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Qatar Tribune
3 days ago
- Politics
- Qatar Tribune
Iran condemns ‘racist mentality' behind US president's travel ban
Iran has sharply criticised United States President Donald Trump's travel ban on its nationals and those of several countries, calling it 'racist' and a sign of deep-rooted hostility towards Iranians and Muslims. Trump earlier this week signed an executive order that bars and restricts travellers from 19 countries, including several African and Middle Eastern nations. The policy, set to take effect on Monday, echoes measures introduced during Trump's previous term in office from 2017-2021. In the executive order, Trump said he 'must act to protect the national security' of the US. Alireza Hashemi-Raja, who heads the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' department for Iranians abroad, said on Saturday that the decision reveals 'the dominance of a supremacist and racist mentality among American policymakers'. 'This measure indicates the deep hostility of American decision-makers towards the Iranian and Muslim people,' he said in a statement. The latest restrictions cover nationals from Iran, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, and Yemen. A limited ban has also been applied to travellers from seven other countries. (Agencies)
Hindustan Times
6 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
3 Punjab men, who went missing in Iran, rescued
Three Indians who were abducted in Iran last month have been freed by Tehran police, authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The rescued men - Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur, Jaspal Singh from Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar, and Hushanpreet Singh from Sangrur - had travelled to Iran on May 1 after being lured by a travel agency with promises of a safe route and job prospects in Australia. However, shortly after their arrival in Tehran, the trio were abducted and held captive by their traffickers, who then demanded ransom from their families back in India. The Iranian Embassy in India announced the rescue via a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), confirming the successful police operation in Varamin, a town south of Tehran. The Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs' consular affairs department coordinated the efforts alongside local police. "Three missing Indian citizens freed by Tehran police," the Embassy posted. Indian authorities were alerted to the situation after the families of the abducted youths began receiving ransom calls. According to Jaspal Singh's brother Balwinder Singh, the abductors initially demanded ₹1 crore, later reducing it to ₹18 lakh. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in India swiftly intervened, working with Iranian counterparts to trace and rescue the victims. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in a May 29 briefing, "We are in daily touch with Iranian authorities and extending all possible help to the families. We've received good cooperation from Iran." The Indian Embassy in Iran also issued a statement earlier, affirming its commitment to ensuring the men's safety and staying in regular contact with their families.
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Business Standard
29-05-2025
- Business Standard
Mystery deepens over 3 missing Indians in Iran;Embassy warns of trafficking
The Iranian Embassy in India on Thursday informed that the disappearance of three Indian nationals in Iran is being actively investigated by Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Consular Affairs Department, in close coordination with the country's judicial authorities. The Embassy of India in Tehran is being kept fully informed about the progress of the case through continuous coordination with Iranian officials. 'The case concerning the disappearance of three Indian nationals is being followed up by the Consular Affairs Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran in coordination with the relevant judicial authorities, Iran's Embassy in India posted on X. Meanwhile, the Indian Embassy in Iran has acknowledged that the families of the missing Indian nationals have reported their disappearance after travelling to Iran. 'Family members of three Indian citizens have informed the Embassy of India that their relatives are missing after having travelled to Iran. The Embassy had strongly taken up this matter with the Iranian authorities and requested that the missing Indians should be urgently traced and their safety should be ensured. We are also keeping the family members regularly updated on the efforts being made by the Embassy,' the Embassy of India in Tehran, said in a statement. Both embassies emphasise their commitment to working together closely to ensure a swift and safe resolution to the case. What is the disappearance case? The three Indian nationals—identified as Hushanpreet Singh from Sangrur, Jaspal Singh from SBS Nagar, and Amritpal Singh from Hoshiarpur—went missing shortly after arriving in Tehran on May 1. According to reports, an agent based in Punjab had promised to help them reach Australia via the Dubai-Iran route, assuring them of accommodation during their stay in Iran. However, soon after their arrival in Iran, the three men were reportedly abducted. Their families claim that the kidnappers demanded a ransom of ₹1 crore and threatened to kill the men if the payment was not made. The relatives alleged that the kidnappers shared pictures and videos showing the men with their hands bound by ropes and visible cuts and bruises on their bodies. The families said they were able to communicate with the men during the initial days following the abduction, but contact was lost after May 11. The agent from Hoshiarpur who facilitated their travel is reportedly missing, and an FIR was registered against him on May 16.
