Author: MCCQ News Desk

Madrid, April 19 (IANS) The governments of Brazil, Mexico and Spain expressed deep concern over the grave humanitarian crisis facing the Cuban people and urged necessary measures to ease the… Continue reading Brazil, Mexico and Spain urge action over humanitarian crisis in Cuba

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) India’s Vice President C P Radhakrishnan on Sunday departed for a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties… Continue reading VP Radhakrishnan departs for Sri Lanka on landmark two-day visit to boost bilateral ties

Beirut, April 19 (IANS) Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem said that the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group will retaliate against Israeli violations in… Continue reading Hezbollah leader vows to retaliate against Israeli ceasefire violations, seeks fresh start with Lebanese govt

Tehran, April 19 (IANS) The Navy of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said that the Strait of Hormuz has been blocked since Saturday evening and will not reopen until… Continue reading Iran’s IRGC says Strait of Hormuz blocked, demands end to US naval blockade

United Nations, April 18 (IANS) UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Tom Fletcher warned of famine in South Sudan. “The world’s youngest nation stands at a dangerous… Continue reading UN humanitarian chief warns of famine in South Sudan

Beirut, April 18 (IANS) Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said that Lebanon has entered a new phase focused on negotiating permanent agreements to safeguard the rights of its people, the unity… Continue reading Lebanese president announces shift to negotiating permanent agreements after ceasefire phase

Stanford, April 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has articulated a clear framework for the Indian diaspora, with its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale saying that Indians living abroad must place… Continue reading Diaspora must serve host nations, says RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale

Stanford, April 18 (IANS) The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has backed key political reforms including “one nation, one election”, with its General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale calling for a governance model rooted… Continue reading RSS backs one nation, one election reform (IANS interview)

Stanford, April 18 (IANS) Nuclear power could anchor India’s energy independence, former US Energy Secretary and Nobel Laureate Steven Chu said, warning that geopolitical tensions are exposing vulnerabilities in global… Continue reading Nuclear power key to India’s energy independence: Former US Energy Secretary (IANS interview)

Seoul, April 17 (IANS) South Korea and the European Union (EU) agreed Friday to form a strategic economic partnership to expand bilateral ties in trade and economic security amid heightened… Continue reading South Korea, EU agree to form strategic economic partnership amid global uncertainties

United Nations, April 17 (IANS) United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Friday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, expressing hope that it would help advance efforts… Continue reading UN chief welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges full compliance with international law

United Nations, April 17 (IANS) While expressing concern over the attacks on commercial shipping in the Hormuz Strait, India has taken a neutral stance on the veto by Russia and… Continue reading India voices concern over Hormuz shipping attacks, takes neutral stance on UNSC resolution veto

Jerusalem, April 17 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that even after the ceasefire with Hezbollah takes effect, Israel will maintain a 10-km security zone in southern Lebanon. Netanyahu’s… Continue reading Netanyahu says Israel to maintain 10-km security zone in southern Lebanon during ceasefire

Beirut, April 17 (IANS) A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon took effect on Friday, following an announcement earlier by US President Donald Trump. The truce aims to end more… Continue reading International community welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, urges continued efforts toward peace