Damascus, Jan 17 (IANS) Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said that his nation is ready to partner with Syria’s new administration to rebuild and… Continue reading Qatar pledges support for Syria’s reconstruction, urges sanctions relief
Johannesburg, Jan 17 (IANS) South African Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana called for a concerted effort by government and business to use the upcoming World Economic Forum (WEF) to raise… Continue reading South Africa to leverage World Economic Forum to increase global visibility
Juba, Jan 17 (IANS) At least 16 people, including a soldier, have been killed since clashes erupted between the South Sudan People’s Defense Forces (SSPDF) and the Sudan People’s Liberation… Continue reading At least 16 people killed in South Sudan clashes
Beirut, Jan 16 (IANS) The World Bank approved a 257.8-million-US. dollar financing to improve water supply services in Greater Beirut and Mount Lebanon. A statement released by the World Bank… Continue reading World Bank approves 257.8-million-USD financing to improve water supply services in Lebanon
Beirut, Jan 16 (IANS) Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno announced that Spain will donate 10 million euros to the Lebanese Armed Forces. Bueno made the announcement after he… Continue reading Spanish FM announces 10-million-euro donation to Lebanese army
Johannesburg, Jan 16 (IANS) A total of 246 survivors and 78 bodies have been brought to the ground over three days of rescue operation at an abandoned gold mine in… Continue reading 246 survivors, 78 bodies recovered from illegal mine in South Africa
Brussels, Jan 16 (IANS) High-ranking European Union (EU) officials welcomed a ceasefire agreement in Gaza and called on both parties to fully implement the deal. “This brings hope to the… Continue reading EU welcomes ceasefire deal in Gaza
Washington, Jan 16 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump claimed credit for the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas, which was announced just days before his return to… Continue reading ‘Epic agreement could only happen because of our historic victory,’ says Trump; claims credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
Sanaa, Jan 15 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said in a statement that it targeted a power plant in the southern Israeli port city of Eilat, using a “winged missile.” “The… Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis claim missile attack on power plant in Israel
United Nations, Jan 15 (IANS) Gang violence in Haiti drove a record of more than 1 million people from their homes last year, the United Nations said. The UN International… Continue reading Over one million people pushed out of home in 2024 by gang violence in Haiti: UN
Los Angeles, Jan 15 (IANS) Firefighters continued to work overnight to contain wildfires in greater Los Angeles, with “particularly dangerous” winds warning in effect through Wednesday. Critical to extremely critical… Continue reading Firefighters continue battling LA wildfires amid dangerous weather warning
Addis Ababa, Jan 15 (IANS) The African Union (AU) disclosed that its annual summit will be held from February 12 to 16, with the election of the AU Commission (AUC)… Continue reading AU to convene annual summit to elect senior leadership
Amman, Jan 15 (IANS) Jordan’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi emphasised the alignment of positions between Jordan and Denmark in supporting efforts to reach an agreement that would lead to a… Continue reading Jordan, Denmark voice support for ending Gaza conflict, boosting humanitarian aid
Washington, Jan 14 (IANS) US President Joe Biden cited taking the Quad to the “next level” among the major foreign policy achievements of his outgoing administration and noted that hosting… Continue reading Biden counts Quad among key foreign policy achievements
Tehran, Jan 14 (IANS) Iran and three European powers — France, Britain and Germany — have agreed to restart discussions on lifting sanctions and Tehran’s nuclear program, a senior Iranian… Continue reading Iran, European powers to resume nuclear talks: Senior diplomat