The Print
14-05-2025
- Politics
- The Print
India condemns China's ‘renaming' of parts of Arunachal Pradesh, Beijing says within ‘sovereign rights'
In response to India's statement, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs' spokesperson Lin Jian told a press conference in Beijing that they have 'standardized names of some parts of Zangnan [Arunachal Pradesh]' which is 'part of China's territory'. 'We have noticed that China has persisted with its vain and preposterous attempts to name places in the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. Consistent with our principled position, we reject such attempts categorically. Creative naming will not alter the undeniable reality that Arunachal Pradesh was, is, and will always remain an integral and inalienable part of India,' Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said in response to media queries. New Delhi: India Wednesday dismissed China's renaming of at least 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh as a 'vain and preposterous' exercise, and underlined that the northeastern state is an 'integral and inalienable' part of India. Beijing, however, said it is within its 'sovereign' right to rename parts of the Indian state. China Sunday notified the 'renaming' of at least 27 places as it continues to make a territorial claim over India's northeastern state. China refers to Arunachal Pradesh as Zangnan or Southern Tibet. Our response to media queries on renaming places in Arunachal Pradesh by China (May 14, 2025) 🔗 — Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) May 14, 2025 This is the fifth time in the last eight years that Beijing has announced the rechristening of places in Arunachal Pradesh. Its first attempt was in 2017, followed by those in 2021, 2023 and 2024. India has consistently rejected such Chinese attempts. Last year, Beijing also protested against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Indian state to inaugurate the Sela tunnel, which provides all-weather connectivity to the strategically important town of Tawang. Just as Modi was visiting the state, the Chinese foreign and defence ministries published a series of statements over Beijing's claims on Arunachal Pradesh. In early March 2024, the US also opposed any Chinese attempt to unilaterally advance its territorial claim over the northeastern state. The latest notification came a day after India and Pakistan announced a bilateral understanding to cease armed hostilities. Between 7 and 10 May, their armed forces carried out kinetic action against each other. On 7 May, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting nine terrorist complexes across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir. China referred to the operation as 'regrettable'. India's Operation Sindoor was a response to the 22 April terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam which left 26 people dead. India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval had spoken to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Operation Sindoor, with the two holding a round of phone calls Saturday. A day after Doval and Wang spoke, China's Ministry of Civil Affairs published its latest list of renamed areas in India's Arunachal Pradesh. Towards the end of last year, China also announced the construction of a mega-dam on the Yarlung-Zangbo River. The Yarlung-Zangbo River flows through Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang River before it becomes the Brahmaputra and flows into the Bay of Bengal. The Chinese dam has serious implications for the flow of water through Arunachal Pradesh. This is an updated version of the report. (Edited by Ajeet Tiwari) Also Read: For China, the India-Pakistan conflict was an advertisement for its military systems
Al Manar
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Al Manar
Iranian Foreign Minister Meets his Saudi Counterpart in Jeddah
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with his Saudi counterpart, Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to discuss important bilateral and regional matters. During the meeting on Saturday, the two officials addressed key diplomatic issues and explored ways to enhance cooperation in tackling regional and international challenges. Following their discussions, Araghchi signed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' memorial book as part of the official visit. Earlier today, Araghchi, leading a diplomatic delegation, departed for Jeddah to engage in talks with senior Saudi officials. Araghchi said on Friday that Oman, which mediates the talks, has asked Iran's viewpoint about Sunday as the date of the new round of the negotiations.
