Washington, Aug 23 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that Chicago could be the next city the federal government targets in its crime crackdown, following several days of action in… Continue reading Trump says Chicago could be next for federal crime crackdown after Washington
New York, Aug 23 (IANS) Five people were confirmed dead as a tour bus crashed in the US state of New York, the New York State Police announced. The accident… Continue reading Five dead in tour bus crash in US state of New York
Quetta, Aug 22 (IANS) A Baloch family protesting the enforced disappearance of their son by Pakistani forces continued its sit-in demonstration outside the Karachi Press Club for the 18th consecutive… Continue reading Baloch family marks 18th day of protest over son’s enforced disappearance by Pakistani forces
Madrid, Aug 22 (IANS) The devastating wildfires sweeping across Spain this summer should serve as a warning to the rest of Europe about the rising dangers of climate change, a… Continue reading Wildfires in Spain signal growing climate risks for Europe, expert warns
United Nations, Aug 22 (IANS) UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen warned of “a worsening political climate” amid a precarious security situation in Syria. The July 19 ceasefire in… Continue reading UN envoy warns of worsening political climate amid insecurity in Syria
Tehran, Aug 22 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei condemned the US imposition of sanctions on four more officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC). He made the remarks… Continue reading Iran condemns US sanctions on ICC officials
Jerusalem, Aug 22 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had instructed officials to begin “immediate negotiations” for the release of hostages in Gaza and an end to the… Continue reading Netanyahu says Israel to begin Gaza truce talks, approve Gaza City attack plan
New York, Aug 22 (IANS) A New York appeals court threw out a more than $500 million penalty plus interest against US President Donald Trump in a civil fraud case.… Continue reading US court throws out 500 million USD penalty against Trump
Seoul, Aug 21 (IANS) South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) were girding for a clash on Thursday as the DP plans to… Continue reading South Korea: Ruling, main opposition parties gear for clash over contentious broadcasting bill
Budapest, Aug 21 (IANS) Hungary celebrated its state foundation day with a wide range of cultural, religious, and festive programs, including a lavish firework show, honouring the legacy of King… Continue reading Hungary celebrates statehood with cultural programs, lavish fireworks
London, Aug 21 (IANS) Young people who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to later take up cigarette smoking and face a heightened risk of respiratory and mental health issues,… Continue reading UK-based review finds youth vaping linked to increased health risks, future smoking
Aden (Yemen), Aug 21 (IANS) Chief of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council Rashad al-Alimi met with UN Special Envoy to Yemen Hans Grundberg in the Saudi capital of Riyadh to discuss… Continue reading Yemen’s leader meets UN envoy on peace process revival
Seoul, Aug 21 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has met with ground commanders of the North’s troops deployed to the front-line Kursk region and “highly appreciated” their role in… Continue reading North Korea’s Kim hails ground commanders of troops deployed in Russia’s war on Ukraine
Madrid, Aug 20 (IANS) Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez announced that his government will declare a civil protection emergency in response to widespread wildfires ravaging the country. Sanchez made the… Continue reading Spanish PM announces civil protection emergency over wildfires
Damascus, Aug 20 (IANS) Syria’s foreign affairs chief, Assad Hassan al-Shibani, met with an Israeli delegation in Paris to discuss efforts to reduce tensions and bolster stability in southern Syria,… Continue reading Syrian, Israeli officials hold talks on bolstering stability
