United Nations, Nov 18 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is against the death penalty imposed on Sheikh Hasina by a Bangladesh court, according to his Spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. “We stand… Continue reading UN chief Guterres opposes death penalty for Sheikh Hasina
Seoul, Nov 17 (IANS) A South Korea court on Monday dismissed former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong’s petition against his arrest, keeping him in custody over his alleged… Continue reading South Korea: Court dismisses ex-spy chief’s petition against arrest over martial law
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed on Monday in London with the British Museum… Continue reading Set to sign MoU with British Museum today to bring Vrindavani Vastra home: Assam CM
New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is set to meet Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov in Moscow on Monday, as both sides prepare for a detailed… Continue reading EAM Jaishankar to meet Russian counterpart in Moscow today to review bilateral, global agenda
Seoul, Nov 17 (IANS) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung departed Monday for the Group of 20 (G20) summit in Johannesburg, embarking on his four-nation swing to the Middle East… Continue reading South Korean Prez Lee departs for G20 summit; embarks on 4-nation swing to Middle East, Africa
Athens, Nov 17 (IANS) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky paid a brief visit to Greece, during which the two countries signed a natural gas agreement. According to the Greek official news… Continue reading Greece, Ukraine ink agreement on LNG supply
New Delhi, Nov 16 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed a frontline contingent to France for the 8th edition of the bilateral air Exercise Garuda 25, being conducted… Continue reading Garuda 25: IAF to participate in 8th edition of bilateral air exercise with French Air and Space Force
Damascus, Nov 16 (IANS) Israeli incursions in southern Syria have surged in recent weeks, with more than 30 recorded in the first half of November, the Syrian Observatory for Human… Continue reading Israeli forces step up operations in southern Syria: Monitoring group
Tokyo, Nov 16 (IANS) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was considering reviewing the country’s long-standing Three Non-Nuclear Principles, which is certain to draw backlash. In updating Japan’s National Security Strategy… Continue reading Japan PM’s attempts to alter non-nuclear principles to draw backlash: Media
Gaza, Nov 16 (IANS) Dozens of volunteers began cleaning the streets of Gaza City, braving the rainy weather to restore vital infrastructure and remove rubble and debris left by the… Continue reading Gazans launch volunteer campaign to clean streets, restore infrastructure
Jerusalem, Nov 16 (IANS) Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone conversation, during which the two leaders exchanged views on the Middle East situation,… Continue reading Israeli PM, Russian president discuss Middle East issues over phone
New York, Nov 15 (IANS) US President Donald Trump has cut tariffs on food imports as “affordability” is emerging as a potential political force, and India’s mango, pomegranate, and tea… Continue reading Trump drops tariffs on food imports; India’s mango, tea exports may benefit
United Nations, Nov 15 (IANS) Humanitarians are working to provide shelter support and have deployed rapid response teams after heavy rains flooded thousands of displaced families in Gaza, said the… Continue reading UN reacts after heavy rains flood displaced families in Gaza
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) The White House defended the Trump administration’s H-1B visa policy, telling IANS that the $100,000 application fee is a “significant first step to stop abuses of… Continue reading $100,000 H-1B fee ‘significant step to stop abuse’: White House (IANS Exclusive)
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) A leading immigration expert in Washington has termed Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s proposed bill to end H-1B visas as “one of the most efficient ways… Continue reading Bill to ban H-1B visas ‘efficient way to hurt Americans,’ says US Immigration expert (IANS Interview)
