Author: MCCQ News Desk

Baku, Jan 1 (IANS) Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev delivered his New Year address to the nation celebrating the country’s achievements in 2024 and reaffirming the government’s commitment to peace and… Continue reading Azerbaijani President highlights peace, progress in New Year address

New Delhi, Jan 1 (IANS) In a significant move to facilitate foreigners travelling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31,… Continue reading China extends visa fee reduction till Dec 31, 2025

Caracas, Dec 31 (IANS) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yvan Gil has criticised US Secretary of State Antony Blinken for supporting “the worst opposition” in South America. The Foreign Minister made the… Continue reading Venezuelan FM condemns Blinken’s support for opposition figures

United Nations, Dec 31 (IANS) Pakistan joins the UN Security Council on Wednesday subtly changing the balance in the world organisation’s highest decision-making body and getting a virtual veto power… Continue reading Pakistan joins Security Council in 2025; will get virtual veto on designating terrorists

United Nations, Dec 31 (IANS) Israel’s onslaught on health care and emergency services, crippling humanitarian access and attacks on civilians in Gaza are dismantling the very means of survival, UN… Continue reading Israeli attacks in Gaza dismantle means of survival: UN

Seoul, Dec 31 (IANS) A Seoul court on Tuesday approved a request from law enforcement authorities to detain impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol over his brief martial law imposition, making… Continue reading Court issues warrant to detain impeached S. Korean President Yoon in martial law probe

New York, Dec 31 (IANS) New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has announced increased security measures statewide to ensure public safety during holiday celebrations. The measures include increased staffing in… Continue reading New York beefs up security measures for New Year holiday

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) World leaders and US politicians have offered their condolences following the death of former US President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on Sunday. Carter, who as… Continue reading World leaders pay tribute to former US President Jimmy Carter

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden mourned the loss of former President Jimmy Carter, describing him as an “extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian”… Continue reading ‘Extraordinary leader’: Joe Biden mourns loss of former US President Jimmy Carter

Seoul, Dec 30 (IANS) World leaders have expressed condolences and solidarity with South Korea after the tragic airplane crash in Muan claimed more than 170 lives. In a statement released… Continue reading World leaders extend condolences after over 170 killed in S.Korea plane crash

Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) Former US President Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at the age of 100. He was the oldest living President of all time and was the third… Continue reading Jimmy Carter, the third US president to visit India, dies at 100

Damascus, Dec 29 (IANS) Military forces of Syria’s interim administration have begun deploying attack helicopters against what it described as “remnants of the former regime” in the country’s coastal regions,… Continue reading Syria’s interim authorities deploy helicopters against ‘former regime remnants’ in coastal regions

New York, Dec 29 (IANS) President-elect Donald Trump has declared that he is a “believer in H-1B” visas, quashing the opposition to the programme for qualified professionals to work in… Continue reading Trump says he’s ‘believer in H-1B’ visas; quashes opposition to programme

Jerusalem, Dec 29 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to undergo prostate removal surgery on Sunday, his office confirmed in a statement. The statement on Saturday noted that… Continue reading Israeli PM to undergo prostate removal surgery