Author: MCCQ News Desk

United Nations, April 9 (IANS) With displacements and civilian casualties continuing in Gaza, UN humanitarians pleaded for lifting of the aid blockade and access to the few remaining stocks of… Continue reading UN humanitarians plea for lifting of Gaza aid blockade

Sao Paulo, April 9 (IANS) Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticised the new tariff regime of the United States, saying Washington’s attempt to reshape global trade under US… Continue reading Brazilian president says US trade policy ‘won’t work,’ accuses Trump of trying to dictate global rules

Sanaa, April 8 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi group said that it has launched a drone attack on a “military target” in Israel’s Tel Aviv and fired cruise missiles at two US… Continue reading Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on ‘military target’ in Tel Aviv, 2 US warships in Red Sea

Juba, April 8 (IANS) South Sudan launched its first-ever household budget survey since gaining independence in 2011 to strengthen institutional capacity and economic governance in the world’s youngest nation. Augustino… Continue reading South Sudan launches 1st household budget survey since independence

New York, April 8 (IANS) President Donald Trump has threatened China with an additional 50 per cent tariff that would take the total levies to more than the value of… Continue reading Trump threatens China with 50 per cent additional tariff, doubling total levies beyond product value

New Delhi, April 8 (IANS) Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, will arrive in India on Tuesday for a two-day official visit… Continue reading Crown Prince of Dubai to arrive in India today for two-day visit

Washington, April 8 (IANS) US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House, focusing on the Gaza hostage crisis and US tariffs on Israeli… Continue reading Trump, Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages, tariffs at White House

Jerusalem, April 7 (IANS) Three people were slightly injured during a rocket attack on southern Israel by Hamas, which prompted the Israeli army to launch multiple airstrikes on central Gaza… Continue reading Hamas rockets injure three in Israel; Israeli forces strike central Gaza

Jerusalem, April 7 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to meet with US President Donald Trump on Monday at 1 p.m. local time (1700 GMT) at the White… Continue reading Netanyahu, Trump to meet at White House

New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) The world-renowned BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi celebrated Ram Navami and Swaminarayan Jayanti with immense devotion and grandeur, marking a landmark moment for cultural… Continue reading Grand celebration of Ram Navami at BAPS Hindu Temple in Abu Dhabi

Dhaka, April 6 (IANS) Hundreds of dismissed members of Bangladesh Rifles on Sunday staged a protest in Dhaka demanding reinstatement to their jobs and compensation. The members of the Bangladesh… Continue reading Former members of Bangladesh Rifles stage protests demanding reinstatement of jobs

New York, April 6 (IANS) US President Donald Trump’s administration is sending a senior State Department official to Pakistan to “underscore” counterterrorism cooperation while looking at promoting economic ties. The… Continue reading US Senior South Asia official visiting Pakistan will ‘underscore’ counterterrorism

Tehran, April 6 (IANS) No Iranian personnel were killed in a recent US airstrike on Yemen, according to Iran’s Tasnim news agency, which is known to have close ties to… Continue reading Iran denies reports of casualties in US airstrike on Yemen

Addis Ababa, April 6 (IANS) As Africa faces an “unprecedented surge” in public health emergencies, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on African countries… Continue reading Africa CDC calls for self-reliance as Africa faces surging health emergencies