United Nations, Oct 31 (IANS) The UN Security Council voiced grave concern over escalating violence in and around El Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur state. In a press statement, on… Continue reading UN Security Council voices grave concern over escalating violence in Sudan
New York, Oct 31 (IANS) The US state of New York declared a state of emergency ahead of the suspension of federal food aid caused by the ongoing government shutdown.… Continue reading New York declares state of emergency ahead of suspension of federal food aid
Seoul, Oct 31 (IANS) South Korea will launch its fifth homegrown military spy satellite from a US space base this weekend, the defence ministry said Friday, in a move expected… Continue reading South Korea to launch 5th spy satellite from US space base Sunday
Gyeongju, Oct 31 (IANS) The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ summit kicked off Friday as world leaders gathered to discuss ways to boost resilience and spur growth amid a rising… Continue reading APEC leaders’ summit kicks off in South Korea amid global trade uncertainties
Seoul, Oct 30 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met on Thursday for a high-stakes summit that will be watched closely for signs of a reprieve… Continue reading South Korea: Trump, Xi begin high-stakes summit amid trade war
Seoul, Oct 30 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in South Korea on Thursday to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit and hold talks with South Korean President Lee… Continue reading China’s Xi arrives in Busan for 1st South Korea trip in 11 yrs, set for talks with Trump
Washington, Oct 30 (IANS) The US Federal Reserve on Wednesday lowered its benchmark lending rate by a quarter percentage point, bringing the target range to 3.75 per cent to 4… Continue reading US Fed cuts interest rates as govt shutdown clouds economic outlook
Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, has caused widespread devastation across the Caribbean, leaving dozens dead and entire communities cut off as… Continue reading Dozens dead as Hurricane Melissa batters Caribbean, moves towards Bahamas
Vilnius, Oct 29 (IANS) Lithuania’s government decided on Wednesday to close the country’s border with Belarus for one month, while allowing certain exceptions, the Baltic News Service (BNS) reported. The… Continue reading Lithuania to close border with Belarus for 1 month
United Nations, Oct 29 (IANS) India has strongly denounced as biased and communal a human rights report on Myanmar that claims the Pahalgam terrorist massacre in April affected the treatment… Continue reading India rejects ‘biased’ UN report claiming Pahalgam massacre influenced treatment of Rohingya refugees
Seoul, Oct 29 (IANS) US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea Wednesday ahead of high-stakes summits with President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the occasion… Continue reading Trump arrives in South Korea for high-stakes summits with Lee, Xi
United Nations, Oct 29 (IANS) The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) released its 2025 nationally determined contributions (NDCs) synthesis report, showing improved quality, credibility and economic coverage. Released… Continue reading UN climate change convention reports progress on nationally determined contributions
Washington, Oct 29 (IANS) As Japan and the United States signed a critical minerals and rare earths agreement in Tokyo on Tuesday, experts in Washington believed that despite the agreement,… Continue reading Japan wary of possible US-China ‘deal’ despite agreement on rare earths, says expert
Kathmandu, Oct 28 (IANS) The local administration in Nepal’s Myagdi district, located in western Nepal, has barred the entry of people to the famous tourist destination—Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)—until October… Continue reading Nepal halts treks to Annapurna Base Camp as snowfall poses risk
Washington, Oct 28 (IANS) More than 4,000 flights across the US were delayed on Monday, with roughly 118 additional flights cancelled, as the 27-day government shutdown continues to disrupt air… Continue reading Thousands of US flights delayed as government shutdown strains airports
