Will Russian President Vladimir Putin participate in G20 Summit? MEA says this

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi Dies in Helicopter Crash

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi , Dies in Helicopter Crash. Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials died after their helicopter crashed in northwestern Iran on May 19, Reuters reports. . Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other officials died after their helicopter crashed in northwestern Iran on May 19, Reuters reports. . The president is survived by his wife, Jamileh Alamolhoda, and two daughters. First Vice President Mohammad Mokhber will serve as interim president. Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani will serve as acting foreign minister. Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a statement. I announce five days of public mourning and offer my condolences to the dear people of Iran, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, via statement. Iran's neighbors and allies offered condolences, with Vladimir Putin calling Raisi "a true friend of Russia.". Raisi's death comes as dissent in Iran continues to grow amid "political, social and economic crises," Reuters reports. An election to appoint a new president must occur within 50 days. Overall, Iranian policy will not likely change due to the fact that the Guardian Council must vet candidates. The council has previously disqualified "prominent conservative and moderate officials," Reuters reports

Putin’s Scare in Kharkiv Grows: Zelensky Signs New Law Allowing Prisoners to Join Military

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has ratified a new law allowing certain prisoners to be paroled if they agree to enlist in the country's military. This legislation, aimed at bolstering Ukraine's military ranks, comes in response to the significant challenges the nation faces in its conflict with Russia. The details of the new law were published on the official website of the Ukrainian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada. Initially submitted to the legislature in March, the bill is part of a broader effort by Ukraine to replenish its military forces. The legislation enables Ukrainian inmates to voluntarily enlist on a contractual basis and serve as long as martial law is in effect. The law specifically applies to convicts with three years or less remaining on their original prison sentences. #Zelensky #Ukraine #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraineConflict #Kharkiv #Putin #MilitaryRecruitment #PrisonerEnlistment #WarLaw #MartialLaw #UkraineDefense #Mobilization #ConflictNews #EasternEurope #GlobalNews ~PR.152~ED.103~

Ukraine braces for heavy battles as Putin says Russia carving out 'buffer zone''

Putin claims he isn't seeking to gain control over city of Kharkiv

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he has no plans to recapture the city of Kharkiv, during a visit to China on Friday. Putin clarified that Moscow's military action in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region is aimed at establishing a buffer zone.

Putin's Final Blow on Kharkiv with Renewed Russia’s Drone blitz; Ukraine’s Belgorod Retaliation

In a critical escalation on Ukraine's northeastern front, Russian troops have made significant advances in the Kharkiv region, expanding the combat zone by approximately 70 kilometers. Ukrainian Colonel-General Oleksandr Syrskyi warned of imminent "heavy battles" as Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the establishment of a "buffer zone" to protect Russia's border regions. The offensive, which began last Friday, has strained Ukrainian defences, already stretched thin over a sprawling front. During a visit to China, Putin linked the offensive to ongoing Ukrainian shelling of Russian border areas, justifying the creation of the buffer zone. A recent Russian missile strike in Kharkiv killed two and injured 25, highlighting the conflict's toll. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that Ukrainian forces have stabilized the front despite losing control of 12 villages. #Putin #Kharkiv #UkraineWar #DroneBlitz #Belgorod #UkraineRetaliation #RussiaUkraineConflict #BufferZone #MilitaryOffensive #KharkivAttack #WarUpdates #EasternFront #UkrainianDefense #RussiaInvasion #ConflictZone ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.194~

US Media Names RAW Officer Vikram Yadav Behind Pannun’s Assassination Attempt| Oneindia News

The Washington Post alleges Vikram Yadav, formerly linked with RAW, plotted to target Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun in the US. Yadav purportedly divulged Pannun's New York address to a hired hit team. The Ministry of External Affairs declined to respond. Earlier, a Financial Times report claimed the US foiled a similar plot, leading to US concerns over India's involvement. India refuted the allegations and initiated an inquiry. #WashingtonPost #VikramYadav #RAW #Pannun #GurpatwantSinghPannun #MEA #SJaishankar #PMModi #NarendraModi #Worldnews #Biden #Oneinda #Oneindia news ~PR.320~ED.101~GR.121~HT.96~

India Denies Involvement in Pakistan Assassinations: MEA Responds to Foreign Media | Oneindia News

The Ministry of External Affairs refutes allegations of India's involvement in targeted killings in Pakistan following the 2019 Pulwama attack. Join us as we delve into the details of this denial and the escalating tensions between the two neighboring nations. #IndiaPakistan #IndiaPakistanRelations #IndiaPakistanTensions #IndiaPakistanConflict #PakistanAssassination #PakistanNews #KargilWar #TheGuardian #PulwamaAttack #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.101~HT.99~

Kejriwal Arrest: India summons US diplomat, raises objection over State Dept’s remarks| Oneindia

On Wednesday, the government convened a 40-minute meeting with the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission from the United States, who was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs' office located in Delhi's South Block. While specific details of the meeting have not been disclosed, it follows a statement by a US State Department spokesperson the previous day. The spokesperson mentioned that the department is actively monitoring reports concerning the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and urged New Delhi to ensure a fair and expeditious legal process for the detained Aam Aadmi Party leader. #ArvindKejriwal #USKejriwalArrest #USReactsToKejriwalArrest #MegaRally #INDIABlocRally #KejriwalArrestOppositionRally #OppositionRallyKejriwalArrest #HighCourtChallenge #ImmediateRelease #KejriwalArrest #LegalAction #DelhiHighCourt #LegalBattle #EnforcementDirectorate #UrgentHearing #LegalJustice #AAPLeader ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~

Arvind Kejriwal Arrest: India Condemns Germany's Biassed Views on Delhi CM’s Detention| OneIndia

India's Ministry of External Affairs sternly protests Germany's commentary on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal's arrest by the Enforcement Directorate, citing interference in judicial autonomy. Germany's Deputy Chief of Mission was summoned for clarification. Meanwhile, Kejriwal's arrest, connected to a money laundering probe, sparks domestic political turmoil, with AAP vowing to govern from jail and BJP demanding resignation. #ArvindKejriwal #Kejriwalarrest #Kejriwal #DelhiCM #EDKejriwal #EDsummon #Politics #PMModi #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.194~GR.123~