New Delhi, Aug 2 (IANS) Marking a key milestone in advancing South-South cooperation, India and the United Nations launched the first phase of four capacity-building projects across nine partner countries.… Continue reading India-UN launch first phase of global capacity-building projects to boost South-South cooperation
Los Angeles, Aug 2 (IANS) The Trump administration is suspending federal research funding to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), one of the top public universities in the United… Continue reading Trump administration suspends UCLA’s research funding over antisemitism claims
United Nations, Aug 2 (IANS) Relief workers have handed cash to more than 10,000 hungry families in Gaza, who find little food on the market to spend on, UN humanitarians… Continue reading Some Gazans given cash for food, but find few supplies to buy: UN
Washington, Aug 2 (IANS) US President Donald Trump announced that he has ordered the firing of Erika McEntarfer, commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), accusing her of manipulating… Continue reading Trump orders firing of labor statistics chief after weaker-than-expected jobs report
Los Angeles, Aug 2 (IANS) Four people were killed in a bar shooting in Anaconda, US state of Montana, local media reported, citing law enforcement officials. The shooting occurred on… Continue reading Four killed in shooting at Montana bar in US
Washington, Aug 1 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that India’s continued purchase of Russian oil remains a “point of irritation” in its relationship with the United… Continue reading India buying Russian oil ‘point of irritation’ in our relationship: Rubio
Nicosia, Aug 1 (IANS) As India and Cyprus continue to strengthen their strategic partnership, Indian High Commissioner Manish met with Cyprus’ Deputy Minister of Tourism, Kostas Koumis, in Nicosia to… Continue reading Indian envoy meets Cyprus’ dy Tourism Minister to boost bilateral ties, explore direct flight connectivity
United Nations, Aug 1 (IANS) UN humanitarians said that as starvation worsens in Gaza, efforts to swiftly distribute aid are being hampered by delays, looting and military operations, even as… Continue reading Aid distribution in Gaza hampered despite checkpoint deliveries: UN humanitarians
Beirut, Aug 1 (IANS) Israeli warplanes carried out intensive airstrikes on multiple areas in eastern and southern Lebanon, targeting sites belonging to the Lebanese group Hezbollah, according to Lebanese official… Continue reading Israel targets Hezbollah weapons production facilities in Lebanon
New York, Aug 1 (IANS) US President Donald Trump said that the United States will be talking to Mexico over the next 90 days with the goal of signing a… Continue reading Trump says will be talking to Mexico over next 90 days for trade deal
Kigali, July 31 (IANS) Rwanda’s Chamber of Deputies unanimously approved a law ratifying a peace agreement with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), aimed at restoring peace and security… Continue reading Rwanda lawmakers approve peace deal with Congo to bolster regional stability
United Nations, July 31 (IANS) An estimated 80,000 children are at high risk of cholera as the rainy season begins across West and Central Africa, a UN spokesperson said. Active… Continue reading Some 80,000 children at risk of cholera across West, Central Africa: UN
New York, July 31 (IANS) President Donald Trump has said that India and the US were still negotiating a trade deal despite his threat to impose a 25 per cent… Continue reading India, US still negotiating, says Trump after threat of 25 per cent tariff
London, July 31 (IANS) More than 100 flights were cancelled and several others delayed after a technical glitch in the UK’s air traffic control system led to widespread disruption at… Continue reading UK air traffic glitch triggers mass disruptions, over 100 flights cancelled
Washington, July 31 (IANS) US President Donald Trump on Thursday (Indian time) declared that the United States has struck a deal with Pakistan to jointly develop what he described as… Continue reading Maybe they’ll be selling oil to India someday: Trump says US to help develop ‘massive reserves’ in Pakistan
