and Ukraine on Wednesday, which included 175 Ukrainian captives and 175 Russian captives - 350 captives in total - bringing the overall number exchanged through UAE mediation efforts to 3,233.
Somalia welcomes mediation efforts to end DR Congo crisis
Mogadishu, March 20: Somalia welcomed the mediation efforts that have facilitated the meeting between leaders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in Doha, the capital of Qatar.
Relationship of PM Modi, President Putin may be helpful for talks, says Polish Deputy Foreign Minister
New Delhi, March 19: Poland's Secretary of State and Deputy Foreign Minister, Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski said on Wednesday that the relationship between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, "may be helpful" at some stage of negotiating the end of the Russia-Ukraine war.
Netanyahu instructs negotiating team to resume talks for hostages release
Tel Aviv, March 16: Benjamin Netanyahu has given a green signal for continuing the negotiations towards bringing back the hostages, the Israeli Prime Minister's Office shared in a statement on Sunday.
Angola seeks to persuade Congo government to talk directly with M23 rebels
Kinshasa, March 13: Angola said it is trying to broker direct talks between the government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the M23 rebel group in the coming days.
Israel to send delegation to Doha on March 10 to advance Gaza ceasefire talks
Jerusalem, March 9: Israel will send a delegation to Qatar's capital Doha on Monday to advance negotiations for renewing the ceasefire in Gaza and securing the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas, according to a statement issued by the Israeli Prime Minister's Office.
Kangana Ranaut, Javed Akhtar end their five-year-long defamation case
Mumbai, February 28: Bollywood actor-politician Kangana Ranaut and veteran lyricist Javed Akhtar have successfully resolved their five-year-long defamation case.
Negotiations on Gaza truce deal begin in Egypt's Cairo
Cairo, Feb 28: Israeli and Qatari delegations arrived in the Egyptian capital of Cairo for Gaza ceasefire talks, with the participation of US representatives, according to Egypt's State Information Service (SIS).
Israel begins to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners
Gaza, Feb 27: Israeli authorities on Thursday began releasing more than 600 Palestinian prisoners from Israeli jails as part of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel, according to Palestinian sources.
Hamas reaches deal with Israel to release more than 600 Palestinians
Tel Aviv, February 26: Hamas has announced that it has reached an agreement to resolve Israel's delay in releasing 620 Palestinian prisoners, who were initially scheduled to be freed last week, according to a report by Aljazeera.
Sudan's RSF, allies ink deal in Kenya to form 'unity govt'
Nairobi, Feb 24: Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and its allies signed a charter to establish a unity government in the conflict-hit country.
Libyan PM stresses support for UN efforts to enhance stability in Libya
Tripoli, Feb 21: Libyan Prime Minister Abdul-Hamed Dbeibah stressed that his government supports the UN efforts to enhance stability in Libya.
Trump calls for de-escalation, offers to mediate in India-China border dispute
New Delhi, February 14: In a joint press conference with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Donald Trump expressed optimism about future relations with China while acknowledging past tensions, particularly in the wake of COVID-19.
Trump offers 'help' to end India-China border skirmishes
Washington, Feb 14: US President Donald Trump on Thursday seemingly offered to mediate an end to the border skirmishes between India and China, saying they were "quite violent" and he said he hoped the two countries as well as the US and Russia, arch-rivals for decades "can get along".
Israeli forces begin withdrawing from key Gaza corridor under ceasefire deal
Jerusalem, Feb 9: Israeli forces have begun withdrawing from a key area in Gaza as part of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement that took effect last month, an Israeli government official said on Sunday.
Ceasefire holds between Israel, Hamas amid delicate truce
Tel Aviv, Jan 19: A tense ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas took effect on Sunday, initiating six weeks of calm and raising hopes for an end to 15 months of Israeli assaults on Gaza that devastated the enclave and for the release of dozens of hostages held there.
Egypt says Israel to release 1,890 Palestinian prisoners during 1st phase of Gaza ceasefire deal
Cairo, Jan 19: Egypt announced that Israel will release more than 1,890 Palestinian prisoners in exchange for the Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) releasing 33 Israeli detainees during the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement.
EU welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza
Brussels, Jan 16: High-ranking European Union (EU) officials welcomed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and called on both parties to fully implement the deal.
Qatar says Gaza ceasefire talks in 'final stages'
Doha, Jan 14: Qatar's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Majed Al Ansari confirmed on Tuesday that the ongoing high-level Gaza ceasefire talks in Doha have reached an advanced stage.
Joe Biden, Benjamin Netanyahu discuss progress on Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal
Washington DC, January 13: US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the progress of ongoing negotiations regarding the ceasefire-hostage deal in relation to the situation in Gaza, the White House said in a statement on Sunday (local time).
IIT Bombay develops bacteria to consume toxic pollutants in soil and produce helpful nutrients
New Delhi, January 2: Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay researchers have identified bacteria that can consume toxic pollutants in the soil and produce helpful nutrients as a byproduct, as per the official release.