Budapest, Nov 30 (IANS) Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has nominated Finance Minister Mihaly Varga as the next governor of the National Bank of Hungary (MNB). The announcement was made… Continue reading Hungarian PM nominates Varga as national bank governor
Nairobi, Nov 30 (IANS) The establishment of small-holder livestock systems that can withstand climatic shocks, pests, diseases, and habitat loss holds the key to alleviating poverty, hunger, and malnutrition crisis… Continue reading African officials root for resilient livestock systems to tackle hunger crisis
Tehran, Nov 30 (IANS) Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a phone talk with his Syrian counterpart Bassam Sabbagh, exchanging views on the latest developments in Syria, Iran’s state-run… Continue reading Iranian, Syrian FMs discuss radical groups’ resurgence
Jerusalem, Nov 29 (IANS) The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced the immediate lifting of gathering restrictions in central Israel, including Tel Aviv and its suburbs. The decision, taken by the… Continue reading Israel lifts gathering restrictions in central areas following ceasefire
Windhoek, Nov 29 (IANS) The Electoral Commission of Namibia announced that voting in certain areas would be extended to Friday and Saturday following disruptions during the presidential and National Assembly… Continue reading Namibia extends voting in certain areas after election disruptions
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IANS) US President-elect Donald Trump has been making a lot of noise about how he is going to help America with tariffs but “I doubt that… Continue reading Trump tariffs not going to help America become great again: Jim Rogers
Tehran, Nov 29 (IANS) Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and his Lebanese counterpart Abdallah Bou Habib discussed Lebanon’s latest situation following a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. According to… Continue reading Iranian, Lebanese FMs discuss situation after truce with Israel
Canberra, Nov 29 (IANS) With bipartisan support, the bill of social media ban for children under 16 passed the Senate of Australia. Under the world-first law, children and teenagers under… Continue reading Social media ban for children under 16 becomes law in Australia
Damascus, Nov 28 (IANS) The Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) rebel group and allied factions launched a major offensive on Syrian military positions in the western countryside of Aleppo province, resulting… Continue reading Syria: Radical militant groups’ major offensive in Aleppo kills 89, seizes towns
Riyadh, Nov 28 (IANS) The first phase of Riyadh Metro was launched, which marks a significant step to reshape the Saudi capital’s public transport landscape. According to the Saudi Press… Continue reading Saudi Arabia opens first phase of Riyadh Metro
Ottawa, Nov 28 (IANS) The special mediation between Canada Post and the union has been suspended when the national strike is on its 13th day, Canadian Labour Minster Steven MacKinnon… Continue reading Canadian federal government pauses Canada Post strike mediation
Helsinki, Nov 28 (IANS) The leaders of Nordic and Baltic countries, joined by Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, voiced their continuing and expanding support for Ukraine. The pledge was made… Continue reading Group of European countries pledge expanded support for Ukraine
Strasbourg, Nov 28 (IANS) The European Parliament approved the new team of the European Commission, led by Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen, who will serve her second five-year term as… Continue reading European Parliament approves new European Commission
Moscow, Nov 27 (IANS) The Russian Foreign Ministry has banned 30 British citizens from entering Russia’s territory “in response to the hostile actions of the British side”. The sanction list… Continue reading Russia imposes entry ban on 30 British nationals
