London, May 2 (IANS/DPA) A group of more than 10,000 black cab drivers is suing Uber after accusing it of breaching taxi-booking rules in London, in a move which could… Continue reading 10,000 London cabbies sue Uber for millions over taxi-booking rules
Canberra, May 2 (IANS) The Australian government is failing to properly plan for security risks from climate change, former military and intelligence leaders have warned. In a report published on… Continue reading Australian government failing to prepare for climate security risks: report
Shenzhen, China, May 2 (IANS/DPA) The death toll has risen to 36 following the collapse of a carriageway on a motorway in China’s Guangdong province, state news agency Xinhua reported… Continue reading Death toll rises to 36 after motorway collapse in China
Seoul, April 27 (IANS) North Korea on Saturday lashed out at the recent release of the US annual report on human rights situations in the reclusive country, calling it an… Continue reading North Korea denounces US condemnation of human rights violations
Tel Aviv, April 27 (IANS) Israel has demanded the release of at least 33 hostages by Hamas to prevent the planned attack on the city of Rafah in the south… Continue reading Israel demands release of at least 33 hostages to prevent Rafah attack (Ld)
Mexico City, April 27 (IANS) Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has reiterated his request that the US government stop issuing the report evaluating the human rights situation in several… Continue reading Mexican President urges US to stop issuing human rights report
Houston, April 27 (IANS) A freight train carrying gasoline and propane derailed on Friday afternoon near the Arizona-New Mexico border in the western US, causing the closure of a key… Continue reading Freight train derails, catches fire nears US-Mexico border
Kiev, April 27 (IANS) Explosions were heard in several Ukrainian regions late on Friday amid Russian missile attacks, local media outlets reported. In particular, blasts have rocked Ukraine’s central Vinnytsia… Continue reading Explosions heard across Ukraine amid missile attacks
Jerusalem, April 12 (IANS) Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant has vowed an “appropriate response” if Iran attacks his country’s territory. “A direct Iranian attack on Israeli territory will require an… Continue reading Israel vows ‘appropriate response’ if Iran attacks its territory
United Nations, April 12 (IANS) The UN Fact-Finding Mission in Sudan reports that nearly a year of fighting in the country has left thousands of civilians dead and millions more… Continue reading Sudan conflict claims thousands of civilian lives, displaces millions in one year: UN
United Nations, April 12 (IANS) The UN Security Council has voiced grave concern over Israel’s killing of seven aid workers of the World Central Kitchen in Gaza. A press statement… Continue reading UN Security Council voices concern over killing of World Central Kitchen staff in Gaza
Moscow, April 12 (IANS) At least 13,000 people have been evacuated in parts of Russia as of Thursday, as multiple regions continue to battle extreme floods amid rising water levels,… Continue reading Russian regions grapple with severe flooding amid rising water levels
Kiev, April 12 (IANS) The Trypilska thermal power plant (TPP) outside the Ukrainian capital has been completely destroyed in a Russian missile attack, the media reported, citing an official. Andriy… Continue reading Thermal power plant near Kiev destroyed in missile attack
Seoul, April 11 (IANS) The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) retained a majority in the National Assembly in Wednesday’s general elections in another major setback for the ruling People Power… Continue reading S.Korea’s Opposition bloc wins landslide Parliamentary vote
Seoul, April 11 (IANS) North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has vowed to mobilise all means to deal a “death-blow” to the country’s enemy without hesitation should it opt for military… Continue reading N.Korea’s Kim Jong-un vows to deal ‘death-blow’ to enemy in event of confrontation
