Dhaka, April 18 (IANS) Bangladesh has asked Pakistan to issue a formal apology for the atrocities committed against Bengalis during the 1971 War of Liberation by the Pakistani forces. It… Continue reading Bangladesh asks Pakistan to ‘apologise’ for atrocities during 1971 Liberation War
Kyiv, April 17 (IANS) The Ukrainian Parliament has voted to extend the country’s current martial law and general military mobilisation for another 90 days, parliament member Yaroslav Zheleznyak said on… Continue reading Ukraine extends martial law, general mobilisation for 90 more days
Mexico City, April 17 (IANS) Mexico has delivered a diplomatic note to the US after reports emerged that Washington is considering establishing a new military base near the shared border… Continue reading Mexico sends diplomatic note to US over possible new military base near border
New York, April 17 (IANS) An Indian-descent doctor has been convicted of participating in a $2.3 million conspiracy to illegally distribute controlled substances and of healthcare fraud, according to the… Continue reading Indian-descent doctor convicted in $2.3 mn conspiracy to illegally distribute controlled drug
Jerusalem, April 17 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed Israeli negotiators to “continue the steps” for the release of hostages still held in Gaza, his office said, as… Continue reading Israeli PM tells negotiators to ‘continue the steps’ for release of Gaza hostages
Gaza, April 17 (IANS) At least 19 Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks on various areas of the Gaza Strip, according to Gaza’s Civil Defence. Civil Defence spokesperson Mahmoud Basal… Continue reading 19 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza: Civil defence
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korea will work to bolster its cooperation with the United States in the shipbuilding and energy sectors, Seoul’s trade minister said Wednesday, ahead of upcoming… Continue reading South Korea to boost shipbuilding, energy cooperation with US for tariff negotiations: Trade Minister
Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korea and Vietnam have agreed to closely communicate on the potential impact from the recent US reciprocal tariffs, as they committed to continue efforts to… Continue reading South Korea, Vietnam agree on close communication on US tariffs
Washington, April 16 (IANS) A senior Pentagon official described US President Donald Trump’s defence policy as “not a recipe for isolation” but a “common sense” approach amid lingering concerns about… Continue reading Senior Pentagon official calls Trump’s policy ‘not recipe for isolation’ but ‘common sense’ approach
Washington, April 16 (IANS) In first public remarks after leaving the White House, former US President Joe Biden on Tuesday accused the Donald Trump administration of “deliberate cruelty” in downsizing… Continue reading Biden slams Trump administration for ‘deliberate cruelty’ in shrinking retiree benefits agency
Beirut, April 16 (IANS) Israeli drones carried out three airstrikes near the village of Ramyeh in southern Lebanon’s Bint Jbeil district, Lebanese official sources said, according to the state-run National… Continue reading Lebanon’s southern border village attacked by Israeli drones: State media
Seoul, April 15 (IANS) South Korea and the US have discussed efforts to expand space cooperation, including lunar exploration, satellite navigation and maritime domain awareness, Seoul’s foreign ministry said Tuesday.… Continue reading South Korea, US discuss lunar exploration, satellite navigation at space talks
Washington, April 15 (IANS) The United States will engage in trade negotiations with South Korea next week, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, stressing the “first mover advantage,” as countries are… Continue reading Bessent says US will negotiate with South Korea over trade next week, stresses ‘first mover advantage’
Baghdad, April 15 (IANS) Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held a phone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Seyed Abbas Araghchi, during which he affirmed Iraq’s support for all effort that… Continue reading Iraqi, Iranian FMs discuss regional security, US-Iran Talks
Gaborone, April 15 (IANS) The Southern African Development Community (SADC) dismissed claims that its regional force deployed in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is conducting joint military operations… Continue reading SADC denies claims of joint military operations with Congo forces
