Geneva, Aug 8 (IANS) The US tariffs place “a substantial strain” on Switzerland’s export-oriented economy, the Swiss government said, vowing to continue negotiations with the US to reduce the 39… Continue reading US tariffs place ‘substantial strain’ on Switzerland’s export-oriented economy
New York, Aug 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has ruled out negotiations with India on the tariffs that will rise to 50 per cent later this month. “No, not… Continue reading Trump rules out tariff talks with India as 50 per cent hike looms
United Nations, Aug 8 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is “disheartened” by the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump that came into force on Thursday, according to his Deputy… Continue reading Guterres ‘disheartened’ by Trump’s tariffs: Spokesperson
Brussels, Aug 7 (IANS) The world saw its third-warmest July on record in 2025 with a slight respite from the unprecedented heat of the previous two years, which still reflects… Continue reading World sees third-warmest July with slight respite in global temperatures
Seoul, Aug 7 (IANS) South Korea and the United States will conduct a major joint exercise this month to strengthen their combined readiness posture, the allies said on Thursday, but… Continue reading South Korea, US to partially push back field training for key military drills to Sept
Georgia (United States), Aug 7 (IANS) Five soldiers have been shot and injured during an active shooter incident at the US Army’s Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia state, according to… Continue reading Shooting at US Army base leaves 5 soldiers injured
Seoul, Aug 7 (IANS) South Korea’s justice ministry on Thursday was set to review a list of people to be granted special pardons on the occasion of Liberation Day next… Continue reading South Korea: Justice ministry to review beneficiaries of special pardons for Liberation Day
Paris, Aug 7 (IANS) France is grappling with its largest wildfire in years, which erupted in the southern Mediterranean region near Spain, killing one person and injuring several others as… Continue reading France battles wildfire larger than Paris; one dead as blaze spreads rapidly
Seoul, Aug 6 (IANS) The ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Wednesday it has decided to expel Rep. Lee Choon-suak for triggering public outrage over allegations of stock trading under a… Continue reading South Korea: Ruling party to expel lawmaker over alleged stock transactions under borrowed name
Lusaka, Aug 6 (IANS) The Zambian government on Tuesday defended its decision to apply for an extension of its International Monetary Fund (IMF) Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program. Minister of… Continue reading Zambian govt justifies application for IMF program extension
Los Angeles, Aug 6 (IANS) US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy unveiled a proposed new rule aimed at advancing drone innovation and accelerating the integration of unmanned aircraft systems into… Continue reading US transportation secretary proposes new rule to advance drone technology
Los Angeles, Aug 6 (IANS) Hundreds of structures are threatened by a fast-moving wildfire that has scorched over 82,000 acres (about 332 square km) in less than five days in… Continue reading Massive wildfire in California; hundreds of structures at risk
Baghdad, Aug 6 (IANS) Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani affirmed his country’s commitment to Lebanon’s stability and its support for the Lebanese people. Al-Sudani made the remarks when meeting… Continue reading Iraqi PM reaffirms commitment to Lebanon’s stability
Seoul, Aug 5 (IANS) South Korea and the United States held talks Tuesday on ways to broaden ties in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector ahead of an upcoming bilateral summit,… Continue reading South Korea, US discuss cooperation in AI, science
Seoul, Aug 5 (IANS) The National Assembly is expected to vote on a controversial broadcasting bill aimed at reducing the government’s influence over public broadcasters Tuesday, when the main opposition’s… Continue reading South Korea: National Assembly expected to vote on contentious broadcasting bill despite filibuster by main oppn
