Addis Ababa, Dec 21 (IANS) The number of mpox cases reported in Africa so far this year has surpassed 69,000, with the death toll rising to more than 1,260, Africa… Continue reading Mpox cases in Africa near 70,000 mark: Africa CDC
Geneva, Dec 21 (IANS) The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) reported that the ongoing siege and hostilities in El Fasher, the capital city of… Continue reading Nearly 800 civilians killed in Sudan’s North Darfur capital conflict: UN
Sofia, Dec 21 (IANS) Bulgarian President Rumen Radev and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban met in Sofia, emphasising the need for restoring peace in Europe and strengthening bilateral cooperation. Commending… Continue reading Bulgarian President, Hungarian PM call for peace in Europe, closer bilateral ties
United Nations, Dec 20 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Guterres condemned… Continue reading UN chief urges Israel to stop violations of Syria’s sovereignty, territorial integrity
New York, Dec 20 (IANS) In another legal gain for US President-elect Donald Trump, an appeals court threw out on Thursday the Georgia prosecutor on the case, accusing him of… Continue reading In another legal gain for Trump, appeals court throws out prosecutor in election interference case
New Delhi, Dec 19 (IANS) Forcible disappearances in Balochistan have become one of the most urgent human rights issues in the region, particularly over the last two decades. These disappearances… Continue reading Balochistan: Understanding the crisis of ‘forcible disappearances’ (IANS Analysis)
Damascus, Dec 19 (IANS) The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on Thursday accused Turkish troops and allied factions of escalating attacks near Syria’s border city of Kobani. The SDF said… Continue reading Kurdish-led forces accuse Turkey of escalation near border, urge residents to take up arms
Helsinki, Dec 19 (IANS) Finland’s Ministry of Defence announced on Thursday a defence budget of 6.5 billion euros (6.67 billion US dollars) for 2025, marking an increase of 536 million… Continue reading Finland boosts defence budget to strengthen military, NATO ties in 2025
Kyiv, Dec 19 (IANS) Britain is intensifying its military support to Ukraine with a new aid package that includes naval drones, air defence systems and artillery, British Defence Secretary John… Continue reading Britain intensifying military support to Ukraine with new aid package: Official
United Nations, Dec 19 (IANS) UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the latest agreement between India and China to improve relations between them and take positive steps on border issues, his… Continue reading Guterres welcomes latest India-China agreement taking positive steps on border issues
New York, Dec 19 (IANS) The US Supreme Court extended TikTok a thin, temporary lifeline on Wednesday, agreeing to hear its appeal against the law banning it if it did… Continue reading US Supreme Court to hear Chinese-owned TikTok’s appeal against ban
Beijing, Dec 18 (IANS) National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng, in Beijing on Wednesday. Han said that China and India, as ancient oriental civilizations… Continue reading NSA Doval and Chinese VP meet in Beijing, discuss fostering political mutual trust
Tehran, Dec 18 (IANS) Iran’s nuclear chief on Wednesday called on Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi to maintain the agency’s impartiality, according to the… Continue reading Iran urges IAEA chief to maintain agency’s impartiality
Paris, Dec 18 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday after India extended its support in the aftermath of Cyclone Chido, a devastating… Continue reading French President Macron thanks PM Modi for India’s support after Cyclone Chido hit Mayotte
Damascus, Dec 18 (IANS) The commander of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), Mazloum Abdi, has said that his forces are willing to propose a “demilitarised zone” in the border… Continue reading US-backed Kurdish forces propose ‘demilitarised zone’ near Syria-Turkey border
