Gaza, May 17 (IANS) The United Nations (UN) Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has said that distributing humanitarian aid “is almost impossible” in Gaza, due to the… Continue reading UN body says aid delivery to Gaza ‘almost impossible’ amid intensified fighting
The Hague, May 17 (IANS) The International Court of Justice (ICJ) opened its two-day hearings on Thursday regarding South Africa’s request to halt Israel’s military offensive in Gaza. South Africa’s… Continue reading ICJ holds hearing on South Africa’s plea against Israel’s operations in Gaza
United Nations, May 17 (IANS) Indian economy’s growth rate projection for this year has been raised by 0.7 per cent to 6.9 per cent from the forecast made in January… Continue reading UN raises India’s 2024 growth rate to 6.9 pc; remains world’s fastest-growing large economy
Geneva, May 16 (IANS) Several passers-by were injured in an indiscriminate knife attack in the northern Swiss town of Zofingen, according to the local police. Police said on social media… Continue reading Several wounded in Switzerland knife attack
Bratislava, May 16 (IANS) Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was critically injured in an assassination attempt on Wednesday, has regained consciousness after an operation lasting several hours, local media… Continue reading Slovakian PM Fico regains consciousness after long operation (Ld)
Bratislava, May 16 (IANS/DPA) Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, who was critically injured in an assassination attempt on Wednesday, has regained consciousness after an operation lasting several hours, local media… Continue reading Slovakian PM Fico regains consciousness after long operation
Beijing, May 16 (IANS) Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing early on Thursday for a two-day state visit. Putin will hold a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.… Continue reading Putin arrives in Beijing for state visit
Jerusalem, May 16 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has said that he would oppose the establishment of Israel’s rule in the post-war Gaza Strip. Speaking in a televised press… Continue reading Israel’s Defence Minister says he would oppose Israeli rule in post-war Gaza
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Extreme temperatures above 40 degrees Celsius that impacted billions of people across Asia in April were made hotter and more likely by human-caused climate change,… Continue reading Climate change made extreme April temperatures hotter affecting billions in Asia: Study
Halle (Germany), May 15 (IANS/DPA) A leading member of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party, Bjorn Hocke, has been fined for using a prohibited Nazi slogan, a regional court… Continue reading German politician fined over use of banned Nazi slogan
Gaza, May 15 (IANS) The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has announced the opening of a field hospital in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip with a capacity… Continue reading Red Cross opens field hospital in Rafah
Jerusalem, May 15 (IANS) An Israeli civilian was killed and five soldiers were wounded in an anti-tank guided missile attack launched by the Lebanese armed group Hezbollah, according to the… Continue reading 1 killed, 5 wounded in Hezbollah missile attack on Israel
United Nations, May 14 (IANS) Expressing appreciation for India’s contribution to the UN, Secretary General Antonio Guterres sends his “apologies” and “condolences” to the nation over the death of soldier-turned-UN… Continue reading Guterres expresses ‘appreciation’ for India’s contributions amid signs Indian UN staffer killed in Israel attack in Gaza (3rd Lead)
Chennai, May 14 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has said that it is probing the death of a UN aid worker and injury to another in the Rafah region… Continue reading Investigating UN aid worker’s death in Gaza, says IDF
Dallas, May 15 (IANS) As people of Indian descent in the US who are shut out from voting observe India’s parliamentary elections with interest, supporters of the Bharatiya Janata Party… Continue reading BJP’s US friends support its election efforts with prayers, calls to India to boost voter turnout
