Damascus, Dec 18 (IANS) The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, has said that his forces are willing to propose a “demilitarised zone” in the border… Continue reading US-backed Kurdish forces propose ‘demilitarised zone’ near Syria-Turkey border
Jerusalem, Dec 18 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that he would not permit the establishment of a Palestinian state, rejecting reports that Israel had agreed to a… Continue reading Netanyahu denies agreeing to Palestinian statehood in talks with Saudi Arabia
New York, Dec 18 (IANS) Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg Jr. and New York City Police Department Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch have announced the indictment of Luigi Mangione, 26,… Continue reading Gunman in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder indicted in New York City
Sydney, Dec 18 (IANS) At least 14 people have been killed and hundreds more injured after a major earthquake struck Vanuatu on Tuesday. The Red Cross reported the updated death… Continue reading Vanuatu earthquake death toll rises to 14
Washington, Dec 17 (IANS) Donald Trump said on Monday that he would speak to the President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and that of Russia Vladimir Putin to end the “carnage”… Continue reading Trump vows to speak to Zelensky, Putin to end “carnage” of war
Ottawa, Dec 17 (IANS) Canada’s Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc was appointed as the new Finance Minister on Monday in a swearing-in ceremony held at the Rideau Hall in Ottawa.… Continue reading PM Justin Trudeau appoints Dominic LeBlanc as Canada’s new Finance Minister
Ottawa, Dec 17 (IANS) Hours before the statement on Canada’s economy, Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister, announced her resignation from the Cabinet. Freeland was scheduled to… Continue reading Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland quits Trudeau govt
Tbilisi (Georgia), Dec 17 (IANS) The Embassy of India in Georgia has confirmed the deaths of 11 Indian nationals in Gudauri, Georgia, and expressed deep condolences to the bereaved families.… Continue reading Indian Embassy extends condolences over death of 11 nationals in Georgia
Berlin, Dec 17 (IANS) German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a parliamentary vote of confidence on Monday, triggering early elections set for February 23. The embattled Chancellor, whose three-party coalition collapsed… Continue reading Germany heads for snap polls as Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses confidence vote
Dhaka, Dec 16 (IANS) Eight Indian military veterans of Bangladesh’s 1971 Liberation War reached Dhaka while eight officers of Bangladesh Army arrived in Kolkata to join the Vijay Diwas celebrations… Continue reading India, Bangladesh 1971 war veterans’ exchange visit to commemorate Vijay Diwas
Damascus, Dec 16 (IANS) Israeli warplanes launched multiple airstrikes, targeting former military arsenals across Syria, according to a war monitor. The latest raids hit missile bases in Battalion 107 near… Continue reading Israel continues airstrikes across Syria, targeting military arsenals
Moscow, Dec 16 (IANS) Russia has evacuated some of its diplomats out of the Syrian capital Damascus while its embassy continues to function, the Russian Foreign Ministry said. The diplomats… Continue reading Russia evacuates some diplomats out of Syria
Seoul, Dec 16 (IANS) S. Korea’s joint investigation team will summon the impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday on charges of insurrection and abuse of power, multiple media outlets… Continue reading S.Korea’s joint investigation team to summon President Yoon over insurrection charge
Tel Aviv, Dec 16 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about Israel’s determination to continue acting against Iran and its armed proxies whenever they… Continue reading Israeli PM Netanyahu confirms ‘very friendly’ call with Trump about need for ‘victory’ against Iran
Beirut, Dec 15 (IANS) Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem has confirmed that the Lebanese armed group has temporarily lost its weapons supply route through Syria following the recent fall of Bashar… Continue reading Hezbollah leader acknowledges loss of weapons supply route through Syria
