Sanaa, Aug 2 (IANS) Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi has warned that the group will “inevitably” mount a military response to Israel’s recent “escalation”. “The stance of the ‘axis of… Continue reading Houthi leader vows ‘military response’ to Israeli ‘escalation’
London, Aug 2 (IANS) UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has condemned far-right demonstrators for the violent disorder seen in parts of the country after a deadly knife attack in Southport… Continue reading UK PM condemns far-right for violent demonstrations after Southport stabbing
United Nations, Aug 2 (IANS) For the first time, the UN Security Council will discuss reforming itself with the aim of building momentum for the long-stalled reform process, Council President… Continue reading For first time, UNSC to discuss reforming itself: Council President
Beirut, Aug 2 (IANS) Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has announced that it targeted Israeli sites with rockets in response to an airstrike on southern Lebanon that killed four Syrians. “In… Continue reading Hezbollah launches rocket attacks on Israel
Seoul, Aug 1 (IANS) South Korean Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok on Thursday vowed to beef up monitoring of the global financial market and devise contingency plans to better respond to… Continue reading S. Korean Finance Minister vows contingency plans against global financial market uncertainty
Santiago, Aug 1 (IANS) Chile’s government downgraded its economic growth forecast for 2024 from 2.7 per cent to 2.6 per cent, and lowered its inflation forecast for the year to… Continue reading Chile downgrades 2024 growth forecast to 2.6 pc
Beirut, Aug 1 (IANS) The body of Fouad Shokor, Hezbollah’s top military commander who was killed in an Israeli strike on Tuesday, was found under the rubble in Dahie in… Continue reading Body of top Hezbollah commander found in Beirut rubble
Caracas, Aug 1 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has submitted an appeal to the Electoral Chamber of the Supreme Court of Justice to audit and certify the results of Sunday’s… Continue reading Venezuelan Prez appeals to Supreme Court to audit, certify election outcome
Tehran, Aug 1 (IANS) Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued an order for Iran to strike Israel directly, in retaliation for the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh… Continue reading Iran’s supreme leader orders attack on Israel for Haniyeh killing: Report
Tokyo, July 31 (IANS) An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.7 on early Wednesday rocked the Tokyo metropolitan area, the country’s weather agency said. The temblor occurred at 01:47… Continue reading 4.7-magnitude earthquake jolts Tokyo area: JMA
Caracas, July 31 (IANS) Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has blamed the opposition’s presidential candidate, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia, for the post-election violence unleashed across the nation. “I hold you responsible, Mr.… Continue reading Venezuelan President blames opponent for post-election violence
Tehran, July 31 (IANS) Iran and Egypt have expressed hope that bilateral ties will be resumed as soon as possible. In a meeting in Tehran on Tuesday, Iran’s President Masoud… Continue reading Iran, Egypt hope for speedy resumption of ties
London, July 31 (IANS) Violent mob clashed with police outside a mosque in northwest England’s Southport near the scene of a horror stabbing that left three dead. Merseyside Police said… Continue reading UK: Violent mob clashes with cops outside mosque in Southport
Sao Paulo, July 31 (IANS) At least three people died, including a one-year-old baby, 16 others were injured and nine were missing after a boat capsized in northern Brazil’s Amazon… Continue reading 3 dead, 9 missing after boat capsizes in Brazil’s Amazon River
Sydney, July 30 (IANS) Australian police said on Tuesday that reports of human trafficking and slavery reached an all-time high in the 2023-2024 fiscal year, with an annual hike of… Continue reading Australian police reports 12 pc increase in human trafficking, slavery
