Author: MCCQ News Desk

Vilnius, Feb 4 (IANS) Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda said that trade wars rarely have winners, as the United States considers imposing tariffs on the European Union (EU). “I don’t know… Continue reading Trade wars have no winners: Lithuanian president

Nairobi, Feb 4 (IANS) Leaders from southern and eastern African countries have resolved to meet for a two-day extraordinary summit to discuss the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of… Continue reading Kenyan president says African leaders to convene summit on DR Congo crisis

Addis Ababa, Feb 4 (IANS) Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP) has concluded its second congress, electing its leadership and reiterating its commitment to national advancement. The three-day party congress, held… Continue reading Ethiopia’s ruling party concludes 2nd congress with national advancement pledge

Gaza, Feb 3 (IANS) Hamas declared the Gaza Strip a “disaster zone”, warning of an unprecedented catastrophe that threatens the lives of its over 2.4 million people, as widespread destruction… Continue reading Hamas warns of humanitarian crisis in Gaza, urges international action

Amman, Feb 3 (IANS) Jordan and Slovenia emphasised the need to solidify the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and ensure the immediate and adequate delivery of humanitarian aid across the… Continue reading Jordan, Slovenia stress need to solidify ceasefire in Gaza

Brussels, Feb 3 (IANS) The European Commission criticised US President Donald Trump’s tariff imposed upon three countries, saying they disrupt global trade and are harmful to all, and vowing to… Continue reading EU criticises US tariff, vowing to ‘respond firmly’ if targeted: Spokesman

Amman, Feb 3 (IANS) Jordanian Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi met with his Uzbek counterpart Bakhtiyor Saidov to discuss ways to expand cooperation in various areas. The two officials affirmed their… Continue reading Jordanian, Uzbek FMs vow to enhance cooperation

Dar Es Salaam, Feb 3 (IANS) Two Tanzanian peacekeepers have been killed and four others injured in ongoing conflicts in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the Tanzania… Continue reading Two Tanzanian peacekeepers killed, four injured in DR Congo

Mexico City, Feb 2 (IANS) In response to former US President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25 per cent tariff on Mexican imports, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced counter-tariffs… Continue reading Mexico hits back at US Trump’s decision to impose tariffs

Seoul, Feb 2 (IANS) North Korea on Sunday accused the US of stepping up weapons aid to allies in what it called an attempt to cement its hegemonic status, saying… Continue reading North Korea says US arms aid cannot ‘save’ South Korea from strategic deficiency

Mexico City, Feb 2 (IANS) Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed the death of six Mexicans aboard a plane that crashed Friday evening in northeastern Philadelphia, the US. The Mexican president… Continue reading Mexican president confirms death of 6 Mexicans in plane crash in Philadelphia

Cairo, Feb 2 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi received a phone call from US President Donald Trump, having “a positive discussion” on the ongoing Israel-Hamas ceasefire in the Gaza Strip… Continue reading US, Egyptian presidents discuss Gaza ceasefire over phone

Cairo, Feb 2 (IANS) The Egyptian side of the Rafah crossing received on Saturday eight Palestinian prisoners set for deportation after being released by Israel as part of the ongoing… Continue reading Eight Palestinians freed by Israel to be deported: Egyptian media