Jerusalem, Nov 17 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have recovered the body of a woman hostage who was reportedly kidnapped by the Hamas on October 7, near the Al-Shifa… Continue reading IDF recovers Israeli hostage’s body near Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza
Gaza, Nov 17 (IANS) The shelters managed by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) in central and southern Gaza are severely overcrowded with a record-high… Continue reading Gaza’s UN shelters overcrowded amid rising displacement
San Francisco, Nov 17 (IANS) The 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting has kicked off in San Francisco with an aim to build a more interconnected, innovative, and… Continue reading APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting kicks off in San Francisco
United Nations, Nov 17 (IANS) In a world shadowed by the turmoil in Ukraine and Gaza, the urgency for reforming the UN Security Council has reached an unprecedented peak, Dennis… Continue reading UNGA President urges Security Council reform to avoid paralysis
Gaza, Nov 17 (IANS) The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) has announced the suspension of dozens of drinking water and sewage facilities in the central… Continue reading UN relief agency suspends water sources in central, southern Gaza
United Nations, Nov 16 (IANS) At its fifth attempt, the UN Security Council has adopted a resolution calling for an extended humanitarian pause in the war in Gaza after the… Continue reading Facing global dismay at Gaza situation, UNSC finally votes for humanitarian pause (Ld)
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) The US House passed a stopgap measure to keep government funding open to federal agencies, but President Joe Biden’s $106 billion funding package for Israel and… Continue reading US House passes stopgap bill but Israel, Ukraine wait endlessly for aid
Washington, Nov 16 (IANS) US President Joe Biden told his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday that they should keep their communications lines open and get to understand each other… Continue reading Biden asks Xi to keep communication lines open
Mexico City, Nov 16 (IANS) At least five people died after an explosion in a fireworks warehouse and shop in the municipality of Xiutetelco of the central Mexican state of… Continue reading Fireworks warehouse explosion leaves 5 dead in Mexico
New York, Nov 16 (IANS) An Indian-origin analyst for a commodities company here has been fired for alleged anti-Semitic remarks recorded on video, according to media reports. The Financial Times… Continue reading Indian-origin commodities analyst fired over ‘anti-Semitic remarks’ in US
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) Niraj Antani, Ohio’s first Hindu and Indian-American State Senator, announced his campaign for Congress from the state’s second congressional district. The 32-year-old Republican will be contesting… Continue reading Indian-American state senator launches Congressional bid from Ohio
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) President Joe Biden has said that the US is not trying to “decouple” from China, but pursuing better relations with its assertive rival, as he prepares… Continue reading US not trying to ‘decouple’ from China, but seeks improved ties: Biden
San Francisco, Nov 15 (IANS) Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in San Francisco for a summit with US President Joe Biden, and to attend the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)… Continue reading Xi arrives in San Francisco for talks with Biden, APEC meeting
Cairo, Nov 15 (IANS) Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin have agreed to intensify international efforts toward an immediate ceasefire in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip. During… Continue reading Egypt, Russia agree to intensify efforts to reach ceasefire in Gaza
Washington, Nov 15 (IANS) The US House has passed a stopgap bill just days ahead of a government shutdown deadline, sending it to the Senate for consideration. The lower chamber… Continue reading US House approves stopgap spending bill ahead of govt shutdown deadline
